Give Zongman some collapse shock

"You need something in return, don't you?"

Bismarck's eyes sparkled.

"Of course, there's no kindness in the world without reason, right?"

"Command of all the shipgirls, is this enough of a reward?"

"Ms. Bismarck, you have to understand that the more you invest, the more you get in return."

"That's it..."

Bismarck paused.

Subjectively, she was willing to acknowledge Jiang Chen's status. But she also knew that not all of her companions would accept their iron-blooded character. Strength and cold-bloodedness, these traits that the Iron-bloods admired, would certainly cause some degree of dissatisfaction in other factions.

After only a few seconds of thinking, Bismarck made his judgment.

They had no way to retreat and had given up on the sea.

The ocean is a cradle and a battlefield for the ship girls. If they give up such an important ocean, they will not be able to guarantee the safety of their companions.

So, the current highest pursuit is only one - firepower.

The port area and the ship girls need overwhelming firepower.

"I heard from Taiho that if you become your shipgirl, you will gain special abilities that will become stronger and stronger. If it is convenient, can you prove this?"

"This……"

Jiang Chen hesitated for a moment.

What Bismarck was referring to was the additional [Blessings] that came with [Destiny Contract]. When he and the ship girl recognized each other's identities, the [Destiny Contract] would be automatically completed. Now Taiho has [Blessings] engraved on her body.

However, the results were not ideal.

According to Taiho's feedback, after [Blessing] was engraved, the ability to control the aircraft became more precise, but the specific improvement was not very obvious.

"The ability you mentioned requires a contract with me. Once the contract is signed, it will remain binding until the end of your life. If you simply want to increase your power, I can share some of the techniques I possess."

Jiang Chen pretended to be calm, but he felt a little uneasy inside.

【Yuanqi】I guess the other party won’t agree.

Technology... it was just technology. Prometheus possessed all the technological data from pre-Honkai civilizations. Although the development of conventional military weaponry without Honkai energy had stagnated in the later stages of the Honkai era, for the shipgirls wielding World War II aircraft and main guns, it was a true leap forward.

And if all else fails, he still has his last resort - the spaceship.

The design drawings of the spacecraft used by Grayshu to carry out the Ark Project were preserved very completely by Prometheus. After modification, it can be a low-profile space battleship.

The problem is, there is no physical object.

I provide you with information and raw materials, and you make it yourselves. Can this prove your strength?... I can't even bring myself to ask this!

I hope the ship girl will be fooled by the blueprint.

Chapter 91 The Iron-Blooded Chancellor is nothing more than that.

The room suddenly fell silent.

In the eerie silence, Bismarck felt an inexplicable pressure as Jiang Chen's calm black eyes gazed at him.

The meeting had just begun, and neither side should have mentioned the key points.

But Bismarck seemed to understand something at this moment. The party that was being tested was never Jiang Chen, but her and the port area.

"…contracts and technology."

Bismarck mused softly.

The girl in military uniform has two choices before her. To put it another way, the contract represents submission, and technology represents alliance.

If it were any other shipgirl, they might have preferred a gentler approach. But the man before her, the future commander of the Iron Blood faction, was so cold and domineering.

The cold gaze forced Bismarck to make a choice.

The words exchanged contained an implicit warning.

The so-called firepower technology that far exceeds that of the ship girls, doesn’t it tell us that the other party has the power to destroy the port area?

"I'm sorry, Mr. Jiang, perhaps Taihou didn't explain it clearly to you. The situation in the port area is actually quite complicated. You should know that the shipgirls belong to their own factions and gather in the port area because they have a common enemy and the shipgirls' combat power is scarce. As the chief flagship, I have the final say on all matters in the port area. This affects the future of all the shipgirls. Even if I act arbitrarily, it will cause some problems later."

Bismarck took a deep breath and made a decision in his heart.

Seeing Jiang Chen's eyebrows slightly raised, she immediately stood up, took off her hat, and saluted respectfully: "But as the flagship of the Iron Blood camp, I am willing to sign a contract with the commander on behalf of the three Iron Blood ship girls, including myself."

"That's it."

Jiang Chen was stunned for a moment.

what's the situation?

Logically speaking, he had already shown goodwill and was quite serious about the meeting. If the other party wanted to provide proof of helping the ship girls become stronger, he would be willing to provide direct technical support.

Despite having the advantage of absolute power, they still sit down to have an equal dialogue, providing resources when asked for resources and technology when asked for technology.

Isn’t this enough to express one’s pure kindness?

Then why is Bismarck acting like a female knight who is oppressed by the powerful and has to endure and submit?

Of course, only a fool would push away the meat when it is right in front of his mouth.

Jiang Chen nodded slightly, accepting Tiexue's loyalty.

"I am the Iron Blood battleship named Bismarck. With my Iron Blood-like protection and armor design, I will demonstrate my strongest capabilities no matter where I am. Commander, Iron Blood will be your strength."

Bismarck looked solemn.

【Fate】 is established.

A divine glimmer emerged from the back of the blonde girl, and floating words began to change.

Wait! Transformation?

[Blessing] doesn't simply stimulate potential in the conventional sense; it grants the user the ability to transform history. It's a divine blessing that promises rewards for effort. The moment [Blessing] is engraved, changes occur. There's only one possibility: the other party's history is truly great, a miracle beyond Lv. 1.

A history of being hunted by Sirens?

Then why is the Dafeng panel empty?

As a battleship's history... it seems possible. However, if Jiang Chen remembers correctly, both the Taiho and the Bismarck were ships that were eliminated from the battle at the very beginning, sinking at the speed of light. The only difference is that the Taiho was unlucky, while the Bismarck died a heroic death.

I understand, it's not that [Favour] has no effect on Kancolle, it's simply that Taihoucai is too pure.

Jiang Chen's expression gradually became complicated as he silently maxed out Bismarck's abilities.

"This is [Fate] and [Blessing]. I have already transferred the basic information directly into your brain. You will understand it after recalling it."

"This is the contract, this power..."

Bismarck clenched his fists in surprise, feeling the power surging in his body.

negligible.

As a ship girl, she can clearly feel the improvements in strength and agility, but they are meaningless.

What's important is dexterity and magic power. After reaching Lv. 2, she has a premonition that her range and main gun attack speed will be increased to varying degrees, and she can control them. This is a significant enhancement for a ship girl, and she can definitely beat her previous self.

There was also another force, a 'thread' that seemed to connect her and Jiang Chen. Under the influence of [Fate], the 'thread' stabilized at a visible speed. In the process, her control over her ship's equipment, its defense, and its destructive power also increased rapidly.

Bismarck's eyes suddenly became hot.

This is why ship girls need commanders, and this is the power of commanders.

She looked up at Jiang Chen, wanting to express her inner excitement. But after noticing his calm eyes, she quickly calmed down.

Yes, the Commander knew about this power from the beginning, there's nothing to be surprised about. As an Iron-Blooded Shipgirl, now that her strength has increased, she should constantly adapt and master it, transforming it into achievements at sea, so as not to be unworthy of the Commander's kindness.

She put her hat back on and sat back down.

"I don't have the authority to decide the future for the shipgirls of other factions, but with my example, I believe they will intuitively understand the importance of the commander. I will help the commander convince them and do my best to gain the support of all the shipgirls. Before the official decision is made, I will step down as the flagship of the port area. Also, Commander, regarding the secretary ship, will you choose Taiho or me? Or two Z-series destroyers will also be very capable."

"Well, there's no rush for the secretary ship. There's nothing else to deal with right now."

Jiang Chen stared at Bismarck's hat, feeling a pang of regret. That tuft of golden hair looked quite cuddly. Due to the occasion and the fact that he had just become a commander, he couldn't quite bring himself to give Bismarck the strange order of offering his hair. For the time being, he resisted the urge...

What should I do if I can’t help it?

"Before we discuss what's next, Bismarck, could you please come sit down?"

Jiang Chen decided to exercise his authority as commander.

Even though there seemed to be misunderstandings in the process, the result was correct anyway. I have become a commander. Can't I cultivate feelings with the ship girls?

This is the commander's legitimate right!

"Uh... Commander, is there something I need to tell you in secret?"

Bismarck was quite obedient. He walked over to Jiang Chen and sat down, legs together, hands on knees, sitting upright.

However, the next second, the girl felt a lightness on her head, her hat was taken off, and a warm big hand gently stroked her head.

"???"

"Is this... some strange ritual?"

Bismarck's meticulous face froze for a moment: "Commander, I'm not a child. Isn't this a bit..."

She, Bismarck, is a straight-laced woman of iron and blood.

She has no idea about relationships, let alone romance, and even when interacting with her peers, she is cold and aloof. This kind of behavior that only elders would do to children only makes her confused.

It's a novel experience, the top of the head feels itchy, and running your fingers through the hair brings a wonderful feeling.

Basically, no matter how cold-blooded a commander is, his hands are warm.

Chapter 92 Maid, want.

"No real reason, just curiosity and some sort of experiment. If it bothers you, I can stop."

Jiang Chen had no expression on his face.

Only by maintaining a cold appearance can the meeting continue.

His actions wouldn't seem too... at least not be met with strong resistance.

He was experienced in this kind of thing, having played with the white-haired ball's fur several times in this way. The feeling of gently pressing and shaking and rebounding was irresistible.

"Is that so? Are there any results from the experiment?"

"Not yet, let's continue with the previous topic."

Jiang Chen continued his actions seriously.

Facing Jiang Chen's serious expression, Bismarck pinched his thigh restlessly, enduring it while maintaining his composure.

The Commander must have a reason for doing this. This must involve a crucial experiment. I can't think of anything wrong, and I can't interfere with the Commander!

Taking a deep breath and ignoring his burning ears, Bismarck continued, "No matter what, the Iron-Blooded Shipgirl will definitely follow the Commander. What are your plans for the future, Commander?"

"The future. My suggestion is that you abandon this world and move with me to the kingdom I control. There's the sea, technology, resources, everything. You don't have to worry about Sirens attacks. Just focus on strengthening yourselves. I can modify your hulls. Of course, the capital isn't by the sea. If you're not comfortable, I can even move it to the coast."

Three gods, plus four Herrschers.

It is fully capable of directly moving the entire city, and even building the city into a floating city.

Jiang Chen said this lightly without any pressure: "No, it's easier to rebuild an identical one than to move it completely."

But for Bismarck, this sentence contained too much information.

Technology beyond imagination.

Resources squandered at will.

Absolutely obedient citizens.

And the importance attached to ship girls.

"Commander, there's no need to waste resources just for us..."

"No, you misunderstood. That kind of thing is easy for me, and you shipgirls can't live without the sea, right? Since I've decided to absorb you into my forces, then creating a comfortable environment for you and shortening the distance between communication is a matter of course."

Such attention is touching and heart-warming.

Bismarck was silent for a moment, then asked tentatively, "After going to the Commander's world, will you ever come back?"