Azur Lane Under the Stars

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Honestly, if you expect the Northern Union to have had a few reliable secretary ships when they were chosen based on drinking contests, how many of them were actually selected?

"To be honest, I'm actually quite tempted by the idea of ​​getting a higher salary and better benefits from the Maritime Bureau, as well as more freedom and the chance to take me to other worlds so that I don't end up being buried with the world."

Chkalov began to speak slowly.

"So?" Binjiang was also overjoyed. Could it be that his words had convinced her to join the port area?

But Brest thought differently. Impossible. Chkalov was very opinionated, unlike Binjiang. All you had to do was find an opponent of equal or even greater strength to fight and drink with her.

Brest is said to be a very intelligent ship girl, but to be honest, she likes heroic stories and is also a romantic at heart. She's probably been spoiled by her upbringing.

So it's not too difficult to get started, of course, provided that your port is strong enough and your commander isn't disliked.

As expected, Chkalov frowned and said, "Words are no proof. How about this, you prove that what you say is true someday, and then I will agree."

"But let me make this clear first, I'm only working in your port, not joining your port directly."

Chkalov added.

"Yes, I understand. Contact me anytime you're free." Ren Shuo nodded.

"That's all for today then. Thank you for the coffee. I'll be going now. I have some things to take care of, I'll contact you when I'm done." Chkalov nodded slightly, got up and left.

"Still so decisive and efficient," Binjiang remarked.

Brest chuckled, "But Chekalov seems to be somewhat tempted as well."

"There's no way around it. People usually eat plain white rice, steamed buns, and cornbread. Then you suddenly go up to them and say, 'Come hang out with me,' and every meal is filled with big fish, meat, and delicacies."

"Anyone would be a little confused, especially when such delicacies are placed in front of someone and tempting them."

Binjiang understood perfectly; he had been knocked unconscious at the time, unlike Chkalov, who had struggled for a while.

"That's all for now. The seeds have been sown; let's just wait for them to blossom and bear fruit."

Brest said, "As long as we can lure people into the port area, then we've won."

With time and affection developing, and with encouragement from his friends, joining the Hong Kong ward is probably only a matter of time.

"Well, judging by Chkalov's efficiency, he should contact us in about three days. We'd better get ready."

Binjiang reminded them.

Ren Shuo nodded: "Don't worry, Bellarose and Yixian are already here, so I don't need to worry about these things."

“Commander, you really do know how to use people.” Brest looked at Ren Shuo with a subtle expression.

"What do you mean by 'good at using people'? Just say the commander is a lazy bum who doesn't care about anything, right?" Binjiang said.

"Give me some face," Ren Shuo said with a wry smile. "So, next, are we going to have to make contact with the remaining two ship girls?"

"Hmm, no rush. These two will come knocking on our door sooner or later," Binjiang said lazily. "To be honest, I reckon Prince Rupprecht will come knocking on our door before Plymouth does."

"why?"

“Because intelligence is very important on the battlefield, Plymouth needs a cannon fodder to gather intelligence for them,” Binjiang said.

"Then we can turn the tables on them! I want to give Plymouth a good treat!"

Although Brest was smiling, why did that smile seem somewhat forced and clenched?

Chapter 602 The Strangers of the Brat

Everyone said that Prince Rupprecht would come knocking, but no one expected it to come so soon.

Early the next morning, Ren Shuo opened the curtains of his temporary residence and saw a pink-haired creature wandering outside, but he was still asleep and couldn't see it clearly.

Ren Shuo summoned Yixian, who had just arrived yesterday, and together with Brest, prepared to open the door to welcome guests.

As for Bellaros and Binjiang, they went to find Chekalov. Even if they won't see each other again for the next few days, helping out with some work will shorten the time they have to meet.

So, Ren Shuo and the others went straight to the door to "meet the enemy" without even having breakfast.

To be honest, Ren Shuo had a strong sense of déjà vu when he looked at the princess in front of him.

The dress, predominantly black with white and blood-red accents, should logically be a standard, tough-guy style outfit. However, on this slender figure, paired with gleaming black round-toed leather shoes, white over-the-knee socks, and black leg rings…

Why does this look like a maid outfit?

And then there's the long pink hair, the huge bull horn decoration on her head, and the enormous, life-sized scissors that she couldn't hide behind her...

It's you! Gwen, the arrogant version with dyed hair!

Upon realizing this, Ren Shuo instantly understood where this sense of déjà vu came from.

But they're not quite the same. Gwen likes to laugh, but this guy looks like he's here to collect a debt.

"Your Highness," Brest greeted with a gentle smile, "What brings you here so early?"

"Sister Brest!"

Originally, Ren Shuo had a displeased expression, but when he saw Brest, his expression instantly brightened, and he even flashed a charming smile, looking incredibly obedient. Anyone who didn't know better would have mistaken him for a cute little sister next door.

"Why did you resign, Sister Brest?" Prince Rupprecht asked sweetly.

"Because my sister found the Commander." Brest stepped forward and gently stroked Prince Rupprecht's head as he explained.

Prince Rupprecht, under Brest's gentle approach, was as docile as a spoiled kitten.

"Seriously, you can joke now, sister. What commander? No commander is worthy of you, sister."

Prince Rupprecht scoffed.

"Could it be this man? He must have used some sweet talk to deceive my sister, right? He must be an evil person!"

Prince Rupprecht revealed a wicked smile, and casually took the scissors from behind him, snip-snip, seemingly threatening Ren Shuo.

Ren Shuo found it interesting; a ship girl with a sister complex... to be honest, there are some in the port, but none as assertive as this one.

There is one character who's so obsessed with their sister that it borders on yandere, but it's not the other way around—it's the older sister who's obsessed with the younger sister…

You agree, right? Now, Portland is the kind of ship girl who gets jealous and buries her younger sister if they talk for more than three sentences?

Yi Xian frowned slightly, somewhat displeased. Although her commander intended to salvage the ship, the way this ship girl spoke... Although she knew it was out of protectiveness towards her sister and excessive dependence on her, it still really annoyed her, a ship girl from the port.

"Be careful what you say, Miss." Yi Xian's smile faded, replaced by a calm expression.

However, Ren Shuo, who was familiar with Yi Xian, knew that Yi Xian was somewhat angry.

"I'm telling the truth, what commander is worthy of it..."

Prince Rupprecht was clearly being pampered by Brest, and instinctively wanted to retort.

But Brest immediately covered her mouth: "Little kid, what nonsense are you talking about? How could your sister be fooled? Do you think your sister is such an easily deceived ship girl?"

"No, that's not what I meant..." Prince Rupprecht was getting anxious. His sister was the best in the world; even that so-called Plymouth wasn't worthy to carry her shoes...

Ugh, my sister actually criticized me because of an outsider! It's all this commander's fault!

Honestly, if my sister hadn't stopped me, I would have pounced on Ren Shuo and given him a good beating...

Anyway, I've done similar things quite a few times. Those commanders who covet me and my sister have a rather disgusting look in their eyes. Hmph, this person must just be hiding well!

My sister must have been scammed!

It has to be said that this is a spoiled and arrogant brat. The key is that he and his parents can fight. Ren Shuo has plenty of experience in dealing with this kind of brat, which is to let his older sister beat him up.

If one beating doesn't work, then two beatings will. You can't reason with her; you have to beat her up first to calm her down so she'll listen to you.

So Ren Shuo was quite looking forward to this little girl rushing at him.

Because then we'd have a reason to beat her up!

Attacking a commander? What are you trying to do?!

Yixian! Beat her up!

Unfortunately, it's just wishful thinking, since the older sister is holding him back and he hasn't made the first move yet.

Of course, it would be even better if Brest could do a good job of persuading people about this, which would save a lot of trouble.

Because this brat is so arrogant, even if you beat him into submission and persuade him, you'll still have to coax him later, which is a real hassle.

Brest was in a dilemma, torn between his commander and his younger sister whom he had spoiled for so long.

Honestly, I didn't want my sister to get beaten up, but I also didn't want my favorability with the Commander to decrease.

So, this is really a difficult situation.

As an adult, Brest's desire to have it all is painful.

"Sister, let me cut her once, just once!"

Prince Rupprecht looked excited.

That man's smile is so annoying!

It's hard not to say that when you have preconceived notions, you'll find everything about that person annoying.

Seeing Prince Rupprecht wielding his giant scissors, Yixian couldn't hold back any longer. Did he really think there was no one else at home? Brest, you can't bear to discipline your sister? We'll do it for you. We've even come up with a reason...

You're only a few meters away from my commander. Your scissors are so big, and you're waving them around so fiercely. What if you accidentally hurt your commander?

So, as a ship girl, if I beat you up, wouldn't that be considered self-defense?

So, Yi Xian moved, and before Brest could react, his sister was pinned to the ground face down, unable to move, with her hands behind her back. The scissors in her hand were thrown aside.

"..."

Ren Shuo didn't stop Yi Xian. After all, the naughty child needed to be disciplined, and such a dangerous pair of scissors shouldn't be played with carelessly.

It's very dangerous.

"Miss Yi-Yi-Xian!" Brest exclaimed, "Have mercy!"

“You bastard! Let me go! You’re just as disgusting as that man!” Prince Rupprecht shouted.

If you lose face, you definitely have to get it back.

Prince Rupprecht began to exert himself.

Then they found it was completely useless.

Prince Rupprecht continued to exert force, even using the strength of a ship girl, and Yixian also gradually increased her strength.

So it's still pretty useless.

Prince Rupprecht began to exert all his strength, and even the ground could not withstand the pressure and began to crack.

But Yi Xian remained unmoved.

Princess Rupprecht gave up. What kind of ship girl is this? She's so strong! What was that guy just saying? Yi Xian?

Is this a light cruiser? It's a battleship, so why is it like this? I don't understand.

"It must be because this old woman is too heavy..."

Prince Rupprecht muttered, but none of those present were ordinary people; his words were heard clearly.

Brest's heart skipped a beat; something was wrong.

This younger sister is beyond saving.

Ren Shuo respected her as a young woman and involuntarily took a step back.

You do look younger than Yi Xian, but Yi Xian isn't some old woman. You're calling a young girl too heavy and then saying she's old...

What does it mean to "dance in a minefield"?

Yi Xian's originally calm expression suddenly broke into a smile. If it weren't for the sudden surge of black energy behind her, this smile would have been absolutely stunning.

But right now, in Ren Shuo and Brest's eyes, it was even more ferocious than a demon.

Prince Rupprecht was unable to turn around at this moment. He only felt a chill down his spine and the pain in his body gradually intensified, but he did not know what was happening.

"Yixian, don't kill him..."

Ren Shuo still couldn't resist Brest's pleading gaze, so he had no choice but to speak.

"Don't worry, Commander. She's Miss Brest's sister after all; she'll be spared."

Immediately afterward, before Prince Rupprecht could react, Yixian lifted her up like a chick and then considerately used a rope to secure her skirt to prevent any wardrobe malfunction...