How come I, who has the physique of a succubus, was pushed back by the ship girl?

Zhou Xuan couldn't help but roll his eyes.

"Thanks to you, I get along well with everyone. Whether it's Ayanami or Shentong, we all have some common topics to talk about, and we have a lot of fun chatting."

"Lord Akagi, what's the urgent matter that you sent someone to come here so urgently?"

"If not, I have to go back immediately. After all, I am just a registered samurai. How can I be qualified to sit at the same table with you, the daimyo?"

This was a roundabout way of counterattacking her casual arrangement. Seeing this, Akagi still smiled.

But he didn't give him any excuse or chance to retreat. With a wave of his hand, Kaga, who was standing beside him, understood and closed the door.

Not only that, he also stood alone at the door, staring at Zhou Xuan from behind, as if he was really on guard against the possibility that he might run away.

"Why is this happening?" Zhou Xuan asked in confusion. He was completely bewildered as he looked at the two sisters who had caused such a big scene.

"It has nothing to do with the little grudge between you and me. When discussing important military matters, we must strictly keep it confidential. Don't you agree, Zhou Xuan?"

Zhou Xuan still couldn't understand, and Chicheng didn't keep him in suspense seeing this.

She stretched out her hand, took out the letter from Tiancheng from the inner pocket of her chest, put it on the table, and slowly pushed it in front of Zhou Xuan.

"Okay, I won't tease you anymore. This is a letter from my sister, Amagi, who is stationed in Iwate Prefecture, asking for help."

"It says that Iwate Prefecture is facing a serious shortage of manpower and logistical support, and cannot get timely and effective compensation."

"And my enemy, the so-called anti-rebellion coalition army, is now at the gates of the city and will soon launch the fifth large-scale attack."

"The current situation is not optimistic. It can even be said that it is a matter of life and death."

"Once Iwate Prefecture is destroyed, Akita Prefecture will become an isolated city with no way out. It is only a matter of time before it is destroyed."

At this point, Zhou Xuan probably guessed the real intention behind Chicheng's words. Out of politeness, he cooperated and continued the other party's words.

"So what do you want me to do?"

Conversations between smart people are always simple and easy. There was no rush to answer. After another round of groping, Akagi took out a round wild chrysanthemum emblem made of pure gold from her pocket.

Then he pushed it in front of Zhou Xuan and spoke slowly.

"Go help my sister, Zhou Xuan. My personal test of you is over. With your ability, you shouldn't waste your time here with me."

"I plan to have you lead a team, carrying sufficient logistical supplies, to Iwate Prefecture to resolve the crisis."

"This wild chrysanthemum emblem is the family emblem of my Akagi family. Only the most important ministers under my command can have it."

"At the same time, it is also a military token."

"Inside this round emblem, I have arranged 20,000 yellow chicken soldiers. They have all been urgently trained in the past few days. I dare not say how strong they are, but at least they can temporarily alleviate the urgent need."

"Once we get to Iwate Prefecture, you can open the lid and deploy the yellow chicken soldiers in formation to the battlefields you need them on."

From what she said, this matter was a matter of life and death, so Zhou Xuan did not act hypocritically polite. He took the initiative and picked up the yellow and black round badge from the table.

After further careful exploration and several rounds of research, he roughly understood the principle of its operation.

Functions like storing and then releasing are equivalent to the portable devices that monsters often use to summon soldiers in special effects films?

Zhou Xuan thought about this privately, and he already knew the function of this device clearly.

However, what puzzled him most was the almost contradictory behavior and logic of the Sakura Empire's ship girls.

"On the one hand, you stubbornly believe that you are just a warrior, and instinctively avoid the true source of this power, but on the other hand, you accept the existence of this unnatural creation..."

“I really don’t understand…”

In the final analysis, this is just Zhou Xuan's constant complaint. The time has not come yet, so there is no point in worrying about it.

Putting aside those insignificant complaints and retracting his drifting thoughts, Zhou Xuan stretched out his hands and took the teacup handed to him by Chicheng.

I had just sat down when I heard her say.

"Since you have accepted the military token, I assume that you have agreed to my request."

"Then I'll leave my sister's affairs to you."

"I have other plans on my side. Once I finish the matters at hand, I will go over to support you and fight alongside you all."

As if she was worried about being rejected by him, Akagi spoke quickly, unlike her usual calmness.

After pouring it all out, she pretended to pick up the teacup, gestured to him, then narrowed her eyes and sipped the tea by herself, pretending to have reached a win-win situation on her surface.

It is rare to see that the high and mighty daimyo Akagi would have such a feminine side.

To Zhou Xuan, this world is a little weird, but the personalities of the ship girls are still real and vivid.

They said they regarded this cup of tea as a good omen for their victory.

After they finished talking and drinking, Chicheng asked Zhou Xuan to go downstairs and prepare.

This is what should be expected of him as a partner.

With his blood boiling and eager to prepare for the battle, Zhou Xuan said goodbye to Chicheng and immediately headed towards the training ground.

Only the person in the room was still staring quietly in the direction he left. Even after a moment had passed, he still hadn't retracted his gaze into the distance.

As he thought about it, as if he recalled Zhou Xuan's cute look when he complained about him in private just now, Akagi's eyes finally showed a little ripple.

She lowered her head and looked at the tea table in front of her. She unconsciously imitated him, raised the corners of her mouth, and murmured.

"Don't define me so casually, Zhou Xuan."

"I never said that I was just a samurai..."

Although she said so, these were also the words she said from the bottom of her heart when she was on her deathbed.

As soon as he finished speaking, Akagi, who could no longer hold on, saw blackness before his eyes again, fell powerlessly beside the table, and fell into Kaga's arms...

Chapter 281: First Encounter with Tiancheng

On March 9, the 28th year of the Qinghe reign, reinforcements arrived.

The situation was different from usual. This time, the leader was a handsome, young boy named Zhou Xuan.

According to Akagi's letter, he was a traveler from Donghuang who passed by Shigekura Island.

I accidentally barged in and was dragged into the vortex of their power struggle. To a certain extent, I can be considered a lucky unlucky guy.

The words in the letter were humorous, and between the lines, the lively image of his sister who was not afraid of trouble came to life on the paper.

But seeing is believing. When it came to their first meeting, Tiancheng had a more skeptical attitude towards Zhou Xuan compared to Chicheng.

She thought, he was just a traveler passing by, how could he be the key to turning the tide of the war?

And from her experience, it seemed that the young man in front of her had nothing amazing about him except his appearance.

He does not possess any favorable factors in dealing with the battle situation. He only has extraordinary demeanor and a faint resonance from the depths of his soul, which is not worth mentioning.

But in the final analysis, Zhou Xuan was recommended by Chicheng.

Even though he didn't look good, his abilities were clearly written in the letter. Time was running out, so there was no need for her to spend too much time thinking about it and she could just treat him with courtesy.

"Are you Zhou Xuan?"

"It's me, Lord Amagi."

"I understand. Then follow me."

Although they are sisters, Amagi is a simple and capable girl when dealing with people and things, much more straightforward than the twisted Akagi.

Without further ado, he simply confirmed Zhou Xuan's identity and turned around and took him away.

The destination was still unclear, and they walked farther and farther away. Even after leaving the crowded crowd where the troops gathered, the two of them maintained their tacit understanding and did not say a word.

While they were keeping silent, Zhou Xuan, who was following behind her, was using this brief time to quietly observe her.

She used to be the battleship Amagi, and now she is the defender of Iwate Prefecture.

Although she has two completely different identities, her dress is basically the same.

She was wearing wooden clogs and the black and red Japanese kimono with a few cranes embroidered on the hem to add some embellishment.

Without being indifferent, one cannot clarify his ambition; without being calm, one cannot achieve his goal. This is in line with her highest pursuit as a military strategist.

The only difference between Amagi and Ritsu is probably the soft armor she wears on her abdomen.

It is light and breathable, has good protection capabilities, and caters to her various characteristics as a behind-the-scenes coach. It can be regarded as a perfect finishing touch.

Of course, the thing that best represents Tiancheng’s characteristics is the scarlet paper umbrella hanging around her waist, as slender as a sword.

It has replaced the sword and is now swaying back and forth in front of her slender waist as its owner moves forward, looking unique.

In his impression, the sickly beauty holding an umbrella suddenly turned into a general guarding the city. This was a surprising discovery for Zhou Xuan.

You speculate about me and I observe you, and this is probably the process of our getting along.

When the consciousness wandered in the sky, going around in circles, after a while, there was no extra energy to pay close attention.

He moved entirely on instinct, and when the guard at the door greeted him, Amajo realized that he had reached his destination.

When she turned around, she saw Zhou Xuan behind her had already taken a step ahead of her. He put his thoughts aside and made full preparations.

Seeing this, Tiancheng did not hesitate and went straight to the point.

"This is an emergency, so I won't keep you in suspense."

"Because we underestimated the enemy and advanced rashly, my men captured Izumo's scout captain, Long Xiang, in the battle a few days ago."

"Since she is the scout leader responsible for gathering intelligence, I believe she must have information that is beneficial to us. This mission is now handed over to you."

"I heard from Akagi that you have a cooperative relationship with her, and you have the ability to handle this heavy responsibility."

"Then I'd like to trouble you to take care of us at this critical juncture. I will be in charge of the strategic deployment from now on."

The intention was quite clear, almost obvious, and there was no reason for Zhou Xuan not to hear it.

Although he did not agree with using his abilities to carry out such psychological attacks on the ship girls.

But special times require special treatment. In view of the current severe situation, Zhou Xuan did not hesitate too much and went there alone.

This can be considered as another request that Zhou Xuan compromised on.

Tiancheng originally wanted to send an assistant to serve as a jury member, but after his repeated insistence, he finally gave up.

After the door was closed, everyone, including her, had no idea what was going on.

They could only vaguely feel a force that made their minds surge and their bodies react, which continued to linger around them and fill the entire room.

And after that, what came out from inside was Long Xiang's cry, gasping for breath, and a bit of passion in his rapid voice, which was extremely clear to everyone's ears.

With a vigilant mentality, Tiancheng couldn't help but take a few steps back, fearing that it would affect him physically and mentally.

Then she looked up at Ayanami Daiho and the others who were standing still. She couldn't help but reveal a hint of surprise in her eyes.

Without any fanfare, after a while, as the door opened, Zhou Xuan came out with a stern face.

"What's wrong? Can you tell me anything in such a short time?"

Unlike the others, he did not rush over as soon as he appeared. Instead, Tiancheng asked him from a distance.

Not knowing what the girl was thinking, Zhou Xuan naturally didn't notice her deliberate alienation while on alert. He nodded slightly and answered.

"Well, now that we have found out, let's go to the conference room and bring your chief general with you. We can discuss the details in the conference room."

"Also, Tiancheng, please find some people to clean up the scene. This place... is no longer suitable for people."

Even though he was in this unfamiliar Sakura Empire, Zhou Xuan had tried his best to put aside his airs as a commander and follow the host's wishes, but habit was a very subtle thing.

At this moment, she was inadvertently in Tiancheng's position and made decisions for her without authorization.

Lian Tiancheng was stunned for a long time before he came back to his senses from the shock of being ordered around.

When she looked up again, Zhou Xuan's figure had shrunk to just a dot, and what lingered in her ears were the angry words from Ashigahara.

"Damn it! How dare a mere outsider give orders on behalf of you, Lord Tiancheng? It's simply unreasonable!"

"Lord Tiancheng! I beg you to give me an order. Afterwards, assign Zhou Xuan to my command. I will make sure he understands the rules!"

Coming from Ashigara, her heartfelt words continued.

But she felt it was not worth mentioning, Tiancheng just waved his hand, then took a step forward, leaving her with only one sentence.

"Okay, Ashigara, there's no need to mention this little thing anymore. Just do everything he says."

Chapter 282: A New Plan