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"Commander~"

"Ah, sorry." Li Wei shook his head, trying to clear his head. "I'm sorry, I'm a little tired."

I wasn't in my student days, but in a blue world.

The woman in front of him wasn't a female teacher, but a ship girl.

...Someday I'll find a few ship girls who like being teachers and give it a try; it would fulfill a dream I had during my student days.

However, this cannot be said directly, otherwise the next day, everyone in the port area will probably be a female teacher.

“Hehe…” Richelieu smiled: “Even if the ship girls of Iris were to do these parts, they would be a bit tedious. It is inevitable that the commander would feel tired due to his busy schedule.”

“Hmm…” Li Wei took Richelieu’s opportunity to back down: “Where were we?”

"Now it's my turn to teach the Commander how to pray~"

Richelieu's words gave Livy a jolt.

What's meant to happen will happen.

“When you pray, you can stand, sit, or even kneel,” Richelieu said gently. “If the Commander is so tired, why not choose to sit?”

"it is good."

Li Wei nodded.

He was a little uncomfortable with the kneeling position, but the sitting position suited him just right.

Richelieu dragged a soft cushion in front of the two of them: "As for me, I will demonstrate another posture for the Commander. I will adopt the kneeling posture."

Li Wei sat on the sofa, looking at the height difference between himself and Richelieu, and vaguely felt that something was wrong: "Does a cardinal have to kneel?"

“Even the Pope can choose to kneel when praying,” Richelieu said with a smile. “I’m just demonstrating for the Commander—besides, I don’t feel uncomfortable kneeling in front of the Commander at all.”

You certainly don't feel any discomfort...

It might even be your favorite position...

Li Wei mentally scoffed, then heard Richelieu continue his introduction:

"Next is the hand gesture, which usually involves two methods: hands clasped together or palms facing upwards. One signifies acceptance, and the other signifies giving."

"As a ship girl who serves the commander, I should dedicate everything I have to the commander, so I use the gesture of clasping my hands together, which symbolizes dedication."

"Commander, you must accept my offering, so please adopt the posture of opening your palms upwards~"

Richelieu meticulously explained the posture Livy should adopt, while correcting Livy's movements, appearing like a pure-hearted bishop.

However, Li Wei's previous feelings became increasingly clear.

This posture...

Is this really the posture for praying?

Especially when two people work together...

It feels more like...

“Now it’s time to close your eyes and pray,” Richelieu murmured softly as he closed his eyes.

Li Wei didn't hear clearly.

It's probably related to him; it's likely a simple blessing or wish for his good health.

...because he really started to feel something.

In an era where mental cubes and ship girl technology are deeply ingrained in people's lives, it's not surprising that prayers have an effect.

"Since this is for training and experience for commanders, we will skip this part for now and move on to the next part."

Richelieu's smile gradually widened:

"Next comes the meditation and contemplation session, which usually lasts at least three minutes, and sometimes more than ten minutes."

"Why don't you give it a try, Commander?"

Just meditation, that should be fine, right?

Everyone closed their eyes and sat quietly. Do you think you can make me admit defeat?

I do not believe!

Li Wei closed his eyes as instructed.

He remained motionless, maintaining the posture Richelieu had taught him.

"Now, Commander, I'll provide you with the aid of meditation. Remember, whatever you do, don't open your eyes!"

Richelieu's voice rang in Li Wei's ears, and he didn't know when, but the distance between the two of them had become so close.

"If you open your eyes, something terrible will happen~"

It’s scary…

Li Wei's body trembled slightly.

He finally thought of a problem.

The room was small, with only two people inside, and Richelieu had locked the door from the inside. If the "cardinal" in front of him, or some other "bitch," were to pin him down on the sofa and harass him, he really wouldn't know what to do.

...It's not like there's no way out.

To be honest, he is confident in himself.

But then the mission rewards would be gone!

Li Wei rallied his spirits and decided he couldn't give Richelieu that opportunity.

"Now imagine that something very heavy has appeared on your hands."

Li Wei felt Richelieu's voice whispering in his ear.

The fragrant breeze emanating from His Holiness the bishop made his ears itch a little.

He tried to banish these distracting thoughts and, based on Richelieu's words, tried to imagine—in fact, he was also a little curious about what this so-called meditation was.

"In your left hand, there is something very heavy; that is the mistake you made in the past..."

Richelieu's voice gradually became solemn and serious, as if he had truly become a cardinal.

...No, what do you mean by truly becoming? She is!

It was only because Livy was constantly on guard against Richelieu's attack that such an absurd and ridiculous idea came to him.

What mistakes have I made in the past?

I didn't do anything wrong before...

If there's one mistake, it's probably that I couldn't resist the temptation of the ship girls.

But that's the ship girls' fault, not mine.

As his thoughts raced through his mind, Li Wei truly felt a weight on his left hand.

Li Wei: !

It has weight, and shape too; you can vaguely sense that it's a sphere...

It not only has a shape, but it also has a temperature, though not as high as its own body temperature, but not much different...

Li Wei's fingers unconsciously clenched.

I didn't feel anything special.

It looks a bit like dough.

Is this what I did wrong before?

That's quite specific...

Richelieu's voice shifted, whispering softly in Livy's other ear:

"...In your right hand, there is also something very heavy, that's from the good deeds you did before..."

Livy gradually became immersed in Richelieu's guidance.

...The good deeds I did before...

That's too much.

For example, you could buy various skins for the ship girls so they can dress coolly regardless of the season.

For example, they use their body heat to equally warm every ship girl in the port area, ensuring that no one is neglected.

Chapter Six: Li Wei, his face beaming with heroic resolve, cried out: "Come on, hurry up!"

Li Wei felt a heavy weight on his right hand.

Just like before, the shape and temperature were almost the same...

No, it's heavier, bigger, and hotter than before...

It seems I've done more good deeds.

Li Wei couldn't help but feel a little smug.

When people are feeling proud, they tend to lose control of their little habits.

For example... bending your fingers slightly is reasonable, right?

For example... applying a little more pressure with your palm is also reasonable, right?

"Well……"

Li Wei seemed to hear a soft hum, but he didn't pay any attention to it.

"...Could you describe how your hands feel right now?"

"Hmm..." Li Wei thought for a moment, "I can feel it in both hands, like I'm holding a balloon."

"...And the size?"

Li Wei assessed the size: "Very large."

Richelieu's tone was somewhat unusual: "...What about the weight?"

Li Wei weighed it in his hand: "Hmm...it's quite heavy."

The strangeness became even more obvious: "...Any other sensations?"

Li Wei used a little more force this time, carefully sensing the warmth: "It's very warm, like...like..."

Richelieu held his breath, a little nervous.

"It's like the warmth of a mother's embrace."

Richelieu: ...

╭ (╯ ^ ╰) ╮

I am the Iris Bishop, not your mother.

Of course, if the commander wants to throw himself into her arms, calling her "Mommy" and acting cute, that's not out of the question.

"Then, all of this disappeared."

For some reason, Li Wei felt that the strangeness in Richelieu's tone had disappeared.

Li Wei's hands also lost sensation.

After a few seconds.

Richelieu's voice softened again: "Commander, you can open your eyes now."

"Hmm?" Li Wei noticed the unusual expression. "Richelieu, why is your face so red? Is it because the room is too hot?"

“Guiding the commander through meditation took a little effort,” Richelieu chuckled. “How did the commander feel about the meditation?”

“It felt so real.” Li Wei thought for a moment. “I could really feel something tangible in my hands.”

Want to experience more?

Li Wei nodded.

All of this was new and exciting to him, and it piqued his curiosity.