Chapter 945: Soul Link

After the storm, the weather is always clear, the sunlight gentle, shining over the earth.

In the room that had been empty for a long time, Guanghui leaned against Qin Ge, speaking of the pain of longing.

Originally, when each camp held their regular meetings, I wanted to return to the camp early to see the commander. But I never expected that, despite rushing, I was still a step late.

When I returned to the camp, I found the knight captain already out; obviously the meeting had ended, so I could only give up, and only with the progress of the Royal campaign could I sneak back today.

So commander, don't be angry, and even if you are, if you're going to scold someone, just blame me; it has little to do with the others.

Qin Ge couldn't help but smile, "You've said all that; if I scolded you again, wouldn't that make me petty? But next time, you must never leave the team without permission—if on the way back you ran into an arbiter, or a Siren Fleet you can't handle, what would you do?"

"It won't happen; we clear the sea areas only up to near the port before returning, and this whole range is under the port's control, guaranteeing absolute safety," Guanghui said quickly.

"Hehe, you." Qin Ge laughed helplessly, but his hand tightened around the beauty beside him.

"By the way, how were you just there, commander? Did you know I was coming back?" Guanghui suddenly recalled Qin Ge appearing at the port earlier—at that time the sky was still dark, and it wasn't even his usual waking hour; logically he couldn't have been there, yet he was.

If one were to say what happiness is, it would probably be when one just returns to the port area filled with longing, and the person one loves most can stand at the port's gate and say, "Welcome back."

Qin Ge smiled. "How to put it? We also ran into a storm when we came back, right?"

"Yes, everyone was also under the protection of my Light Power, activating shields and passing straight through the storm," Guanghui said.

When the storm arrived, with thunder and lightning, that sound suddenly woke me up. After waking, I found I couldn't sleep, so I sat by the window with Belfast, watching the storm while chatting.

Suddenly I felt a soul's sensation rushing swiftly from the distant seaside; it was a very intimate feeling, so I guessed someone had returned.

So I had Belfast help me get dressed, and together we walked to the port, where I found you had returned," Qin Ge explained.

"Eh! Is it really that miraculous?" Guanghui exclaimed in surprise.

Qin Ge smiled, taking her hand, "I think this is related to Ship Conversion; when I helped you with Ship Conversion back then, I formed a Soul Link with you."

In the port area I don't really feel it, but when we are far apart, there is always a vague feeling. Especially the longer we spend together and the deeper our feelings, the more obvious this feeling becomes.

Just like today, when I sensed you, that clear feeling guided me to find you; so if one day you are not by my side, I can still rely on that feeling to find you."

Guanghui said with a smile, "I won't leave the commander's side—just like this period without seeing you, heaven knows how I've endured… If one day I truly left the commander's side, just thinking about it would break one's heart."

Qin Ge said with a smile, "Yeah, just like the port now—although the lights are bright, I always feel an emptiness in my heart; fortunately Belfast has always been by my side keeping me company, otherwise, tsk…

So I want to end this war as soon as possible; then we won't have to be apart anymore."

It will, this war will end soon, and we will strive as well," Guanghui said firmly.

Hmm." Qin Ge smiled. "I also believe this war will end soon. All right, while it's still dark, let's rest a bit.

No need, I'm fine lying in the commander's embrace." Guanghui said in a very girlish way, "Or rather, the commander accompanying me to rest."

Qin Ge was speechless, "Even if I stay with you to rest now, in an hour or two it'll be light, and I'll still have to go to the office to handle paperwork. That would definitely affect you, so you'd better sleep properly; when this afternoon comes and I'm free, we can talk again."

It's fine; I'm not an ordinary human who needs rest from staying up. We shipgirls don't worry about those things, and besides, commander, have you forgotten my nickname?" Guanghui said with a squinting smile.

Tsk, fine; then when you're asleep, don't blame me if I wake you up." Qin Ge replied helplessly.

No way, because only by the commander's side can I sleep peacefully." Guanghui hurriedly said.

Okay, okay, okay.

Qin Ge said while lying down with Guanghui; although they lay together on the bed, they didn't fall asleep right away.

Have you been tired from fighting these days?" Qin Ge asked, turning to embrace Guanghui.

Not tired, actually; for us, fighting is the most normal thing. Moreover, large-scale sea campaigning isn't constant fighting—we battle when we encounter Siren Fleets, and rest when we don't.

Really?" Qin Ge nodded. "I'm worried that prolonged fighting might make you weary; otherwise, when the front lines reach the port area, I'll tell the higher-ups to let everyone rest a while before continuing deeper—what do you think?

I think the commander has no need to do that; the leaders of each faction already have firm control over the shipgirls in their forces. Although we often fight, we also have rest time.

For example, after fighting out at sea for ten or so days, we need to return to base for resupply, and that one or two days of resupply are our rest time. This period is more than enough for us, so this time I return to the port area I can't stay long—at most two or three days—then I must go back to the front, otherwise people will gossip.

That's right, you've worked hard; I can't fight alongside you as before, and saying that makes me feel a bit ashamed." Qin Ge said.

Hehe, the commander is originally the one who controls the big picture; no one ever expected the commander to be on the front lines, because only where the commander is, that's the place we look to.

We will strive to fight for the peace of that place, just like now. Moreover, the commander is busy every day—not only handling port affairs but also managing comprehensive matters everywhere, so we aren't much more leisurely.

Everyone knows this, so commander, don't overthink it, because we are originally a whole." Guanghui said.

Hmm, having you say that is enough." Qin Ge laughed.

Hehe.