Azur Lane Under the Stars

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“You and Richelieu come with me,” Ren Shuo said.

"Your will, Master."

Chapter 558 Xiafei and her two companions are about to join the port area

The next morning, Ren Shuo prepared to visit, mainly because the three girls were both nervous and excited.

"When you visited last time, I think you forgot to bring anything, didn't you? Do you think we should bring some fruit or something?"

Ren Shuo muttered to himself, "Or maybe older people prefer health supplements more?"

There's always this feeling of having ruined someone's girl, and then being the one paying a visit...

Even though he was ordered to salvage the ship, he still felt somewhat guilty.

“No need to go to such lengths, just bring some fruit,” Richelieu chuckled, covering his mouth.

"Really... Xiafei, what kind of fruits does the old nun usually like?" Ren Shuo asked.

"The old nun has high blood sugar..." Xiafei's gaze was somewhat strange.

Ren Shuo fell silent. What should be done then?

"Then let's bring some health supplements. They're different from the ones outside; they're made by Yubari and Akashi."

"Belfast said softly."

“Alright…” Ren Shuo nodded.

With a health supplement in each hand, Ren Shuo and his group returned to the old church.

"Grandma Sister, we're back!"

With unyielding and enterprising eyes filled with anticipation, they walked inside while shouting.

"You're back! Why didn't you stay longer?"

The old nun came out of the house with her kind voice and nodded in a friendly manner when she saw Ren Shuo, Richelieu, and Belfast behind him.

"Commander Ren Shuo, and His Excellency Richelieu, and this gentleman... good morning."

"This is the head maid of the port area, Belfast," Ren Shuo quickly introduced.

Belfast, with a polite smile, curtsied to the old nun.

"How was your trip? Did you have fun?"

Although Buqu usually pretends to be a very mature little adult, she is still a child after all. Faced with the old nun's concern, she nodded vigorously.

"Of course, I've made a lot of friends. Commander Ren Shuo is also very kind to us. There's lots of delicious food, and I even saw my sister ships, Vicious and Triumph, in that port! Oh, and Terror too!"

Faced with the indomitable spirit as he vividly recounted what he had witnessed over the past two days, the old nun nodded in agreement.

It was clear that her little girl was doing very well over there, and she even had her sisters. With that in mind, she could entrust the girls to this commander with even more peace of mind.

It's time for me to return to Free Iris and enjoy family life.

Moreover, to be honest, although I have been taking care of these three children over the past few years, my excessive worry and protection have prevented these spirits of the sea from living freely at sea, and I feel quite sorry for them.

The old nun thought to herself, but her expression remained unchanged, just like an old woman enjoying her granddaughter's various topics.

"Enterprising, and what about you?" Without pausing for a moment, as she looked for a drink of water, the old nun turned to Enterprising.

Jinqu, on the other hand, seemed more composed: "I learned a lot from Professor Belfast during my time in the port area."

"Hehehe, is that so... Miss Belfast, thank you for your kindness. Our children have caused you trouble." The old nun said with a smile.

Belfast replied gracefully, "It's my duty."

"Xiafei, judging from your expression, I don't even need to ask to know that you've had a fulfilling few days, right?"

Although Joffre's expression wasn't very rich, the old nun who knew Joffre's personality well joked.

Xiafei blushed slightly: "Yes, I'm very happy."

My love for stage plays and desserts can both be satisfied in this port area. And unlike my two relatively carefree younger sisters, I am aware of the agreements or promises between the old nun and Commander Ren Shuo.

Therefore, the perspective on this port area and on Commander Ren Shuo is quite different from that of being enterprising and indomitable.

After spending the last few days together, she was very satisfied with this port area, as it had everything she wanted.

And since it was approved by the old nun, perhaps I'll join the port area in the future.

However, I should at least wait for the old nun to speak up, or let her retire peacefully. Otherwise, I might not choose to join the port area.

For ship girls, if you treat them well, that's repaying kindness, and that's a kind of commitment.

"You really like this port area, don't you?" the old nun asked.

Xiafei glanced at Ren Shuo subconsciously, but still nodded blushingly: "Yes, I like it very much..."

"Where are you two?" the old nun asked.

“We like it very much too, everyone is very friendly,” said Ambition and Indomitable.

“That’s good, that’s good…” the old nun said.

"Oh, right, we wanted to ask the old nun about the rewards for this event, since we also got a reward," Buqu said, sounding a bit conflicted.

"What you're saying is a bit confusing. What do you mean?"

"That's right, our reward is to sortie with Commander Ren Shuo's port ship girls at sea..."

The defiant voice trailed off, as he cautiously glanced at the old nun before him.

She knew that the old nun was very worried that they would get hurt, so she had never agreed to let them go to the sea.

Xiafei and Jinqu also looked at the old nun with some trepidation.

Ren Shuo also said at the right time: "This time, our port area has a dedicated nanny fleet to take care of us, so there is no need to worry about any danger. Moreover, it is not a pioneering mission, but just routine patrols and clearing of the surrounding waters."

The old nun looked at the group of people with different expressions and smiled: "I didn't want you to go to sea before because the three of you are not very capable in combat, so I was very worried. But now that such a powerful port is here to fulfill your wishes, I am very relieved and happy for you."

"Go, go do what you've always wanted to do."

Faced with the old nun's kindness, the three sisters cheered and hugged each other happily.

"Well then, without further ado, today's cleanup operation is about to begin. Would you three ladies like to return to the port with me first?"

Richelieu extended the invitation.

"Then we'll be right back!" the three ship girls said to the old nun.

"Be careful," the old nun reminded her.

"Okay~"

Richelieu, along with three ship girls who hopped and skipped like happy little rabbits, left first, while Ren Shuo and Belfast showed no sign of leaving.

“Your Excellency, I am ready to invite the three young ladies to join my port.”

Ren Shuo felt that he should inform the old nun and obtain her consent.

The old nun smiled kindly, holding a teacup in her hands: "Didn't I already agree? As long as Commander Ren Shuo can get the three little ones to agree, I won't have any problems at all... Besides, if these three little ones can find a good home, it will put my mind at ease before I go home."

"Then thank you very much, old nun," Ren Shuo said sincerely.

"It's nothing, it's nothing," the old nun said with a smile.

Over the next few hours, Ren Shuo and the old nun talked about a lot of things, mostly about their daughters' preferences. It could be said that the old nun revealed all the likes and habits of her three daughters in order for Ren Shuo to succeed in retrieving the ship.

It was precisely because Ren Shuo was the local commander that his strength, character, and contributions to the port were praised by everyone. Moreover, he himself saw that this young commander was a handsome and kind-hearted young man.

In addition, he genuinely wanted his three girls to join the port area...

Besides, isn't this because we're too familiar with Miss Richelieu? Entrusting the girl to a port area we know well is better than entrusting her to strangers, right?

After some back and forth, the old nun finally became determined to sell her daughter off.

"It's time for lunch... Belfast, let the old nun try your cooking."

"Yes, Master."

…………

On the high seas, three novice ship girls, surrounded by their caretaker fleet, thoroughly enjoyed the thrill of battle.

Under the leadership of Illustrious, Prinz Eugen, Formidable, Perseus, and Joan of Arc, it's safe to say that even a minor scratch, let alone an injury, would be incredibly difficult to avoid.

With Eugen, Illustrious, and Jeanne d'Arc's shields, Perseus can heal, and Formidable's time stop is specifically designed to handle emergencies.

This is equivalent to the Great Demon King bringing his own children to the slime beginner village and starting to wreak havoc.

However, Xiafei and the others also had a good time relaxing.

Although it was just scratching and causing damage, it still counts as participating in the battle.

The three girls wore the most relaxed and happy smiles they had ever seen.

Looking at the three excited sisters, Guanghui also watched them with gentle eyes.

Ah, just as I thought, ship girls should be spirits that roam the seas.

After a day of clearing operations, they returned to shore with their three temporary guests.

Although they weren't injured, the sea breeze and splashing water still left their skirts and shoes a little damp, which, while not unbearable, was still somewhat uncomfortable.

"Alright, we've just gotten back, so we all need to freshen up a bit. Let's talk after we're done," Guanghui said considerately, looking at the three hesitant newbies.

"Little Belfast, take them to the canal chamber," Radiant instructed.

Although they have been wandering around the port area a lot these past few days, they still don't know where the access room is.

Little Belfast nodded earnestly: "Understood, Miss Radiant, ladies, please follow me."

Looking at the little Belfast who seemed like a little adult, Xiafei couldn't help but smile and reply, "Okay, thank you."

"It's my duty," Belfast replied earnestly.

After a quick wash and tidying up, they had lunch in the port area, and then the maid Hermione drove the three of them back to the church.

Seeing the three people whose joy was evident, the old nun said, "Happy now?"

"Mmm, let me tell you, the sea is so much fun..."

With bright eyes, Unyielding recounted everything that had happened that day to the old nun.

The elderly nun, with a smile in her eyes, listened silently.

"Ah, we should thank Commander Ren Shuo for giving us this opportunity."

Having finished speaking for now, Buqu looked at Ren Shuo and sincerely thanked him.

"You're welcome. This is the result of your hard work," Ren Shuo said.

Unyielding, however, earnestly replied, "It's different. The equipment you gave us is already very valuable, so..."

Seeing that Buqu was about to start again, Xiafei interrupted him: "Alright, there's no need to be so serious. Just keep it in mind."

Jinqu pushed up his glasses and said, "Indeed, if we calculate it this way, then Professor Belfast has taught me a lot."

Belfast, her beautiful eyes still smiling, brewed black tea, exuding elegance in every gesture.

Hermione rushed over to help.

Seeing the reactions of her three little girls, the old nun felt a pang of reluctance and melancholy: "Seeing you like this, I can go to the Free Iris with peace of mind."

"Going to Free Iris? When is it? Let's go together then."

"Unyielding," he said casually.

On the contrary, Xiafei's expression was somewhat gloomy. Was this day really coming?

Jinqu frowned, somewhat reluctant.

"No, I'm going home. You can stay here."

Although she felt a little melancholy, the old nun had no regrets. She was truly happy to have the three young girls by her side these past few years.

However, I can no longer use these adoptions or the name of love to keep these three girls who belong to the sea by my side, compared to leaving them to search for the future in complete darkness after I grow old.

While I'm still around, I can still help them vet their choices.