Azur Lane Under the Stars

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"Helena? What are you doing here?" Ren Shuo asked.

"Because I know today is the day Royal Ark and the others finish their punishment. Although the punishment was a bit too harsh, it was very effective. Also, I knew the Commander would be here."

Helena Meta smiled subtly as she looked at Ren Shuo, giving him the illusion that he was completely seen through.

Ren Shuo wanted to ask, "How did you know that...?" If he hadn't suddenly had this idea, he probably wouldn't have come today. Did you come only to be turned away?

Helena Meta, however, seemed to be able to read minds, opening her slender arms and saying, "I know everything."

"Haha, that's really impressive..." Ren Shuo laughed awkwardly. "Then I'll leave this to you. Belfast, come with me."

Helena Meta smiled and waved goodbye to Ren Shuo and Belfast with her eyes.

Only after the two left did he slowly withdraw his gaze, then glanced at Royal Ark Meta, whose expression seemed somewhat off.

"Well then, since you've embarrassed yourself so much in front of the Commander, I'll take the initiative to correct your behavior~"

“I think we shouldn’t need to,” Royal Ark Meta said sincerely. “If all else fails, we can send Fusang and Yamashiro.”

The words were obviously referring to Fusang and Yamashiro, both belonging to the Meta faction. Sending those two would at most result in some physical pain, but sending Helena Meta herself...

That is psychological torture.

Helena Meta, however, misinterpreted the meaning of Royal Ark Meta.

She seemed thoughtful: "So, you wanted to pack up Royal Ark after you got back... No problem. Oh, by the way, Flying Eagle and the others have also come to this world, and so has Flying Dragon. Oh, and Memphis and Counterattack are here too, probably on their way back."

One name after another came out of Helena Meta's mouth, while Royal Ark's face also looked pale.

Oh no, this is going to be a mixed doubles match...

That will be physical torture, and then mental torment... My Meta colleagues are all inhuman.

But there's no way around it; after enjoying it for so long, it's time to accept my fate.

For a moment, Royal Ark Meta was as if it had lost its parents.

…………

"...This is truly tragic."

The observer helped restore the Royal Ark to its original state, and looking at the Royal Ark that had been completely messed up, the observer couldn't help but marvel.

"I really didn't expect that the Royal Ark Meta of the Cricket would have such powerful strength, capable of turning the equally abnormal Royal Ark into this monstrous state."

"That's why the saying 'the one who can defeat a psychopath is someone who is even more psychopathic' isn't without reason."

Ren Shuo echoed this sentiment.

"Alright, my task is finished. As for how to cheer her up, that's your job."

The observer, having enjoyed the spectacle, waved and went back.

Well, I've been helping Bismarck with the modifications these past few days. Although I ended up just hammering a couple of times myself, it was still hard work for me.

Ren Shuo was facing away from the pool at this time, adhering to the principle of "do not look at what is improper."

If Belfast were standing to one side instead of the Royal Ark lying inside, she would probably want to take a bath, and then the water in the canal chamber would have to be changed.

Don't get me wrong, it's because it's dirty, yes, it's dirty.

"Befa, what do you think we should do?" Ren Shuo asked.

Belfast glanced at the oblivious Royal Ark and said, "Don't worry, Master. Royal Ark is probably just feeling a little down for a short while. It'll recover on its own soon."

Being caught fishing for sharks and hanging from streetlights all day long, and then being chased by terrified parents of children, if you didn't have a lot of mental fortitude, you probably would have already slit your own throat.

"So what do we do now?" Ren Shuo asked.

Belfast said, "Now? Master and I can wait outside for a while. I've also prepared some snacks and tea. Master can rest for a bit."

"When did you prepare this?" Ren Shuo asked, puzzled.

Belfast has been with herself all day.

Belfast smiled slightly: "Two seconds later."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ren Shuo felt a fluctuation in time.

This is probably because Belfast has repurposed the time-stop function after its renovation.

I once said, "A good head maid isn't a good head maid if she can't stop time," and then Belfast used time stop. But I can't help but think how convenient it is.

Ren Shuo arrived at the rest hall outside the canal entrance. Belfast had already prepared everything, from delicious snacks to fragrant and rich tea.

Everything is readily available.

"Master, please use it."

Belfast made a "please" gesture.

Ren Shuo didn't stand on ceremony and quietly began to enjoy the food while waiting.

In about ten minutes, the Royal Ark emerged with light and quick steps.

Her face showed her usual expression, with no trace of the despair she had just experienced.

He sat down directly in front of Ren Shuo and unceremoniously picked up a biscuit and started eating: "Commander, you have to make it up to me this time. That bastard is inhuman."

"What compensation do you want? This is punishment, this is what you should go through, what compensation do you want?" Ren Shuo sneered.

"Well, at least try to mend my wounded heart," Royal Ark muttered.

“Didn’t I already give you compensation? Look, what are you eating in your hand?” Ren Shuo said.

Royal Ark: "Isn't this just a cookie?"

“Yes, Belfast made it herself. You can’t get this anywhere else. Be content.” Ren Shuo said calmly.

Royal Ark looked at the biscuits in his hand, then at Ren Shuo.

Seriously, Commander, have some decency.

Chapter 562 Brainless Dumplings

After Joffre and his two companions joined the port, the punishment of the Royal Ark was ended, Bismarck was remodeled, and then life returned to its peaceful state.

Ren Shuo also resumed his comfortable life of spending his morning stamping and signing documents, and his afternoons and evenings slacking off.

Here Ren Shuo was, lying on the beach, wearing a sun-protective suit and sunglasses, with a freshly opened coconut next to him.

Looking at the children not far away, they seemed quite content.

"This is what life is all about..."

"So, you're just going to slack off here without a care in the world, Commander?"

Xiafei was speechless. Although most of the commanders were just lazy bums, Xiafei was just too idle.

Today, Xiafei came to the beach to look for seashells, planning to make some handicrafts when she got back. Then she saw Ren Shuo sitting here.

Ren Shuo shrugged: "What can we do? There's no work to do, we've already finished all the secretarial duties..."

All you need to do is sign and stamp it.

"Being sidelined is not your excuse..." Xiafei had a headache.

"Being sidelined proves that the girls under my command are all very capable, so doesn't that indirectly show that I am an excellent commander?"

Ren Shuo spoke with conviction.

"That seems to make sense..."

Xiafei was stunned for a moment, or rather, she didn't react at all.

"No, that's right! You can work with the secretary ships! Even if it's just processing three or four documents a day, that's still processing."

"I think you can give up trying to persuade the commander, meow."

Akashi, who was passing by carrying the box, said, "It's not that the Commander doesn't want to work, meow. The former Commander was a person who loved working very much, meow."

"Could it be..." Xiafei felt a little terrified.

Are the legendary "useless people-making machines" really that terrifying, turning a child who is passionate about striving into such a dreadful, lazy monster?

"...Although I don't know what you're thinking, you're probably mistaken, meow."

Akashi looked at Kasumi, somewhat speechless.

"Actually, things are a bit complicated in our port. You can ask Richelieu for details. Anyway, the current secretary ship and the girls in the port can't stand seeing the commander suffer at all."

"If the commander continues to work hard like before, the result will be that he will be forced to take a leave of absence by all the secretary ships, meow."

Akashi explained to Ren Shuo, "I'm not going to say anything more, meow, I have things to do, meow."

Akashi left with the box, and Chaffee looked at Ren Shuo: "Commander, you've had a tough time, haven't you? You've been forced to take a vacation by your own secretary ships..."

"So I'm telling you, I still have to work half a day every day, and that's only after I argued with them on my own terms."

Ren Shuo said that if he really spent all his time eating, drinking, and having fun without working, he would really become a useless person.

Who knows, many years from now, I might be lying in bed, shouting out.

'Hungry, hungry, food, ah~'

The thought of it sends chills down one's spine.

Moreover, even though he claims to be slacking off, he's actually helping out with childcare and sometimes even taking on a teaching role at the academy.

"The commander has quite a few troubles too."

Xiafei said.

"Let's not talk about me for now... how much did you gain?"

Ren Shuo asked.

Xiafei looked at the bucket in her hand: "It's just the right amount, but for the General Administration, it's not enough for handicrafts."

She was thinking of getting one for the commander, and then giving each of her colleagues in the Free Iris a seashell bracelet.

"Isn't that enough?"

Ren Shuo pondered for a moment, then said loudly, "Children!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the destroyers who were playing and running around on the beach seemed to have received a military order and all ran to stand in front of Ren Shuo.

"Fletcher Team, in position!"

"Four-wheel drive in position!"

"Beaver Squad, ready!"

They were chattering away, making quite a scene.

"Alright, kids, your sister Xiafei wants to make seashell bracelets, so come and help! The more seashells the better! There will be rewards for everyone!"

Ren Shuo said.

"Okay! I guarantee I'll complete the mission!"

"Sister Xiafei, what kind of seashell do you want? Just tell me! I promise I'll get it for you."

Joffre had initially intended to say that it wasn't necessary to go to such lengths, but seeing the children's enthusiastic expressions, he smiled kindly.

"Then I'll leave it to you. What I want is..."

After the introduction, we went to find seashells with the children. Xiafei led the way, followed by a lot of little kids.

Every now and then, a little kid would run up to Xiafei and ask if this was usable.

Xiafei patiently answered with a smile.

I feel that this port area is really likable.

Xiafei thought to herself silently.

Ren Shuo watched Xia Fei playing with the children from a distance and smiled with satisfaction.

Although Xiafei has joined the port area, it will still take her some time to integrate with everyone or become familiar with them.

However, using children as intermediaries would infinitely shorten this time...

Do you really think Ren Shuo doesn't do anything worthwhile? Let me tell you, that's slander.