Azur Lane Under the Stars

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Ms. Langley looked distressed.

"Because your training level is not as good as theirs..." replied an unknown, busty aircraft carrier teacher.

"Sister, after I go out this time, you must keep an eye on the Commander for me."

Akagi held Amagi's hand and gave him instructions, while looking at Taihou and Shoukaku with a worried expression: "Especially those two philanderers."

"Akagi, they are also marriage ships, you can't say that," Amagi instructed. "After you get out, listen to Lord Nagato, okay? Don't act on your own whims."

"Okay, sister." Akagi pouted, though she could be quite temperamental when it came to the Commander.

But Akagi is still clear-headed about this serious matter.

"Hehe, Akagi-senpai, have a safe journey. Commander, please let us take care of you." Shoukaku looked at Akagi with a smile.

But Akagi saw that expression as a provocation.

"You bastard..."

Akagi wanted to argue further, but Ren Shuo, accompanied by Nagato, had already approached, so Akagi had no choice but to give up.

"Is everyone here?" Ren Shuo asked, glancing at the rescued computers present.

“Everyone’s here, Commander,” Amagi stepped forward and said.

"That's good. Thank you all for your hard work... You all knew about the mission in advance, right? But I still want to repeat it: we need to build a blockade zone in which area, and we can't let any of the other ship girls or mass-produced Sirens get through. We'll tell the outside world that we're conducting a military exercise and testing new weapons being developed in the port area."

Ren Shuo said.

"Of course, if someone from the Maritime Safety Administration really comes, just contact the port directly. There will be someone in the port who will explain to the ship girls from the Maritime Safety Administration."

"Understood, Commander."

"Thank you all for your hard work during this time. The Dream Weavers and the others have sent word that they will need to guard the area for about a week before they can enter the rift."

"It's no trouble at all, Commander."

The ship girls all expressed their opinions.

"So, everyone, please come back safely. Now, let's go!"

Ren Shuo waved his hand.

All the ship girls lined up in an orderly fashion and sailed from the dock to the distant sea.

"The first and second squads are on the flanks, the squad in the center is in charge of the overall situation, and the reconnaissance and patrol squads in front and behind cannot relax their vigilance."

"The aircraft carrier's search and patrol capabilities must be in place, and the anti-submarine systems of your destroyers and light cruisers must also be kept running at all times."

Nagato began assigning tasks methodically on the high seas, and led the group of ship girls slowly toward the horizon.

Behind Ren Shuo were Tiancheng and Belfast, who stood quietly on the dock watching a large group of girls head to their destination.

"Phew, half the girls have left all of a sudden, it's really a bit deserted."

Ren Shuo couldn't help but sigh.

"They've already gone so far, and now they're halfway done... Can the port area still handle the workload?"

Ren Shuo turned his head and asked.

"Don't worry, my lord. We've recently announced that we're reducing the number of commissions we're handling, and we've also proactively delegated some commissions to the Free Ship Girls and the Maritime Bureau, so overall we're managing to keep up."

Tiancheng reported on his work.

"I still feel a little uneasy."

Ren Shuo felt that this was like an elderly father left behind at home worrying about his son who was away from home. Although it was not quite the right word, this feeling was still quite normal.

"Everyone here is a seasoned warrior, so there's no need to worry too much. Besides, the lineup for this attack is terrifying."

Amagi chuckled softly, his hands tucked into his sleeves.

Two-thirds of the T0 and T1 class ship girls in the port area were dispatched, while the remaining one-third stayed behind.

The original plan was to send only half of them, with the rest staying behind to ensure the commander's safety, but the overly cautious Ren Shuo rejected this idea and sent out just as many.

Just as they were discussing their next arrangements, Long Island rushed to the pier, looking somewhat disheveled. She appeared to be in pain, breathing heavily, and her face was flushed from running.

It must have been really tough on her to make a homebody like her run around for so long.

"Oh no, oh no, we're going to be late. Everyone's gone, and Shangri-La is going to nag us to death."

Long Island looked at the dock with a dejected expression.

"...What are you doing? What are you doing here?"

Ren Shuo looked at Changdao with a surprised expression.

Long Island said, "Didn't they say everyone would be out in the morning? I stayed up all night and just washed my face without even having breakfast before coming here."

Ren Shuo stroked his chin. There were just too many people to remember them all, so he asked, "Belfa, is Long Island on the list?"

Belfast was also puzzled: "Master, Miss Long Island isn't on the list, and if she's not on it, then no one would be sent to notify her... What happened?"

"...But Maryland said, everyone prepare to attack." Long Island was completely stunned.

Does that mean I got up so early only to be told I didn't need it?

"Maryland... that guy only listens to half of what he says. He said all of Maryland's sister ships were to be deployed, not that all of the port's ships were to be deployed."

Ren Shuo was amused.

Long Island immediately gave a cat-like smirk: "Maryland, huh? It's that guy again..."

"Commander, when do you expect them to be back?" Long Island asked.

Ren Shuo said, "That's uncertain. It'll probably take about a week, right?"

"Fine, Maryland's back. Let me know so I can settle the score with her." Long Island gritted his teeth. Not letting a stay-at-home girl who'd been up all night sleep was the most vicious form of torture.

As soon as he finished speaking, Long Island felt a wave of drowsiness wash over him, and he could barely keep his eyes open.

“Commander, could I do you a favor…” Long Island said.

"What is it? Speak."

"Um, Miss Ghost, could you try being possessed by a ghost just once? I'm so sleepy, Commander, could you carry me back?"

Long Island rolled up her long sleeves and asked Ren Shuo for a hug.

“Regarding this matter… Master, let me take Miss Long Island to rest.” Belfast offered to help.

"Actually, I can..." Ren Shuo thought to himself, how could he waste the opportunity to hug a beautiful girl?

"Let Belfast handle this matter. It's too much of a challenge for the commander to operate an aircraft carrier of such immense weight."

Shoukaku's wide furisode lightly covered his upturned lips, revealing a smiling face.

Just kidding, trying to take advantage of the commander? Didn't you see there are four married ships here?

Da Feng nodded in agreement.

"Tch... then I'll trouble you. I'm just too sleepy."

Long Island residents were primarily exhausted; their desire to take advantage of others was secondary.

Seeing that Belfast had already said so, I didn't press the matter further.

After receiving Ren Shuo's approval, Belfast bowed and took her leave, then she and Long Island disappeared from everyone's sight in an instant.

"This is so convenient," Ren Shuo said.

"Doesn't the Lord also know how to do that?" Amagi said.

"I will, but I don't use it often. I prefer to take it slow," Ren Shuo said.

They walked slowly and eventually left the dock.

Even back in his office, Ren Shuo found no peace.

Littorio stormed into Ren Shuo's room, placed his hands on Ren Shuo's desk, raised his head, and looked down at Ren Shuo, trying to intimidate him.

"Why aren't we, the Sardinian Empire, allowed to launch an attack this time?"

Veneto, who was trying to stop him from behind, couldn't hold him back at all and could only smile apologetically at Ren Shuo.

"Well, after considering everything, you guys will stay home..."

Ren Shuo said.

“That’s exactly why I’m asking. What do we lack compared to them?” Littorio said, feeling somewhat annoyed.

"...Why was it arranged this way? Didn't Rome tell you?"

"She didn't ask anything, she just stormed over like that," Rome replied lazily.

Empire: "Zzz..."

"Why don't you listen to why first?"

"Okay, go ahead, I'm listening."

Littorio turned his head, sat down on the sofa, and crossed his legs.

"Since Nagato and New Jersey are in overall charge of this mission, there will be more ship girls from Eagle Union and Sakura Empire. Due to the special nature of this operation, more aircraft carriers will be brought... How many aircraft carriers does your Sardinian Empire have?"

“If all else fails, you can bring the Empire and the Skyhawks along,” Littorio said.

"Don't you want to listen to what you're saying?" Ren Shuo said. "I already said it's because of the team skill system. Skyhawk and Empire can't get the skill buffs, so it's better to leave them in the port area on standby."

"That's why I say, read more books. Look at what you're saying, you have absolutely no skill in it."

Rome said at the opportune moment.

"Which side are you on?" Littorio asked, displeased.

"I'm the Commander's ship girl," Rome replied flawlessly.

"Alright then... but next time you launch an attack, you must bring our great Sardinian Empire with you!"

Littorio said.

"Okay, okay." Ren Shuo blew on the hot tea in his cup.

There's nothing we can do, it's just that your Sardinian Empire has too few people... Besides, weren't the Northern Alliance and the Free Iris also withdrawn?

"Alright, Littorio, stop being unreasonable and stop disturbing the Commander's work."

Duke Abruzzi flicked his long, slender fingers and tapped the table.

High EQ, you disturbed the commander's work.

You have low emotional intelligence, you're annoying, get the hell out of here.

"I know, I know……"

Faced with Duke Abruzzi, her words carried even more weight than Veneto's. With that said, Littorio had no choice but to drag the half-asleep empire away.

Seeing this, Veneto smiled apologetically and followed.

Only Rome remained, leisurely sipping tea on the office sofa.

"They've all left, why are you still here so leisurely?"

Ren Shuo couldn't help but ask.

"I don't have work today, and besides, Commander, don't you still owe me a date?"

Rome put down his teacup and asked.

"That's true... but today?"

"Hmm, judging from the Commander's expression, he's not in the mood for the time being, is he? I'm very considerate, you know. Let's skip today, how about tomorrow?"

Ren Shuo breathed a sigh of relief: "Okay, then see you there... Where do you want to go?"

As a very understanding commander, he fully respects the wishes of his own girls.

"Hmm, I haven't decided yet. Commander, look forward to tomorrow's date."

Rome winked at Ren Shuo, then casually stood up, ready to go back and work on his travel plans.

Ren Shuo opened his mouth, then said, "So she hadn't made up her mind either..."

"Commander, I'm not trying to be mean, but why is it always someone else who arranges your dates? Don't you ever do it yourself?"

Yorktown asked.