I'm in the azure sky, and I have an anti-fraud app.

"Want to learn how to clean your body? Sure, you can." After learning of the head maid and Eugen's request, Levi hesitated slightly: "It's a little past five in the afternoon, isn't it a bit early to start now?"

“It’s not early at all.” Belfast bowed slightly. “We have already spoken with Veneto, the leader of Sardinia, and she has agreed to let us go to the Sardinian Baths for bathing and learning.”

Li Wei patted his head, realizing he had almost forgotten about it.

What is the construction progress of the Sardinian Baths?

"It's said that the basic functions have all been completed," Belfast quickly stated, relying on his exceptional memory. "However, it would be best if you asked Ms. Veneto for the specifics yourself."

Li Wei nodded: "I understand."

Since that's the case, let's go to Sardinia's bathhouse. It'll be a good opportunity to connect with the ship girls like Veneto.

It has been almost two weeks since my last visit, and it is indeed time to go and take a look.

……

The Baths of Sardinia.

The massive building is quite magnificent. From a distance, the bathhouse is basically completed, with only some decorations unrelated to the structure remaining, waiting to be added later.

Li Wei exclaimed, "It's quite spectacular..."

Belfast immediately replied, "If the master likes it, the royal family can also build a bathhouse for you."

...That's not necessary.

Although it is spectacular enough, one large public bath in the port area is sufficient.

Sardinia building baths could at least be considered to have inherited Rome's penchant for it, but what's with you royal bathhouses?!

“Master~” Eugen retorted, not to be outdone: “Ironblood can also build a bathhouse for you, you know?”

"Besides, their bath-building techniques are no less advanced than Sardinia's!"

...You Shinra are also called "Ra" (罗), right?

Li Wei mentally grumbled about the jokes only he could understand, then hugged the two ship girls and patted each of them on the shoulder.

"Well……"

"Hmm~"

The three continued forward and saw Veneto standing at the door.

Hearing that the commander was coming, Veneto was already waiting at the door. The girl was dressed in comfortable clothes today—after all, she was about to enter the bathhouse, and there was no need to dress too complicatedly.

Levi released Belfast and Eugen, who were dressed as maids, and stepped forward to hug Veneto tightly.

“Commander~” Veneto whispered in Levi’s ear, “It’s been a long time since you last came, hasn’t it?”

"Haha..." Li Wei chuckled, "Really? It doesn't feel like it's been long at all?"

"It's been a full twelve days!" Veneto kissed Levi's lips. "He sent so many invitations to the Commander, but he completely ignored them~"

"...After all, I've been too busy..."

Li Wei wasn't exactly lying.

Being busy with in-depth exchanges with the ship girls is keeping me busy too.

Who says only official duties count as being busy?

not to mention……

Comforting and satisfying the ship girls is also part of my duty as commander...

"Without the Commander's guidance, I don't even know if the Grand Bathhouse meets your requirements..." Veneto kissed Levi again before reluctantly leaving his embrace. "This time, Commander, you can stay a little longer~"

"I will, I will."

Li Wei squeezed Veneto's bridge, which had an excellent feel, and even accidentally sank his own bow into it.

This earned Veneto a flushed face and Belfast a coquettish eye roll.

The four of them then entered the large public bathhouse together.

As Li Wei walked and looked around, he found that everything he saw was completely different from when he last came; he could hardly recognize it: "It's changed a lot..."

Veneto's eyes held a hint of pride, and a touch of resentment.

The pride, of course, lies in the team's ability to build itself up.

As for resentment... well, that goes without saying.

Li Wei quickly changed the subject: "How is the construction progressing?"

“As you can see…” When it comes to “serious business,” Veneto is quite reliable. She took Li Wei’s hand and led the group on a tour: “The basic functional areas inside have been completed. Although it cannot be opened to the public on a large scale yet, a small-scale experience is still possible.”

"I remember we were already able to have a small-scale trial last time?"

“Yes.” Veneto pointed in a direction: “Go up from here, that’s the place where I took the commander before, it’s probably being used by a few Sardinian ship girls now.”

"Want to come together?"

Li Wei shook his head: "Forget it, let's change positions this time."

Li Wei vaguely remembered the last time. Although the pool was not small, with four more people added at once when there were already ship girls, it would most likely exceed the capacity.

"Commander, please go in this direction."

As Li Wei shook his head, Veneto pointed in another direction: "Let's go straight from here."

The new area is obviously not as well-preserved as the previous area, but it is still sufficient for use.

Li Wei casually asked, "The other parts haven't been completed yet?"

“Hmm…” Veneto hesitated for a moment, then used a more tactful approach: “This is the most secluded place, where we won’t be disturbed by other ship girls.”

"You don't want to be disturbed?" Li Wei gently patted Veneto's jelly. "I think you just don't want to be shared with other ship girls."

“Didn’t the Commander want to change positions…” Veneto’s excuse was interrupted by Levi’s light tap on the jelly, and her face turned slightly red: “Um… don’t say it out loud…”

The four turned down the corridor and, guided by Veneto, entered a small room that wasn't too big.

"This is……"

"When it was planned for construction, this place was intended for private use, so it's a bit small..."

Veneto was too embarrassed to say that this was a small room she had reserved for herself and the commander to spend time together, so although the space was small, the other features were all above standard.

"It's so gorgeous..." Li Wei exclaimed. "They even prepared picture frames. What are they planning to put here?"

"Does the Commander prefer a more flamboyant style?" Veneto asked, slightly nervous. "If not, we can change it..."

“I like it.” Li Wei patted Veneto’s head to reassure him. “Have you decided what to put in this frame?”

"Not yet..." Veneto hesitated slightly, clearly having her own thoughts but too embarrassed to speak up, "Does the Commander have any ideas?"

“My words…” Li Wei whispered something in Veneto’s ear, and Veneto’s face instantly turned red. She gave Li Wei a coquettish glare.

Chapter 86 Belfast's Little Tricks

Is it really necessary to do this?

Hanging your own nude photos on the wall... that's just too shameful...

But since the commander said that from now on this room will only belong to the two of us, then... it doesn't seem like it's unacceptable?

"Okay, let's do it this way..."

“Okay…” Veneto changed the subject, dutifully guiding the conversation: “There are changing rooms and showers here.”

The head maid and Eugen, who hadn't had a chance to interject along the way, finally arrived at their own turf.

small room

Belfast asked Levi for his opinion: "Shall we start with the changing room?"

"Row."

“Commander…” Veneto pulled Levi back, signaling him to stay.

"Ok?"

Veneto seemed a little hesitant to speak: "I...I want to too..."

Li Wei asked knowingly, "Would you like to experience being a maid?"

Veneto nodded.

“Of course, I’ll just go and tell Belfast.” Levi slipped his fingers through Veneto’s weakness, easily manipulating the glory emanating from the Sardinian leader: “I hadn’t expected this…”

"Hmm..." Veneto made no move to resist, instead slightly puffing out her chest to make it easier for Levi to do so: "Didn't expect anything?"

"I never expected you to be interested in maids."

"Anything the commander is interested in, I'm interested in too!"

Eugen poked his head out, interrupting their brief conversation: "Commander, Veneto, aren't you coming in?"

"Come here!"

The two entered the changing room, where Levi discovered that Belfast had already completed all the necessary preparations.

“Veneto also wants to learn,” Levi said to his head maid. “Adding one more person, is that alright?”

“Of course, no problem.” Belfast’s manners were impeccable. “I will do my best to teach you.”

Belfast asked Levi for his opinion: "Master, may we begin the lesson now?"

"Okay."

Levi instinctively reached to unbutton his shirt, but Belfast gently stopped him: "Master, please entrust everything to us."

"After all... it's teaching time now."

Li Wei could only nod.

“Master, please stand facing us.” Belfast stepped forward to demonstrate to Eugen and Veneto: “Bathing in the bathhouse requires changing into special clothing, so the first step is to change into the clothing.”

Belfast moved with practiced ease, effortlessly unbuttoning the commander's uniform, and then turned to ask the two trainees, "Ms. Eugen, Ms. Veneto, did you both understand?"

“Hmm…” Eugen took the initiative to help Belfast complete the action.

Veneto was a little shy, but with encouragement from Levi and Belfast, he successfully took the first step.

It wasn't cold in the port area, and Li Wei wasn't wearing much either. The three ship girls served him together, and they were incredibly fast.

In no time, Levi was completely naked with the three ship girls. Levi was used to Belfast's service, and he proactively raised his arm to make it easier for the three ship girls beside him to do their work.

“After helping our master change, it’s time for us to change ourselves.” Belfast looked around, and Veneto took out three yukatas belonging to the ship girls: “Thank you for your help.”

Li Wei didn't turn around; he simply watched the three ship girls' movements.

Veneto was the most shy. This wasn't the first time she had shown herself to Levi, and she had served the commander alongside other ship girls, but that was with her sister ship, Littorio.

She still feels a little reserved when she's with ship girls from other factions.

Belfast was the most composed—whether it was due to the composure of being the head maid or her current level of proficiency was unclear. Belfast not only fully showcased herself but even had time to tease her commander.

Eugen lies somewhere in between.

She was a little more relaxed than Veneto, but not as at ease as Belfast. After enjoying Belfast's jelly, Levi opened his arms to Eugen, who then willingly nestled into the Commander's embrace.

"Are you still used to it?"

"Um……"

"Then continue."

"Yes... Master~"

The three of them went into the shower room.

"Next, I will teach you how to cleanse your body."

Belfast and Eugen each stood on one side, and Eugen imitated Belfast's actions, serving in a similar manner.

Belfast's strict rules of conduct discouraged any actions that might be considered "taking advantage" in daily life; Eugen, in turn, didn't dare to overstep her bounds, allowing Levi to enjoy a rare "proper" maid service.

Serving is proper.

But the reaction wasn't...

Even without Belfast's malicious intent, contact between the bridge and the ship continued. Seeing Levi's reaction, Belfast used Levi's body as cover to whisper in his ear, asking for Levi's opinion: