On the deck of the Eagle Union flagship [Yorktown II], a simple welcoming ceremony was being held.
Members of the welcoming party:
Eagle Union: Yorktown II, Enterprise, Helena, Saint Louis.
Royal: Warspite, Belfast, Sirius, Unicorn.
Eastern Radiance: Yixian, Ning Hai, Pinghai.
Free Iris: Saint Jeanne d'Arc.
Vichya Dominion: Jean Bart.
The person being welcomed: Commander Jack.
Accompanying personnel: Sakura Empire Musashi, Shinano, Takao, Ayanami; Eagle Union Laffey.
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"Although Iron Blood and Northern Parliament are missing, it seems like a long time since we've been so complete," Yixian said with a sigh as she poured a bowl of tea for everyone.
"Thank you."
Jack took the teacup, blew on the surface, and took a small sip.
A unique refreshing fragrance of Eastern Radiance green tea wafted over.
"Longjing?"
"Exactly. Does it suit Commander's taste?"
"I'm not particular about tea; it's just that this taste reminds me of home."
"Commander's hometown, what kind of place is it?"
"A place… very similar to Eastern Radiance."
It was very similar, but not the same, so there was no need to mention it.
Yixian, understanding, didn't ask further, simply acting as a maid, pouring tea and massaging the shoulders of Commander, her young master.
After half a bowl of hot tea, no one spoke. There were only the sounds of pouring water, drinking, and throats swallowing.
[Yorktown: So… so awkward. Do I need to say something? Enterprise, can you just pick a topic at random?]
[Enterprise: Why is my sister winking at me? Did she get sand in her eye?]
[Warspite: Belfast, it's your time to shine!]
[Belfast: Speaking rashly during quiet moments doesn't align with the demeanor of a perfect maid~]
[Yixian: If the enemy doesn't move, I don't move. This humble girl is just a tea-pouring maid]
"Commander~"
Just as everyone was unsure what to say, Laffey broke the quiet scene.
Phew~
Someone's sigh seemed to tell everyone that their held breath could finally be released.
"What's wrong?"
"So bored~ I want to go back and read manga~"
"I usually carry manga with me. Which one are you reading?"
"Inuyasha."
"Uh… I only have one piece, Dragon Ball, and the like here. I thought you Shipgirls would be interested in ocean-related manga."
Laffey showed a disdainful little expression: "The little people in that one, hmm, not good-looking."
Many of the monsters in Inuyasha weren't much better-looking!
However, compared to one piece, Inuyasha's art style was indeed easier for girls to accept.
Jack stood up, and everyone's gaze followed him.
He looked at the flagships of the various factions.
Eagle Union, Royal, and Eastern Radiance were relatively "close," but Free Iris and Vichya Dominion seemed to have no presence, remaining silent the entire way.
After taking everything in, Jack said:
"Put away your Shipgirl bodies. Since you're idle anyway, let's go see your future new port area."
Azure Lane World was always a world with complex factions.
Shipgirls and Siren, Shipgirls and Shipgirls, their relationships were inextricably intertwined.
And as their only common point, Commander would be the best and only mediator for everyone, meaning the Shipgirls would conquer the world, and Commander would bring peace to the world.
"As Master commands!"
Belfast led the way, and with Sirius, followed on either side of Jack.
Oh no! The good spots were taken!
Ning Hai and Pinghai exchanged glances, then quickly moved in front of Yixian, their round eyes bulging as they looked at the elegant and impeccable Royal Maid.
So… so elegant! How could they feel completely defeated!
Jack patted the heads of the two little cuties, then took a step forward, striding briskly towards the outside of the ship's cabin.
The remaining people exchanged glances and quickly followed.
Enterprise stood rooted, a little confused: Weren't they supposed to have a welcoming party? How did they leave after only two sips of tea?
"Sister! Wait for me!"
...
In the blink of an eye, the world changed.
A moment later, Jack led the Shipgirls through the [Azure Lane Gate] and arrived at the [Star Sea Azure] save in the Minecraft World, which shared the same timeline as the Azure Lane World.
The gate connected to the entrance of a crescent-shaped bay.
The flat ground was paved with polished marble, as white as ivory, as if one were in the abode of a god.
"Good morning, Commander!"
"Good morning, Shigure. Are you preparing to go exploring with Yuudachi?"
Jack and his group, returning home, met the Shiratsuyu-class destroyer squad heading out together.
Yuudachi looked half-asleep, being dragged along by her sister Shigure.
"Hehe, yes, with Yuudachi around, it's easy to defeat Siren, and then experience will go up, up!"
"It's good to be ambitious, but you still need to be careful when exploring the wilderness. Don't panic if you encounter an Enderman Siren. Everyone gather together and make sure you can see in all directions…"
"We know, we know! We're not children anymore. Bye-bye, Commander, and Ayanami, Laffey, and everyone~"
Destroyers were always synonymous with vitality.
After enthusiastically greeting everyone, the group jumped off the coast and headed into the depths of the sea.
Jack smiled, continuing to walk into the port area.
In the crowd behind him, Yorktown and Warspite leaned towards Enterprise and Belfast respectively, asking quietly:
Can such small destroyers fight Siren?
Enterprise seriously explained to Yorktown the differences between the Siren of the two worlds, and how Shipgirls were given player characteristics, allowing them to revive after death.
Yorktown listened, completely bewildered.
Belfast, on the other hand, explained directly to Warspite:
"Kissing Commander, you will understand everything."
Warspite, true to being an old veteran from World War I, was not at all ambiguous about matters of men and women. She walked straight up to Jack and spoke directly:
"Commander, have you already kissed Enterprise and Belfast?"
"Yes."
"Good, then I'll have one too."
So amazing! Is this Warspite-senpai? She actually said something like that without batting an eye!
Unicorn looked at Warspite with admiring eyes.
Little did she know, Warspite's old face was already flushed with a drunken blush.
Jack patted her head.
"Don't worry, no one will miss out. Or are you saying you want to give away your first kiss on the street?"
"Ugh… Indeed, it would be too unladylike in a place like this. Well, well, let's go with Commander's arrangements."
Warspite retreated back to the Royal team. The little girl Unicorn quickly went forward to exchange experiences with the senior about talking to Commander-onii-chan without blushing or a racing heart.
Thus, amidst everyone's quiet exchanges, they arrived at a place filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers.
Central Park.
This was a world of trees and flowers.
Plants of all four seasons grew together, artfully arranged by the ingenious small yellow chickenss into a beautiful picture. One could casually walk under a tree, spread a tablecloth, and enjoy a beautiful picnic.
"So beautiful~"
Saint Jeanne d'Arc exclaimed, looking at the distant sea of iris flowers.
Jean Bart was surprised for a moment, then continued her silence.
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