Azur Lane Under the Stars

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Cough cough, I feel like it sounds a bit strange to say it like this.

"This is just a decoration, and it also serves as my target acquisition device."

To prove that he was telling the truth, Prince Rupprecht even took off the vicious bull horn ornament and then put it back on.

"A reconnaissance device... I'll have Akashi upgrade the one he gave you later," Ren Shuo said after a moment's thought.

"Really? Thank you, Commander."

Prince Rupprecht's eyes lit up; he knew he had made the right choice in identifying the commander.

Otherwise, why would it be said that ship girls and commanders mutually increase their affection levels?

As long as you call upon the commander, even simple companionship and conversation can increase your favorability.

Sure enough, this afternoon he was still acting like he was dying, but now this is the beginning of "He's a good person".

As the night deepened amidst the clinking of glasses and excited chatter of Chkalov, Binjiang, and Bellaros, this simple newlywed gathering became a lively affair.

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Ren Shuo got up very early the next day.

However, I always feel somewhat absent-minded when washing up and eating breakfast.

This puzzled Belfast, who had also arrived early in the morning.

"Master, what's troubling you? If you tell me, Belfast might be able to offer some advice."

"It's nothing, it's just that... I feel like I've forgotten something."

Ren Shuo was somewhat distressed. This feeling of having done something but forgetting what it was was the most unpleasant one.

“Well, which side is the master on? Please forgive me, Belfast, I’m not quite sure,” Belfast said apologetically.

I know Ren Shuo's daily schedule by heart, but I really can't remember what I didn't do.

"Hmm...it seems to be, ship girls? But what exactly is it..." Ren Shuo pondered.

A thought flashed through Belfast's mind: "Is it about Miss Da Vinci?"

Da Vinci seems to have become withdrawn lately, as his owner hasn't come to see him.

I thought it was because I didn't take the initiative to ask my master to join the port area, so I thought my master was angry.

Ren Shuo suddenly remembered and slapped his forehead: "That's right, that's what it is."

"Belfa, thank you for the reminder. I'll head back first. Your task today is to follow Brest's instructions and try to get Plymouth sorted out as soon as possible."

Ren Shuo hurriedly left a message and went straight to Frederick the Great and his group who were mining, wanting them to send him back first.

Belfast watched Ren Shuo leave with a smile in her eyes, then slowly let out a breath.

So, now it's the head maid's turn to work.

Although the master spoke casually about getting things settled as soon as possible, well…

It's not that easy, but as a maid, isn't it her job to help her master solve problems?

If there are no conditions, then we must create them.

Belfast got up, preparing to go find Brest and Prince Rupprecht.

But before that, we need to prepare some refreshing soup for Miss Binjiang and the others after their hangovers.

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Ren Shuo hurriedly returned to the port area through the portal. The ship girl who usually guarded the portal and was on duty was Shangri-La.

At that moment, she was holding a book about archaeology and reading it.

Upon seeing Ren Shuo's arrival, he was somewhat surprised: "Commander? What's the rush?"

"Where is Leonardo da Vinci?"

Ren Shuo quickly asked.

"If it were Leonardo da Vinci, he should be in his research lab right now, right?" Shangri-La wasn't quite sure.

"Thanks." Ren Shuo came and went in a hurry.

Shangri-La was a little confused, but she shrugged and continued reading her book.

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"Akashi! Where's Leonardo da Vinci?!"

Ren Shuo wandered around the research lab but didn't find Da Vinci. He could only speak to Akashi, who was fiddling with the machine.

"Meow? Commander, meow, Da Vinci hasn't come for days, meow. I don't know where she went, meow," Akashi said.

"I see... Do you know about Lino?" Ren Shuo asked in turn.

“Hmm, I think she’s in her own room,” Reno said. “She said she wasn’t feeling well earlier, so she went back.”

"Commander, you've been leaving this person hanging for days, that's really too much," Rino said with a grin.

Ren Shuo was also helpless: "It's my fault..."

There's no way around it. I'm juggling two things at once, and I'm stretched thin. On one hand, I have to rush between the events in Binjiang and Brest, and on the other hand, I was busy with things in Rome a while ago.

I really forgot.

So Ren Shuo quickly found Leonardo da Vinci's room.

Leonardo da Vinci lived with Bolzano, originally intended to be housed with a submarine of the Sardinian Empire, and was roommates with Torricelli.

However, one is too energetic and the other is too pessimistic; the two living together are completely different styles.

So let's separate them. Since the port area just got new people, let's just let Bolzano and Da Vinci, who are good at taking care of people, live together.

That way, we can look out for each other.

"Ah, Commander, well, at this time we should... we should... Ah, welcome back, I... I'll be going now."

Bolzano kept her head down, her delicate face flushed with nervousness. After giving a quiet greeting, she left as if fleeing.

"Another timid and insecure girl."

Ren Shuo shook his head helplessly. Because Bolzano had just come out, the door was not closed, so Ren Shuo could only politely knock on the door and go in.

"Da Vinci, I'm coming in!"

"Huh?! Commander Ren Shuo?!"

Frantic sounds came from inside the house, including hurried footsteps and the sound of packing.

"Commander Ren Shuo, just a moment."

Ren Shuo thoughtfully refrained from entering Da Vinci's room and instead waited in the living room.

Once Da Vinci had finished tidying up, he came out on his own.

Upon seeing Ren Shuo sitting on the sofa, Da Vinci said somewhat apologetically, "Sorry, Commander Ren Shuo, things are a bit messy."

"It's nothing, it's nothing. I heard you haven't been feeling well these past few days?"

Leonardo da Vinci looked at Ren Shuo with a resentful expression.

Whose fault do you think it is?

"Well, it's just that I didn't get enough rest, it's nothing serious."

"Oh, I know. I'm sorry, I've been so busy these past few days, running around, so I've neglected you... Rome told me that I came here specifically to see you."

Ren Shuo apologized.

Leonardo da Vinci was somewhat flustered. What was this? Rome had come specifically to find you?

Does this mean my secret is about to be exposed?

Perhaps only Leonardo da Vinci himself thought he had hidden himself very well...

Ren Shuo earnestly extended his hand to Leonardo da Vinci.

"So, Leonardo da Vinci, I am hereby very seriously inviting you to join my port. Well, I believe Rome and the others have already told you about the benefits, and I can also meet your research needs... So, may I ask if I have the honor of becoming your commander?"

Overjoyed, Leonardo da Vinci was stunned.

Chapter 605 Binjiang: Hot...

Da Vinci never imagined that he was still thinking about how to gain Ren Shuo's forgiveness and then join the Hong Kong area.

After all, the scientific research and learning in the port area during this period was simply fantastic, and Commander Ren Shuo is also very pleasant to talk to and easy to get along with, making him an ideal commander.

However, I had lost track of time while discussing scientific research with senior Reno.

I don't remember who came to find me at the time, or what they said they had something to do, but I just blurted out, "You guys go ahead, I have something to do," and brushed them off.

After he finished making the small invention to give to Commander Ren Shuo as a gift, he belatedly realized that it was because Rome and Giuseppe had invited him to perform in a stage play and then apply to join the port.

My head was buzzing at that moment.

But now, Commander Ren Shuo, who doesn't hold grudges, has actually come to invite me! Is this heaven?!

"da Vinci?"

Ren Shuo saw Leonardo da Vinci standing there in a daze and couldn't help but feel a little worried. He stretched out his hand and waved it in front of Leonardo da Vinci.

Da Vinci's pupils gradually focused, and he hurriedly explained, "Commander Ren Shuo, wait a minute, I'm a little confused, a little hesitant to believe it..."

"Relax, we're friends now, aren't we? Come on, do as I say, take a deep breath."

Ren Shuo reassured him.

Following Ren Shuo's example, Leonardo da Vinci took deep breaths, and then even deeper breaths.

Finally, she seemed to return to her normal self, her eyes, as clear as fine amber, staring straight at Ren Shuo.

"Ahem... Commander Ren Shuo, I'm really sorry about that time. I wasn't with Rome and Giuseppe for the performance..."

Leonardo da Vinci was a little embarrassed.

"Oh, it's nothing. It just happened to be a moment of inspiration. I know that feeling; it's very rare."

Ren Shuo expressed his understanding, saying that it was like when he used to write essays or novels, he would always be in a state where inspiration would flow freely and he simply couldn't stop.

"However, I have prepared this apology gift."

Leonardo da Vinci decided to give away his small invention as an apology gift.

"A gift as an apology is too formal, isn't it? It's unnecessary."

Ren Shuo replied with a smile.

Da Vinci, however, was very serious and searched through his ship's equipment space.

While searching, he said, "Commander Ren Shuo, you know, my hobby is making some interesting little inventions, like... this little lion that can bloom a flower when you press a button! Hmm, I'll give it to you as my apology."

Ren Shuo accepted the cute little lion and thanked him, saying, "Thank you, I really like it... Is this the button?"

Ren Shuo gently pressed down, and a rose bloomed on the little lion's head. After releasing it, he withdrew it.

"This is... a real flower?" Ren Shuo exclaimed in surprise.

Da Vinci enthusiastically explained, "Of course it's a real flower. And let me tell you, this is something I invented under the guidance of Senior Reno. The structure inside is similar to a ship's space system, so that live flowers can be preserved for a long time."

Leonardo da Vinci appeared very proud.

After all, it's something I made myself.

"That's really amazing," Ren Shuo praised. "Thank you for the gift."

"Hehehe, I'm glad Commander Ren Shuo likes it..." Da Vinci was very happy, feeling like he was floating on air.

Ren Shuo steered the conversation back on track: "So, what's your answer? Do you want to become my ship girl?"

Da Vinci then became serious and replied earnestly and without hesitation, "Well, to be honest, I was a little scared before because I didn't join the port with Roma and the others."

"After all, such a good opportunity, if I missed it, I would have some doubts about whether Commander Ren Shuo would let me join the port area..."

"But now it seems I was being petty, haha, Commander Ren Shuo is quite magnanimous."

"Hmm, I love everything about the port. Commander Ren Shuo, you're so easygoing and gentle, and you treat the ship girls so well. I really like you. I admire Reno-senpai very much. Akashi and Yubari-senpai are both very talented researchers, and Lingmin is also extremely skilled. They can be considered my mentors and friends..."

"So, the Marconi-class submarine Leonardo da Vinci from the Sardinian Empire! I look forward to your guidance, Commander!"