Azur Lane Under the Stars

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Hutten was indignant. If that were the case, she should be the older sister! Why did Frederick the Great always act like the older sister?

The game continued, but Frederick the Great smiled with some concern: "So this child really does have this idea?"

Peter joked, "Don't you know, Your Majesty? It's not just Huteng; most of the Ironblood ship girls have the same idea. And besides, if you hadn't toned it down a bit, the Commander probably wouldn't have sworn an oath to you, right? Who wants their wife to be like a nanny all day long?"

Frederick the Great showed no intention of changing his mind after hearing this, and instead said, "I see... But I have already restrained myself quite a bit in front of the commander, so I can only find this feeling again with you guys."

Frederick the Great decided to continue doing things his own way, since Hutten couldn't do anything about it anyway.

Peter didn't try to persuade her further. Each ship girl has her own unique characteristics, and Frederick the Great's characteristic is that she likes to act like a mother...

To make Frederick the Great restrain himself from the ladies is like making Royal Ark stop controlling lolis, making Cannonball stop calling Hood "Auntie," and making Big Bluefin scare Taihou away.

That is impossible.

The game on the chessboard was in full swing, and as they played, due to some prizes added midway through, several ship girls teamed up to specifically target Ren Shuo.

Even the ship-licking monarch, who has always been second only to Dido and Sirius in the royal family, is no exception.

This game of chess was so intense that it caused chaos and confusion, even extending from one world to another, obliterating the very essence of the universe.

In the end, only a sigh remained.

Ren Shuo surrendered, abandoning his pawn: "I have lost..."

"Great!" Egil cheered, having finally bankrupted Ren Shuo.

"Well then, Commander, starting tomorrow, please take good care of me." Hu Teng smiled happily.

The monarch said earnestly, "I've come back to support you, Commander."

Chapter 473 The Iron-Blooded Tavern at Night

In the afternoon, I contributed to the sales at the Royal Shop, so naturally, I ended up at the Ironblood Tavern in the evening.

Just like the "commander effect" in the afternoon, the Ironblood side was packed in the evening, while the Royal side was somewhat affected.

Moreover, Ren Shuo had his own reasons for making this arrangement. After all, the Royal side mainly serves afternoon tea and snacks, with relatively few main dishes, so it's normal for him to help attract customers in the afternoon. In the evening, the Iron Blood side mainly focuses on taverns and main dishes, so Ren Shuo came here.

Generally speaking, even without me, the Royal Family's business is better in the afternoon, and the Iron Blood is better in the evening. So, since I chose the right time to go, there was nothing unfair about it.

"Good evening, Commander! Would you like to join us for a drink?" Aurora invited.

Ren Shuo politely declined: "No, no..."

Although Ren Shuo is now a heavy drinker, he still doesn't like the taste of alcohol.

Ren Shuo felt like a fake adult because he genuinely didn't think the alcohol was that good; he'd rather drink iced cola.

Despite being politely rejected by Ren Shuo, Aurora was not discouraged and continued her daily drinking party with her comrades.

"You guys got back pretty early this time," Ren Shuo said, looking at St. Louis sitting next to him.

St. Louis smiled, still holding a glass of fine wine in his hand: "Isn't this an event organized by Ironblood and Royal? Shouldn't I come back to show my support?"

“Yes, we’ll definitely be there to support them.” Long Island, sitting next to Ge You, was also comfortably holding a wine glass, while Ge You was lying on the sofa.

"Let's not even talk about why you went out... why are you drinking Coke from a wine glass?" Ren Shuo looked at Changdao strangely.

Long Island argued vehemently: "This is called a sense of ritual, Commander. And strictly speaking, I didn't go out; I came back from outside."

"How to say?"

Long Island explained, "Mainly because the shopping street they bought in St. Louis opened a figurine shop. It was opened by Mikasa and Long Island from another place, and we and Mikasa Senbei had known each other online for a long time, so we had to go and support them."

"So, you bought something?"

Ren Shuo knew the otaku group well. Whenever they went to a place with figurines and various merchandise, unless they were really short of money, they would definitely buy, buy, buy. It was the same as when women went to a clothing store.

Don't ask Ren Shuo why he knows so much, because Ren Shuo himself is a homebody.

Long Island was overjoyed: "I bought so much stuff! I used up all my savings! I'll be eating in the cafeteria for the rest of the month!"

Ren Shuo said disdainfully, "You're even worse than someone who lives paycheck to paycheck. If it weren't for the cafeteria in the port area, I think you would have starved to death..."

Then he paused, and asked in a low voice, "What new goods?"

Long Island also mysteriously stated: "Two Wolves 10086 version, Old Man Tamaki 18-year-old version, Date A Live 4 BD disc, and commemorative figures of Kamen Rider Decade and Ryuki... Oh right, this year three commemorative figures will be released: Ryuki, Decade, and Zongzi Bro."

"Goodness, you actually brought Zongzi-ge along this year? My youth is over! But why didn't you bring Zongzi-ge back?" Ren Shuo asked, puzzled.

"Since it's still in production, I've already paid a deposit. They'll deliver it to me in a few days." Long Island said with a urging look, "How about it? Commander, do you want to come to my room? These are all good stuff and fun things."

Ren Shuo coughed and said, "Since you've invited me,..."

Long Island was also very happy, as he was playing online games with someone again tonight, and it was a new game at that, which was great.

St. Louis found the two like-minded guys somewhat amusing and couldn't help but remind them, "You two should be careful not to stay up too late."

"Playing games with friends without staying up all night? Can that even be called playing games?" Ren Shuo argued vehemently.

Long Island chimed in, "The Commander is right!"

St. Louis laughed: "Commander, are you really not afraid of Belfast coming after you?"

"Even if it's Belfast, I'm not afraid!"

Although Ren Shuo said this, he looked around nervously and found that Belfast was not there. He remembered that Belfast should still be working in the Royal store at this time, so he became bolder.

St. Louis grinned mischievously: "But Commander, did you know? Belfast came up with a series of punishments to stop you from staying up all night."

Ren Shuo remained calm: "Then bring it on, I'm not afraid. Do you think Belfast would punish me?"

St. Louis gave a strange smile: "Belfa will put you in a small dark room first."

Ren Shuo said, "That's it?"

"Then you won't be allowed out for three days and three nights, and you'll have to eat and use everything inside."

For a homebody like me, staying indoors for three days and three nights is child's play.

"Then I'll give you some food that I got from the Observer."

Ren Shuo sensed something was wrong. What was it that needed to be taken from the observer?

St. Louis grinned broadly: "It's that thing that makes you incredibly sensitive, Commander, but without any side effects. Yes, it's the one New Jersey secretly used on you last time."

Ren Shuo's expression changed.

St. Louis continued, seemingly to himself, "Then all the wedding ships will probably make two or three rounds over these three days, right? Probably."

Ren Shuo's face turned green. To be honest, although there are no side effects and it won't have any impact on the body, it will definitely leave a psychological scar, right? It definitely will, right?

At this moment, Ren Shuo finally understood why Eugen or Egil, those marriage ships who liked to cause trouble, would immediately beg for mercy after he punished them like this.

This is even more torture than torture itself.

Ren Shuo decisively said, "I'm sorry, I was wrong, I won't stay up late anymore."

Then he said to Long Island, "Long Island, if you want to stay up all night, you can stay up all night yourself. I can play games with you, but staying up all night is out of the question!"

Long Island was shocked: "No way, Commander, are you really that cowardly? We clearly agreed to stay up all night together, and you're chickening out?"

Then she continued, "Commander, aren't you a pervert? This shouldn't be a punishment for you, it should be a reward."

“You just lack experience. Let me tell you, this is terrifying…” Ren Shuo’s expression suddenly turned somewhat weary.

Long Island looked at Ren Shuo suspiciously: "Okay... so are you going to play the game or not?"

Ren Shuo thought for a moment and said, "I'll come find you during the day."

But St. Louis continued to pour cold water on the idea: "Commander, didn't you lose to the Royal Family and then have to go help out at the Royal Family's shop this afternoon? You're starting your job as a butler tomorrow, aren't you?"

"Ah...right, but it's okay, I'll just go find Long Island this morning, won't I?" Ren Shuo thought it didn't matter.

"Long Island, do you get up in the morning?" St. Louis asked Long Island instead of Ren Shuo.

Long Island immediately replied, "I definitely won't be able to get up."

Ren Shuo was now in a dilemma: "Does that mean I can't play the game?"

He quickly reassured himself, "It's okay, what's more fun than playing games and being affectionate with my wife?"

"Hey, why hasn't our food arrived yet?" Long Island yelled. "Bismarck~"

"What's wrong now?"

Bismarck, dressed in a pure black shirt uniform with a black apron over it, looking like a waiter, had no choice but to come over after hearing Long Island's voice.

"Where's our food?" Long Island asked.

Bismarck sighed: "You ordered two minutes ago, and only one of them can be made quickly. The other two are made to order. How could it be so fast?"

"Hurry up~ The commander is hungry." Long Island said, using Ren Shuo's name as an example.

Ren Shuo quickly said, "I'm fine, but you've been dragged into this."

"Okay, I'll expedite it for you, alright?" Bismarck felt a bit of a headache. She had originally thought that being a foreman would be a little easier, at least she wouldn't have to do everything herself.

However, this only applies when the afternoon is not too crowded. In the evening, the table turnover suddenly increases, and I have to personally take charge. Not to mention, there are some people who come here on the surface to show their support, but actually to tease and joke about my ship girls.

Bismarck went to urge the order, and Ren Shuo looked around: "There are so many people here."

St. Louis laughed: "It's mainly because there are already so many ship girls drinking, and now that we've added main dishes and other drinks, the number of people hasn't decreased; in fact, there have been quite a few more customers."

Ren Shuo also remarked, "Drinking like this is such a lively affair."

"But some people prefer drinks with a more elegant and quiet atmosphere, right? Look at Kaga and Jintsu, they go to those little taverns in Japan, don't they?"

"Speaking of Fusang... it seems like she recently opened an izakaya with Fusang Meta? And Meta has been dragging me to spend more time praying every day," St. Louis said casually.

"Yeah, I heard it from Yamashiro. Ever since that Yamashiro Meta came, she's been dragging her to train every day. Last time she came to me crying, she was halfway through when she was pulled away." Nagashima just felt sorry for Yamashiro.

Ren Shuo could only explain, "Perhaps everyone has a different personality."

As they were talking, Yi Bei, who was a waiter, came over with a plate: "Commander, your dinner... please enjoy."

He put his things down and left in a hurry.

"I'm really busy," Ren Shuo remarked.

St. Louis nodded: "But the child seems to be having a lot of fun."

Long Island said seriously, "After all, he's just a little kid who's afraid of being alone."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ren Shuo and St. Louis looked at Long Island, their eyes conveying, "How dare you call someone a child?"

This move angered Long Island: "What are you doing?"

Ren Shuo said, "I think, what gives you the right to call others children?"

In terms of mental age, you two are about the same, but Yi Bei is the kind of well-behaved child who is afraid of causing trouble for others... At most, he will play some harmless pranks when he is too lonely and ignored.

But what about Long Island? They're always shouting about 'slacking off' and 'retirement is everything.' Tell me, is this what mature adults should do? Even sensible children wouldn't do that.

Furthermore, just looking at appearances, Long Island is like a child compared to Elbe.

Long Island was very dissatisfied: "Just because I, Long Island, am a veteran of the port area! I was one of the first veterans to join the port area!"

Ren Shuo and St. Louis exchanged glances. If she hadn't said anything, the people in the port area would probably have forgotten that this lazy, otaku girl was actually one of the first people to join the port area... even earlier than Glorious Enterprises and Prinz Eugen.

"Okay... I have nothing more to say." Ren Shuo surrendered.

The main reason was for the games, anime series, and figurines that Changdao owned; otherwise, Ren Shuo would definitely have had a serious talk with Changdao.

"Alright, try some of this food, or it'll get cold," St. Louis said.

St. Louis ordered the Iron Blood Special Pork Knuckle Rice, which, according to the advertisement, is rich in collagen, so St. Louis was very curious.

The braised pork knuckle is stewed until it's soft and tender, then drizzled with a light brown sauce. It complements the plump, white rice perfectly, making it incredibly appetizing.

Long Island's version is relatively simpler, consisting of chicken cutlet rice with some side dishes. It looks quite delicious, but it always gives off a fast food vibe. In Long Island's words, if you don't eat this kind of meal, you can't be considered a qualified homebody.

Ren Shuo's is even simpler. Unlike the cheap fried rice sold outside, Ren Shuo's beef fried rice in the port area is made with real beef, and the portion is quite generous.

"St. Louis, why are you eating such greasy food? It's evening... Seriously, if you weren't a ship girl, you'd probably get really fat eating like this." Long Island asked curiously.

St. Louis said irritably, "Then why do you drink Coke at night?"

Long Island immediately said, "That's different. You're eating... but Coke is practically an essential spiritual sustenance for us stay-at-home girls!"

Then she put on a very serious expression and said, "You're doing that to satisfy the cricket's appetite, but my spiritual nourishment can elevate my entire mind... It's a different level."

St. Louis was both amused and exasperated by Long Island's absurd reasoning, and decided not to waste any more words with her. Since the pork knuckle rice wouldn't taste good when it got cold, he began to prepare to try it.