Azur Lane: The Azure Life of the Tragic Admiral

"…I'm sorry, Dr. Mavis."

"Humph, since you became like this because of Cleveland, I'll forgive you this time."

"Just forgiveness, no reward?"

"Huh, you really have a very courageous mouth."

Mavis smiled, bent down and pressed the edge of the bed. The upper part of the bed was bent up, so that Yang Sikang went from lying flat to sitting up on a chair. This perspective also allowed him to see things that he couldn't see when he was lying flat before.

For example, the pleated skirt that perfectly matches the JK uniform on the upper body and... the wonderful black garter stockings!

"Hiss... this is really... thank you for the hospitality."

The lines are graceful, there is no excess fat and there is enough power. The garter stockings are of excellent texture and faintly reveal a little skin color. It is really satisfying.

"Don't you want a reward? Come and get it."

Yang Sikang's expression froze and he quickly shook his head.

Mavis is not a woman who can be manipulated by anyone. No one knows her background, but I heard that she is very skilled.

In the past, anyone who tried to harass her was beaten to multiple fractures without exception. She had excellent medical skills, especially surgery.

If you offend her, you will regret it when you are in the hospital, especially when you need surgery.

What's more, she is a commander herself. The reason why she stayed here instead of going out to build her own port was entirely because her previous constructions had failed frequently, and she herself had no desire to fight.

Coupled with her unique identity as the only ship girl, she was able to stay in this port hospital.

Because she is an ordinary human, most of the commanders in this branch's hospital have to go through her hands...

And her ship girl is even more outrageous, she is the female kitchen god.

This branch is managed by an enterprise account.

Chapter 5 Concealing the Abnormality

"Tsk, you have the guts to mess around with the Mind Cube, but you're a guy with dirty thoughts but no guts."

"No, no, no, it's just respect for the doctor."

"You're really good at making excuses. How about changing your mouth to one that's more suitable for you?"

"I think the current one is very suitable and there is no need to change it."

The machine suddenly made a beeping sound. Mavis looked at the machine interface, narrowed her eyes and looked at Yang Sikang meaningfully, then turned around and shouted

"McCall, go get Cleveland."

The hurried footsteps quickly faded away, and Yang Sikang realized that McCall had been hiding by the door and watching.

But, the machine was to check his physical condition, right? Why did they call Cleveland?

"In the previous incident, you took a Mind Cube without permission and used it to heal Cleveland's injuries, right?"

Yang Sikang nodded. No matter what, this matter could not be concealed. The effect of the treatment was too obvious, anyone who was not blind could see it. It was better to admit it frankly than to be vague.

"Cleveland said that the Mind Cube was lost in the sea after being consumed. Because other people also saw the situation at the time, no one questioned it."

Mavis paused and looked at Yang Sikang sharply.

"Before Cleveland comes over, can you explain why there is a faint reaction of the Mind Cube in your body?"

Yang Sikang's pupils shrank. He didn't expect that there would be a reaction from the Mind Cube in his body. Even if it was very weak, it was a situation that had to be taken seriously.

Recalling what he had done at the time, he replied:

"At the time, I held the Mind Cube in one hand and pressed the other hand on the deck to complete the temporary repair. So the power of the Mind Cube actually flowed into the hull through my body. Maybe that's the reason."

"Using the body as a transfer point for the mind cube?"

Mavis looked at Yang Sikang in surprise and nodded.

"No wonder you were injured so badly. But you're still alive. You look pretty good."

"I just got lucky and survived."

Yang Sikang shook his head and said with a sigh.

But then he remembered that the Rubik's Cube seemed to be still in his hand when he fainted, and it seemed to have reacted with his body in some way.

But he did not say it out loud, nor did he show any change in his expression.

"Whether it was a fluke or not, you are facing a serious problem with this result, young man."

Mavis's face lost its previous relaxed look. She looked at Yang Sikang seriously and said:

"Once this data report is exposed, or if you undergo a comprehensive examination at another institution, the military will definitely use any means to get rid of you. You will have to stay in the laboratory for the rest of your life."

Yang Sikang showed an incredible expression, and Mavis explained:

"You are in good physical condition now, and all the injuries are from the outside. But at the same time, there is a weak reaction of the Mind Cube in your body.

This means that after all your injuries have healed, you may become a human with a small amount of the energy of the Mind Cube."

"The Navy will definitely not let go of this special case. And you don't have any capital to let the ship girls protect you. Just relying on your theoretical research and other theoretical help, it is not enough for them to forcibly protect you."

Yang Sikang also became serious.

He knew exactly what Mavis meant. For some reason, the relationship between ordinary humans and ship girls in this world was not very harmonious. It should have been at least a friendly and cooperative relationship. There were even signs of open and secret struggles between the human navy and the ship girls.

The army does not trust the Ship Girls, but has to rely on them to fight against the Sirens. Ordinary human navy can do nothing, so the navy has been looking for solutions.

Imagine if a human with the reaction of the Mind Cube suddenly appeared at this time, would the navy let him go?

It is absolutely impossible. This means that there is a possibility of controlling the power of the Mind Cube as a human being. No matter how low the probability is, they will not let it go as long as there is the slightest possibility!

The human navy will certainly do it at all costs, but the ship girls cannot protect him regardless of the consequences.

He was not in a position to ask the ship girls for protection, nor was he of such great value as to make the ship girls confront the navy head-on.

Therefore, once this information gets out and the human navy exerts strong pressure, the ship girls will definitely hand him over.

He had no complaints about this, but he just let it go as he fell into the hands of the human navy and became an experimental subject.

It would be better to just die.

"You asked McCall to call Cleveland over..."

"Among the ship girls here, Cleveland is the only one who favors you the most. You really helped her a lot this time."

Yang Sikang shook his head and said

"Can you help me keep this inspection report secret for a while?"

"Okay, what do you want in exchange for it?"

"Please give me a piece of paper and pen."

"for you."

Yang Sikang wrote down a recipe on a piece of paper and handed it to Mavis.

"Mix the potion according to this recipe, and my wounds will be healed tomorrow."

Seeing the materials inside, Mavis's eyes flashed with hesitation:

"Are you serious?"

"Foolproof."

This potion formula was researched by Yang Sikang himself. How can I put it? It is worthy of being called the Magic Route.

He couldn't even think about these things on Earth. He was seriously injured, but as long as they were external injuries, this thing could heal them quickly.

Such a recipe is absolutely priceless to Mavis.

This is also the key to his good relationship with Mavis. His theoretical research can always bring great help to Mavis.

"I will try my best to keep it secret for you, but it can't be hidden for too long. Normally your injuries will recover in about a month, so I can only keep this report secret for you for about a month at most."

"One month...is enough."

Yang Sikang nodded. One month was enough time for him to make a decision.

The trade was done for both of them, and Cleveland came quickly.

Mavis briefly explained the situation to her, and then said that she would help postpone Yang Sikang's examination report for a month, which again drew Cleveland's thanks.

Afterwards, Mavis appropriately gave the place to the two of them, and gave a key to Cleveland before leaving.

Yang Sikang saw that it was the key to the roof of the hospital. When he first came here with his achievements to try to get some benefits, Mavis took him up there.

"You look like you're okay?"

Cleveland came over with a smile and sat down beside the bed.

Yang Sikang smiled and replied

"It's okay, but I just can't use any strength in my body. It feels like my whole body is not my own."

"The power of the Mind Cube flowed directly through my body. I should be thankful to be alive. But you are really good. I hid the box very well, but you still found it."

"It was just some simple reasoning, but I did act on my own at the time. I'm sorry."

"There's nothing to apologize for. The strength of those three explorers was incredible. If it weren't for your self-willed decision, I can't guarantee that I wouldn't lose."

Having said that, Yang Sikang still saw some clues from Cleveland's expression.

Perhaps the situation was not that critical at the time, but he misjudged it because he did not understand the battles in this world.

But none of this matters. What matters is what happens next.

Sure enough, Cleveland said immediately:

"What are you going to do next? Your position is going to be very dangerous now, right? Even if Mavis helps you keep it secret, it will only be for a month."

"One month is enough. We can always find a way."

Yang Sikang smiled, still looking indifferent.

Cleveland frowned slightly, but still said

"You still don't want to consider becoming a commander? If you become a commander, the problem will be solved."

"..."

Yang Sikang did not answer decisively this time. He hesitated for a moment and shook his head.

He wanted to refuse again, but before he opened his mouth he remembered his previous dream.

The hands that pushed him from the bottom of the sea, the voice that whispered in his ear.

Yang Sikang clenched his fists subconsciously.

Cleveland didn't notice these little actions, she just felt a little disappointed.

As she said, if Yang Sikang is willing to be a commander now, all the problems he faces will be solved.

The commander needs to frequently contact the Mind Cube, and the construction itself is also completed relying on the Mind Cube. The so-called construction machine is just a device to stabilize the process.

Isn't it natural that one would be infected with the power of the Mind Cube in this process?

What's more, sometimes there is some kind of ability similar to telepathic communication between the commander and the ship girl. Although this case is extremely rare and basically only occurs in people with a high affinity for the Rubik's Cube, Yang Sikang fully meets this condition.

But if Yang Sikang doesn't want to, they can't force him.

After all, the commander is a special job different from other jobs.

"Want to go to the rooftop? Mavis gave me the key. Although you can't move, it's okay to use a wheelchair, right?"

Yang Sikang nodded and smiled.

"Just weak, not paralyzed."

But he still sat in the wheelchair and let Cleveland push the wheelchair to the roof.

Some things cannot be said casually in public, just like when Cleveland removed the listening device from his body on the hull of the ship.

Reach the top of the building and turn around to lock the door.

Cleveland pushed Yang Sikang to the edge of the roof. There was a high wire mesh here to prevent people from falling, but this would not hinder the wind blowing from the sea and the very good view.

Chapter 6 Let’s try building