Chapter 744: A Date

Facing the mirror, Qin Ge tidied his attire under Belfast's service.

Today was a good day for Iron Blood shipgirls to start dating, and the first day was also a date with Emperor Frederick, filling Qin Ge with anticipation.

In Qin Ge's mind, Emperor Frederick had always been an elder figure; since she joined the fleet, she oversaw its reforms. After the reforms were done, she did not seek more power but chose to retire gracefully, silently supporting Qin Ge from behind.

Last night's idea was just a sudden whim; Emperor Frederick had always been very tolerant toward Qin Ge, so Qin Ge merely wanted to try it, but he did not expect an unexpected gain.

But what is this deep feeling of guilt?

Thinking of this, Qin Ge hurriedly shook his head, driving those random thoughts out of his mind.

"Huh? Master, do you think the outfit I gave you is unsuitable?" Belfast asked strangely, seeing Qin Ge shake his head.

Qin Ge quickly waved his hand, "No, Belfast, the outfit you prepared fits me very well and is very comfortable; I only shook my head because I was thinking about something, not because of the clothes."

Belfast smiled, "Master, are you thinking about today's date? I don't know if you've chosen your partner—is it Miss Ou Gen Qin Wang or Miss Bismarck?"

"Oh, right—Miss Bismarck is in charge of Iron Blood cooperation matters, so she probably has no time; then it's very likely Miss Ou Gen Qin Wang or Miss Peter Strasse."

Hearing Belfast's inquiry, Qin Ge winked at her and said, "It seems the Belfast who understands me best this time didn't guess it either."

Belfast froze, then asked incredulously, "Could it be Miss Frederick?"

Qin Ge nodded, "Bingo, you got it right."

"Hehe, Master really chose the highest difficulty right from the start—quite unexpected, but Miss Frederick is indeed an excellent choice; I hope your date today goes well," Belfast laughed.

Qin Ge nodded, looking at himself in the mirror, and said, "I can't guarantee it, but I'll do my best. By the way, yesterday I saw you chatting with the Iron Blood attendants—did you find out any fun places on their side?"

Although Qin Ge didn't know what Belfast and the Iron Blood attendants were talking about yesterday, he felt that as long as he asked, Belfast would surely answer, because she is the one who understands his thoughts best.

Sure enough, Belfast quickly told Qin Ge about the fun places here, or rather, the places suitable for dating.

"But although you all know me quite well, I don't really know what you like. Belfast, what do you think Emperor Frederick would like?" Qin Ge asked.

"Miss Frederick's favorite is probably you, Master; I think no matter where you take her on a date, she will be very happy."

"By the way, I recall Emperor Frederick often holds a conductor's baton, and whenever I pass her room I hear classical music coming from inside, so Master, you might as well take her to a theater—perhaps that would be suitable," Belfast said after thinking.

"Classical music? If she's holding a baton, that would be a symphony." Qin Ge nodded, "I see—let's go to the music theater; it's not far from here."

After the goal was set, Qin Ge bade farewell to Belfast and came to Emperor Frederick's door, lightly knocking on the door.

Soon the door opened, and before Qin Ge stood Emperor Frederick, already changed into her clothes.

Unlike her usual ship equipment, she now wore a dress like a noble lady, looking very dignified and mature, making people unable to help but let their imaginations run wild.

"Well, my child, are you ready? I'm ready too, so let's go together—I don't know where today's schedule is," Emperor Frederick said with a smile.

Qin Ge looked at Emperor Frederick before him and said, "Please allow me to keep it a secret for now; you'll know later, Your Majesty."

"Hehe, then I'll listen to my child." Emperor Frederick looked at Qin Ge with tolerance, her face full of indulgence.

As the two left the hotel and walked on the road outside the gate, the figure of Prince Ou Gen Qin Wang appeared at the window of his own room, looking down at Qin Ge and Emperor Frederick below.

"Hehe, interesting—this is what competition is like; I thought all the Iron Blood people were just blocks of wood."

Prince Ou Gen Qin Wang finished muttering to himself while biting his finger, then smiled, turned around, and vanished from the window spot.

Qin Ge was completely unaware of this situation. At that moment he was walking side by side with Emperor Frederick, engaged in a mental struggle.

One cannot say Emperor Frederick is very keen; it's only that she constantly focuses all her attention on Qin Ge, so she immediately notices any of his absent-minded movements.

"My child, what are you thinking about? Can you tell me? If you have something troubling you, please let me resolve it for you."

Facing Emperor Frederick's question, Qin Ge hesitated a moment, then said, "Actually, I was just wondering whether to take your hand, since we're out on a date—I feel that holding hands while walking makes us seem more intimate."

"Oh, I see." Emperor Frederick smiled, then reached out and took Qin Ge's hand in one grasp, saying, "My child, with me you should never hesitate—just tell me directly whatever is on your mind; no matter what it is, I am willing to do it for my child, and I will always indulge my child."

"All right." Qin Ge couldn't help but smile wryly; he felt that in front of the other shipgirls he could usually take the initiative, but when it came to Emperor Frederick he could only passively accept.

Why is that? Could it be because of Emperor Frederick's aura? Or perhaps I have mistaken her identity?

Thinking this, Qin Ge turned his head to look at Emperor Frederick beside him, and saw her smiling at him with an expression full of indulgence.

This is totally the look one gives a child—Qin Ge couldn't help but complain in his heart.

No, today is a date between two people, not a parent taking a child out to play. I must regain the initiative; Emperor Frederick is just a woman too.

Qin Ge firmly nodded, his face gradually breaking into a warm smile, and he began to chat with Emperor Frederick beside him.

"Your Majesty, when did you prepare this outfit? I've never seen it before."

"Well, hehe, I picked it out while strolling with the children at the Royal—what do you think, my child?"

"Well, you were already very steady; now wearing this dark dress, you feel very mature, with the air of a noble lady. If we go out and only look at appearances, I doubt anyone would believe we are a commander and a shipgirl."

"Then what would we look like?"

"Like a married couple…"