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"Hey! Keep up, keep up, you're getting too far!"

Just as the company remained silent, Bumblebee didn't wait for the company to answer its question. He grabbed the company, crouched down, and crept forward to catch up with Rob and Yorktown.

Yorktown led Robb forward as if she had no destination in mind, simply moving forward.

Rob followed beside her without saying a word, only occasionally glancing at the white-haired beauty whose eyes still held a hint of sadness.

Yorktown walked towards the sea, and eventually, the two arrived at the beach.

Facing the sea breeze, Yorktown straightened her skirt and sat down on the beach.

Rob followed her and sat down beside her.

Yorktown didn't look at Robb; she simply gazed in a distant direction, remaining silent.

The two sat together in silence, watching the sun slowly sink into the sea from overhead.

"Do you know..."

"That kid, Harman... always seems so awkward around others..."

As the sun began to set, Yorktown finally spoke up.

She and Rob slowly began to tell Harman's story.

In Yorktown's words, it was a small destroyer who said one thing but meant another.

Even though they care a lot about others, they always say they don't care.

"If she were still alive, I'm afraid Luo would have a hard time getting close to me~"

"I'm keeping a very close eye on that child..."

Yorktown spoke with a smile on his face, but Rob could see that behind that smile lay deep sadness.

Then, Yorktown recounted the final scene of Harman on the AF battlefield.

Yorktown finally couldn't hold back her tears when she spoke of Hamann's selfless act of shielding her in the end.

Her crying interrupted her speech; all Rob could hear was her sobbing.

Rob tentatively reached out and placed Yorktown's head on his shoulder, tears quickly soaking his shoulder.

"Lady Yorktown, please weep."

"If you can, my shoulder will always be there for you to lean on."

Rob put his arm around Yorktown's shoulder, and Yorktown did not refuse, but instead rested his head on Rob's shoulder and sobbed incessantly.

"That child brought you hope for life, but I think she definitely wouldn't want to see you like this."

Rob put his arm around Yorktown and gently comforted him.

He knew that since Yorktown was willing to tell him these things, his plan was half successful.

If Yorktown's sorrow can be soothed, then good man Richard's plan will not succeed.

As for how to get out of here, that's something to consider later.

...

After that day, Yorktown became more cheerful.

She no longer locks herself in her room.

This woman can be seen everywhere – at the command center, by the sea, in shopping malls, and on the streets.

And from that day on, her relationship with Robert changed.

When the two of them were together, they went from simply standing side by side to now being able to hold hands and wander around the streets.

The day of departure arrived quickly.

As a newly appointed commander, Rob did not qualify for this expedition.

Therefore, he could only bid farewell to Yorktown and her family at the seaside.

"Wait for me to come back~ Luo."

Before leaving, Yorktown gave Robb a hug.

Bumblebee took the opportunity to whistle, which, of course, was met with retaliation from Yorktown.

The company exchanged a complicated look with Rob, and the two nodded to each other as a farewell.

...

In the unknown, dark space, before the eyes of good man Richard was a window that shimmered with light.

From the window, she could see all of Rob and the others' "performance".

As he watched Rob's performance, Richard, the good man, couldn't help but smile slightly.

"That's right, teacher, you really are the best!"

"It's amazing how perfectly it complements my script..."

"As expected of you, hahaha~"

After a burst of laughter, an open book appeared in front of good man Richard.

"Teacher, just as you said before, how can someone who has never experienced beauty understand the pain of sorrow?"

"Alright, Yorktown, I hope you're satisfied with the rest of my story."

"Although I don't really like your name."

"But, what can I do? I'm a good person."

"I will definitely show you the truth of the world, hahaha~"

The eerie laughter of good man Richard echoed in the empty space.

Chapter 276: Drinking Leads to Trouble!

After seeing Yorktown and the others off, Rob's vision shifted, and he suddenly found himself in the operations room of the command center.

Immediately afterwards, a series of scenes, like transitional animations, played in his mind.

As soon as the footage started playing, Rob couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

Because he saw the sunken Hornet, the badly damaged Enterprise, and the collapsing Yorktown.

All previous efforts have been in vain...

Rob's mind went blank, and he almost fainted.

Now, he not only has to worry about the situation in Yorktown, but also about the state of the company and the Hornets.

Although this place is probably a dream, if it really is the work of the good man Richard, it wouldn't be too difficult for things in the dream to be reflected in reality.

"Shinano...could you please go and check on the situation at the company?"

With his mind preoccupied, Rob staggered back to his dorm and immediately spotted Shinano resting with her eyes half-closed.

"I am aware of your request."

The big fox nodded, and its form began to dissipate right in front of Rob.

Enterprise and Bumblebee felt their consciousness passing through layers of seawater or something else.

It's as if an invisible hand is pulling at your consciousness, and you are powerless to stop it, only able to let the other party do whatever it wants.

A sudden wave of intense dizziness jolted Enterprise and Bumblebee awake. Looking around, they found themselves on the deck of the USS Bumblebee.

The company immediately spotted Rob, who was sitting to one side with his head down, and Yorktown next to him.

"This is... the hull of the Hornet?"

"Huh...did I just fall asleep?"

While the company had a vivid memory of what had happened, Bumblebee had absolutely no recollection of it.

"Judging from your expressions, my methods are still effective."

A somewhat familiar voice came from the other side. The company turned around and saw Helena Meta looking at him leisurely.

"you..."

"Huh? Enterprise, your expression is weird~"

"And who are you? Why are you on my ship?"

Bumblebee's words, so oblivious they were almost idiotic, completely disrupted the company's train of thought as it was preparing to talk to Helena Meta.

"Did you pull us out?"

The company glanced at Bumblebee and decided to ignore her for the time being.

"That's right~ But judging from the current situation, your elimination has only worsened her situation~"

Helena Meta said, glancing at the sleeping Yorktown beside her.

At this moment, some purplish-black lines could already be seen on the face of this white-haired beauty.

"Yorktown sister! What happened to her?"

Bumblebee immediately noticed that something was wrong in Yorktown, but unfortunately, her sister's situation was beyond her comprehension.

"Hmm... if I had to say, she might soon become just like me..."

"Of course, it could be more serious; it might mean completely losing one's mind."

Helena Meta took a deep look at Yorktown.

For ships that are overly meta-enhanced, she probably has no choice but to take action herself.

"Could you bring the commander out too?"

The company glanced at Yorktown, then turned its attention back to Helena Meta.

"Oh? No, he hasn't left yet."

"Besides, if even the commander leaves, she'll have no defenses left. Is that really a good thing?"

Helena Meta's deep eyes were fixed on the company, a faint smile playing on her lips.

Strands of blue-purple light emanated from her fingertips, disappearing into the unknown space.

"Can you guarantee the commander's safety?"

The company is now in a dilemma, with her commander on one side and her sister on the other.

"Of course, to me, the Commander's safety is far more important than her~"

The curve of Helena Meta's lips seemed a little wider. She adjusted her posture and continued to monitor Rob's condition.

"Oh dear, this is really..."

It's unclear what she saw, but a rare look of embarrassment appeared on Helena Meta's face.

"What's wrong with the commander?"

"Yorktown sister, she..."

Helena Meta's expression suddenly changed, making the two of them tense.

"Hmm...no problem, at least not now."

Without leaving a trace, Helena Meta quickly composed herself and backed up the scene she had just witnessed.

However, on the other hand, good guy Richard wasn't so easy to keep up.

"Hey, teacher, although I did suggest that you develop a relationship with her to prepare for the later plot."

"But you've developed way too fast!"

Richard, who covered his eyes with his hands, said that this scene was still a bit too advanced for him. He might still be considered a child at heart.

So, what exactly happened between Robb and Yorktown?

Since Yorktown returned to the White Eagles, the white-haired beauty has been consumed by endless sorrow and self-blame.

With Bumblebee gone and Enterprise severely injured and unconscious, Yorktown, as the eldest sister, is on the verge of a mental breakdown.

If it weren't for Helena Meta constantly trying to keep her in check, she probably would have already completed her Meta transformation.

Yorktown, having lost all its support, discovered that all it could rely on now was Rob, a commander it had only known for a short time.