Chapter 718: Commander Belonging to You

When Qin Ge and Belfast returned to the room, they found his room already had several people standing.

"Huh, why are you here?" Qin Ge said, looking surprised at Guanghui and the others in front of him.

Guanghui chuckled, "Originally I wanted to discuss with the Commander what to wear for tonight's banquet, but I found the Commander wasn't in the room, so I'll wait here a moment."

Qin Ge hummed, smiled, and said, "Since I've never been to the Royal before, I had Belfast take me out for a walk, making you wait."

"It's nothing, dear. If you want to tour the Royal, I'd be happy to accompany you, dear." Chai Jun rushed over and grabbed Qin Ge's arm, saying.

Just as Qin Ge was about to say something, Ou Gen Qin Wang beside him looked at Belfast and smiled, saying, "It's probably not just a simple outing, after all, Belfast wasn't wearing that ring on her left hand before she went out."

"Er." Qin Ge rubbed his nose, "Belfast is also my marriage ship now, after all, from the beginning until now she has helped me a lot; basically my food, clothing, housing, and transportation are all assisted by her."

Moreover, after experiencing such a big battle and coming to the Royal, a place familiar to her, I feel this ring should indeed have a belonging.

After saying that, Qin Ge said to the surprised Guanghui, "Sorry, Guanghui, I didn't tell you about this beforehand."

Upon hearing Qin Ge say that, Guanghui quickly shook her head, her shocked expression turning into a smile, glanced at Belfast, and then gently looked at Qin Ge.

"Commander, I'm not angry, just a little surprised by your choice." Guanghui laughed, "I originally thought your second ring wouldn't be given out for a long time, but it ended up being announced at a time none of us expected."

Ou Gen Qin Wang beside them also smiled, stroking their chin, saying, "I also didn't expect the Commander to be so sudden, and so romantic."

"But why wasn't this ring given to me? Don't you like me anymore, dear?" Chai Jun said, feeling a bit disappointed.

"Ha." Qin Ge saw that Guanghui and the others weren't angry, so he temporarily ignored the disappointed Chai Jun and explained, "Isn't this the Fog Capital? In my previous world, Belfast as a museum has always been by the Thames River, so I feel it's commemorative here, and thus decided this."

"That's true, but I need to remind the Commander that the Royal's shipgirls aren't just Belfast; there's also Mingshi's convenience store here in the Royal, so we can stock up on a few more rings just in case." Guanghui said with a smile, eyes full of teasing.

Originally Guanghui thought that after she said those words, Qin Ge would appear somewhat awkward and embarrassed.

But unexpectedly, Qin Ge suddenly began to think seriously.

"Hmm... Indeed, as you said, after finishing tonight's banquet, I'll go to Mingshi's place to prepare some more rings."

"Huh?" Guanghui said unexpectedly, "Does the Commander really mean that?"

Actually, not only Guanghui, but Ou Gen Qin Wang beside them also looked at Qin Ge in surprise.

Qin Ge looked at his two familiar shipgirls showing surprised expressions, nodded with a smile, and then sat on the sofa beside them.

Belfast quickly brought Qin Ge a cup of red tea; looking at the teacup, Qin Ge smiled and said, "Does my decision really surprise you that much?"

Guanghui shook her head, "Because the Commander before... that's why I'm a bit surprised."

"Ha, Guanghui, you also said that was before, so I've corrected it now." Qin Ge said with a smile.

"I'm a bit curious—could it be that because of this war, the Commander decided to seize the moment and enjoy themselves?" Ou Gen Qin Wang said teasingly.

"Huh, what does 'seize the moment and enjoy themselves' mean?" Qin Ge, speechless, raised an eyebrow, saying in Ou Gen Qin Wang's amused tone.

"Actually, I've had this idea since before, but because I've always been bound by the constraints of my previous world, I couldn't let go; this battle only strengthened that idea."

"Oh? Then I'd like to hear what the Commander feels." Ou Gen Qin Wang took the teacup Belfast handed over, looking at Qin Ge with a full smile, while Guanghui and Chai Jun beside them also looked curious.

"From the very beginning, when we went on missions together and fought the Sirens at sea, seeing you girls every day having to face those shells and war, I always felt unable to bear it in my heart."

"Later I gradually became accustomed to such days and scenes; although I wouldn't say I couldn't bear it, my heart always wanted to do more for you."

"So I began to learn to change, starting from initially treating you as comrades-in-arms fighting side by side, or some mutually exploitative relationship, gradually becoming what we are now."

"But I always felt I still owed you something; I didn't know how to make up for it, so I could only try to make you happy each day."

"After this period of battle, facing the destruction of the world and then renewed victory, I thought a lot during this time, about our future, about our world."

"Suddenly I realized my previous ideas were truly too selfish; always considering problems in the way I thought, but giving very little regard to your feelings and responses."

"Thus I decided to change, no longer considering those worldly constraints, nor caring about outsiders' opinions; I want to start from today, becoming a Commander anew, a Commander belonging to you."

"Suddenly I wonder what the arbiters' feelings are like?" Ou Gen Qin Wang said with a smile, "Although it's been a long time, understanding the Commander's meaning now isn't too late; perhaps tonight I should also dress up nicely, not just for Iron Blood, but for you."

Ou Gen Qin Wang finished speaking with a smile, stood up and left Qin Ge's room; as for what Qin Ge would say later, she no longer needed to listen, because he had already heard the answer he wanted to know and also understood what to do afterward.

Watching Ou Gen Qin Wang leave, Guanghui withdrew her gaze, looked at Qin Ge and smiled, saying, "I'm very glad the Commander has such awareness; we also count as having personally witnessed the Commander's growth, suddenly feeling like the happiest shipgirl in the world."

Qin Ge chuckled, "Then please continue to guide me in the days ahead, Guanghui."

"Of course, I and the Commander have taken the vow to be together forever; this is our oath." Guanghui took out her left hand, the ring finger of her left hand glowing with the light of the Oath Ring.

"Dear, when will you give me the Oath Ring?" Chai Jun beside them shook Qin Ge's arm, saying.

"Er, we haven't been together long, so perhaps I'll give you a ring when the time is right."

"But I really like you, dear; besides you, I don't care about anyone else, and it has nothing to do with time—even if a long time has passed, I still like you just as much."

"Cough... I guess I have to finish taking care of what I owe them first..."

"Mm..."