Azur Lane Under the Stars

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"Let go," Kaohsiung said through gritted teeth.

Atago turned her head away: "No."

"Really, I promise I won't hit you."

"You should write a written agreement."

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While the higher-ups are arguing, the outcome below is also about to be decided. At this level, victory or defeat can be decided in an instant.

In the end, George V was slightly outmatched and fell to Ayanami's blade.

King George V reluctantly sheathed his sword and looked down at the destroyer before him.

"I really don't know how you got so strong. You're even stronger than me, an adult. I couldn't even withstand this attack."

Ayanami tilted her head cutely, then hesitated before saying, "Maybe it's because of... the power of the demons? That's why I was able to unleash twice the strength in an instant?"

"I guess so. Good luck in the final."

King George V smiled nonchalantly and left first.

When Rei got off the stage, her friends were all very excited and surrounded her.

"Ayanami-chan, you're amazing!" Javelin exclaimed enviously. "That's great! I want to make it to the finals too. You have a chance to win the grand prize!"

“But Javelin, you’re still not strong enough.” Laffey glanced at Javelin, then said to Ayanami, “Ayanami, congratulations.”

"Yes, I'm very happy, Desu." Ayanami remained expressionless, but upon closer inspection, it wasn't hard to notice a very slight curve at the corner of her mouth.

While the younger members were congratulating Rei on their meeting, the semi-finals for the second group on stage also began.

“Enterprises, don’t hold back!” Prince Adalbert said, eager to try.

The man also took off his hat and trench coat, revealing his smooth, pink back, and smiled at Prince Adalbert, saying, "You too."

Knowing that his strength was inferior to that of his opponent, Prince Adalbert chose to take the initiative from the start, directly pressing forward to prevent the company from having the chance to "fly its kite."

Enterprise knew her plan, but since it was already the finals, she didn't intend to use her composite bow. She simply threw the bow and arrow aside and took out a sword from her ship equipment space.

"Holy crap, is the company just going all out with its Musou attack?"

The ship girls on the stage erupted in an uproar.

Because of the previous incident where Ruihe was brutally beaten, everyone jokingly referred to the company's "wielding a sword while discarding a bow" style as "Dynasty Warriors mode."

Are they already engaging in close combat with Prince Adalbert?

Prince Adalbert wasn't particularly afraid. Just because a company is unparalleled doesn't mean it's invincible. Last time, when he beat up Zuikaku, it was all in jest, but he really caught his opponent off guard.

When skill levels are similar, this unexpected turn of events can turn into a relentless attack, allowing you to dominate and beat your opponent until the very end.

So she wanted to see if she could defeat the company in close combat.

The clash of swords and fists filled the arena with crisp, clear sounds. Prince Adalbert, though usually lazy and languid, had a sharp, piercing gaze once he stepped onto the field.

The company dared not slack off in the slightest. At this moment, her eyes were like the gaze of death, filled with the sharpness of an eagle.

The clash between the knuckle duster and the sword even sparked, and the rapid offense and defense made everyone on the stage clench their fists and hold their breath.

If the duel between Ayanami and King George V was a clash of strength and finesse, then this is a pure head-on collision.

"This is the romance of ship girls, where every punch lands hard, and one wrong move and you're in an abyss."

Maryland remarked with emotion.

"Shut up, you still have the cast on your hand." Vessus Belle was very nervous because of the company's competition.

Maryland's sudden remark made the goddess of the hearth even more irritated, and she couldn't help but tighten her embrace around the little business that was filled with longing.

"Isn't this just something I felt...? Also, can I go into the canal? It's too uncomfortable like this."

The goddess of the hearth refused without hesitation: "This is to make you behave."

Ugh, why did Enterprise-chan have to participate in such a brutal competition? One punch with those brass knuckles and she's going to be disfigured! Ugh...

The female hearth goddess was very conflicted.

Unexpectedly, even though it wasn't a ship-mounted weapon, it wouldn't leave any marks even if it sent the ship girl flying due to the impact.

Fast-paced exchanges are all about who can maintain 100% focus. In this level of competition, a moment's lapse in concentration means defeat.

Finally, the company seized the opportunity, deflecting both of Prince Adalbert's punches to the side, thus creating a chance for a decisive blow.

"That's amazing..."

Prince Adalbert looked helplessly at the sword tip in front of him. The company's control was truly far superior to his own. A head-on collision had suddenly turned into a counterattack, leaving him completely deflated.

Well, I accept my defeat wholeheartedly.

In summary, the final opponent has been determined.

Oni-gami Ayanami faces off against the Gray Ghost.

Chapter 616 Zuikaku, you're just a weakling.

"I never expected to meet you in the finals, Ayanami."

The company looked at the expressionless destroyer in front of it with a confident yet gentle smile.

“I’m also a Desu… I never thought I’d make it to the end.” Ayanami said softly.

To be honest, both of them are ship girls who have no desire for the final championship; they just want to come here to have fun or to compete with others.

They ended up making it to the end, which surprised them somewhat.

"Hmm, Enterprise versus Rei... I'm so conflicted... I don't know who to cheer for."

Raffi's little face scrunched up, looking a bit conflicted. On one side was her older sister who took such good care of her, and on the other side was her little friend.

"As for Lafite, just stay neutral and cheer on both sides," Z23 laughed.

"Hmm...good idea...Enterprise, Rei, ganbatte~" Laffey made a megaphone shape with her little hands and shouted with all her might.

Unfortunately, only the unicorn, Z23, and Javelin next to her could hear it.

"Laffey-chan, your voice is too soft! Ayanami-chan! Try harder!"

"Full of energy, Gabelin shouted loudly."

Even Ayanami and the company on stage were taken aback.

"Haha, your friends are cheering you on!" the company said, turning around with a smile.

"Hmm, I don't know why, but I feel a little ashamed...desu." Ayanami's face remained expressionless, and her tone was flat.

"Hmm, are both sides ready?"

Haitian and Haiqi remain the referees for this match.

“No problem.” The company representative’s eyes were somewhat sharp.

“Ready…desu.” Ayanami also slightly raised her wrist.

"Then, the competition... begins!"

As Haiqi made his announcement, Ayanami continued to employ a preemptive tactic, charging straight at the company.

Having reached this point, even though she had little prior experience dealing with companies, Ayanami was now thoroughly familiar with all aspects of their capabilities.

In long-range combat, without ship-mounted equipment, it is simply no match... Well, even with ship-mounted equipment, a destroyer cannot defeat an aircraft carrier.

So the only option is to close the distance and get close. Whether you can win or not, you'll only know after you've fought!

As Ayanami approached Enterprise, her small face was tense, showing her seriousness. Enterprise, on the other hand, lightly stepped back and raised her arm. In this match, she did not choose to give up her compound bow at the beginning, but instead tried to start flying a kite.

Although the swift and precise arrows slowed Ayanami's movements, they could not change the fact that the distance between Ayanami and Enterprise was gradually shrinking.

"She's getting closer, Ayanami is almost there!"

The Sakura Empire's destroyers, especially the smaller ones, were jumping around excitedly, particularly Shigure and Yuudachi.

"Hohoho! Go for it, Ayanami! Yukikaze-sama will protect your nanoda!"

Xuefeng stood on the railing, pointing with her little hand, looking quite "domineering".

"Yukikaze, shut up!"

The destroyers behind him, such as Kagerou, all changed their expressions drastically. They pulled Yukikaze down and covered Yukikaze's mouth.

Pshaw, what are you saying? You want my blessings? It's more likely that people in the mountain town will find money on their doorsteps.

"Hmm, do you think Ayanami can win in close combat?" Shoukaku asked nervously.

"Don't worry, while the company's close combat is impressive, it's not as exaggerated as people say," Zuikaku reassured Shoukaku.

"Shut up, you guy who got beaten up by the company."

Kaga chuckled lightly, making a sarcastic remark without hesitation.

"I was caught completely off guard! What are you talking about!" Zuikaku roared. "You want a duel, huh? Come on! I'll kill you!"

"Ha, the weak have an excuse to wail." Kaga ignored Zuikaku's outburst and turned his attention to the arena.

Unlike the hustle and bustle on the stage, Rei seemed to have entered a state of supernatural tranquility. She could hear the wind and feel the trajectory of the arrows.

The moment she saw Enterprise draw its bow, Rei's eyes narrowed, and she suddenly pushed off the ground, charging straight at Enterprise like a cannonball, swinging her sword and slashing.

However, the company's sharp eyes, like those of a hawk, showed no sign of panic; it remained as steady as a mountain, and the arrow in its hand was steadily fired.

Whether it was pre-calculated or just a stroke of luck, the arrow flew straight towards Ayanami, but Ayanami's slash grazed the hair on Enterprise's forehead.

Looking at the severed strand of hair, Ayanami frowned. According to her calculations, this strike should have been successful.

"This is really troublesome..."

Thinking of the company's passive skills, Ayanami muttered to herself, but there was no time for her to think any further. Using the momentum of her slash, she directly cleaved the ground, splitting it in two.

The flying pebbles deflected the arrows that were heading straight for his head.

Although they weren't completely outmaneuvered, the company has once again widened the gap between itself and Ayanami.

It's kite-flying time again, with everyone chasing each other.

"They've been pulled apart again..."

The Sakura Empire ship girl on stage spoke with regret. Although they were sisters from the same port, if one of their Sakura Empire ship girls could defeat Enterprise head-on, it would be a cause for celebration.

That ship girl might even be called a "hero".

Perhaps this is the Sakura Empire's obsession with the Grey Ghost.

"Go, businesses! Go!" The goddess of the hearth's face was flushed red, and she looked extremely excited.

Ren Shuo was pulling the female Kitchen Goddess aside.

"Calm down, calm down. You're a doctor or nurse. Don't get too excited and collapse. Who will treat the others then?"

"Don't worry, Commander. I've already completed my training and can handle all the work from doctor to nurse to caregiver on my own."

Jarvis, standing to the side, calmly stated.

"That's not what I meant..." Ren Shuo was speechless.

On the other side, Binjiang stared blankly at the ground that had been cleaved open. It was made of special material. Normally, even if a ship girl stepped on it and cracked it, it wouldn't be damaged by a weapon, because the weapon wasn't ship equipment.

But right now...

Binjiang looked at Ayanami with envy. This weapon was of such high quality; then she looked at her own…

I can't talk about this anymore. I feel like crying, and I even want to drag Akashi over and beat him up.

While calculating the distance between the two sides, the woman on the field rapidly moved her compound bow, firing arrows as quickly as a machine gun.

"This is incredible..."

"This innate combat instinct explains why, despite being a destroyer, Ayanami is able to maintain her position among the top combatants in the port."

The company thought to itself, if it weren't for the fact that its passive skill had been triggered, its clothes would probably have been ripped open in an instant.

Well, if that's the case, we can only admit defeat. After all, the company isn't shameless enough to continue fighting Ayanami without exposing its bare chest.