Ass!!

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Sergeant Norn said:

"Before the captain died, he temporarily entrusted the company to me. I will serve as acting captain until we return to the Chapter.

The agreement he signed with you has been transferred to me. I will continue carrying out its terms.

As it happens, I received word some time ago that our company's flagship has dealt with the Ork fleet and is on its way back.

Once the fleet returns, I'll immediately send ships to figure out how to tow your Scimitar-class Frigate!"

Hearing this, Li Qinwu felt immensely relieved. As long as the warship could be towed to the Industrial World, he could begin building his own Azur Lane!

After discussing how they would stay in contact, future resource exchanges, and other matters, Li Qinwu and Norn temporarily parted ways.

Norn went to handle the company's affairs, while Li Qinwu went to find Desai because he was feeling unwell.

By then, Desai had basically become half machine.

Black Iron's power claw had previously clamped his body in half. The claw had been too filthy and radioactive, preventing his wounds from healing properly. His flesh could no longer grow back, so it had to be replaced with metal.

Everything below Desai's abdominal cavity had been replaced with metal, and two mechanical legs handled his movement.

One of his severed hands had been replaced with a mechanical prosthetic. It was not a normal hand, but something more like a Swiss Army knife, covered in every kind of surgical instrument.

Li Qinwu pushed the door open and walked in, then sat beside Desai. Desai glanced at him and asked:

"Where does it hurt?"

Li Qinwu pounded his chest, rubbed his waist, pointed at his knees, and slapped his legs.