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He let Sheffield sit on his lap, facing her indifferent gaze, and placed his hands on her waist, fingers intertwined, letting her lie on her side in his arms. He lightly touched her forehead with his nose and began to act coquettishly towards the sharp-tongued maid in front of him.

"What the master said has reached a point where it's impossible to refute. Sheffield is speechless at his audacity."

He gently teased her, and she opened her mouth and subconsciously said "My Sheffield." But as soon as she finished speaking, she immediately regretted it. Her lips parted slightly and then closed again, as if she was enduring something.

"Yes, it's all your fault that I became like this. If I don't take the initiative, you'll be the ones taking the initiative against me. So, my lovely, beautiful, sharp-tongued maid, don't you like being held by me like this?"

"I like her very much, because my Xie Fei is sweet and soft. Although she has a sharp tongue and is stubborn, no matter what, aren't you always good to me?"

"Besides, this is one of your most endearing qualities, Sheffield. I absolutely adore being taken care of by such a cute maid."

He stopped being affectionate with her, looked into her golden eyes that had been staring at him, and happily told her his thoughts about her. Slowly, he took her right hand and held it against his cheek as he spoke.

The gentle gaze and words of joy made Sheffield's face flush red. Sheffield, who had been looking at him with calm eyes, suddenly had a different expression. Surprise, excitement, and joy were evident in her eyes.

Finally, as if she couldn't stand his mushy words any longer, she turned her face away from him, which made Zheng Ri realize that she had gone too far.

However, it's really tempting to have your skirt lifted by your own maid with a cold gaze, revealing a blushing face, even if you might get a sharp tongue in return.

"You, you... Master, what exactly do you want to say to Sheffield? If it's just this, I can only say that I'm very happy, Master, but please don't do this, because I'll be too shy to look at you."

"...Please forgive me"

Sheffield turned her face away. Although Zheng Ri couldn't see her expression, he could tell from her slightly trembling voice that she was getting excited. However, what puzzled Zheng Ri was that Sheffield, who had been taking the initiative, was now so shy that she didn't dare to look him in the eye.

But Zheng Ri didn't think too much about it, assuming that Sheffield was just shy because of what he said. Seeing that the atmosphere had reached a certain point, Zheng Ri slowly let go of Sheffield's hand, then took out a small black box from his pocket, quietly opened it, and shook Sheffield's body.

"Sheffield, I know you worry about me a lot, but because of your personality, you're not very direct. But that's okay, because only those who like and care about someone will treat them in their own way, and I'm the same way."

"So, are you willing to accept that I treat you in a different way? To be precise, in a different capacity..."

After saying that, Sheffield turned his head in confusion.

Lai didn't understand what he was trying to say, but when Sheffield's gaze fell on the Oath Ring on his box, her face showed confusion and surprise, followed by excitement and panic. Her lips parted slightly but she couldn't say anything, her gaze shifting back and forth between him and the Oath Ring.

Seeing Sheffield's surprised expression, Zheng Ri smiled contentedly, then took the vow ring from the box, and held her right hand. Amidst her bewildered and flustered expression, he tried to slip the ring onto her ring finger, but...

"I'm sorry, Master, Sheffield cannot accept your oath at this time..."

Sheffield hurriedly withdrew the hand he was holding; her small hand was trembling slightly, and her face was flushed and pale, her expression very complicated, as if she was thinking about something but couldn't accept it.

"Yes, no? It's okay, Sheffield. I'll keep the ring for you. Even if you don't accept it now, in my heart, this ring belongs to you."

Seeing Sheffield's complicated expression, Zheng Ri couldn't figure out what was wrong with her. But it seemed that she might not answer if he pressed her for an answer, so Zheng Ri had no choice but to adjust his mindset, put the vow ring that he hadn't yet given back into the box, and closed it.

Seeing Zheng Ri put the ring back, Sheffield's expression became even more complicated, mixed with a hint of regret and sadness, but soon his eyes hardened.

"In that case, Sheffield, you should tell me when you're ready to accept me next time. Otherwise, I might consider giving you this ring. I don't know what to do with the worried maid."

After putting the box back into his pocket, Zheng Ri lowered his head and kissed her forehead, then helped her sit in a chair and left, leaving Sheffield alone in the kitchen.

At this moment, Sheffield's expression was obscured by the shadow of her hair, and no one knew what she was thinking. Only her small hands were clenched tightly, and a pair of reddish-brown eyes were staring at her, revealing no color whatsoever.

Chapter 389 Luring the Prey

"So? What are your thoughts now, Sheffield?"

"I don't know. I only know that I feel very complicated and confused right now, but there's no denying that something new has entered my life..."

It's all back to normal. Sheffield from MTEA has arrived at the lighthouse where she and Helena used to sit. Looking up, she sees a bright and sunny sky, with a clear blue sky and sea in sight. In the past, seeing this seemingly peaceful scene would have given Sheffield a sense of tranquility.

However, she is not at peace right now; she is very flustered. As for what she is flustered about, she may not even know herself, but she knows it best.

“I watched the video you showed me, and I tried to learn what Sheffield did for him. Although I was a bit clumsy, I still managed to perfectly replicate her skills.”

"I watched him eat the breakfast I made for him with such joy, even though he slurred a bit along the way, it was still bearable."

"But that's nothing compared to what happened when he came before me, waiting for his fate. Seeing his helpless expression, I don't know why, but I took the initiative to do that."

Sheffield gripped the railing with both hands, the scenery before her no longer holding her attention. But in her eyes, she recalled what he had said to her, what he had said to the ship girl who was exactly like her, named Sheffield.

"His words to me are still vivid in my mind, but at the time I completely saw myself as his ship girl. I was enjoying something that shouldn't have been mine, but I..."

"You're smitten, aren't you, Sheffield?"

Helena came to her side, looking at the boundless ocean before her. One hand rested comfortably on the railing, the other propped up her face, and her reddish eyes revealed a lazy gaze. Then she looked at Sheffield and uttered words that she did not want to face.

"Yes, just as you said, I was tempted, especially when I saw him take out the Oath Ring, I was already..."

"Fallen? Heh~, I knew it, Sheffield."

"You are just like I was back then. The moment I saw him, I was already like you—no, I was probably even earlier than you."

Helena chuckled. Sheffield's current appearance reminded her of the day she met him. It was on that day that she felt his tenderness, which made her fall deeply in love with him, and she also gave him what she deserved.

"Really? It's obvious you've accepted, but I haven't. I ultimately declined his offer. That ring isn't meant for me."

Sheffield glanced at Helena, then looked down at his own hand, at the position of his ring finger, where he had already seen the Oath Ring. It was incredibly beautiful, and the radiance it emitted was captivating.

It should be worn on my own hand...

Sheffield stared blankly at her hands, lost in her own imagination, completely unaware that Helena was watching her with a wicked smile, like a hunter watching prey sinking deeper and deeper into a trap.

"Phew... Alright, since things have come to this, let's not continue this topic."

She closed her eyes, trying her best to erase the images of him from her mind. After several attempts, she found it was no use; instead, it only deepened her impression of him. Sheffield had no choice but to stop thinking about him. Then she loosened her grip on the railing and prepared to turn and leave.

"How about we go see him, Sheffield?"

"What do you mean?"

Sheffield stopped and turned to look at her, his eyes filled with surprise and a hint of panic.

"Tell me the literal meaning, Sheffield. Think about it, that vow ring was almost yours, you rejected him, but he said he would keep it for you."

"So, only when we both tear away that thin layer, like a windowpane, will there be no misunderstandings. Besides, how do you know he might be able to accept it? He knows I exist."

"Moreover, I know the extent of his influence on me, and of course, the same goes for Memphis."

Helena came up behind her, gently raised her hands and hugged her neck, pressing her ample breasts against her back, and whispered intimately in her ear about things she didn't know, causing Sheffield to suddenly open her eyes wide.

"...You're not lying to me?"

"Of course I didn't lie to you. Rather, I had no reason to lie to you, Sheffield. We're all the same."

Helena said with a smile that there was no deception, but as long as half of her words contained the truth, or she selectively concealed some key information, then even if it wasn't true, it was still true.

Helena's words caused Sheffield to fall silent, lost in thought. Helena, however, was in no hurry, because she hadn't yet experienced that feeling—or rather, she had only felt a little bit—but that little bit was enough for her to make a choice.

Just as Helena had planned, Sheffield, after some deliberation, finally nodded and agreed to her approach.

"I understand, I believe you, but not now."

"I know, but of course not now. The next operation is with him, so we'll definitely go afterward. Or if you can't resist trying, you can tell me, but before that..."

"...?!?"

After Helena finished speaking, she stopped Sheffield's lips, leaving him momentarily stunned. Then, his eyes narrowed, and he pushed her away, covering his mouth with one hand and holding something that looked like a gun but wasn't quite one in the other. He pointed the muzzle at Helena and looked at her warily.

"What do you want to do?! Toxins have no effect on META, or are you already contaminated and need me to purify you?!"

Facing Sheffield's gun barrel, Helena licked her lips with satisfaction, but unfortunately, she didn't get the taste she wanted, and felt a little disappointed.

"Of course not, I just couldn't taste his flavor from your lips, it was all your flavor, what a pity."

Helena spoke casually, as if it were a trivial matter, but this made Sheffield feel uneasy, so he quickly left.

Looking in the direction Sheffield had left, Helena's smile grew even brighter.

"The moment you see him, there's no escaping it, my...sister."

Chapter 390 Comforting

"What's wrong, Commander? You look unhappy. Is something the matter?"

In a courtyard of the Royal Garden, Glorious, Victory, and the others gathered. Logically, Glorious should have been very happy because of the arrival of the day, especially since she brought her adorable unicorn sister along. It should have been a happy and joyful occasion for her to have tea and chat with her commander.

However, after Hermione served him snacks and tea, only Zheng Ri didn't touch his knife and fork. He ate restlessly while Hermione fed him. Guanghui began to worry and started asking him about his current condition, glancing at Vanguard and Plymouth beside him as if asking them questions.

However, surprisingly, neither the Vanguard nor Plymouth said anything. Instead, they chose to ignore it, eating their snacks and drinking their tea as if they were in no hurry, which made Glorious start to get anxious.

"Me? Am I that obvious?"

Looking up at Glorious and Hermione's gaze, Zheng Ri realized that they were paying attention to him. He was about to retort, but seeing their expressions, he confessed.

"Of course, Commander, you've all shown your unhappiness in front of us, how could we pretend we don't know?"

Seeing the complicated look on his face, Glorious smiled gently and said, then reached out and patted the unicorn's little head, looking at her tenderly. The unicorn seemed to understand something, and stopped enjoying the sweet and soft cake in her mouth. Instead, she put down her fork, hugged her unicorn plushie, and came to Zheng Ri.

"Onii-chan~, can I hug the unicorn? It's been so long since Onii-chan hugged it!"

"Of course, no problem, my lovely little sister. But why are you speaking a different language? No matter what, I'll still hold you, because you're my lovely little sister."

Watching the unicorn blink

With her innocent and pure eyes and soft, adorable appearance, he immediately reached out and picked her up, placing her on his lap. Watching her face gradually turn red, he kissed her smooth cheek and said happily.

I felt completely healed, and my mood instantly improved.

"Hehe~, unicorns are the same... Unicorns like Onii-chan~"

As Zheng Ri gently kissed her, the unicorn's face flushed red as she rubbed against him, nuzzling his chest with her little face. She was as obedient and cute as a little animal, but in an exceptionally adorable way, making you want to hug and cuddle her.

"Um... Onii-chan, what's bothering you? Although Unicorn doesn't know what to do, seeing Onii-chan looking troubled makes Unicorn feel a little tightness in its chest, a bit uncomfortable."

"So, Onii-chan, can you talk to the unicorn about this? I want to know what's bothering you!"

Clutching a doll named Yu-chan, the unicorn swayed her legs, clad in delicate white stockings, and gazed at him with beautiful purple eyes, wanting to know his troubles and all his unhappiness.

"Sorry, Unicorn, there's really nothing to worry about. It's just that when I tried to give a certain ship girl a vow ring, she refused."

Faced with the unicorn's adorable and obedient attacks, Zheng Ri was naturally unable to stop his sister's skills and was quickly defeated. He stroked her little head with one hand, then kissed her alluring little mouth before speaking.

Just seconds after Zheng Ri finished speaking, the ship girls present quickly exchanged glances and smiled in unison, trying their best not to look like they were laughing.

In particular, Shengli laughed, but covered the lower half of his face with a folding fan. However, you could tell from his squinted eyes that he was already laughing loudly, but he just didn't make a sound.

However, while Radiant chuckled, she was also curious about which ship girl had actually refused the commander's oath, something that even the younger sisters would fight tooth and nail for.

At the same time, Glory understood why the Vanguard and Plymouth had acted as if nothing had happened. It would be bad to say such a thing out loud, so they could only pretend they didn't know.

"Is that so... I'm sorry, Onii-chan, the unicorn can't help you with this..."

After the shy unicorn understood what was troubling him, she stammered, unsure of what to say. She tightened her grip on Yu-chan, finally revealing her helplessness.

"It's okay, Unicorn. It's not a big deal, but I still felt a bit conflicted. I feel much better after talking about it, although I feel a little embarrassed."

Zheng Ri sighed and gently patted her little head, then slowly moved his hand down to touch her chubby but adorable little face. The unicorn was shy but dared not dodge his touch, so she could only let him tease her with teary eyes.

"There's nothing to be ashamed of, Commander. Perhaps the difference between you two is just a minor incident. Please don't be impatient. Commander, just stay as you are."

Glorious chuckled softly, then rose and slowly walked to Hermione's side. He handed the unicorn sister to Hermione, then sat on her lap, cupped her face in his hands, and gently traced her cheeks with his fingertips. Looking at her face, which had become much more handsome, Glorious spoke tenderly:

"Commander, you must believe that you are charismatic, and you have earned our approval, which is why we have come to your side."

"So please stand up straight, that's the kind of commander Illustrious likes best~"

Glorious lowered her head, touching foreheads with his, looking into his dark brown eyes, and gently soothing his heart with her words. Ship girls need the commander's approval and recognition, and conversely, the commander also needs the encouragement of ship girls. Only by complementing each other can they continue to move forward together.

"Yes, you're right, Radiance. I was overthinking it. But I feel like you're exaggerating a bit. I don't have any special charm."

Zheng Ri said somewhat embarrassedly that he knew himself well. He was a person who loved sex so much that he couldn't live without it. Moreover, all he thought about was teasing the ship girls and playing games with them. What was so attractive about that?

"How could that be? Isn't this the best proof?"

Glorious extended her right hand, adorned with the Oath Ring, to show him. This was not merely the commander's recognition of the ship girl; on the contrary, it was also the ship girl's recognition of the commander, but on a deeper level.

"So, Commander, are we going for a soft landing?"

Chapter 391 The Nelson Sisters

After thoroughly enjoying the glorious soft landing and finishing the snacks and black tea at the tea party, Zheng Ri carried the adorable unicorn around to see what kind of mess they had made of the royal palace.

"Where would you like to go, Master? Is it the opulent interior of Edinburgh Castle, or would you like to see the magnificent view from a high vantage point? Whichever place you wish to go, Manchester will fulfill your desires."

Manchester walked slightly ahead of Zheng Ri, leading him to where he wanted to go. Zheng Ri nodded and then looked around curiously.

There weren't many things that could attract his attention, but the castle in the distance did catch his eye, and he immediately realized that it was Edinburgh Royal Castle.

Why is it called Edinburgh Royal Castle?

"Master can take it as a kind of symbol. As for what it is, please speak with Her Majesty the Queen. I believe Her Majesty will be very happy to explain it to you."

Manchester happily explained to him, but what she really meant was to remind him to go and find Queen Elizabeth, though Zheng Ri didn't understand her meaning.

"Then forget it, there's no rush now, so many of you have already moved in?"

"Of course... no, Master. Although the castle is a symbol, it's just a symbol of the past. Not to mention how troublesome it is to live in a castle and how much work it requires, the water supply, drainage, and electricity systems alone are a headache."