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"My wife is having a baby."
Like throwing a leaky wire into water, Alpha instantly bounced out of the water.
"When did this happen?!"
Lofan spent a few seconds memorizing Alpha's beautiful body, then smiled and said, "Later."
......
"You...tsk..."
Alpha knew he was in the wrong, and then sat back down in the water, looking disappointed but also somewhat relieved.
"And I saw you stand up just now."
"..." Alpha only kept its head above water, closing its eyes to enjoy the water temperature, seemingly unaware of the teasing.
"It's very clean, but I still prefer you when you wear stockings."
.....
"Go away!!!"
“噗噢！”
The water surged briefly for a second, for reasons unknown...
......
After everyone had finished showering, they gathered in the living room. Through information sharing with Helian, Luo Fan gained a general understanding of the current situation.
The surrounding area has been basically cleared out by the girls, including the Umbrella USS. Since the past two days, they haven't seen any trace of the USS in the surrounding area.
This indeed makes their subsequent actions clearer, allowing them to secretly relocate to other areas at any time. Moreover, with the supplies they recently acquired, Luo Fan can also receive a high-volume resupply.
Additionally, regarding the RPK issue...
"She's still at the bar. She should come over with another person in a couple of days."
"So, how about we take a two-day vacation first?"
45 immediately followed up with the suggestion.
416 immediately turned the tables: "Haven't you had enough sleep lately? All the threats in the vicinity have been eliminated, we should immediately..."
"It's alright, let them go. We need to prepare to welcome our new friends and let them get used to the environment. Umbrella and the military don't know who we are, so slowing down the operation will reduce their attention to us. Besides, we have plenty of time."
Luo Fan waved his hand to indicate that he was fine, then picked up a can of beer from the table and drank it.
416 didn't say anything more, naturally prioritizing Luo Fan's wishes.
And are they going to call in reinforcements again? It seems the commander is taking this mission very seriously, and even the current manpower isn't quite enough...
Indeed, they will be divided into small teams and will no longer act collectively, which is why Luo Fan needs to prepare so many people.
542 Three ship girls crawled out of the closet
As usual, Luo Fan conducted the recruitment process alone in the room. After all, he needed to familiarize the new members with the environment himself first. Having the girls around might cause some unnecessary trouble...
As planned on the train, I used up my lottery chances first, three times. Using them all at once might not be enough to handle everyone, since the girls who won the lottery weren't from Griffin. Explaining things to each of them while also taking care of their feelings wouldn't be an easy task.
"Then, come on."
After preparing, Luo Fan pressed the lottery option, and the screen quickly displayed the reward: [Triple Draw Reward: Dido, Sirius, Tirpitz]
"???"
Before Luo Fan could recover from the shock, the cabinet door opened before he could, but unlike Jiang Feng's time, there wasn't a 127mm main gun pointed directly at his head.
"Ah, I can feel this familiar presence, my proud master, Sirius, I have come once again to serve you and your ideals."
Three white-haired ship girls were crammed inside the cabinet. One of them, a short-haired girl dressed in a maid outfit, was riding on Tongbu's back. She nodded slightly to Luo Fan and then gave him an eager and longing look.
Lovelton stood there, unsure how to respond. After all, it was just a game, but when a real person was in front of her, even a "capable" and eager maid like Sirius didn't know how to respond.
"Waaah, Master, is Master here, Master?"
Dido, who was beneath him, also silently responded, but Sirius held down her limbs tightly, making it difficult for her to move.
“Uh…” Luo Fan paused for a moment, then chuckled awkwardly, “Good evening, royal maids?”
"Goodnight, my proud master. Are you feeling sleepy? Do you need some lullaby, a well-balanced dinner, or perhaps a gentle scrub? None of these...? Ah... perhaps you wish to be with Sirius...?"
Sirius was about to cover her breasts, which even her maid outfit couldn't fully conceal, when Luo Fan immediately stepped forward to stop her: "Wait, I'm telling you, don't rush... Also, shouldn't you consider the feelings of the person next to you?"
The three glanced sideways to the inside and, sure enough, saw Tirpitz with slightly closed eyes, her military cap deformed from being squeezed, and a hint of anger in her eyes—like a true Northern Queen, only with her image slightly tarnished...
......
"So, we came to a completely different world at your request, and are now in the midst of another war, is that right?"
Tirpitz summarized Lovan's explanation concisely and perfectly captured every key point.
“Yes, and, Tirpitz, perhaps I must tell you in advance that this is a war lacking in justice. Our position is not superior to that of our enemies, and, I apologize, you were invited here for the sake of the operation…”
The same problem as with Alpha and the others remains: they were brought here without permission, and before they could even see the beauty of the world, they were thrown into another unjust war. This has always been a source of resentment for Lofan.
Ship girls originated from people's beautiful dreams, but is it possible that placing them in the midst of such a war might...?
"No need for self-blame, my admirable master. Sirius will always be proud to serve your ideals. Regardless of right or wrong, your goal itself is the epitome of justice. Raise your head and spread your dazzling light throughout the world!"
"Yes...yes, Master...Although Dido may not be able to satisfy you in terms of ability, and may not be as good as her other sisters, Dido will definitely work hard for your ideals!"
The two maids naturally followed steadfastly, while Tirpitz gazed intently at Lovan, seemingly scrutinizing him, yet also showing him affection as if appreciating a priceless treasure she kept in her ivory tower—a gem buried in the earth, truly pure yet complex...
“Commander,” that smile seemed to possess an innate magic, deeply moving Luo Fan, “it is but a moment in the endless battles. The birth of KMS Tirtz was not for justice. Which ship girl can say that she has not destroyed innocent souls under her own firepower? We have experienced similar situations countless times together. You and I have no need to regret it. We can just move forward with our heads held high as always.”
They never regretted it... right? They walked with me on a path with no future without complaint, simply out of their complete trust in me.
This is the pressure that those in high positions must bear, and it is also a hurdle that he himself finds difficult to overcome.
They were not soldiers, not among those listed as "acceptable sacrifices," and any such sacrifices were not permitted.
“Very well, as you wish, Queen of the North.” Lofan nodded respectfully; she was no longer a lonely queen.
Looking ahead, he told himself, his mind already weakened by the inverse Kabbalah factor, but he had to pull himself together and move forward...
"If I need Sirius's embrace..."
"Stop, stop, let's think about this when we get back..."
......
After resolving the situation here, Luo Fan led the three ship girls back to the living room. The appearance of the three relatively "strangely dressed" girls surprised the girls for a while. Jiang Feng was only surprised for a short time, but didn't say anything. However, it was only natural that the ship girls' image was not well received by the tactical girls.
“Lofan, I think I’m not the only one with this question, but…” Helian raised the question on behalf of the androids: “Are you sure you want to involve these three, including Jiang Feng and the others, who are all unarmed, in this operation? At least for now, I can’t see their abilities.”
Clearly, the girls' gazes were filled with suspicion; after all, besides the unknown combat ability, this outfit was just too outrageous...
"Hehe," Luo Fan chuckled twice, then waved to the ship girls behind him. In an instant, all the ship equipment was revealed, and the extremely aggressive armament made the girls subconsciously raise their weapons.
Luo Fan stroked the muzzle of Sirius, while raising his chin at Jiang Feng: "Including Jiang Feng, these are all real guns, capable of causing a big commotion."
After observing for a moment, Helian said in a deep voice, "If I'm not mistaken, those are the main guns of a battleship from a hundred years ago?"
She was referring to the TIZ, those 4*380 twin mmSKC main guns, they look really impressive, don't they?
"Yes."
"What era's cutting-edge technology is this...?"
AR15 frowned, perhaps the firepower of just one Oerlikon was enough for her to envy.
543 Joint Naval and Land Military Exercise
“I don’t know,” Luo Fan shrugged, unable to hide his smile. “All we know is that some people are going to have a tough time.”
He was about to continue his outburst when M4 raised her hand to interrupt him: "Commander, remember to consider the issue of ammunition reserves."
.......
"Oh, that's right..."
Different caliber bullets alone cause varying degrees of ammunition loss, so the main and secondary guns' shell consumption is likely to be even higher. Not to mention the possibility of future aircraft carrier ship girls. The current ammunition supply is only just enough for so many humanoids to fire small to large caliber weapons. For ship girls, it might not even be comparable...
It seems that objective circumstances don't allow him to blow me up at the drop of a hat.
Finally, Lovan turned back and reminded him again: "Without orders, do not use the main and secondary guns in combat. In other situations, use anti-aircraft machine guns or small-caliber weapons on the ship as the main force. Oerlikon and Bofors will decide how to use them depending on the situation. We will have to wait and see about the dual-purpose guns for a while."
"understood."
"Yes, my proud master."
"Yes, Master..."
They had no objection to this, after all, the enemy had not yet reached the point where large-caliber weapons were absolutely necessary.
After all, they had realized that they were no longer facing a fleet group, but a group of weak and helpless infantry. It would be very easy for the ship girls to deal with them, which also gave Lovan an excuse to save ammunition.
However, this is also a good opportunity to test whether their firepower can effectively coordinate with the girls'...
However, despite her undeniable strength, this maid's attitude of being even more "pure" than the agent's is still a bit...
However, in terms of combat, both sides are irreplaceable, only their areas of expertise differ. From tactical significance to resource planning, the two have different considerations in different areas, and their tactical skills are also different, just like the concept that a ship cannot sail on land.
The girls felt that getting along well with these new friends was a "long and arduous task." They thought that if the competition for the commander wasn't too fierce, then such pure maids wouldn't have any improper thoughts about their master, right?
But that might be unlikely; they saw a wolf-like ferocity in the eyes of the maid named "Sirius"...
"Let's do it! Let's go and give it a try."
With Helian and a small group of humanoids guarding the house, Lovan led the main force to a city area a few hundred meters away.
"Commander, it's right here, one of the marked jewelry stores, and there are a large number of zombies gathering nearby."
M4 led his team and Lovan to the vicinity of a damaged roadblock fence, where they would conduct their first gold resource acquisition and joint land and sea military exercise.
Luo Fan nodded and gave a soft order: "Alright, I, AR Squad, Defiant Squad, and 404 Squad will try to sneak into the jewelry store first. The rest of you will provide cover for us. Fleet members, please take your positions."
"Tirpitz is in position."
"The river breeze is in place, the visibility is good, and the freezing wind is frequent, making it a good time for fishing."
"The remaining personnel are in position at their designated locations, ensuring that the entire block is visible from all locations. Several blockades in the area have been breached, so please be extra careful, Commander."
Dido and Sirius are ready to accompany us.
“Alright,” Luo Fan climbed over the fence and moved forward, “The first joint land and sea military exercise shall now begin…”
The three squads advanced towards the target location from different angles. The sniper dolls cleared out the zombies and lickers located on higher ground to ensure the safety of the route, while Beizhai and Jiangfeng waited in a building with good visibility.
Lofan, AR, and the two maids chose to detour through the side alley to the vicinity of the jewelry store, as this would be the safest route for them, given their large number.
There were relatively few zombies, making them easy to clear and hide. The two maids didn't really need to do anything; they were just responsible for keeping quiet on the sidelines.
As the group entered a blind spot, a Licker darted out from a broken window and pounced on them at incredible speed.
In the blink of an eye, Sirius instantly drew its ship-slaying sword from its ship-mounted space and swung it fiercely at the Licker, while calmly dodging the splashing blood.
“The master’s maidservant will not tolerate such filth.”
Sirius casually sheathed the knife and then bowed slightly to Luo Fan.
Now, there's no need to doubt not only the firepower but also the physical strength. This one strike is enough to explain everything. Given the size and mass of the Licker, the momentum it would have when it fell would be something even humanoids might not be able to handle with ease. Sirius, on the other hand, effortlessly cleaved it in two without staggering.
Meanwhile, a conversation began on the public channel...
"This is UMP45. Team 404 has arrived at the back door of the jewelry store and is checking the power outage status."
"The Defiant Squad is 73 meters from its destination and is about to arrive. No combat has occurred yet."
"This is the commander. We encountered a situation, but it has been resolved. We are increasing our pace."
The girls' efficient actions forced Lofan to quicken his pace again; it was no longer time for them to marvel at the power of the ship girls.
They quickly crossed the road, made their way through the alleyway at the street corner to the back door of the jewelry store, and found that Squad 404 and Squad Defiant had successfully opened the door and were in position.
Luo Fan then led the team into the store and assigned tasks: "45, check the alarm system. Sirius, Dido, AK15, AR15, M16, keep watch around the area, maintain a danger distance of ten meters. The rest of you, grab your bags and steal!"
45. After removing the circuit breaker casing and confirming that everything was in order, the report was submitted: "Power is completely cut off, and the alarm will not be triggered."
"Received, commence the operation!"
This was Luo Fan's first robbery, and also the first time he had ever amassed gold so extravagantly by grabbing it with his bare hands. He pulled open the door, reached in, grabbed the gold, and tossed it into his handbag. It was incredibly satisfying.
As for the display cases located elsewhere, they were simply smashed with an elbow strike, and then looted.
"416, do you have any space left? I'm full here!"