How to fall in love with a ship girl?

Although Hu Teng's combat power is strong, he doesn't have many very useful means against underwater ships. As long as he wants, the other party has no good way to deal with him. But Xu Huan's words are not so easy to say...

"that--"

Royal Wealth took a deep breath and was about to negotiate, but Hu Teng had no intention of paying attention. He tilted his head slightly, looked directly at Xu Huan and asked:

"Hurricane's...Royal Fortune? Is this your ship girl?"

"You mean the little octopus? No, strictly speaking, I am her crew member." Xu Huan shook his head.

"Hey?! Have you two known each other before?"

The girl blinked and her eyes shifted back and forth between the two of them in shock.

Why is it that there is no trace of hostility in the conversation between Xu Huan and Hu Teng, and their simple tone sounds more like that of old friends rather than enemies on the battlefield?

Also, why do I suddenly have a nickname for no apparent reason?

The name "little octopus" doesn't seem to have anything to do with the majestic pirates...

"That's not the case. We just met about a minute ago..." Xu Huan denied again.

The girl frowned: "Why does it feel like something is not right——"

"Isn't this the right time to chat? Miss Royal Fortune." Hu Teng interrupted and looked at Xu Huan deeply, saying, "Aren't you planning to change places?"

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Thirty minutes later, at the bottom of the sea.

Colorful beams of light penetrated the ocean and hit the deck of the sailing ship. Outside the bubbles wrapped around it, countless schools of fish were swimming freely back and forth, forming a wonderful ocean picture that was refreshing to look at.

Hot black tea was placed on the dining table, along with seasonal fresh fruits and a variety of fresh desserts. As if to take into account the status of the visiting guests, some iron-blooded sausages of local origin were even served.

The three of them sat around the dining table, with corresponding tableware placed in front of each of them.

Although the scene appears to be very quiet, in fact there is a somewhat awkward silence.

Hu Teng was holding the teacup, carefully savoring the top-quality black tea, while Xu Huan was curiously looking at the various desserts on the table, occasionally picking up a piece and putting it in his mouth to taste and savor the sweet taste.

In order to maintain his body in good condition, he had not tasted this kind of food that could bring him happiness for a long time. Now that he had a rare chance to relax, he naturally wanted to enjoy it.

As for the owner of the ship, Royal Fortune, he was also sipping a cup of black tea, but his eyes that glanced back and forth from time to time revealed his inner unrest.

The girl wanted to break the awkward silence and ease the atmosphere which seemed a bit awkward to her, but she really didn't know what to say.

A long time passed like this, until the teacup in Hu Teng's hand was almost half empty, she put it down, squinted her eyes and exclaimed:

"Nice tea, tastes just like the Royal one..."

"I just stole it from there...but my craftsmanship is definitely not as good as the head maid over there. If I have to say it, it's a bit of a waste." Hearing the other party's praise, Royal Wealth answered very calmly.

Her identity as a pirate was already well-known among the ship girls, and she had even been issued a wanted warrant, so there was no need to cover it up.

"Is this the reason why you usually don't want me to get close to the warehouse?" Xu Huan asked after swallowing the dessert in his mouth.

"Otherwise, most of my assets are in there~"

"You mean if there are no guests, I shouldn't be able to taste these things?"

"That's not the case... I have always been very generous to the law-abiding crew members. As long as the time comes, there will definitely be rich and delicious meals." Royal Fortune said, pursing her pink lips and deliberately emphasizing the word "obey the rules".

But Xu Huan seemed not to hear it and stuffed another piece of cake into his mouth.

"You two...seem to be quite familiar with each other?"

Watching the silent exchange between Royal Fortune and Xu Huan, Hu Teng asked seemingly unintentionally:

"That's not the case. He just got on board today..."

"Oh? Today?"

"Yes... just now..." The girl was about to answer when she suddenly realized something. A hint of displeasure flashed in her red eyes: "Isn't it not good to inquire about other people's crew members like this? Miss Hutten?"

You know, we are at the bottom of the sea now...

It's her home turf.

Chapter 9: While You're Away

"Just asking. You don't have to answer if it's inconvenient."

Seeing the girl's reaction, Hu Teng's mouth curled up subtly. Compared with the specific situation, this somewhat embarrassed reaction seemed more interesting to her.

We've only known each other for a short time, but you're already so alert?

Or is it possessiveness?

At this time, Xu Huan, who had just finished the dessert on the table, stretched and stood up.

"You guys chat. I'm a little sleepy after eating. I'll go back and take a rest."

The rise in blood sugar after a meal can easily make people sleepy. If it were normal, it would be fine, but since it was rare to have a place where he could have a good rest, Xu Huan didn't mind being lazy.

Royal Fortune nodded: "Okay, I'll call you for dinner in the evening..."

"Well....?"

Xu Huan was a little uncomfortable with the speed at which the girl's attitude towards him changed.

He was shouting "human" before, why did he suddenly act so kind when other ship girls appeared?

And what's with that weird ending sound?

Maybe he wants to present a very good image in front of his peers...?

"What? Is there any problem?"

“No, no…” Xu Huan waved his hands cooperatively.

Only after seeing the young man walk into the cabin did Royal Wealth turn his attention back to the dining table.

She didn't know why she suddenly behaved like this, but ever since Hu Teng in front of her expressed interest in Xu Huan, she suddenly felt like something might be taken away from her.

The pirates' intuition was always accurate.

Therefore, she subconsciously wanted to show in front of Hu Teng the friendly side of her and Xu Huan's relationship, to reveal the unwarranted gap between her and Hu Teng.

Even though the two of them had just met not long ago.

After all, it was a treasure that I found myself...and it was unpleasant to have my things being seen by others.

"I've never heard of other crew members on Miss Royal Fortune's ship before, so I suddenly became interested." Hu Teng also looked at Xu Huan's departing back and explained slowly, deliberately lowering his voice to a level that only the two of them could hear.

"I wonder where Miss Royal Fortune is planning to run off with her crew?"

"..."

Hello, hey, hey? Are you really planning to attack your own crew?

There is nothing on me that can interest the other party. The ship girls of this large camp basically have everything.

Royal Fortune did not answer and let Hu Teng continue speaking.

"From what I know, Miss Royal Fortune loves adventure and treasure hunting, which are both dangerous hobbies. I know that as an underwater ship, most of the dangers can be avoided to a large extent, but there are always exceptions, right?"

"What exactly do you want to say? How come Iron Blood, which has always been known for its rigor, has begun to become as annoying as Royal?" Royal Wealth asked with a frown.

Hu Teng also understood that she was not the kind of person who was good at speaking, and that continuing to nag like this might have a counterproductive effect, but since it concerned the commander, she had to adopt the most prudent way of handling it.

After a moment of silence, he spoke simply and directly: "Iron Blood has something that I am very interested in. If Miss Royal Fortune can help, the reward is negotiable..."

"Very interested? My crew?"

"That's right..." Hu Teng nodded, put down the teacup in his hand and sat up straight.

"As long as Miss Royal is willing to release him, we are willing to provide any reward."

All rewards...?

Apart from adventure, this is her ultimate goal.

Royal Fortune did not say anything. She touched the crystal pendant in her pocket, feeling the energy fluctuations coming from it, and her restless mood calmed down a little.

"....What do you want him to do? Conduct human experiments?"

"No, if things go well, I swear in the name of Iron Blood that he will get the best treatment and the best protection in Iron Blood, and will not be violated by other Sirens,,, or Ship Girls."

Royal Wealth was somewhat dumbfounded.

Considering Hu Teng's status in Tiexue, she is indeed capable of fulfilling the promise she made at this time.

"...Can I ask why?"

"Oh? I thought you knew..." Seeing Royal Fortune frowning, Hu Teng had a flash of understanding in his mind.

The pirates before him seemed to have no idea what kind of people their crew members were.

"He has an affinity for mental energy, which means he has the potential to become a commander..."

Huteng was not worried that his words would hinder the "deal". On the contrary, speaking so directly would make things go more smoothly to some extent.

Royal Fortune...after all, she is not a ship girl from one of the major camps.

To a certain extent, she alone, or even the entire Hurricane Fleet, could not stop the many camps from eyeing Xu Huan.

Donghuang has a saying that is very suitable for the current situation.

Every husband is not guilty, and he is guilty of his crime.

Every faction is very clear about how important the commander is to the ship girls, and the same goes for the royal wealth.

After hearing this, the girl looked at the fruits and tea set on the table with a somewhat melancholy look on her face, remaining silent. All her previous enthusiasm and fire were extinguished by the water.

She had had this feeling before. It started when Xu Huan took out the pendant containing mental energy from his pocket as if nothing had happened. However, this outrageous speculation had always been suppressed at the bottom of her heart.

Before today, finding a human being with an affinity for mental energy would have been considered a fantasy.

But why did she have to meet him?

"Don't think too much, you just have the potential to become a commander." Hu Teng shook his head: "The most important thing to become a commander, in addition to your own qualities, is to get the recognition of the ship girl. Without this, other mental affinity and so on are nothing."

"But our Iron Blood has the most complete training system... You know, Frederick the Great is very good at this kind of thing."

"This kind of thing... I can't make the decision. Although Xu Huan is my crew member, he is also an independent individual. You have to ask him yourself..." Royal Fortune felt a little confused and couldn't figure out what he was thinking at all, so he shook his head quickly.

"As long as you nod your head and don't stop me, it's fine. After all, you are the first ship girl he has met. As for the subsequent work on his side, Iron Blood can do it."

"...Ms. Hutten, I have a question."

"Please say."

"From the attitude you just showed... does that mean Xu Huan has already won your approval?"

"That's right?"

Hu Tengzhi's yellow vertical pupils flashed with an indescribable brilliance, and her cold and beautiful face softened a little. She thought for a moment and said, "Just now when you were not here."

Chapter 10 Communication

"...while I was gone?"

Hearing this, Royal Fortune suddenly felt inexplicably unhappy.

It's like the feeling of loss when you are suddenly left behind by the large group you are following, or like someone suddenly adds a spoonful of chili to the noodles in clear soup, ruining the original taste.

It was like being pushed aside and excluded very abruptly.

She didn't know if Hu Teng said this on purpose to provoke her, but judging from her reaction now, he really achieved his goal...

"Is it possible to get your approval, Miss Hu Teng, in such a short time? Isn't it a bit too rash?" Royal Fortune suppressed his inner irritation and asked back.

"Such a short time? First of all, you have no idea what happened...right? And then-"

Hu Teng glanced at the sails on the ship:

"You didn't let a person you've only known for less than a day get on board? Does Royal Wealth mean that letting someone on board isn't a form of recognition?"

"No, he's just an ordinary crew member, and he hasn't—" Royal Fortune was about to explain himself, but Hu Teng interrupted him with a wave of his hand.

"Since it doesn't count, then let Xu Huan get on my boat later?"

"no!"

Royal Fortune suddenly slapped the table with such force that even the tea set on it shook slightly.