How come I, who has the physique of a succubus, was pushed back by the ship girl?

It was strange that even the powerful Bismarck had never given her such a feeling.

It can be arbitrarily defined as the hunter's confident attitude when he catches the prey.

The girl spontaneously restrained her frivolous expression, looked at Zhou Xuan, and began to look forward to it seriously.

However, things did not go as she had expected.

When the young man made a move, when Zhou Xuan turned around and their eyes met, the Duke of York realized how wrong his guess was.

"If your intentions are not sincere and your heart is not right, your apology, no matter how flowery it is, is just a bunch of nonsense."

"As for begging for mercy? Sorry, Miss York, I haven't even thought about it."

Slowly wiping the oil stains from the corners of his mouth, Zhou Xuan imitated her posture, with the same playful look on his face, and continued his counterattack.

"I know what you are thinking and what your purpose is. I have thought about eliminating the misunderstanding between you in a harmonious way."

"But now, I suddenly want to try another approach..."

"I just wonder if Miss York has the courage to do so?"

Finally putting down the tissue that was around the corner of his mouth, at this moment, the Duke of York could finally see his entire face.

What impressed her most was the boy's dark and deep eyes.

It shines brightly, as if carrying infinite magic, making people unable to take their eyes away.

He only felt the abnormality in his own state, but was completely unaware of the quiet change in positions between hunter and prey.

And her eyes that had lost their spirit and regained their azure blue color.

Emotions come and go invisibly, leaving only a tough little mouth still bluffing.

"Courage? Humph! When it comes to speaking outrageously, perhaps you are better than me."

"Tell me about it, Zhou Xuan, let me see what you call action!"

"Let's have a contest! Or maybe I should say a bet."

Without any hint of joking, Zhou Xuan continued speaking.

"If I cannot earn your respect simply because I am a human, then..."

"Let me challenge you! With my human body."

"In a month, there will be a joint exercise between Iron Blood and the Royal Army. We'll see the outcome there!"

"I will bet my fame and fortune, and in return, I want you to bet your honor as a knight."

Like thunder in her ears, Zhou Xuan's words suddenly exploded in her heart.

And after the sentence "the honor of the knight is at stake", there is a simple additional explanation.

Be my ship girl...

The boy could not stand the provocation, and in a fit of rage he made an impulsive decision that was enough to shake his foundation.

All of this should have been something she was happy to see, but she didn't expect that she would be the first to waver.

God knows what kind of turmoil she went through in her heart the moment her eyes met Zhou Xuan's.

Coming from the depths of the soul, the warlike impulse died down, and was replaced by an incredible feeling of uneasiness and guilt.

That is what Kouki said, the kind of affinity that complements the ship girls.

After this incident, the Duke of York had a general understanding of Zhou Xuan's evil nature.

But she couldn't show any weakness, so she had to hold on to her pride and gave her response in a haughty manner.

"Hmph, that's your promise. I'll just have to wait and see!"

After reaching the consensus, the Duke of York chose not to stay and turned away.

However, compared to the aggressiveness when she came, she looked a little more assertive when she left, which made her look inexplicably cute.

When the pink figure completely disappeared from sight, Egil was the first to jump out from the crowd.

There was no longer any sign of his previous defensive attitude. He stepped forward, hugged the boy's right arm, and spoke repeatedly.

"The progress is as expected, Commander."

"So why do you have to suppress your abilities and make things more difficult for yourself?"

"Didn't you see that the Duke of York's face was all screwed up just now?"

"It's full of hesitation and confusion, not to mention how wonderful it is, just like August in the beginning, it makes me so happy."

Obviously, a simple mind cannot understand the profound intention of Zhou Xuan's actions.

Feeling it was both amusing and funny, Egil couldn't suppress his emotions, so he buried his head in his arms and laughed quietly.

Intentionally keeping it mysterious, Zhou Xuan chose not to say much. He pinched her cheek and skillfully kept the secret.

"You don't need to ask so much about the commander's affairs. I have my own reasons."

As he spoke, the atmosphere on the scene returned to its previous calm.

But such a harmonious atmosphere does not belong to Belfast, which has a royal origin.

She had previously been excluded by the tense crowd, and only now did she finally have the opportunity to interrupt.

With his hands crossed in front of him, Belfast quickly walked to Zhou Xuan's side.

There was a hint of panic in her elegance as she spoke softly to Zhou Xuan and the others to comfort them.

"I am extremely sorry that this happened, Commander, Miss Bismarck."

"Please rest assured, the Royal Family has never thought of resisting the Alliance. Maintaining the world order is the unanimous consensus of all of us shipgirls."

"Regarding Miss York's performance today, I will report to His Majesty truthfully. I hope that the Commander and the Iron Bloods will forgive me."

It was still the usual bowing movement, smooth and flowing, and the royal head maid did it with ease.

But this time, the straight body never straightened up again after it bent.

Facing Zhou Xuan, Belfast made a perfect 90-degree posture to express his most sincere apologies.

And judging from her persistence, she is determined not to return to the original state unless Zhou Xuan forgives her.

But the strange thing is that after the Duke of York left, the few people who were originally furious suddenly let go of their anger.

He was still joking and laughing with Zhou Xuan, as if the conflict just now had never happened.

Belfast felt it was very strange, but she didn't have time to think about it, as Zhou Xuan's concern soon followed.

"Get up, Befa, I won't take it to heart."

"The alliance between us will not be broken. Her Majesty Elizabeth knows this best."

He was almost stating the point explicitly, and at this point, how could the smart head maid not understand what he meant.

The huge rock pressing on his heart was removed in an instant, and taking advantage of the opportunity to bend over, Belfast breathed a sigh of relief as if a heavy burden had been lifted.

Then he straightened his body and raised his head, returning to his usual elegant demeanor.

Belfast quickly joined in the joyful atmosphere after returning to her job as a maid.

Whether they were chatting and laughing with Zhou Xuan or arguing with Eugen and others, the group was lively and cheerful.

And in a secluded corner somewhere, a petite figure was watching quietly, holding a Pegasus doll.

Chapter 117: The Unicorn's Good Intentions

"How can I please the commander so that he can let go of what Sister York did, Yu-chan..."

The Unicorn was very concerned about pleasing the other party, and he tried his best to make Zhou Xuan forgive the Duke of York's unreasonable behavior.

I started thinking and tried my best.

After searching everywhere for several days, the girl still couldn't find the right gift.

After all, the two of them had never met before, and the good impression accumulated from a brief encounter in the cafeteria was not enough to support her to learn more about Zhou Xuan's preferences.

There was really no other way, so a few days later, the girl quietly sought out Belfast when she was free.

This royal head maid, who is admired by everyone, is quite straightforward.

After hearing the unicorn's request, he placed his bent left hand on his right arm, resting his fingertips on his chin, and thought carefully.

"Is that why I want to give you a gift, Commander..."

"I know, leave it to me, Unicorn."

The bent little hand then fell and held the girl's hand. Under her leadership, the two of them arrived at their destination together.

The unicorn asked timidly as he walked into the kitchen and followed Belfast.

"Sister Beifa said that the commander likes sweets, right?"

"Well, this is what I discovered through observation over the past few days."

"Your Excellency the Commander always prefers desserts like cakes during afternoon tea, so we can try to start from that aspect."

Sensing the doubts hidden in the girl's mind, Belfast turned around and helped solve the mystery.

He held the pure white unicorn doll tightly in his hands, hiding most of his face under the doll, and the unicorn raised its head.

He looked timidly at Belfast in front of him, and as he listened, his face was filled with the nervousness of not knowing where to start.

The Commander looks so mature and steady. Does he really like eating such sweets like a unicorn?

Children who never grow up are always used to thinking about everything in their own way.

In front of this special commander, even Belfast's words seemed so insignificant, and the girl's determination wavered.

Belfast said comfortingly, seeing the predicament she was in.

"Don't get caught up in the trap of thinking, unicorn."

“It’s the thought of the giver that matters, not the value of the gift.”

"Your Excellency the Commander is from Donghuang. I think he knows best the meaning of a small gift but a big sentiment."

"Just do it, Unicorn. Just do what's in your heart."

She slowly took off the doll mask that was used to cover up her embarrassment, and the girl's tender face was clearly revealed.

While feeling the comfort from Belfast above his head.

While pondering the implications of her words, the unicorn finally made up his mind.

"The unicorn knows! Sister Befa!"

The little face that was tightly tightened due to anxiety finally relaxed for a moment because of the smile.

Thinking of the surprise that the Commander had when he received the gift she sent him, the unicorn felt full of energy.

Full of confidence, after putting the doll named Yu-chan back into his own ship space, Unicorn put on the kitchen scarf.

Following Belfast's steps, they walked into the kitchen together.

The girl did what she said and her fighting spirit was extremely high.

However, just as she got started, a series of small setbacks greatly reduced her temporarily boosted morale.

"The order of ingredients and the cooking method are all wrong, Unicorn."

"You won't be able to make a fluffy cake this way."

"Hmm..." Unable to suppress the uneasiness in his heart, the unicorn cried out in panic.

His already flustered hands became even stiffer after hearing Belfast's clear criticism, and he couldn't even stir.

The girl looked down at the food in the basin, tears welling up in her eyes, blurring her vision.

All the confidence she had worked so hard to build up was gone, and suddenly she felt as if she was back to the helpless beginning.

No one is born with all the skills. Belfast has the best experience in moving towards perfection step by step.

She guided the student patiently and did not intend to put too much pressure on the beginner. She just wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and spoke softly.

"Don't be too nervous, Unicorn. It's pretty good for a beginner to be able to do this for the first time."

"Let me show you how to do it. Watch carefully."

"Well...Unicorn can, Sister Befa..."