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บท 38: Chapter 38: Seafood Feast

"Ta-da! Commander, the food's ready!"

Blücher, wearing a black and red Ironblood-style apron, came rushing out of the kitchen like a whirlwind, carrying two steaming plates of braised shrimp.

"Careful, don't spill everything on the floor!"

Seeing Blücher's energetic approach, Lin Lan was really worried she might trip and fall.

But as it turned out, the lively Blücher didn't make such a rookie mistake.

Soon, she had brought out all the dishes from the kitchen and placed them on the coffee table.

Lin Lan looked at the spread and was surprised by how much there was.

There were braised shrimp with lime, spicy grilled crabs, aromatic mint seafood soup, and tender grilled halibut with potatoes and vegetables.

And finally, five or six large fish burgers.

Seeing the coffee table full of food, Lin Lan was amazed.

He hadn't expected the three Hipper sisters to prepare so many dishes in such a short time.

"It's been a while since I last cooked, so I'm a bit rusty. Just make do with what we've got—no complaints allowed."

Hipper and Prinz Eugen came out of the kitchen, removed their aprons, moved the sofa closer to the coffee table, and took their seats.

Lin Lan picked up a fish burger and took a bite. The tender fish paired perfectly with the vegetables in the burger, surprising him with how good it was.

And he was relieved to find that the fish had been carefully deboned.

"Hmm-hmm, how is it? Not bad, right? This fish burger was made by Hipper herself. She even removed the bones for you."

Eugen smiled as she watched Lin Lan's surprised expression.

"Huh? Isn't removing the bones just part of cooking?"

Hipper blushed as she sipped a bowl of seafood soup.

"Commander, I've peeled the shrimp for you. Open up, say 'ah...'"

At this moment, the sweet Blücher, wearing plastic gloves, peeled a shrimp and offered it to Lin Lan.

He had to admit, being fed like this… wasn't a bad feeling.

"It would be nice if we had some beer now."

Eugen looked at the spread of food and sighed a little regretfully.

"I do have some, but are you sure you want to drink now?"

Hipper looked at Eugen with disdain.

"Oh, don't worry, I won't get drunk. It's been so long since I've had a meal cooked by big sis. It would be a shame not to have some beer."

As soon as Eugen finished speaking, Lin Lan felt a twinge of concern, remembering Bismarck's warning from earlier that morning.

But would it be rude to refuse Eugen now?

Thinking back to the journal he had just read, Lin Lan looked at Hipper, who was getting up to grab the beer, and opened his mouth, but couldn't bring himself to stop her.

"Don't worry, Commander, just a couple of beers won't hurt~"

Eugen smiled reassuringly at Lin Lan and offered him a piece of fish.

With the grilled fish in his mouth, Lin Lan silently considered his options.

With him and Hipper around, and this not being a public place like a restaurant, letting Eugen have two or three beers should be fine.

This thought vanished instantly when he saw Hipper return with a giant glass mug, as big as a kettle, that could hold the equivalent of three or four regular beer bottles.

"Wait, wait, wait, Eugen, when you said 'a couple of beers,' did you mean these giant mugs?"

Lin Lan's eyes widened. He had imagined a small glass like the ones used in Chinese restaurants, not these huge mugs.

Judging by Lin Lan's estimation, each of these mugs held at least two liters.

"Huh? Isn't this the kind of glass you're supposed to drink beer from?"

Hipper placed the four large beer-filled mugs on the coffee table, puzzled by Lin Lan's reaction.

"Eugen, I suddenly think you shouldn't drink after all."

Lin Lan immediately turned to Eugen.

"Commander, you already agreed just now~"

Lin Lan paused, then firmly said, "When did I agree? I didn't say anything just now…"

Before he could finish, his words were cut off by another shrimp that Blücher offered.

"It's just one glass of beer. Are you saying you can't even handle one? Not even as well as Blücher?"

Hipper sat down and looked at Lin Lan with a mocking expression.

"Exactly! The beer's already here, Commander. Don't spoil the fun. Come on, let's all raise our glasses~"

Eugen had already happily lifted her mug high.

Lin Lan sighed and reluctantly raised his glass.

He knew there was no stopping Eugen from drinking now. All he could do was hope that Hipper and Blücher might be able to hold her back later.

But unfortunately, that hope was destined to be dashed.

By the time they had finished all the food on the table, everyone was already on their second round of beer.

Lin Lan, who usually prided himself on holding his liquor, had overlooked one crucial detail: his tolerance had been built up over years of work, but now that he was back in his younger body, his tolerance had also reverted to what it had been when he was younger.

After two large mugs of beer, when he started to feel it hit him, it was already too late.

"Hehehe, Commander~ which one of us three sisters do you like the most?" Eugen, clearly drunk, asked Lin Lan in a teasing tone, raising her glass for a toast.

"Of course, I like all of you," Lin Lan said, holding his head as he clinked glasses.

He was really struggling. He couldn't believe he was getting this drunk from just beer.

"No, that's not good enough~ Commander, you have to give a straight answer today. Look at my snoring second sister over there. She's always trying to win you over. Don't you like her?"

Eugen pointed at Blücher, who was already sound asleep beside them.

"Little Blücher, full of energy and cuteness—of course, I like her…" Lin Lan mumbled as he looked at Blücher's adorable sleeping face.

Eugen covered her mouth, laughing as she continued to probe, "But what about my big sis? Flat-chested and tsundere, with a temper like a ticking time bomb. You like that too?"

"What? Are you trying to get yourself killed, Eugen?" Hipper, who was clearly handling her alcohol better than the others, was still blushing from the drinks. 

She shot Eugen a glare but also perked up her ears to listen.

Under the influence of alcohol, Lin Lan turned to look at Hipper and, without thinking, blurted out his true feelings:

"Of course, I like Hipper. She's great at arranging flowers, cooking, fixing machines, understands music, and even makes model kits. She's so caring toward her friends… only a fool wouldn't like her…"

"But big sis is flat-chested and has a bad temper, you know. Why are you only mentioning her good points?" Eugen persisted.

Hipper, who had been blushing and staring at Lin Lan with wide eyes, nearly threw her drink at Eugen after hearing that.

This sister is too much.

"Well, that's what makes her so endearing. I like Hipper just the way she is…" Lin Lan, under the effects of alcohol, spoke candidly, saying everything that was on his mind.

"You hear that, sis? If you don't make a move now, all my efforts will be in vain…" Eugen, seemingly satisfied with the answer, gave Hipper a meaningful look before finally reaching her limit and collapsing onto the sofa.

"Eugen, what did you just say? I didn't catch that… Hey, hey, why are you falling asleep…" Lin Lan, dazed by the alcohol, didn't catch what Eugen had said, but Hipper heard every word loud and clear.


บท 39: Chapter 39: Emptiness Always Follows Overexertion

As Hipper looked at the already asleep Eugen, she bit her lower lip, wanting to say something but unable to get the words out.

"Sigh, I guess I should really cut back on drinking. Too much alcohol is bad for you..." Lin Lan muttered, sitting on the sofa and feeling the world spinning around him.

He couldn't believe it—once capable of downing two bottles of liquor in one go, now he was getting drunk off just beer.

"H-Hipper, give me a hand, will you? Do you have a bed here? Let's move them inside," Lin Lan said, noticing Eugen and Blücher slumped awkwardly on the sofa, as he tried to stand up shakily.

"Follow me," Hipper replied softly, with her head down and fists clenched, as if she had made a decision.

If Lin Lan had been sober, he would have noticed the unusual tone in Hipper's voice, lacking her usual pride. But under the influence of alcohol, he couldn't think that clearly.

Following Hipper into the room, Lin Lan saw that it was decorated in a traditional Sakura Empire style, completely different from the other rooms. 

The room had a light, pleasant fragrance, and on the tatami mat table were traces of soil and pottery. 

On the balcony, various beautifully arranged flower bouquets sat in ceramic pots, clearly crafted with care.

After moving the table out of the room, Lin Lan and the silent Hipper carried the sleeping Eugen and Blücher onto the tatami mats.

"Whew, finally done," Lin Lan said with a smile, wiping sweat from his forehead as he looked at the two peacefully sleeping on the tatami.

Hipper, however, remained silent, loosening her hair and unbuttoning her blouse.

"Alright, you should take a nap too. I didn't expect you to have a room styled like this. I'll clean up the table and lie down on the sofa..." Lin Lan started to say, completely unaware of Hipper's silence.

But as he turned his head while speaking, he was suddenly tackled onto the tatami mat.

The sudden attack sobered him up a little. Seeing Hipper, her green eyes hazy, sitting on top of him, Lin Lan struggled and shouted, "Hey, Hipper, what are you—"

Before he could finish, Hipper leaned down and kissed him, holding him tightly.

...

Some time later, Lin Lan lay on the tatami, exhausted, holding the now completely drained Hipper in his arms. Gently stroking the blushing girl's face, he too fell into a deep sleep.

"Hey? Hey?! Sis, you actually sneaked in—this is too much! Commander, you... ugh, never mind... I can't let big sis take all the advantage," a drowsy Lin Lan vaguely heard Blücher's voice.

Then, he was pulled up again and embraced by a girl with red eyes.

...

After some more time, Lin Lan felt so tired that he didn't want to move at all. 

He looked at Blücher, who had let her ponytail down, her light blonde hair now flowing freely, and saw her drenched in sweat, sleeping soundly beside him. Lin Lan chuckled softly.

At least he was confident in this area.

"Mm-hmm~ My dear Commander, you can't forget about me~" Just as he was about to sleep, a lazy, seductive voice came from behind him, followed by a silver-haired girl's embrace.

...

When it was all over, Lin Lan was utterly exhausted and immediately fell into a deep sleep.

...

He didn't know how much time had passed, but when he woke up, he found that someone had covered him with a blanket.

Squinting his eyes, he looked out the window. It was now dusk.

The orange-red glow of the setting sun spread across the ocean and into the Sakura Empire-style room, accompanied by the sound of waves gently lapping against the shore.

Such a peaceful scene made Lin Lan feel incredibly calm.

He wished he could freeze time at this serene moment.

If only his body didn't feel so completely drained.

Wait! Hold on a second!

Thinking of this, Lin Lan suddenly became fully awake. He vaguely remembered doing something rather reckless after getting drunk.

But he preferred to believe it was just a dream.

Just then, he felt his arm move, a sore and numb sensation running through it.

"Oh no, this can't be real, can it..." Lin Lan's heart skipped a beat as he swallowed nervously and slowly lifted the blanket.

Three girls, curled up like little kittens, were tightly hugging him...

...

After washing himself with cold water and changing clothes, Lin Lan sat silently on the sofa next to the table.

If it weren't for the fact that his current body didn't crave nicotine, he would've really wanted a cigarette right now.

Beside him, Blücher sat on the sofa with a flushed face, her head down like a child who had done something wrong.

Soon, Eugen and Hipper came out of the kitchen carrying steaming bowls of seafood porridge, placing them on the table.

After they too sat down in silence, Lin Lan spoke slowly, "Eugen, this was your idea, wasn't it?"

"Hmm? Commander, what are you talking about? I have no idea~" Eugen replied with a playful smile, adjusting her silver hair with a satisfied look on her face.

Hipper and Blücher sat blushing, too embarrassed to touch their food.

Lin Lan looked helplessly at Eugen, who was playing dumb, and her two clueless sisters, and sighed deeply.

Hipper and Blücher, maybe you should let Eugen be the eldest sister instead.

"I guess I've been set up by you three today. I'll admit it. But let's not make a habit of this. Now, let's eat."

After all, he was the one who benefitted from the situation. There was no point in complaining now.

With that, he took the lead, picking up his bowl and sipping the porridge. Only then did Hipper and Blücher, relieved, start eating dinner as well.

"Hehe, Commander, you're really~~~ amazing!"

"Hehehe, truly worthy of being the Commander. Being younger does have its perks."

"You idiot... how could you be so... cough, cough."

Lin Lan listened helplessly as the Hipper sisters bantered about him, regretting not taking Bismarck's advice.

He silently watched the bright smile on Eugen's face, remembering a scene from an educational video he had once seen online.

If he had known that being taken to the third floor would lead to this...

Forget it, he thought, better just finish the porridge.

After dinner, when everything was cleaned up, it was already dark outside.

As Lin Lan accompanied the three Hipper sisters out of the room, he noticed that the third floor was now empty.

At this hour, the Iron Blood ship girls were either eating in the dining hall or resting in their quarters.

"Commander, if you have nothing else to do, how about taking a walk on the beach with your cute secretary?" 

Eugen asked, turning to Lin Lan with a playful smile as they approached the floating elevator.

"Me? I don't mind, but Hipper and Blücher, aren't you coming?" Lin Lan asked.

Hipper huffed and said, "Are you really that dense or just pretending? I need to go back to the dorm to sort out my clothes, so I'm not going."

As Blücher started to speak, Hipper immediately glared at her. "You're coming with me to help with the laundry!"

"Don't be so harsh... Alright, Commander, we're off then. But next time, you have to go on a date with just me!"

As Lin Lan watched Hipper, with her arms crossed, and a cheerful Blücher wave goodbye as they took the elevator, Eugen took his hand.

"Commander, I'm taking you through a secret passage out of the fortress, hmm-hmm~," Eugen said with a mischievous smile, flipping her silver hair.

Lin Lan was momentarily stunned.

"If you don't say anything, I'll take that as a yes. Follow me," Eugen continued, now unusually eager compared to her usual laid-back demeanor.

Since he had already agreed, Lin Lan decided to let Eugen lead the way.

Hand in hand, Eugen led Lin Lan back to the third-floor hall, heading to a corner of the room near the wall. She tapped the wall twice and pressed a specific spot. 

A small door, just big enough for one person, opened up, revealing a hidden passageway in front of them.


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