Commander, you smell so good.

“This is…very difficult.”

"That's right. After all, you can't leave your homeland. Besides, human society won't let you gather together so easily."

Jiang Zheng sighed slightly, and then said what he had thought of a long time ago. After all, if the ship girls gathered together, so many sirens appearing all over the world would not be able to rush to support and deal with them immediately, and they would even have to cross two oceans to arrive. This really wouldn't work.

What's more, KanColle are too important to human society. They are considered the last line of defense. Unless there is a way to cross such a long distance, it will be difficult to establish.

What's more, the ship girls still have some historical problems, such as...

"Don't worry, Jiang Zheng, the problem you are worried about is not a problem"

After knowing his thoughts, Hu Teng and Bismarck couldn't help but smile slightly. It was just a simple laugh, but Jiang Zheng felt a sense of indifference.

Later, Jiang Zhengcai gradually remembered that Tiexue was not a place where a country had an army, but the army owned the country.

What's more, ship girls are not restricted by human laws. Military courts have no effect on them. It is not certain how many of them can survive after being shot.

When Jiang Zheng thought of this, he began to sweat profusely.

"Okay, then, feel free to do whatever you want. But Bismarck, this isn't the only topic you're talking about, is there anything else?"

"And this..."

Jiang Zheng took the initiative to interrupt the topic, and his gaze gradually drifted to the person sitting next to Bismarck. She had short silver hair, a pair of blue eyes, and wore a snow-white military cap and uniform. The color combination was completely opposite to Bismarck. Even in the conversation just now, this ship girl didn't say a word from the beginning to the end of the topic.

She is Tirpitz.

"Tirpitz, I think you should know her, but you two haven't had any formal contact, so I asked her to come over."

"If possible, I hope Jiang Zheng you can get along well with my sister."

Temporarily suppressing the thoughts in her mind, Bismarck showed a gentle smile and looked at the ship girl beside her, Tirpitz, who was her sister and the second most beloved person.

But what made Bismarck helpless was that Tirpitz always had an expression of being uninterested and indifferent to everything, making it difficult for her, as her sister, to understand what she was thinking. Whenever she wanted to know the answer, she refused to say anything.

So, Bismarck planned to let her get to know Jiang Zheng. The man in front of her that she liked was very extraordinary.

Maybe it can help resolve Tirpitz's current situation?

For no other reason, Bismarck just wanted his sister to live a happier life, instead of having a cold face like she does now, with no one knowing what she is thinking and giving off an aura of "keep away from strangers".

Just like Count Zeppelin, but the latter has undergone some positive changes because of Parseval, at least he no longer wants to destroy the world at every turn.

"Really? I understand."

"Hello, Tirpitz, I'm Jiang Zheng"

"...I know you, Jiang Zheng. Tiexue is thriving, and everyone is working hard towards a better future. You have contributed to this."

Seeing him stretch out his hand, Tirpitz slowly spoke about him. Although she did not manage the internal affairs of Sangvishes, she also had things that deserved her attention.

The human in front of her was the one she was focusing on.

Tirpitz stretched out his white-gloved hand and shook it gently with a faint, subtle smile on his face, which made Bismarck look relieved.

Only after their brief conversation ended did Bismarck look at him and Tirpitz gently, and then continued to talk about what was next.

"Speaking of which, there's one thing I forgot to tell you, Jiang Zheng."

"Because you mentioned the idea of inviting the ship girls of the Iris Theocracy to come over last time, I think it's a very good idea, so I have already sent out the invitation."

"The same goes for Sardinia. Maybe we'll have new allies then."

Bismarck said this with great joy, while Jiang Zheng had a strange look on his face when he heard this.

Is this a coalition of allied nations? Why does it feel like the Red Axis is uniting?

Chapter 158 The Iris Fleet Visits

Time flies, and the time for Iron Blood to invite the fleet of the Iris Theocracy is getting closer.

It was not until the afternoon of a few days later that Richelieu, leading a fleet, crossed the channel, stepped onto the dock, put away the Lorraine Cross flag that belonged to his identity, and looked at Prince Eugen, Bismarck and others who were waiting to greet him.

"Good afternoon, everyone. I've come all the way across the English Channel and I'm exhausted from the sea. I hope you don't mind."

"Of course not. We invited you to come with us. Hello, I'm Prince Eugen, the diplomat in charge of the Iron Blood Empire. I think you know what I mean."

After extending her hand and gently shaking hands with Richelieu, Eugen turned her head slightly and looked at Bismarck who was standing beside her. The invitation was made by her personally, so she should introduce herself.

"Welcome everyone to Iron Blood! I didn't expect Bishop Richelieu to lead the team personally."

"As the leader of the fleet, I naturally have to come personally to the Iron Chancellor's invitation. I'm very happy to meet you."

After a brief self-introduction, Eugen led a group of Iris ship girls to the conference hall and arranged accommodation for them. Although the conversation might not be long, it would take about one or two days.

I took a look at the ship girls led by Richelieu, a fleet led by Richelieu, Triumph, Algeria, Joffre and Dunkirk, as well as a ship girl with little expression on her face.

It can be said that if there was no prior notice, Eugen would have thought that the fleet was just there to declare war.

However, Prince Eugen did not recognize the last ship girl with silver-gray hair, but she gave people a special feeling.

The meeting has not started yet. Traditionally, a meeting requires a wonderful dinner first, where people can wash away the dust of the world, eat, drink and have fun, and enjoy delicious food and drinks before the meeting officially begins the next day.

"This is the residence you have chosen for me. But please rest assured, if you have any special needs, please let me know and I will do my best to meet your needs."

In the conference room, the crystal chandelier above the head emitted a dazzling light, which made the beautiful decorations look elegant and charming. The ship girls sat on the sofa with a glass of red wine in front of them. However, some ship girls who did not drink chose coffee. Most of them kept their facial expressions and gave a formulaic smile.

Prince Eugene prepared matching keys for them and spoke slowly to Richelieu in front of him, holding a glass of red wine. He said that as a diplomat, there were many things that did not need her to do, and Mainz would take charge of them later.

After all, she was on a business trip and Mainz was responsible for the reception, but unfortunately she had too much fun last night, so she had to be responsible for it herself.

But it must be said that only after sleeping in the same bed together and enduring the impact of guns and cannons together can we know each other's little secrets, such as...

It was the first time that Eugen knew that Mainz could spray like a shower, just like a fairy scattering flowers, but the next result was that it was his turn.

"Of course, this is not the first time I've come here. Thank you for your concern."

He took the six keys and handed them to Kaixuan and the others separately. In fact, they were all the same no matter how they were divided, as they all lived on the same floor used for welcoming guests.

Later, Eugen wanted to take them to visit the Iron Blood Autonomous Region, but unfortunately they all declined, saying that the journey was long and they needed to rest, or to enjoy tonight's dinner after a good rest.

But to Eugen's surprise, Richelieu asked her an interesting question.

"Your Highness, Prince Eugen, I remember there was a human male named Jiang Zheng living in the Iron Blood Navy Autonomous Region. Is this true?"

Richelieu took a sip of the fragrant red wine with enjoyment, temporarily letting go of his usual seriousness. He was curious about the person he remembered, even though such a direct question might be rude.

"If you're just asking about living, then yes, but don't worry, he won't do anything weird, and you don't have to worry about the influence we, as ship girls, will have on him."

"But, Cardinal Richelieu seems to be very concerned about this matter?"

Pretending to drink the red wine casually, he finished it in one breath. Eugen's cheeks were slightly tipsy and his eyes were narrowed.

It seems that this matter has been discovered.

"Hmm~, how should I put it? As shipgirls, we can't interact with humans. Now that someone like this has appeared, it's natural for us to be curious. But don't worry, we're just curious. We'll still maintain the appropriate distance."

"Okay, now that you know, I think he will show up at the dinner tonight, and you can try to contact him."

"Well, I have some things to attend to and need to leave for now. You should be familiar with the location of the banquet hall. It's at 8:30 pm. Please contact me if you need anything."

With a gentle smile, Eugen left the conference room after leaving the time for tonight's banquet. The reception was done, so it was time for him to go back and report.

And from the moment Prince Eugen left and closed the door, Triumph and Algeria relaxed. After all, one has to maintain two different attitudes in front of others and behind their backs.

"Okay, everyone, since we have a Iron Blood banquet tonight, let's relax a bit, how about that? Bishop Richelieu"

As the gentle knight in the fleet, Algeria immediately relaxed the atmosphere present, clapping their hands and enjoying the banquet tonight together.

"Of course, Saint Louis, Joan of Arc, you should relax a little. Be serious when you should be serious, and be relaxed when you should be relaxed. It's okay."

Richelieu agreed with Algeria's idea and smiled faintly. Although a sense of distance should be maintained, many times putting aside one's identity and integrating into others is also an idea that brings people together.

"Yes, Lord Richelieu, but the human you mentioned in the sky, is he called Jiang Zheng? Do we need to investigate specifically?"

A ship girl named Joan of Arc loosened her grip on the rapier and sat dignifiedly on the sofa. Her eyes, as bright and pure as the sky blue, looked at Richelieu, and she was very curious about the human she had talked to Eugen before.

Even after being awakened, Joan of Arc understood that as a ship girl, she could not come into contact with humans, which was very strange.

Of course, it wasn't just her. All the other ship girls present felt surprised and curious. They had been in more contact with their own kind, and now they could come into contact with beings that they couldn't come into contact with before, so naturally they would feel like cats.

Even if I don't touch it, I still want to stare at it.

"No need, since Prince Eugen said he would come out tonight, then we can just wait."

"To be honest, I'm a little concerned... You know, he has a close relationship with many shipgirls."

Chapter 159 Peter Strasser's "Sneak Attack"

At the same moment when Prince Eugen was welcoming the Iris fleet, Jiang Zheng was looking at the sea level in the distance, waiting for his beloved ship girls to come over.

As for those ship girls, they must be Sardinia’s wives.

"Peter Strasser, thank you for coming with me. This won't take up any of your time, will it?"

"Of course... no, although time is indeed precious, it also needs to be spent on things that are worth spending. For example, you, Mr. Jiang Zheng, your time is more precious than mine."

“Even if I want to discuss things with you, it’s hard to find free time.”

Peter Strasser stood beside him, holding a scepter full of mechanical beauty and iron-blooded symbols in his left hand. The cloak and skirt behind him fluttered in the sea breeze, as did his long twin ponytails.

And now, she should not be in charge of Peter Strasser's welcoming project, but she is willing to spend time accompanying him to welcome the Sardinian fleet that is about to arrive.

Her face exuded mature charm, and her pair of beautiful rose-red eyes met his gaze, with a hint of affection that he had never seen before.

For her, time is very precious. Even though in a sense the ship girls are eternal and time is endless, Peter Strasser is unwilling to waste time on meaningless things.

But this time it's different. Jiang Zheng, who has become a member of the Iron Blood Army, deserves her to do so, and he is willing to do so.

Jiang Zheng is now a celebrity and a favorite in the eyes of many ship girls. There is no ship girl who is not interested and curious about him, and some are even attracted to him.

Of course, this was more due to the secret expulsion of people by Prince Rupprecht and other ship girls. Otherwise, Jiang Zheng would probably be in the same situation as Sardinia, and he would be in a situation where he could lie down anywhere.

"...Haha, there's nothing I can do about it. After all, I'm also a little distressed. You know, I have limited time and energy. There are always some clingy girls who need my company. In such a situation, I can't take care of them all."

"What's more, I'm leaving Iron Blood soon and going back to Sardinia, so they'll be even more reluctant to let me go, so this is the only way..."

Jiang Zheng laughed awkwardly, then expressed his troubles, although he was met with Peter Strasser's stare after he finished speaking.

"Feel sorry..."

"No, you don't have to apologize, Jiang Zheng. People's energy and time are limited. I understand that very well. Otherwise, I would spend my time dealing with meaningless and disturbing things."

"But sometimes, when the benefits don't match the effort, people will still try it. Do you think I'm right?"

Seeing that there was still no sign of the ship girl on the sea horizon, Peter Strasser slowly came up behind him and spoke in his ear, his warm breath spraying on his earlobe, which was in contrast to the temperature of the sea breeze, and he shuddered uncomfortably.

Turning his head, Jiang Zheng looked at the beautiful face so close to him with some disbelief. Thinking back to his previous interactions with her, it seemed like they had only been together a few times.

Is it already so bad now?

"you..."

"You should understand, right? I know you don't have such an idea for the time being, but I want to spend more time with you, okay?"

His face was a little hot. The first time he said something that was almost a confession, Peter Strauss felt a different feeling than usual. Even though he had not practiced it beforehand, from the moment he really said it, Peter Strauss felt that his mood at this moment was different.

This was the Nth time he had confessed his feelings, and Jiang Zheng's heart hadn't changed much. He didn't even feel particularly surprised or happy, he just felt a little surprised.

Because in Jiang Zheng's heart, Peter Strasser is a noble woman. Actually, the word "noble" is not quite appropriate. Rather, if he wants to be with her, he needs to spend a lot of time with her and do meaningful and valuable things. Then, as they get along day after day, their feelings will become deep and strong, and only then will they say words that are almost a confession when it is natural.

But now she was out of her impression and she just found the right opportunity and attacked without saying anything, which made Jiang Zheng feel surprised and had no other thoughts.

Oh, I do have other thoughts, like her tall figure and attractive facial features that can be seen at a glance.

He still looks more like a familiar character, but Peter Strasser is Peter Strasser, not anyone else.

"How about it? Jiang Zheng, Commander, do you think this idea of mine is acceptable?"

She bent down slightly and turned him to face her, revealing her delicate and beautiful face to him without any concealment. As the shame after the confession gradually rose, a red blush gradually appeared on Peter Strasser's face, and his gaze had begun to shift slightly away.

I've been silent for so long, am I really going to be rejected?

Although he was mentally prepared, Peter Strasser felt a tinge of fear and loss when faced with the reality of rejection. If he was rejected this time, what about the next time? The mere thought of it was terrifying.