Azur Lane Under the Stars

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Ren Shuo looked at the church and found it to be very solemnly decorated. There were flower carpets and even arches made of garlands. Many girls from the Free Iris and Donghuang were sitting there. Ying Rui and Zhao He were even wearing white dresses with white lace skirts.

Why does this outfit and decor look so festive?

……

Wait a minute? A celebratory occasion?!

Ren Shuo's expression changed. He finally understood why he felt something was wrong. Wasn't this a wedding scene?

Zhenhai slowly spoke: "Commander should know about my past, right? In those days, many wealthy families admired Western-style weddings. Moreover, since Yixian already has a phoenix coronet and embroidered robe, I think it's best not to wear the same thing as someone else. So, I'll gladly accept this Western-style wedding in the style of Donghuang."

Without saying a word, Zhenhai pulled Ren Shuo to the front of the maid group.

"Let's change the commander's clothes."

"Understood, Miss Zhenhai." Belfast suppressed a laugh and pulled Ren Shuo, who looked like he was questioning his existence, backstage to change clothes.

Zhenhai led the remaining maids to another place to change clothes.

"Sister Zhenhai's move was brilliant. Knowing that the Commander wouldn't refuse, she simply brought the person to the wedding venue."

Wearing a formal dress, Ying Rui, who appeared to be a bridesmaid, suppressed a laugh.

"That's right, and Sister Zhenhai is so amazing... Such a big thing, yet no one knew about it except the people who helped."

Zhaohe echoed this sentiment.

"Thanks to Belfast and Amagi, they managed to keep the Royal Navy and Sakura Empire in the dark. Richelieu was also very capable; she quietly set up the venue without arousing anyone's suspicion."

Ying Rui said, "But speaking of weddings in the port area, isn't Sister Zhenhai the first one?"

Zhao He said, "Be bold, this is the first real wedding scene in the entire port area."

"As expected of our Donghuang strategist, calm, resourceful, and able to come from behind to win the first place," the two sisters exclaimed.

In other words, Zhenhai acted first and reported later. Otherwise, although Ren Shuo wouldn't object, he definitely wouldn't be able to hide his emotions. If he were just given a few words, the whole port area would probably know, and then...

It might just turn into a video titled "The Wedding in Zhenhai" on some website.

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Soon after, Ren Shuo stood on the stage amidst the blessings of the crowd and the whistles of some.

Beside him stood Richelieu, dressed solemnly in his archbishop's robes.

"You're acting first and informing me later," Ren Shuo said, both amused and exasperated.

"What? Is the commander angry?" Richelieu teased in a low voice. "Why would you be angry about marrying a beautiful woman?"

“You know I won’t get angry… I just find it a little amusing.” Ren Shuo laughed.

I've been through all sorts of weird experiences, like being forced into marriage, being drugged, and being forced to cook for someone, but being tricked into going straight to the wedding and then being told I was getting married is truly a first for me.

Not to mention those sitting below, all of them are their own wedding ships, although it's only a portion of them, since Akagi and the others can't know yet, otherwise it would explode immediately.

Moreover, the person who officiated at the wedding was his own wife, the person who did his makeup was his own wife, and the person who officiated at the wedding was also his own wife... well, all of them were one of them.

Just as Richelieu and Richelieu were talking quietly, romantic and melodious music filled the entire church.

Ren Shuo looked back and was greeted by a pristine, flawless landscape.

Zhenhai, already stunningly beautiful, wore a white wedding dress. Although it was a pity that her exquisite figure was completely covered by the flawless white dress, it also gave her a unique sense of holiness and charm.

Her delicate face was partially obscured by a white veil, making it indistinct and adding to her ethereal beauty.

In her hands was a carefully selected and crafted bouquet, while the long train of her wedding dress trailed behind her, held on one side by Ying Rui and Zhao He.

It's said that a woman is most beautiful at her wedding...

All the ship girls present were equally beautiful, but in front of Zhenhai, although her face was not clearly visible, there was a feeling that "she is the most beautiful woman".

Is it possible that a wedding has such a significant positive impact on a person?

The ship girls present couldn't help but wonder.

“Commander, the Oath Ring is in the pocket on your right, don’t forget,” Richelieu whispered.

Ren Shuo nodded slightly, indicating that he understood.

“Well then…” Richelieu began his hosting duties.

I don't know if it was the ship girls' arrangement, but all the weddings seemed to be simplified. There was no groom's speech, no vows, and they skipped straight to the final part.

"So, whether in poverty or wealth, are you willing to marry this beautiful lady beside you?" Richelieu asked solemnly.

"I'm willing," Ren Shuo nodded.

"Similarly, beautiful lady, regardless of poverty or wealth, would you be willing to marry this handsome man beside you?"

Zhenhai said impatiently, "I'm willing."

"Now, groom, please remove your bride's veil. You may kiss your bride now... And, the vow ring, quickly!"

Richelieu covered his left earpiece with one hand, and as if he had heard something, his tone suddenly became urgent.

No, why the rush? Who gets married like it's a bustling market?

Ren Shuo's mind, which had just settled down, was once again somewhat bewildered.

Your wedding vows were probably shortened, weren't they? Shouldn't it be something like "Regardless of birth, old age, sickness, death, poverty, wealth..."?

Something feels off. What could be wrong?

Just as Ren Shuo hesitated, the auditorium doors were blown open.

To Ren Shuo's utter astonishment, a formidable group of ship girls, led by Taihou Roon and Akagi, made their appearance.

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Let's rewind to about ten minutes earlier.

Akagi and Taihou were playing chess in the room out of boredom.

"Honestly, why am I wasting my time here with you? I should be looking for the Commander..."

Akagi slapped the floor with its tail in great dissatisfaction.

In comparison, Dafeng appeared more dignified, but there was also a hint of dissatisfaction in her expression.

"Me too, Akagi-senpai. The Commander promised to go on a date with me."

Kaga, who was reading a book on the side, couldn't help but look up when he heard their conversation.

Commander, you weren't scheduled for a date today. Are you drunk?

And another thing, instead of complaining here, you should just finish the game... I don't know what that guy Tiancheng was thinking, letting two chess noobs fight each other, and then saying something like "let's see who's better." This is obviously a battle between a hidden dragon and a phoenix, okay?

Why would they let someone like me, who's barely considered a good chess player, be the referee here?

How boring.

Kaga shook his head, then suddenly his ears twitched. What was that sound? Was it coming from the Church of the Free Iris?

This music is...

Interesting.

Kaga smiled and slowly closed the book.

Chapter 537 The Wedding Operation?

"Sister, Da Feng, can you hear anything?"

Seeing that Taihou and Akagi had no reaction, Kaga couldn't help but ask.

"A sound? What sound?"

Da Feng answered instinctively.

Akagi pricked up her fox ears, then frowned: "It sounds like there's some kind of noise..."

Upon hearing this, Taihou also activated her ship girl hearing and began to listen carefully.

"That sound must be from the Free Iris Church, right? It's usually as quiet as Silent Hill, why is it so lively today?"

Akagi didn't care. What did the Free Iris's business have to do with her? It wasn't like the Commander was there.

Kaga gave a strange smile: "Sister, this seems to be... wedding music."

"Marriage, isn't it just marriage...marriage?"

Akagi was stunned. Something was wrong. What was this guy from Free Iris up to? Was someone getting married in the port?

It couldn't possibly be someone from outside coming to the port to borrow space, could it? Richelieu wouldn't agree, so there's only one truth...

Akagi's expression gradually became more audacious, and foxfire enveloped his entire body: "You're really something, aren't you, Free Iris? You think I can't lift a sword anymore?"

That can only mean the Commander is getting married. Damn it, the Commander's first wedding should have been mine... no, it should have been Amagi-neechan's, and then mine. How dare you cut in line in front of me?

Sister Amagi must have been kept in the dark. How despicable! Her husband, who also happens to be her brother-in-law, was kidnapped and forced into marriage by that group of wicked women from Free Iris. If she, as the younger sister, doesn't stand up for her sister, then her sister will probably be left alone to cry all day long.

However, Amagi, who was sitting inside the church, suddenly felt an itch in his nose, but he managed to suppress the urge to sneeze.

Taihou, at this moment, the entire ship looked like the movie "The Scream." The thought that the commander was going to marry someone else, and the bride wasn't her, made her feel...

I don't want that kind of thing!

Akagi and Taihou exchanged a glance and immediately united on the same side.

Then she ran out of the Sakura Empire dormitory yelling, "Commander, you can't get married! If you're going to get married, you have to marry Taihou (Akagi)! Those bitches from Iris Liberty, just you wait!"

She wailed and howled all the way, as if afraid others wouldn't know she was getting married.

This was also one of their strategies; the more people who went, the better, at least to prevent the Free Iris's conspiracy from succeeding.

After a brief silence, the dormitory in Sakura Empire erupted into chaos.

"The Commander is getting married! Who's the bride?!"

"I don't know, is it from the Free Iris?"

"Commander, you can't get married! I can't live without you!"

Similar wailing and howling could be heard throughout Sakura Empire.

Nagato was enjoying tea with Mikasa when he heard the news.

The teacup in her hand fell onto the tatami mat, spilling warm tea all over the floor. Nagato's pupils dilated in shock.

What's going on? How did they get married?!

Commander, my commander!

Nagato originally planned to take things slowly, gradually building up the commander's favorability before discussing the oath...

This is so tempting, it's unethical!

Mikasa gripped the teacup tightly, with such force that one feared it might shatter at any moment.

"Seriously, you Free Iris? Do you really think we, Sakura Empire, have no one left?"

In the unspoken rules among the ship girls of each faction, if you want a ring, you can go ahead and try to get it; no one will stop you. But as for marriage... to be honest, if each person who has made a vow has a wedding, Ren Shuo is probably either getting married or on his way to getting married.

So, should the port area still be operated?

Therefore, everyone assumed that after all the members got their own ships, they would have a grand wedding where they would all get married together.

In other words, the newly joined ship girls in the port were not very clear about the situation after the commander was resurrected, but it didn't matter much, since they hadn't gotten the ring, let alone talk about marriage.

As for Kiev, who got the ring... Yatsen and Belfast had already given him special treatment, so Kiev didn't plan to have a wedding. Moreover, for Kiev, sticking to the Commander's side was more important than anything else.

Tashkent, where people were forcibly dragged out of Kyiv this time, is said to have been beaten up by Kyiv on the way there, with sacks over their heads.

Ahem, getting back to the point, anyway, at this moment, Akagi and Taihou were leading a large group of people towards the church of the Free Iris with great momentum.

While traveling, they were even accompanied by figures like the Iron-Blooded Ron and Marco Polo of the Sardinian Empire.

Some of the Eagle Union ship girls followed behind, but they didn't have that menacing air; instead, they looked like they were there to watch the fun.

Of course, how could we forget our source of amusement, Prince Eugen, at this moment?

He grabbed Emden and Egil and followed them directly behind.

The church of the Free Iris is built on a hillside, so you have to climb up the slope.

At this moment, on the only slope leading to the Liberty Iris, Jean Bart, Louis IX, Champagne, and Gascoigne were responsible for guarding the path, at least to prevent others from easily "kidnapping" the bride.