Chapter 68: Belfast

Belfast, you'll stay in this room from now on. The other rooms are occupied by Banrenma and Nengdai; only this one closest to mine is free, so you'll stay here for the next two years.

Qin Ge pushed open the door of the last empty room on the second floor and said to Belfast, who was following behind him.

Thank you, Master. Actually, I don't have high demands for my living quarters; this is already very good, especially being next to you, where I can serve you at any time." Belfast agreed happily.

You don't need to worry about service..." Because Qin Ge grew up in a harmonious nation and received ideological education, he isn't fond of aristocratic customs.

Serving the master is the sole purpose of a maid's existence. Don't you need Belfast anymore? If so, I could be discharged..." Hearing Qin Ge's hesitation, Belfast's eyes shifted, and she spoke sternly to him.

Because she had previously heard from Banrenma and Nengdai about her master, she gained a preliminary understanding. The answer pleased her greatly: her master is a self-disciplined and rigorous person, though he also has some shortcomings.

For example, he is overly chauvinistic and his thinking is rather rigid, like a true stern soldier. Yet he is very gentle; as long as it isn't too embarrassing, he will agree.

Thus, when Qin Ge said that, she responded accordingly.

Um... I didn't mean that; I'm just used to being alone and not accustomed to having someone serve me." Qin Ge hurriedly explained.

It seems the master still doesn't need Belfast, so I can only discharge myself. Fate is truly cruel, making me meet such a master..." After saying that, Belfast turned to leave.

Qin Ge saw this and thought, 'This won't do!' He quickly grabbed Belfast's arm, and, seeing her slightly sad expression, resignedly said, 'Fine, do as you like.'

Hearing Qin Ge's concession, Belfast quickly straightened her body, saluted him, and said, 'Thank you, Master. Belfast awaits your orders at any time.'

Qin Ge nodded and said, 'Then let's first look at your room.'

Yes, Master." Belfast nodded, then followed Qin Ge into the room.

The room isn't large, but it has everything needed. Moreover, there is no dust as Belfast imagined; the desks and chairs are neatly arranged, and the floor and tabletop look as if they are cleaned daily.

Master, is it Miss Nengdai or Miss Banrenma who cleans this room?" Belfast asked.

No, I've been cleaning this room myself. Although they sometimes help, due to training I basically do it whenever I have time." Qin Ge explained.

It seems I need to reassess the master." Belfast smiled and said, "But from now on, I'll take care of such chores—cleaning and tidying the room are a maid's duties; you just need to show us the direction forward."

Well..." Qin Ge hesitated, then said, "How about we clean together? Suddenly putting all the cleaning on you alone makes me feel a bit uneasy."

There's nothing to be embarrassed about. A maid exists to serve the master. If even simple tasks like cleaning require the master's help, then the maid is a complete failure." Belfast said elegantly.

Alright, since you insist, let's first take a look." Qin Ge stopped insisting and simply nodded.

Everything on the bed is stored in the closet; you can take it anytime. The downstairs facilities were just introduced to you. Now rest a bit—I need to prepare my lesson, as I have class tomorrow." Qin Ge told Belfast.

All right, Master, please proceed." After saying that, Belfast saluted Qin Ge and watched him leave from her doorway.

She casually closed the door, and Belfast's eyes turned playful: 'Self-disciplined, rigorous, and accustomed to living alone? Such a master is truly a challenge for a maid, but if you think this will stump me, then I'm unworthy of being the Royal Head Maid.'

My master, are you ready to face the Head Maid's offensive?

However, Qin Ge certainly didn't hear those words. After settling Belfast, he returned to his room, opened his lesson-preparation notebook, and got ready for tomorrow's Strategy and Tactics lecture.

Because Qinglong will send ten vice commanders or commanders from the Grand Fleet near Shenhua City tomorrow, the originally planned textbook lecture must be postponed.

Thinking of this, Qin Ge suddenly recalled the homework he left after the first lesson. The purpose of tactics is to preserve oneself and destroy the enemy.

Thus, this can be the topic for his second lecture. Whether for the campus commanders or these Grand Fleet members already facing the Sirens, the ultimate goal is to annihilate the Sirens.

And how to more efficiently eliminate the Sirens while safely preserving one's fleet strength is perhaps what these people seek.

Realizing this, Qin Ge immediately understood what tactical content he needed to lecture tomorrow: 'Then, taking this opportunity tomorrow, let's discuss what defensive tactics are.'

Saying it, doing it—after more than four years of systematic study, and with his nation consistently maintaining a coastal defense strategy, Qin Ge gained more basis and reference.

Thus, his pen flowed like divine inspiration as he began preparing his notes. However, just as he was writing with vigor, a cup of tea was placed on the table beside him.

Oh, thank you, half—" Qin Ge started to turn his head to thank the person, but since Banrenma usually brought him tea, he spoke out of habit; however, upon seeing who it was, his words trailed off.

Belfast?

Exactly, the visitor was Belfast, who had just joined Qin Ge's Fleet.

You've worked hard, Master. This is tea I found in your room; I estimate it's what you usually drink, so I brewed it on my own initiative and brought it over." Belfast smiled.

But from your words, it seems you mistook me for Miss Banrenma? It appears she has always been the one brewing your tea.

Oh, thank you for the trouble." Qin Ge smiled and said, "Indeed, Banrenma usually brings me tea, so I assumed it would be her.

I see, then from now on I'll take care of this, and please continue your work, Master—Belfast will prepare everything for you!" Belfast said in a suave and confident tone.