Chapter 735: Controversy

After returning to the Northern Union's reception palace, Qin Ge did not immediately go to his own room; instead, he let the other shipgirls rest first, and he and several faction leaders stopped in the lounge.

While drinking the red tea brewed by Belfast, Qin Ge turned his gaze toward everyone.

"What do you all think of the Northern Union's proposal? Do we need to take this risk?"

"I think we can." King George V said first.

Qin Ge turned his gaze to her, indicating she should continue.

"Commander, the monarch's strength and that of these research shipgirls are obvious; compared to ordinary Super Rare Shipgirls, they are much stronger, and awakening poses no pressure."

"Furthermore, the research shipgirls of this world originally started from this secret room; could it be that there are still research blueprints besides the monarch's inside?"

"If so, this would be an opportunity to strengthen our own fleet's power, so I believe we should take this risk."

After hearing King George V's reasoning, Qin Ge nodded but did not speak, instead turning his gaze to the others.

Facing Qin Ge's gaze, Enterprise smiled and said, "Commander, my opinion is similar to George's; this opportunity is a win-win, and we could also gain favor with the Northern Union. With our current fleet strength we can fully support a safe withdrawal, so there will be risk but no casualties."

Qin Ge nodded, then turned his gaze to the other few people.

Bisimai had kept her eyes closed until now, when she finally opened them.

"I don't think it's necessary."

"Oh?" Qin Ge looked at Bisimai, smiling and asking, "What do you mean?"

"The Northern Union's cooperation this time is too abrupt; regarding this goal, I have doubts." Bisimai said, "It's not that I doubt the Northern Union's motives, because their motives are indeed simple."

"Or rather, I would not doubt their cooperation invitation at any time, but they specifically chose this moment."

"The Siren Tide situation has just ended, and the subsequent situation remains a mystery; the Northern Union wanting to develop the secret room for self-preservation is understandable. However, research on the secret room that had lain dormant for four years has now made a breakthrough, and it happened precisely when the commander just arrived at the Northern Union."

"All of this is too coincidental—so coincidental that I believe someone deliberately arranged all of this."

"Sirens?" Qin Ge looked at Bisimai and asked.

"I don't deny it." Bisimai replied, "This Siren Tide was originally quite strange; logically it should have been controlled by an experimental agency led by the Observer and the Tester."

"But in fact you also saw that it was an arbitration agency that had never appeared in this world before. So where did the experimental agency go during this time?"

"Although what you say, Bisimai, is very possible. However, the arbiter has already been defeated by Yujin and her group; it simply cannot appear in a short time."

"Even if the experimental agency appeared in this secret room, with our fleet's current strength we could still withdraw completely." Lisailiu said.

"But this remains a hidden danger." Bisimai said.

"But what if your prediction, Bisimai, is wrong? If the Northern Union really made a breakthrough, aren't we missing an opportunity?" King George V asked.

"I am accustomed to judging the situation with the utmost malice, and even if I were wrong, it would have no effect on our fleet."

"The Northern Union has been unable to open the remaining secret rooms for four years, and today they are saying the same thing, hoping we will help."

"I don't think they would dare to take a risk with their own faction's strength alone, after all, now is different from before; the Northern Union cannot afford the cost of failure." Bisimai said calmly.

"But..."

"From this point on the debate began, with all faction leaders splitting into two sides, arguing endlessly over their views. But everyone knows they are merely stating their opinions; the final decision still rests with Qin Ge."

"Looking at the shipgirls arguing endlessly, Qin Ge couldn't help but smile: 'Your reasons are all sufficient; I think we should examine this issue dialectically.'"

"Moreover, the most crucial point is that we currently know nothing about that so-called secret room; all conclusions are merely speculative. So for now everyone should retain their opinions, and when the Northern Union brings the information tomorrow, we will then reach a conclusion."

"Agreed."

Qin Ge couldn't help but nod with a smile, saying, "Then everyone go rest first; tomorrow we'll wait for the Northern Union's people to arrive before conducting the relevant discussions. However, given this unexpected situation, the original plan for Bisimai and the Soviet Russia Organization to handle the negotiations is changed to you few leaders sharing responsibility."

"Yes."

Everyone nodded, urged Qin Ge to rest early, and then left the lounge one after another. For a moment, only Qin Ge and Belfast remained in the lounge.

After finishing the last sip of tea in his hand and placing the cup on the table, Qin Ge turned his head toward Belfast and asked, "Is there anything else that needs tidying up?"

Belfast smiled, "Only this place remains; if you mind, my lord, you can return to your room first."

Qin Ge shook his head, "How could I mind? Watching such a beautiful girl clean is also a pleasure. I'll wait here for you; after you finish cleaning we'll go back together."

"Thank you for the trouble, my lord." Belfast said with a salute; if you look closely, you'll clearly see a faint blush on her cheeks.

It's a pity Qin Ge didn't notice; otherwise he might have teased Belfast, which is not impossible.

After Belfast finished tidying up, the entire corridor became very quiet. Only the dim lighting remained, along with the sound of snow falling from outside the window; glancing sideways, the snow had already piled up thickly.

Upon returning to the room, Qin Ge had just taken off his hat when he saw Belfast's hand catch the hat still mid‑air. He couldn't help but smile, then let go—this had obviously become a habit.

Under Belfast's service, Qin Ge quickly removed his clothing.

"My lord, I just checked; the bathwater is already ready, presumably prepared by Duoduo and the others. You may wash up." Belfast entered the bathroom to look, then turned and came out to say to Qin Ge.

"Hmm, I understand." Qin Ge nodded, looking expectantly at Belfast and said, "How about together?"

Belfast gave a puffed laugh, "Do you want me to serve you?"

Qin Ge shook his head, "I mean, we both take off our clothes and go in to wash together—not as master and servant, but as husband and wife."

"You really gave me a big problem, though… perhaps there will no longer be such a happy dilemma in the world?" Belfast smiled, saying, "Belfast would be delighted beyond measure."

A blue radiance flashed across Belfast's body, the remainder being as pure white as the snow drifting outside the window.