After the meal, Jun Hao finally managed to stabilize the port's fragile Harmony Level.
Having been personally fed by him, New Jersey and the others left the dining hall with satisfied smiles.
Watching them depart, Jun Hao slowly let out a breath he hadn't realized he'd been holding.
"Master, you've worked hard."
Belfast hurried over, intending to give him a massage to help him relax. Feeding them might sound simple, but with so many people, it was anything but easy.
"It's fine. It was worth it in every sense!"
Jun Hao grinned as his gaze fell on the Harmony Level, now restored to 80.
"Anyway, we should get going too. Sirius, Dido—you've both worked hard today," he added, turning toward the sisters.
"It is our honor to share Master's burdens," Sirius and Dido replied in perfect unison.
Those words weren't mere courtesy.
To them, today had truly been one of the happiest days of their lives.
After that, they quietly began cleaning up the "mess" left on the dining table.
"Master, allow me to escort you back to your room."
Seeing Belfast step forward, Jun Hao raised a hand and gently refused.
"No need. It's still broad daylight, so there's no point. I also have some official matters to handle. If there are any documents, bring them over from the office building."
"Understood, Master."
Belfast gave a respectful bow before leaving the dining hall.
Once she was gone, Jun Hao shifted his gaze toward Elizabeth, his expression turning slightly playful.
Elizabeth's delicate face instantly flushed red.
"You... what are you doing?"
"Nothing. I just happened to stop by your room earlier and saw a few things..." Jun Hao said, raising an eyebrow.
"S-Shut up!"
Realizing exactly what he meant, Elizabeth clenched her small fists and began lightly hitting his chest in a mix of embarrassment and anger.
The blows lacked any real force; instead, they only made him feel an odd sense of anticipation.
'I understand, Your Majesty. Don't worry, I'll come to you soon.'
"Your Majesty, you mentioned yesterday that you would inspect the Royal Dormitory today. Shall we depart now?" Scylla stepped forward, asking about Elizabeth's next plan.
Hearing that, Elizabeth cleared her throat and straightened her posture.
"Indeed. There is still much time left in the day, and we must not grow complacent. Let's go, Lion."
"Alright."
Before following after Elizabeth, Lion glanced back at Jun Hao, a faint yet meaningful smile appearing on her lips.
That single smile left Jun Hao briefly stunned.
By the time he returned to his room, dragging his somewhat exhausted body along, the first thing he did was lock the door, ensuring complete privacy before calling out to the system.
"System, check the port's current Harmony Level again."
As he spoke, Jun Hao lifted his arm and gave it a slight shake.
Feeding so many girls until his hand cramped… only a Commander could experience such a strangely sweet "workplace injury."
At that moment, the Harmony panel appeared before him.
[Harmony Level: 80/100]
"Hmm, I just hope it stays stable until settlement. That way, I can earn more attribute points."
His thoughts drifted back to Lion's emotional need: to go on a date with a powerful and beautiful existence.
Thinking about it, Jun Hao reached up and touched his own face. With a charm stat of 99, being considered beautiful wasn't an issue.
"...But the problem is 'powerful'..." He frowned slightly as he muttered under his breath.
[Constitution: 25 (Normal Person)]
[Spirit: 20 (Normal Person)]
[Strength: 20 (Normal Person)]
[Intelligence: 20 (Normal Person)]
With attributes no different from those of an average person, he was completely unrelated to the word "powerful."
And Lion... what kind of existence was she?
The Governor of the Nile. The strongest figure within the Royal Navy faction.
The standard of "powerful" in her eyes was likely something an ordinary person like him could never hope to reach.
Jun Hao stood up and paced back and forth across the room. He had to admit that, at this moment, a trace of confusion lingered in his mind.
Even without the system's mission, Lion's emotional needs were real. The look she gave him earlier had made that much clear.
She must be hoping he could fulfill her inner desires and expectations, just like Belfast did at the beginning.
"Sigh… what am I supposed to do?"
He halted, dragging a hand through his hair in irritation.
"Calm down... just calm down," he murmured under his breath.
"What did I used to do when dealing with a difficult client? Right... a hot bath."
Soaking in warm water not only eased physical fatigue but also gave his mind a chance to settle.
'It's decided. Once Belfast brings the documents and I finish them, I'll head there right away!'
With that in mind, Jun Hao waited.
And waited.
But Belfast never showed up with the work he was supposed to handle that day. Maybe she hadn't gone to the office at all.
Letting out a quiet sigh, Jun Hao gave up on waiting. He would just follow his original plan and take a bath first.
He walked over to the wardrobe and pulled it open. Jun Hao had expected it to be empty, but instead, several sets of brand-new Commander uniforms hung neatly inside.
Each one matched his size perfectly. Beside them were casual clothes and pajamas, all folded with meticulous care.
Reaching out, Jun Hao brushed his fingers against the smooth fabric. He didn't need to think twice to know who had prepared all this.
The Royal Maid Corps.
Without him even noticing, they had already arranged everything he might need for daily life, down to the smallest detail.
"As expected of the Royal Maids. Truly the best," Jun Hao said with a faint smile.
He took a fresh set of pajamas, grabbed a towel along with his toiletries, and headed out of the room.
The Royal Navy bathhouse wasn't far, situated right next to the dormitory building where he lived.
Just like everything else under the Royal Navy, it exuded a sense of grandeur.
Seeing that there was no separation by gender, Jun Hao pushed the door open without hesitation. Before his arrival, the entire port had been occupied by women, so there had never been a need to divide the facilities.
At this hour, dinner and training should already be over, and most of the girls were likely resting in their dorms.
There shouldn't be anyone inside.
As soon as he stepped in, a wave of warm steam greeted him.
Jun Hao passed through the changing area with only a towel wrapped around his waist and entered the bath.
Then he froze.
At the center of the pool, a figure soaked quietly in the water. It reached just below her shoulders, leaving only her slender neck and part of her face visible.
Her flaxen hair was loosely tied, giving her a softer, almost languid charm compared to her usual demeanor.
Even so, he recognized her instantly.
"Ah… sorry, Lion. I didn't realize you were here. I'll leave right away."
"Hmm? Commander, why leave? Isn't it only natural for husband and wife to bathe together?"
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