Commander, you smell so good.

"Frederick?"

"Hmm? It's you, my child. What's the matter? Do you have any requests to tell Mainz? Or are you dissatisfied with Seydlitz's service? If so, please let me apologize to you on her behalf."

Before he went out, Frederick the Great saw that the person waiting for the elevator was Jiang Zheng. Noticing the surprise and confusion on his face, Frederick sensitively perceived his emotions, and put on a faint smile with a gentle expression.

"No, it's just that Hipper and I have some minor conflicts. I still highly respect Seydlitz's abilities, but please don't tell anyone."

With his arms folded across his chest, Jiang Zheng looked at Frederick the Great for a few seconds and decided to tell her about it. As the most tolerant woman in the Iron Blood family, Jiang Zheng thought it was a good idea to mention it.

After all, he and Hipper did not have a good relationship. As his companion, Frederick the Great might know how to deal with it?

"Of course, I will respect your choice, but do you need to come over to my side and talk?"

"Taking up the use of the elevator will make some people angry."

Frederick the Great pressed the button to open the door and said with a smile that although there were three elevators in the dormitory, one of which was used for quick emergency tasks, it would cause dissatisfaction if it was always occupied.

"Excuse me, but which floor does Frederick live on?"

"It's just on the upper floor, my child, just wait a moment."

She spoke gently, her golden eyes remaining fixed on him with a smile in them.

......

"Want something to drink? I have beer, drinks, and fine wine here."

"Then... give me a can of dark beer. I'm a little interested in dark beer."

"I have everything you like, but please wait a moment, I need to change my clothes."

Arriving at Frederick the Great's living room, Jiang Zheng casually glanced at her attire and then sat upright. After all, it was someone else's room and he couldn't just come in casually.

As for Frederick, it doesn’t matter. It’s only been a short time since they started to contact each other, and he is still not at ease.

After waiting for more than ten minutes, Frederick the Great finally came out. His usual iron-blooded military uniform had been replaced with a light black lace nightgown with suspenders, revealing his slender neck and delicate collarbone. His white and smooth shoulders were as charming as jade.

The lace skirt can only cover the seductive roots and highlight an absolute area. At the same time, she is wearing a thin silk nightgown, which makes Frederick have a different kind of beauty.

"How is it, my child, do I look good in this outfit?"

After changing into a beautiful outfit, Frederick the Great walked slowly to him and stopped. Even though she was a little excited at this moment, she still had that gentle smile on her face.

"...Beautiful, very beautiful. Please allow me to use very rude words to praise you. Your current temperament is like that of an elegant and gorgeous lady, unattainable."

Taking a small step back, Jiang Zheng looked her up and down with a straightforward gaze, and then came to an evaluation that was more appropriate now.

A gorgeous and noble woman, elegant, noble, confident and full of charm.

Even though Jiang Zheng didn't often see luxury goods, he knew that the clothes worn by Frederick the Great were definitely not comparable to ordinary goods. The fabric material and craftsmanship were incomparable.

If you can't compare, you will lose if you do.

What's more, Frederick the Great was very tall, and she looked at least two meters tall. In addition, she had a motherly gentle personality and compassionate temperament.

The red devil horns on his head, the black hair that reaches his waist, the plump chest and the relaxing eyes make Frederick at this moment full of uniqueness, mystery and beauty.

"That's great. Actually, this is the first time I've appeared in front of the opposite sex like this. My child, you're the first person to see me dressed like this."

Knowing that his eyes were on him, Frederick touched the hair beside his ear and spoke with a relaxed expression, his pink lips curled up in a faint smile.

Now she is very satisfied with the effect, at least it works.

"Yes, really? I'm really grateful."

Hearing this, Jiang Zheng wondered if Frederick the Great was targeting him. Why did it sound so much like a private invitation?

I hope I am overthinking it.

"Come, sit here, I want to talk to you about Hipper."

Sitting in his previous seat, Frederick the Great patted the seat next to him with a gentle invitation on his face. Jiang Zheng gave up after thinking about it for less than half a second.

It doesn't matter, it's not you who's at a loss.

Jiang Zheng had just sat down when he smelled the faint fragrance coming from Frederick. This fragrance did not sound like perfume, but more like the smell emitted by himself, or to be more precise, body odor.

All in all, it feels great.

"My child, please tell me about your relationship with Hipper. I want to know as much as I can so that I can help you."

Seeing that he was a little nervous, Frederick took the initiative to hold his hand. His whole body exuded a gentleness that could tolerate everything, like the so-called Madonna, guiding her lost child in the right direction.

"...Okay, actually, it's like this..."

After taking a look at her hand holding his, Jiang Zheng slowly told her what happened between him and Hipper. He did not add any exaggeration and simply described the whole process intuitively from his own perspective.

During this time, Frederick held his hand, rubbing it gently while he spoke, his eyes never leaving his face, and the look in his eyes gradually became doting.

"That's basically it... Whew~"

After telling the story in one breath, Jiang Zheng felt his mouth dry. He picked up the dark beer and took a few gulps, making a comfortable sound. Then he noticed his hand... why did it end up on Frederick's thigh?

Feeling the softness and smoothness of the skin, Jiang Zheng thought he was doing this subconsciously and was about to slowly retract his hand, but Frederick knew about it and he was covered by her palm.

"I have basically understood the situation, but my child, I have something to say..."

"You did very well"

Chapter 98: If you are not hungry, you will feel bitter. How can you achieve anything great?

"why?"

Jiang Zheng looked up at Frederick in surprise. He was very surprised to see the tranquility in her eyes.

Logically speaking, shouldn't Frederick be speaking for Hipper? Although he didn't mean to tease her at first and apologized later, some things don't count that way.

Frederick the Great shook his head, but reached out and rubbed his head gently, explaining to him in a motherly and gentle manner.

"In fact, although you teased her a little, you should judge it according to the situation."

"This child, Hipper, seems to be untactful and easily angered. What she thinks is reflected on her face."

"But she used aggressive language towards you at first, but then easily forgave you. What do you think it was?"

After rubbing Jiang Zheng's head, Frederick the Great let go of his hand and asked him questions, asking him to think for himself, unless he really didn't care about anything and just wanted to snuggle under his wings.

That's not a bad idea.

"Maybe she thinks it's not worth it? Or is it that I haven't considered it from her perspective?"

Jiang Zheng said in confusion, not quite understanding Hipper's thoughts. As Frederick said, anger comes quickly but disappears quickly, which is normal, because many times the so-called anger is not real anger, but just a desire to prove oneself.

"Not really, though it's close, my child, you forgot one factor."

"That means she has a good impression of you."

Neither of Jiang Zheng's two answers satisfied her, but Frederick the Great had been prepared for this, so it would have been a surprise if he had guessed it right.

After getting this answer, he fell into deep thought with an expression of disbelief on his face.

"I feel like one of life's three great illusions has been intuitively realized."

"It's not an illusion. Many things are connected. If not, Hipper wouldn't agree with you and Prince Eugen, let alone that child Blücher."

"Then she would have gone to Bismarck in a rage."

Frederick the Great shook his head. He didn't understand what he called the three major illusions of life, but he knew it was probably something like love at first sight.

What's more, he didn't think more about it, because Frederick the Great knew that both himself and his fellow Iron-Blooded Ships had xenophobic thinking that was much more serious than that of humans.

In addition, the world situation has been in a state of calm on the surface but undercurrents are surging. In this case, it is extremely difficult to enter the Iron Blood Empire's Ship Girl Autonomous Region. Even if you have wings, you will be shot into a sieve by high-speed anti-aircraft guns.

But he was invited safely and was able to have relationships with Prince Eugen and Blücher. In addition to his ability to demonstrate his extremely shocking abilities, it also highlighted his additional value.

More importantly, he has an affinity that is hard for ship girls to refuse, and this is the most important thing.

It was also obvious that Frederick herself could not refuse such affinity, but when she noticed it, she did not feel disgusted, but accepted it according to her own ideas.

Then, naturally, it would not be wrong to describe it as a high level of favorability.

"...Let's just take it as it is. I don't know how to get along with Hipper now."

"Don't worry too much, just follow your own ideas. If you think too much, you will become timid and lose yourself."

Holding up his right hand, Frederick said with narrowed eyes, and at the same time placed his hand on his chest. Even though there was a layer of cloth between them, the thin and silky barrier could not prevent the transmission of temperature and touch. Jiang Zheng could not help himself.

I should have let Blücher kiss me longer. Is my recovery so fast?

Noticing his little tightening movement, Frederick the Great took it in and called out his name for the first time in the same voice as always.

"Jiang Zheng, my child, you need to know one thing. Neither Eugen nor I are human, but we are more agile than humans."

"So, when you're interacting with someone privately, you should follow your own ideas and let us or them know what you're thinking, instead of speaking empty words like hypocritical politicians."

“Only sincerity can move people’s hearts”

Frederick taught him with extremely gentle words that he should learn to tell the truth. The more he tried to hide his feelings, the more his weaknesses would be revealed to others. Only when he let go or didn't care would he have no weaknesses.

"Follow your own ideas? ...Sincerely"

Listening to her motherly teachings, Jiang Zheng stared into her eyes. Her golden eyes were still as bright and her pupils were as vertical as a dragon's, but at this moment Jiang Zheng only felt very safe and wanted to rely on her.

But the next moment, Jiang Zheng's gaze slid downwards, looking at the curvy collarbone and the magnificent chest, which were only covered by the thin fabric. As long as he slowly lifted it, he would be able to see...

He quickly shook his head to throw away the black desire, and Jiang Zheng couldn't help cursing himself.

Jiang Zheng, Jiang Zheng, why are you either hungry or thirsty all day long? What great future can you have?

"What's wrong? My child?"

"No, nothing more, thank you for your teaching, Mr. Frederick."

Jiang Zheng suppressed the words that inexplicably came up, took a deep breath and thanked Frederick the Great. Although he felt like he had said nothing, he just knew what to do next.

"Very good, my child, if possible I still want to hear you call me mother"

"Because I want to see you acting like a spoiled child in front of me, asking for my affection, and showing your true self without any inhibitions."

Seeing that Jiang Zheng resisted his temptation, a trace of loss flashed in Frederick the Great's eyes, but he continued to guide him, tempting him to take another step.

"...I'm sorry, I can't yell at them. After all, my mother is still here. But you don't have to apologize, Frederick. It's just that I'm too far away from them and can't see them."

Looking at the woman in front of him who could be his mother, Jiang Zheng did not shout out. Although they were separated by a world, he believed that they would live well.

"Let's not talk about that. Overall, I'm very grateful for your hospitality, Frederick. Thank you."

After a sincere thank you, Jiang Zheng withdrew his hand, stood up and thanked her seriously, which made Frederick the Great, who was about to say something, nod with a faint smile.

Looking at his leaving back, Frederick the Great felt a sense of loss. If possible, she wanted to be more than just his mother.

But now she also knows that she can't take the initiative, she can only play the role of a tolerant and caring woman, not take the initiative, and then she thought of someone...

Sisters in name only.

Chapter 99: Simple but most effective method

"What brought you here?"

"As a witch, you need a familiar by your side. So, why don't you just live here? It feels subtly shabby."

"Don't think too much. All the other Iron-Blooded Shipgirls live like this. You're also Iron-Blooded. Logically, you should be sleeping on that ancient monument throne."

"It's just a first impression of my identity. Compared to the throne, the white and soft bed is naturally more comfortable and reassuring."

In the afternoon, Jiang Zheng contacted Mainz and asked her to arrange a suite for him. Unexpectedly, it was arranged only a few rooms away from Hipper. The configuration of the suite was very standard, but there were very few items. It was hard to imagine whether Iron Blood had not prepared a room for guests to stay in.

But now, he looked at the coffee machine and two boxes of well-preserved high-quality coffee beans placed on the table. Jiang Zheng chose not to argue with Mainz and got an extra benefit.

Only this witch with Sebadoragon came to his suite and forcibly occupied it, and sat next to him without saying a word, as if she were a familiar stranger.

In fact, she is not unfamiliar at all. She was awakened by herself. So does that mean I am her father?

Jiang Zheng was thinking freely while secretly glancing at Parseval, who had his legs crossed and toes raised. However, such a small action could not be hidden from the clever witch, not to mention that Parseval's eyes would always stay on him.

With her lips curled up and her eyes slightly narrowed, the beautiful witch was very interested in the inner changes of the familiar at the moment, but she did not speculate too much.