Chapter 83: Visitors from the Front Line

In the early morning, the Azure Lane Commander Academy had just awakened from sleep; already a group of people had been entering the school one after another through the gate and were waiting outside the Grand Lecture Hall.

"Zhang Shiping, you're here again?" a Captain-ranked commander said to Zhang Shiping, a Major-ranked commander.

"Of course, Instructor Qin Ge's previous lecture was on tactical theory, while this lecture will cover defensive and offensive tactics; since it's tactics, we must attend. You came too, didn't you?" said Zhang Shiping, a Major.

"I'm the same as you, but I feel that today it's not just a few nearby Grand Fleets that have sent people; even the Front Line has sent people—look at those three people over there." The man who spoke first pointed with his hand at three middle-aged men standing together not far away; their ranks stood out very specially among this group.

"Good fellow, two Major Generals and one Colonel." Zhang Shiping's eyes fixed, he said in surprise.

"Even Front Line Major General commanders are not commonly seen, yet two have suddenly appeared here; they likely share the same purpose as us." That person said.

"I had heard from Director Qinglong that people from the Front Line would come, but I thought they'd be small fry; I didn't expect that as soon as they arrived, they'd be three sharks."

"It seems the Front Line's supreme commander, Enterprise, also holds Instructor Qin Ge in high regard; otherwise they wouldn't have sent these three sharks here." Zhang Shiping said.

"Indeed, they are three big sharks." The person speaking with Zhang Shiping cracked a smile, "I once had the fortune to visit the Front Line once, but near the Front Line headquarters, the most common ranks are only Lieutenant Colonel and Colonel commanders."

"Such Major General and Colonel commanders are usually dispatched and stationed at various vital sectors. Seeing a few of such rank commanders in a safe zone like this is truly uncommon."

"So I'm becoming increasingly interested in Instructor Qin Ge's lectures, and I plan to suggest to Director Qinglong that she contact the Prince of Wales Dean. If possible, we could compile the content taught by Commander Qin Ge into a book, so that even if one misses the lecture due to work, they can study on their own."

Zhang Shiping turned his head to the side and said to the Captain-ranked commander beside him.

"Actually, I prefer listening to lectures; compared to those previous instructors, Instructor Qin Ge's course is much easier to follow, and he also gives practical combat examples, which are things we often encounter." The Captain-ranked commander said with a smile.

"Hmm, what you say also makes sense." Zhang Shiping said.

Meanwhile, Qin Ge naturally didn't know about this scene unfolding at the Grand Lecture Hall's entrance. He had just finished his morning exercises and was now changing clothes under Belfast's service.

As the saying goes, "the first time is awkward, the second time familiar." Having been cared for by Belfast for several days, Qin Ge no longer feels the initial restraint. Although it cannot be said to be completely natural, at the very least he can now chat with Belfast while changing clothes.

"Belfast, do you think we still need to expand our fleet now?" Qin Ge asked, looking at Belfast who was helping him put on his clothes.

"If the master feels we can increase our fleet numbers, then we do so; if the master feels it's not needed temporarily, then we don't." Belfast said with a smile.

"I'm not just asking you for your opinion; although I also genuinely want to expand the fleet,..." Qin Ge said, then stopped speaking.

"What is the commander taking into account?" Belfast raised her head and asked Qin Ge.

"But I would rather use these resources to shape the three of you, whether from Ship Equipment or training level." Qin Ge told Belfast.

"Actually, hasn't the master already decided? If you have an idea in mind, just follow it; we will fully support you." Belfast replied with a smile.

"Alright, then for the near future we won't summon anymore." Qin Ge, as if having thought of something, nodded and said, "Didn't Senior A Furore say that by the mid-to-late first semester, the courses they need to teach would be finished?"

"By that time we can free up time, summon a few new shipgirls, then I'll apply to the school to take one or two of you three out on missions and commissions, while the one left behind will bring the new shipgirls to familiarize themselves with the knowledge we've learned, thus maintaining a healthy cycle of growth."

"But in that case, wouldn't the master find it hard to meet the newly arrived sisters? It wouldn't be conducive to cultivating feelings either." Belfast said.

"That's also true, but compared to cultivating feelings, I think we should first raise our training level. After all, our ultimate goal is to face the battlefield, and by then we'll have plenty of time to be together." Qin Ge said.

"Indeed." Belfast adjusted Qin Ge's collar and said, "Moreover, the master is so outstanding; I believe no sister would dislike him."

"Um... like what..." Qin Ge blushed deeply from Belfast's teasing.

"Actually, the master can probably sense it too; although you may be a bit slow in matters of the heart, being slow doesn't mean you don't understand." Belfast said.

"Cough cough... it's time to go have breakfast; after breakfast I still have class." Qin Ge hurriedly changed the subject, fearing that if he continued like this he'd be led astray by this Maid in front of him.

Belfast gave a slight smile; although Qin Ge changed the topic, it also conveyed a clear message: he isn't completely clueless, but rather he has been deliberately avoiding this issue at times.

As for why he avoids this issue, only he himself can explain it. Therefore, what she can do now is to open Qin Ge's heart.

After the two left the room, they summoned Banrenma and Nengdai, and the four of them headed together toward the dining hall.

After finishing breakfast, Qin Ge brought his shipgirls to the preparation room beside the Grand Lecture Hall, only to find that the Prince of Wales was already waiting inside.

"Dean, why are you here?" Qin Ge asked the Prince of Wales doubtfully.

"Since you're lecturing on Triangle Tactic today, I also came to listen. How are you doing today?" the Prince of Wales asked.

"Not bad." Qin Ge smiled and nodded, "But this news was told to you by Fushun, right?"

"That's right; yesterday she heard your theory at the training field, and after you left she ran over to me and explained it. I felt greatly inspired, so today I specially made time to come and listen to your lecture properly." the Prince of Wales said.

"Hehe, then I really need to give this lecture my all today." Qin Ge smiled.

"Come on!"