Azur Lane Under the Stars

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After the battle ended, both sides were covered in bruises. Ren Shuo simply comforted them and then had the female Kitchen Goddess send them to the canal.

Can you believe that several ship girls played volleyball until they ended up in the canal?

"This is so exciting..." The contestants were eager to try their next match while waiting for the Barbarians to repair the field.

"If, and I mean if, could we not push ourselves so hard? At least let's not fall into the canal, okay?"

Bai Ying excluded the representative company and discussed the matter with Zhen Hai, the representative from Donghuang.

"Let's just treat it as a fun activity. Isn't the point of going out to relax?" Zhenhai agreed.

The next match between White Eagle and Donghuang shouldn't be as intense... right?

Chapter 489 Jungle Expedition Team

The match between White Eagle and Eastern Empire was rather unremarkable compared to the earlier matches between Free Iris and Sakura Empire.

The match was a very ordinary one, though it was quite intense, it remained within the scope of a friendly match.

The Cleveland-class leaders on the White Eagle side, and the Ningping Shuanghai and the Haitian Haiqi sisters on the Eastern Huang side, can all be considered sister groups.

Both sides had a lot of fun, and the ship girls from their respective factions cheered enthusiastically.

Although Donghuang's reaction speed and control were excellent, Baiying was more experienced and skilled in these kinds of games, and ultimately won the match by a small margin.

The eight girls in the competition inexplicably formed a friendship and then went to have barbecue together, arm in arm.

Because there were no high-level matches that damaged the field, the next match could proceed seamlessly. However, since the referee from Colombia was pulled away by Cleveland, Washington was brought back to serve as the referee.

“Speaking of which, Peanut, why are you wearing that leather jacket on the beach?” her sister, from North Carolina, asked, somewhat puzzled. “Don’t you feel hot?”

Washington said somewhat awkwardly, "I'm just not used to wearing a swimsuit..."

“No way, how can you come to the beach without a swimsuit?” North Carolina insisted, showing Washington her white swimsuit. “Look at me, I’m wearing a swimsuit, aren’t I?”

"You dare to wear a bunny girl outfit, what's there to be afraid of in a swimsuit..." Washington muttered under his breath.

She thought North Carolina hadn't heard, but how could North Carolina, as a ship girl, not have heard?

But North Carolina simply ignored it, because she was thinking of giving her sister a good talking-to next time.

"Ahem, alright, now it's time for the Royal vs. Sardinian Empire match. Players, please take your positions..."

Washington has begun hosting the competition.

…………

While the beach volleyball game was in full swing, the adventure team took advantage of the adults' inattention to venture into a rainforest in St. Louis, ready to begin their exploration. Although snakes and insects were driven away by Akashi's gadgets, it didn't stop them from having fun.

After all, unknown places always pique the curiosity of these little ones.

"Heh heh heh, roll call begin! Adventure team!"

Outside the rainforest, Little Akagi stood on a large rock, hands on hips, looking down at his friends.

"Why are you the one calling out names?!" Saratoga was very dissatisfied.

"Because I'm the captain," Little Akagi said smugly.

Saratoga was furious: "Who! Who chose you as captain! Step forward! You've appointed yourself!"

Little Akagi said matter-of-factly, "Since none of you have brought it up, doesn't that mean I, who brought it up first, am automatically promoted to captain?"

"Hmph, that's just wishful thinking on your part, I don't agree!" Saratoga waved her little hand, "I'm the captain!"

"You two, shut up! Can't you have some fun?" Deutsche wrinkled his little nose, finding the two of them a bit noisy.

"Since neither of you is willing to give in, then let's make Klose the captain," Germany continued.

I don't want to be the captain because it's too tiring and I'm too lazy to use my brain. I'm not a leader; I'm the noble, iron-blooded dark princess. I can leave the brain work to my subordinates.

However, I didn't want these two guys who were only after the captain's title to be leaders, because they were both brainless, which was a consensus among my teammates. In comparison, the younger Cleveland who came with me was more suitable.

"Alright then..." Saratoga and Akagi felt that continuing to argue was pointless, so they reluctantly agreed.

Little Cleveland was somewhat bewildered; this unexpected joy came rather suddenly.

"Oh, Klein is so great, he's become the captain now!" Little Helena clapped her hands and congratulated him, showing her great respect.

"Ahem... Alright then, I'll be the captain. Let's go on an adventure together!" Little Cleveland showed his big little face, waved his little hand, and led everyone into this area.

As they walked through the area, Cleveland said, "Let's count off first, so we don't get lost."

As everyone counted off, Little Cleveland silently noted the number of people. Five people?

"Wait, didn't you say that Xiaoshengwang was coming too?" Deutsche asked, puzzled, as they walked.

Saratoga said, "Little Renown went to cheer on her Renown sister in volleyball, so I didn't call her."

“Yes, there are too many adults over there. If we go and call them, we'll be too conspicuous,” Little Akagi chimed in.

"Alright... Look what that is?" Deutsche looked curiously at the tree roots on the side, where there seemed to be a large, mushroom-shaped black thing.

"This, this is called Ganoderma lucidum. Let me tell you, it's a very nourishing food, a so-called rare and precious treasure, a real gem." Little Akagi began his nonsensical popular science explanation with great seriousness.

"What nonsense are you spouting? You know anything about this?" Saratoga immediately retorted.

"Hmph, who says I don't know? I learned this from Sister Fusang!" Little Akagi put her hands on her hips, her nose almost pointing to the sky.

"Hmph, this thing isn't Ganoderma lucidum at all, okay? I've seen this in books; it's just a regular mushroom, only a bit bigger," Deutsche said.

"Who said that? You can read books?" Little Akagi retorted.

“You think everyone is like you? I really enjoy reading,” Germany said.

Although I can be willful and capricious at times, and have a bit of a chuunibyou (middle school syndrome), I really love the knowledge in books, okay?

Many people only see their own immature and eccentric appearance, but how many people know that their knowledge base is almost the same as that of Z23 and Z46?

Ah, speaking of which, it seems the Empire recently invited these book club members to visit the Sardinian Empire.

"Hmph, I just happened to misjudge..." Little Akagi grumbled, feeling he had lost face, and glared at Germany.

"Alright, alright, let's keep going!" Little Cleveland fulfilled his duties as captain very well.

"Little Cleveland, what's that?" Little Helena tugged at Little Cleveland's sleeve, pointing curiously at a big tree.

It was a crooked, twisted tree with two tumor-like growths in the middle.

"Is this the legendary Demon King Tree? It is also one of my guardians, the noble Dark Night Princess."

Germany's adolescent delusions have struck again.

“Your bodyguard is really ugly,” Saratoga remarked.

"That's because you don't know how to appreciate it!" Germany retorted angrily.

Little Akagi stroked his chin, then suddenly his eyes lit up, and he exclaimed, "Ah! I remember now, why does it look so familiar? Isn't that the fat dinosaur that's striking a pose?"

The discussion fell silent instantly, broken only by the faint chirping of birds in the woods.

Everyone instinctively looked around, fearing that a fat dinosaur with an angry face, holding a rock guitar and shouting "Demacia!" might jump out of the bushes.

"You're really brave, daring to call it 'fearsome' like that?" The German looked like he had just learned something new.

“Saratoga, it’s not appropriate for you to say that…” Little Cleveland tried to help Saratoga.

Little Helena nodded vigorously.

"Hehehe, let me tell you, you don't need to be so scared. Anyway, that fat dinosaur isn't here..."

Saratoga remained completely unfazed and continued, "Let me tell you, last time that fat dinosaur, when he was going back to the port area, he tripped and fell on the steps of the dock, and then the dock cracked open, you know?"

"That's because the humans didn't control their power properly and used the power of the ship girls, okay?" Deutsche covered his face. "Even for us, if we didn't control the power of the ship girls when we landed, the dock would be ruined."

Germany had a pretty good impression of this silly royal girl who loved rock music.

The main reason is that I asked her for breast enhancement tips, and she was truly willing to teach and I was willing to learn.

"Hmph, I don't care, she's a fat dinosaur. Anyway, she won't know if I tell her. Let her come and bite me then." Saratoga made a face.

“Don’t worry, I’ll tell her,” Little Akagi said immediately.

Saratoga remained completely unfazed: "You think she'll believe you just because you say it? Don't forget you tricked that fat dinosaur last time. Do you think she'll believe you?"

Little Akagi grinned mischievously, waved something in his hand in front of Saratoga, and then quickly put it away.

Saratoga was stunned for a moment, then her expression changed drastically: "What's this?!"

That's it! If Saratoga is right, that thing is probably a voice recorder!

"Give it to me!" Saratoga shouted angrily, reaching out her hand.

It's already in someone else's ship equipment space; there's no way to take it back now.

"No, nyah nyah nyah~" Little Akagi made a face.

"You bastard!" Saratoga was furious and determined to get the item back, or he was doomed!

The thought that even though the formidable one couldn't catch him, he liked to camp out on him like the sixth man... sent chills down Saratoga's spine.

This ship is so scary, it could scare a ship to death!

So, in this rainforest, she fled and she chased, but unfortunately, she couldn't make Xiao Chicheng escape.

Seeing this, Little Cleveland and the others quickly followed, shouting, "Don't run away!"

After a chase that lasted for ages, Saratoga finally ran out of options and called out breathlessly, "Stop, stop for a second. What do you want in return for this recording pen?"

Little Akagi's smile gradually became more unrestrained: "Let me think about it. First, acknowledge me as your big sister. Second, for the next two months, you have to give me all your snacks and half of your allowance!"

Saratoga was furious: "You're taking advantage of our misfortune!"

Little Akagi said, "Didn't you ask me to name my terms? This is what I'm doing. Think about it carefully, is material possessions more important, or your own life?"

"Gulp..." Saratoga was very conflicted, but in the end she compromised; her own life was more important...

"Okay, I agree." Saratoga's eyes darted around, as if he had thought of something.

Hmph, I can renege on my debt. I'll just trick them into giving me the recording pen first.

What Saratoga could think of, Akagi could certainly think of as well.

She said to Deutsche Welle, "Deutsche Welle, you be the notary. I'll leave the recording pen with you for safekeeping, and you can give it back to Saratoga after she has fulfilled her conditions. Otherwise, return it to me."

"I believe that Your Excellency, the Lord of the Night, will surely grant this insignificant request from your servant, won't you?" Little Akagi had a firm grasp on Germany's preferences.

Germany gave Akagi an approving look, then struck what it considered a noble pose: "Hehehe! You have excellent taste, Akagi. You are indeed worthy of being my servant. I will act as the notary. Rest assured, it will be absolutely fair."

Saratoga's heart sank, and tears of regret streamed down her face. "Damn it! I shouldn't have made that boastful remark! What did I do? I gave away so many good things for nothing! Waaah, is there any way to undo this?"

Cleveland Jr. and Helena Jr. were thoroughly enjoying the gossip on the sidelines. Seeing that the group's discussion had ended, they joined in, saying, "Want something to eat? I brought some."

“Eat, what did you bring?” Saratoga asked immediately.

Then I ran out of all my snacks. Damn it, I'll eat as much as I can now.

"Hmm, I don't know either. It was something my sister St. Louis bought for us," Cleveland said, rummaging through her ship's equipment storage space.

The kids' eyes lit up. Something bought by the rich woman in St. Louis must be something good.

So, Cleveland Jr. and Helena Jr. pulled out bags of snacks, and the five of them found an open space, spread out a tablecloth, and sat down to enjoy their snacks.

"You know, it would be great if there were some giant snake or some wild beast. The explorer defeats the beast and goes through all sorts of hardships to reach the treasure land. That would be a good story!" Little Akagi said with longing.

"You're dreaming! There's no treasure here, no wild beasts or giant snakes, just you, you little vixen." Saratoga couldn't do anything about the contract, but she could still annoy Akagi.

"Hmph." Little Akagi wasn't angry; in her eyes, it was just the wailing of a loser.

"Phew, let's count again, although we won't be short any more people."

"1!"

"2!"

"3!"

"4!"

"5~"

Little Cleveland himself counted out the final number: "6! Great, quite a few people, let's continue..."

Before the words were even finished, a chill ran down everyone's spine. How come there was one more?