In an instant, several more questions popped up in Chen Ming's mind.
The number of connectable ships increased? When did that happen? Just now? What does this "connectable ship" below mean?
After taking control of the Refraction Level, Chen Ming waited for the Iron Ore No. to complete its maintenance, then used his consciousness to open the hatch and walked in.
His hands never touched the hull of the Iron Ore No., so he never discovered this situation.
Moreover, after taking control of the Refraction Level, Chen Ming hadn't thought about switching back to the Iron Ore No. anytime soon.
After all, Gamma AI was still in the Dusk Fleet, and he couldn't guarantee that without the enforced panel control, Gamma AI would continue to follow his orders.
Hence, Chen Ming never actively touched the Iron Ore No.
But now, since there are two controllable ships, he seems not to need to disengage from the Refraction Level to control a new ship.