My ship girl setup is off...

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"What? Actually, I'm quite curious why you have such ideas, since I'm not leaving."

After glancing at Tosa, who seemed unsure of what to say, Masahi immediately knew what she was thinking. She was simply afraid that he would abandon the port and settle down with an ordinary person.

Please, what kind of person would think like this? Since they're not going to achieve anything great anyway, and they're just going to lie around and wait to die, why not stay in the port area and go find some trouble?

"It's good that you think that way, Commander, but I'm not one of them, I wouldn't think that way."

After learning of his thoughts, Tosa relaxed a little. It wasn't that these topics couldn't be discussed, but some truths were cruel, like a sharp knife, and very painful.

"Really? What if I said I'm going on a solo trip without you guys?"

Seeing her relaxed demeanor, Masahi wanted to tease her. Soon, he learned what a change of expression meant. Tosa's gentle smile instantly turned dark, as if she had been given a special treatment. It was very dark, but she seemed embarrassed and didn't know what to say.

"No, that won't do. You're so weak; something might happen to you without us by your side..."

"Look, do you understand your own thoughts?"

Tosa's behavior naturally demonstrated what it means to be stubborn on the outside but soft on the inside. Tosa was also stunned for a moment, and then began to ponder. So, he was just like them? Although he couldn't say it, it had already become a subconscious reaction.

"Alright, I'm not going to be stupid enough to run out alone. I'm so rich now, I'll definitely bring bodyguards when I go out. After all, I'm planning to take you all on your honeymoon after I've switched all factions."

He patted her candied fruit, making a slight rattling sound, which immediately made Tosa realize what was happening, and her face turned red instantly. However, upon hearing him mention the honeymoon, Tosa already had her eye on it.

"A honeymoon? Will you take your sister with you?"

"What kind of honeymoon is it if I don't bring my wedding ship? Speaking of which, I should ask Akashi to get me a two-way teleportation portal sometime, so I can go anywhere."

"...This isn't as easy as it seems."

Tosa was speechless. This thing wasn't so easy to make. He thought that even creating a dimensional portal would take a long time and a lot of effort. Unless he squeezed Akashi a little, like by coercing or bribing her, he would have to do something.

Masahi had no idea that Tosa had taken his words to heart, but he still sat up and stretched. He had been staying with Tosa long enough, and it was time to go for a walk.

"Ah~, Tosa, I'm going to go for a walk."

"Hmm? Commander, you're leaving so soon?"

Upon hearing his words, Tosa looked at Masahiro, a hint of reluctance in his eyes, and his tone implied a desire to stay.

"Yeah, since I'm here to sit for a bit, I should probably go find some other ship girls."

"...Then you can leave."

Masahi's words were as ruthless as those of the man who had just been killed. Tosa let him leave immediately, but he regretted it as soon as he said it. He really wanted to give himself a good thrashing back a few seconds earlier.

"Don't be angry, give me a kiss."

Tosa reacted like a girl throwing a tantrum. Masahi hugged her and kissed her cheek, making her hesitate to speak.

Watching his receding figure, Tosa wanted to say something, but couldn't bring himself to say it. In the end, he could only sigh. He had originally wanted to draw and paint after waking up, but now that was gone. He just lay down and looked at the blue sky.

Suddenly, Tosa understood his sister's thoughts and their actions.

However, Masahi, who was leaving, had no idea what Tosa was thinking. He walked along the beach, thinking that there was still tomorrow, and this would all end there. But these two did nothing but do nothing but do, as if they hadn't done anything meaningful...

Although I haven't done anything particularly meaningful since the ship girls came to my side.

With this strange thought in mind, Zheng Ri walked slowly, but not long afterward he heard gentle singing.

"A cruel angel, a young god~"

"Holy crap!"

Looking in the direction of the song, I saw a figure wearing a white dress with long golden twin ponytails. Most importantly... there seemed to be something floating above her head. Without a doubt, she was a ship girl.

After all, when the ship girl Plymouth was first created, the special effects were top-notch.

With this thought in mind, Zheng Ri stealthily walked towards the golden figure until he was behind her.

"Hero, you're being naughty!"

"Drama is not good, you know~"

The figure turned around, looked at the person behind him, and smiled.

Brest

Chapter 203 Thoughts

"I wasn't playing a prank, I was just drawn to your singing, my lovely angel, may I hug you?"

Looking at Brest's stunning beauty, Zheng Ri wanted to embrace this angelic songstress, but seeing her floating in the sky, he decided to ask for her permission first.

"Of course, my hero, I am your designated ship, you can do whatever you want with me."

Stared at by his gaze, Brest's face broke into a happy smile. After receiving her permission, he pulled her into his arms, feeling her graceful body and gently stroking her silky golden hair, letting it fall slowly from his fingertips.

"My angelic songstress sings so beautifully, where did she learn?"

Enjoying the strands of her hair, Zheng Ri looked up slightly at her face. He had to admit that the ship girls of Royal Ironblood were indeed tall. Even Brest, who was barefoot at the moment, was a head taller than him. After a moment of internal reflection, he asked her curiously.

"Angel Diva? Hmm~, that's a nice title, but I'm more of a poet for the hero..."

More interested in how he addressed him than the question itself, Brest looked conflicted, though he didn't think it was a big deal.

"This is just what I call you, don't take it too seriously, my angel."

Seeing that Brest was even taller than him, Zheng Ri could only reach out and pat her head to tell her not to worry about it. His words also made Brest give up her temporary worries.

"Hmm, my hero, do you have any questions you'd like to ask me today?"

Composing himself, Brest's face regained its usual smile, and he adopted his usual demeanor.

"Why are you acting like an NPC? Okay, I was just drawn in by your singing. Even though it was just the beginning, it was very beautiful."

After complaining about Brest's behavior, Zheng Ri let go of Brest, praised her, and prepared to sit down. However, Brest stopped him, first sitting on her swimsuit with her legs together and bent to one side, then leaving the longer side for him.

"My lord, if you need to rest, please sit on my skirt; it will be more comfortable that way."

"Thank you"

Sitting on the hem of Brest's skirt, looking at the distant sea and its shimmering waves, Zheng Ri wondered if she had seen this view many times before. It seemed that everything had changed, yet nothing had changed.

Once a person becomes quiet, they can't help but think about all sorts of things.

However, before Zheng Ri could think about anything, Brest had already fixed his gaze on him, and when he keenly sensed Zheng Ri's current emotions, he interrupted his thoughts.

"Is there something you find difficult to say, my hero? Why don't you tell me? It's also the duty of a bard to soothe a hero's emotions and understand his thoughts."

"Huh? Not really, it's just that I feel a bit bored. How should I put it? It's like I haven't found anything I can do. I used to really want to be a lazy dog, but now that I've actually become one, I find it hard to get used to having nothing to do."

Zheng Ri couldn't help but gasp. Before he could even say anything, his own ship girl had already shown concern. He found it both funny and heartwarming, and wondered where all these worries came from.

To put it simply, they're just bored.

"Hmm~, as the heroes who protect us, it's inevitable that they'll be troubled by inexplicable thoughts. As your sage, it's only natural that I should help you resolve these troubles."

Brest smiled and said, brushing a strand of hair behind his ear, "Everyone has their own troubles. It's just a matter of who can see things more clearly." An idea had already formed in his mind.

"Aren't you my bard? How come you've turned into a sage? Anyway, tell me, fishing is out of the question."

Looking at Brest's face, Zheng Ri decided to let her arrange things for him. He was tired of spending too much time with ship girls and needed to find something to quickly pass the time in space. Fishing was out of the question; he always missed the boat.

"My hero, did you know? In this ocean, there are not only churning, surging sponges, but also breathtaking beauty."

Brest stretched out her hand towards the ocean, pointing to the endless expanse before her, and Zheng Ri understood what she meant—it was the underwater scenery.

"I'm different from you ship girls. I can only hold my breath for a minute at most, and I need diving equipment to go down and see."

Zheng Ri shook his head at Brest. He knew this himself, but it seemed that the port area didn't have this thing either. If he had to say that it did exist, he would have to ask the secretary ship and then send it over. It would take almost half a day just for that. The water view wouldn't be as nice after dark.

"Rest assured, my hero, you only need to stay by my side, and I will lead you into this captivating depth."

Brest took Zheng Ri's hand and held it tightly with her slender, fair fingers, as if she wanted to hold him firmly in her hands and not let him break free from her side.

Okay, I believe you.

Glancing at her hand that had been grabbed, and seeing the smile on Brest's face, Masaharu also believed that her ship girl was capable.

It depends on the type of help. After all, some ship girls have very special powers, such as Nagato, who can develop the Divine Tree on her own.

Zheng Ri was led up by Brest, who took the lead and followed her light steps, slowly walking towards the cool seawater. Seeing that the water had gradually risen above his knees, Zheng Ri couldn't help but look at Brest.

"Don't be afraid, hero, I will always protect you. Please come closer, just a little closer."

Understanding his concerns, Brest gradually closed the distance between them, until their skin was almost touching. Then, with a slight effort, Brest plunged both of them into the seawater.

My hero, are you alright? Please open your eyes and look at this scene before you. You can breathe, you can move. I am right beside you now.

It was as if the voice was transmitted directly from his brain. Zheng Ri found that he could indeed breathe normally. When he opened his eyes, he saw the underwater scenery revealed under the sunlight, and there was a highly transparent membrane in front of him. It was amazing.

Alright, my hero, please follow me now, and I will guide you on a journey through this beautiful underwater world.

Brest took his hand and led him away from the sight of the other ship girls.

Chapter 204 Water Mine

"Brest, I don't think this makes sense."

Seeing that his entire body was covered by an invisible membrane, Zheng Ri couldn't help but say something that shattered his worldview: This is too unscientific. A ship girl of the decisive battle plan level can actually use magic.

"Hehe, my lord, everything in the world has its side, so please don't worry about these small details."

Holding his hand, Brest smiled at him and said these words, though they were only spoken in his heart.

"Alright, if you call it a minor detail, then it's a minor detail. Let's go. Didn't you say you were going to show me the underwater scene? Let me see."

After selectively ignoring these minor details, Zheng Ri, led by Brest, began to admire the incredibly beautiful underwater scenery.

"Brest, is this a clownfish? How can it live inside a coral reef and not get eaten?"

"Hehe~ It seems even heroes have aspects we don't know about? I'm glad I could answer your question. Clownfish and anemones have a symbiotic relationship, just like your relationship with us—inseparable..."

Seeing the commander's curious expression, Brest smiled happily and began to explain the little tidbit of knowledge to him little by little. Under Brest's guidance, Zheng Ri learned about the knowledge that he would never normally look up or seek out.

"Is this a lionfish? Can I take it home and keep it as a pet?"

Just as Zheng Ri was about to reach out and touch a lionfish swimming past, Brest pulled him back and warned him.

"If you wish, my hero, I can take one with you, but please do not touch it carelessly, as it is poisonous to humans."

"...Okay, then no need. Otherwise, if I take it home and it gets poisoned, I'm doomed."

Upon hearing that it was poisonous, Zheng Ri quickly lowered his hand, relieved he hadn't done it. Meanwhile, Brest spoke to him in a slightly serious tone:

"My lord, your journey is far from over, and there are many more landscapes and cultures yet to be seen. You will not stop until then, so please do not utter the word 'death' lightly."

Brest's behavior made Zheng Ri feel that this was a bit too much, thinking that it was bound to happen sooner or later, but she still nodded, not wanting to touch on things they didn't want to hear. Seeing his obedient appearance, Brest nodded and then continued to take him on a journey through this underwater world.

Whether it was the colorful coral reefs or the schools of small fish, everything particularly attracted Zheng Ri's attention. Being able to see the underwater scenery directly without the aid of diving equipment was quite awe-inspiring for Zheng Ri. He saw many things along the way, and Brest explained them to him.

As time passed, the afternoon sun, though intense enough to reveal the beauty underwater, would eventually darken as the sun set. Gazing at the darkened areas in the distance, one felt a profound fear of the darkness, an experience etched into one's heart.

So, having enjoyed the sights and played to his heart's content, Zheng Ri followed Brest back to the riverbed. As the underwater scenery gradually darkened, he thought to himself that it was time to return to the shore.

"My lord, are you having fun?"

"Yes, I'm quite happy. I've been by your side the whole time, and I haven't really had a chance to properly appreciate the scenery around us, especially the underwater scenery, which is particularly beautiful."

Sitting on the edge of Brest, looking through the sea at the sky that was already tinged with the yellow of the setting sun, I couldn't help but marvel at how magical this view was. Even though watching videos made it seem great, it was still not as good as seeing it in person. This kind of beautiful scenery is unforgettable once you've seen it.

"Hmm, is it because you were with them the whole time, Hero, that you couldn't see it? I'm quite envious. I've seen this kind of beautiful scenery many times before."

Listen to him

Brest's face showed envy. No matter how beautiful the scenery in front of him was, it couldn't compare to staying by his side and looking at the blue sky and the vast world, even if that world was only a small part of it.

"It's alright, I'm here with you now, my angel. I'm so happy to be with you, looking at this ocean before us."

Knowing that Brest envied the other ship girls, Masaru smiled and patted her head. Even underwater, you could still feel her beauty and gentleness, which made her quite irresistible.

"Hmm... my hero, I'm happy too, but that's not my purpose. While it's nice to look at this ocean that has witnessed countless centuries with you, but..."

Brest gripped his hand tightly, looking into his dark brown eyes—it was those eyes that drew him in.

"Then what do you want to do? My angel, isn't your goal simply to have me by your side? Don't worry, I'll stay with you until nightfall."

He pulled Brest's delicate body into his arms, placed his hands on her skin, and spoke comfortingly. However, Brest didn't think so; instead, she stared intently into his eyes and continued speaking.

"My hero, do you know? As a hero, you always need a little test, and this test has an answer sheet, which is..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zheng Ri was kissed by Brest. Just as he was about to say something, the membrane protecting his body disappeared, and the pressure in the water made Zheng Ri feel as if he was being doubled in weight, making him unable to move.

"The only thing you can do is breathe the air from my mouth. Please don't move around, as that will only cause you unnecessary trouble."

Zheng Ri felt annoyed by Brest's treatment, but there was nothing he could do. He could only breathe by inhaling the air that Brest was transmitting to him. He didn't understand why she was doing this, and could only glare at her.

But it wasn't until his swim trunks were pulled down that Zheng Ri began to understand what Brest was trying to do—he was going to rape him underwater!