Azur Lane Under the Stars

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“Huh? Got it!” Elbin said.

Seydlitz shook his head. He had been thinking of calling York to ask about the situation, but decided to settle things first.

Shortly after they left the dock, another yacht sailed in, and the ship girls on duty there went to greet it.

If the vessel is not an official vessel of the Maritime Safety Administration, even if the commander is invited to attend, he or she must register; this is the rule.

After the ship came to a stop, the pink-haired ship girl stood on the sea, quietly waiting for the other ship girls to disembark.

Hu Teng jumped down and landed lightly on the sea without making a splash, much to the surprise of the pink-haired ship girl from the Maritime Bureau. What amazing control of her strength...

"We're from the port area of ​​Xianyu City. We've been invited here. This is the invitation letter... Do we need to register?" Hu Teng said coldly.

The pink-haired ship girl immediately said, "Just tell me the name of your port commander, and also check the commander's identification. Oh, and by the way, the number and names of the accompanying ship girls."

Hu Teng said, "The commander's name is Ren Shuo, and I am accompanied by two ship girls. I am Hu Teng from Ironblood, and the other is Dido from Royal Navy."

"Huteng?" The invitation and name matched, and the commander's identification was genuine... but Huteng? Does Ironblood even have this ship girl?

"Is there a problem?" Hu Teng frowned as she looked at the pink-haired ship girl who was standing there in a daze.

"Ah, I'm sorry, my apologies. There's no problem at all. Welcome to the Royal Maritime Bureau headquarters."

The pink-haired ship girl quickly said, "Your yacht can just moor in the mooring area over there. There will be dedicated ship girls to look after it, and if it gets damaged during the inspection, our maritime bureau will be responsible for compensation."

"Well, thanks." Hu Teng nodded indifferently, then leaped back onto the boat.

As the yacht sailed toward the mooring area, the pink-haired ship girl breathed a sigh of relief. She herself did not realize that the ship girl she had just met had made her subconsciously tense up, as if she had encountered some formidable opponent.

But, Hutten still has Dido...

The little girl's mind was racing.

I've never heard of Hutten; she must be an extremely rare ship girl, right? I have heard of Dido, though. She's supposedly a member of the Royal Maid Corps, and a ship that many commanders desperately want but can't have.

It is said that there are only three Dido ships registered in the entire Royal Navy...

Could this commander be incredibly lucky? Or perhaps... a lucky seal?

No wonder the veterans always say that every invitation and commander's gathering is a time for the SEALs to wreak havoc.

I guess this commander came prepared for this banquet, planning to wreak havoc at the exchange meeting?

Chapter 507 Returning to the Academy, Getting Started

"Commander, is this the Royal Navy's Maritime Bureau headquarters?"

Hu Teng looked around, finding it somewhat novel.

"Is this Hu Teng's first time here?" Ren Shuo laughed. "How does it compare to our maritime bureau?"

"Is that even a question?" Hu Teng rolled his eyes. "It's definitely better here."

The Royal Maritime Bureau, adhering to the consistent style of the Royal Family, is luxurious but not wasteful. Although it is magnificent, it does not appear vulgar, but rather very elegant.

Ren Shuo wouldn't say he was extremely familiar with this place, but he knew the way to the bureau chief's room like the back of his hand.

Ren Shuo is visiting here this time, and he will also take the opportunity to see Queen Elizabeth, since he and George V have been colleagues for so long.

After a brief announcement, Ren Shuo arrived at Queen Elizabeth's office: "Oh, Your Majesty, I'm here again. How have you been?"

Queen Elizabeth held a cup of black tea, with a neatly stacked pile of work papers to the side, seemingly taking a short break after finishing her work.

"Ah, you've arrived. It's been a long time. Thanks to you, things are going well. How many ship girls have you found in the port recently?" Queen Elizabeth put down her teacup and smiled.

"They've found everything, and they've even started salvaging the boat!" Ren Shuo also seemed very happy.

“Oh, congratulations then,” Queen Elizabeth said. “Actually, there’s something I need to apologize for before I come.”

"What's wrong?" Ren Shuo asked, puzzled.

"This is an exchange meeting, and this is your first time here... Every exchange meeting is actually just a harmless competition between factions, so I was thinking of asking you for help, but the notification was sent to the wrong place, and I forgot to send you a personal letter from me."

Queen Elizabeth said, "This competition is something you commanders are very familiar with: showing off your ships. I was thinking of having you bring some rare, or even one-of-a-kind, ship girls from the port..."

At this point, Queen Elizabeth was a little embarrassed: "So, I'd like to trouble you, could you please send two more people over from your port?"

"But wasn't it said that you can only bring two ship girls?" Ren Shuo asked.

Queen Elizabeth said righteously, "Rules are rigid, but people are flexible. As long as there aren't too many, it's fine. If it's two, then it's okay."

"I see. But it's alright, I think I can easily take down these two." Ren Shuo smiled mysteriously.

"It was my fault for being rude. These two are..." Queen Elizabeth smiled with interest.

Ren Shuo coughed and said, "Let me introduce you. This is our Dido, our maid who will be accompanying us this time, and also our iron-blooded Hu Teng."

Although Queen Elizabeth looked young, she was actually quite old and had seen a lot in life. Hearing Ren Shuo's words, she was immediately quite surprised:

"You're quite something. Even on our Royal Navy side, there are only three Didoes. And this Hutten... she should be Frederick the Great's sister ship from your port? In the old history."

"Hmph, enough already?" Ren Shuo said smugly.

Queen Elizabeth was pleasantly surprised: "Of course that's enough. You always manage to surprise me!"

In Ren Shuo's port, Queen Elizabeth knew quite a bit of confidential information, such as everyone being at full level...

Hmph, Ironblood, let's see what you'll use to fight me this time!

Queen Elizabeth was extremely pleased with herself and was already planning how she would make a sarcastic face at the director of the Iron Blood faction, Deutschland, during their next meeting.

"Oh, right, there's one more thing... There are a few ship girls from Ironblood who are retiring from the Maritime Bureau. This visit is their last mission, and they'll be reassigned afterward, but their destinations haven't been decided yet. So, since you're so skilled, why don't you try to salvage the ships? If you can salvage them, then Royal Navy will have won this time!"

Queen Elizabeth tempted her.

"No, no, I'm not good at salvaging ships," Ren Shuo said modestly.

"Don't give me that, it's settled. If you don't know how to salvage ships, where did all these girls come from in the port area?" Queen Elizabeth rolled her eyes.

You might not believe it, but one of the girls who just arrived salvaged the boat herself; I didn't help...

Ren Shuo agreed anyway, since he wouldn't lose out, right?

"Okay, I'll give it a try, but let's make it clear first, if it doesn't work, there's nothing I can do."

"Don't worry, don't worry, I won't blame you." Queen Elizabeth smiled. "Oh, by the way, your accommodations have been arranged. It's in the building next to Alice's. I've arranged a small building for you. Isn't that thoughtful?"

"Don't all fights involve staying in the same hotel?" Ren Shuo asked.

“You are our trump card, and Alice’s identity is special, so she definitely needs to be treated specially.” Queen Elizabeth waved her hand. “Alright, if there’s nothing else, I’ll get to work now. I’ll have someone take you to your lodgings. See you later.”

"Okay, then you go ahead and get busy."

…………

After arriving at his accommodation and settling in, Ren Shuo collapsed onto the sofa: "I'm so sorry for the trouble."

“Commander, I remember you didn’t touch anything, right? Dido and I cleaned it all up. Why are you saying you’re tired?” Hu Teng placed a cup of tea in front of Ren Shuo and opened a bottle of soda for himself.

Ren Shuo thought about it carefully for a while, and then said, "Although I didn't do anything, I still appreciate your hard work."

Hu Teng chuckled, shook his head, and said nothing.

"Master, it seems that King George V's gift wasn't given to that bureau chief just now?"

Dido asked cautiously.

Ren Shuo paused for a moment, then said seriously, "Daido? Do you know what that thing is?"

Dido was taken aback. Looking at Ren Shuo's serious expression, she became even more cautious: "What...is it?"

“It’s calcium supplements for increasing height and breast enhancement drugs…” Ren Shuo said.

"Pfft...cough cough! What did you say?" Hu Teng spat out his drink.

Ren Shuo continued, "Do you think if I were to hand this over to Queen Elizabeth... she might get furious? Who knows, she might actually pull out a giant watermelon knife and chase after us."

“Yes, yes…” Dido replied blankly.

"So, don't take this kind of thing out." Ren Shuo patted Dido's shoulder and said heavily.

"Oh, I understand, Master..." Dido seemed to understand but not quite.

Breast enhancement pills? Why would such a thing be invented? That's so strange.

Dido looked down and couldn't see her toes, which puzzled her.

While the group was chatting, the doorbell rang.

Ren Shuo nudged Hu Teng with his toe: "Hu Teng, go open the door."

Hu Teng glanced at Ren Shuo: "Not going... Commander, can't you go?"

"I'm lazy!" Ren Shuo said matter-of-factly.

Hu Teng rolled his eyes at Ren Shuo but didn't make a move.

Dido quickly went to open the door.

"Senior! I've come... Ah, it's Miss Dido! It's been a long time!"

Alice's lively voice came from the doorway.

"It's been a while since I've greeted you. You look much better. Is something making you happy?" Dido asked as she fetched slippers for Alice and the ship girl behind her.

"Hmph, you saw through me, Miss Dido."

Alice was very happy to follow Dido into the house.

"Ah, senior, hello!" Alice waved to Ren Shuo on the sofa.

"Hey there, I haven't seen you lately," Ren Shuo asked curiously.

"Hmph, a while ago, I was busy with the Yuan Conquest and kept doing commissions until I finally saved up for a ten-pull! Because I had too many commissions, I didn't come to play with you, senior."

Alice explained, then gave a thumbs up: "Finally! I saved up for a ten-pull! And then I got the item I wanted through construction!"

"Oh! Congratulations! What happened?" Ren Shuo asked curiously.

"Hehehe, one Gloucester, one golden battleship main gun, and the rest is... Dido!"

"Huh?" Dido thought she was being called and instinctively responded, "Is there something you need?"

"No, it was Dido who was created in our port. If we don't count Dido from the previous port, she should be considered the third Dido of the Royal Family."

Alice stuck out her tongue and explained.

"I see... Congratulations then." Ren Shuo smiled. "So you've been busy with this all this time?"

"Not only that, but we also made a vow to our family's glory and went on a honeymoon~" Alice declared without hesitation.

"Haha, congratulations again... Alright, I've been talking for so long. Dido, pour some tea, make yourself at home, we're already so familiar with each other," Ren Shuo said.

"Okay, I got it. Sheffield, you sit down too." Alice said to the petite ship girl behind her as she sat down.

"Yes, Your Highness..."

"Senior, senior, let me tell you something about this exchange meeting..."

Alice began to chatter away.

…………

After having lunch, Alice took her family's Sheffield back home, saying that she would also go home in the afternoon... which would probably be to the royal palace.

Ren Shuo was also standing by the window digesting his food: "I didn't expect so many people to come this time..."

"Could it be that one of your old acquaintances, Commander, is here this time?" Hu Teng asked with interest as he lay on his side on the sofa.

"What old acquaintances could I possibly have..." Ren Shuo rolled his eyes. "Among the commanders' circle, Alice is probably the only one I truly know."

"So, Commander, what's the difference between you and a shut-in?" Hu Teng said. "You see, unless you have a particularly large social circle, you absolutely won't go out unless it's absolutely necessary..."

Ren Shuo retorted, "Can this be called being a shut-in? My social circle is enough with you guys. Look at how many people there are in the port area. And what's the point of going out if you don't go out? Is there anything we don't have in the port area now?"

Hu Teng thought about it seriously. "Yes, there are cafes, bars, restaurants, clothing stores, shopping malls, snack shops, and even beaches and amusement parks..."

It seems like I don't need to go out.

“What I mean is that the commander could definitely go out for a walk…” Hutten said.

“If I go out for a walk, the girls at home will be left without anyone to accompany them. If they make a fuss, I’ll say that you encouraged me to go out,” Ren Shuo said.

Hu Teng thought about the scene of a group of ship girls coming to his door, and still shrank back, chickening out.