Harbor of Dakar :

3rd P.O.V

The Harbor of Dakar was the final harbor where the 4th most important team will leave to take back the sectors of the Mediterranean and the African coasts. This harbor will also have a coalition team between Ironblood, the Sakura Empire and the former Vichiya Dominion.

Speaking of which, on the harbor of Dakar, a few Ironblood girls were waiting for the Sakura and Vichiya reinforcements that are supposed to get there.

Those Ironblood girls present there are Odin, Königsberg, Köln, Karlsruhe, Z1, Z2 and Z46.

Z1 : So, do you know who are coming from the Sakura Empire ? Because we already know who are coming here from the former Vichiya Dominion.

Odin : I can confirm that both the 1st and 5th Carrier Division are coming here.

Z2 : That certainly help us since both us and the former Vichiya Dominion don't have any Aircraft Carrier available.

Karlsruhe : Didn't we have Graf Zeppelin ?

Z46 : She was in Essex's team if I heard correctly from TB.

TB : Affirmative.

Karlsruhe : But what about her ?

Köln : She stayed with Bismarck at the harbor of Kiel for a coalition with a part of the Royal Navy and the Northern Parliament to take back the sectors between Liverpool and St. Petersburg.

Königsberg : In any case, I'm getting impatient here. I might punish them if they keep is waiting~

Odin : Calm down, Königsberg. This is not the time for this.

Z1 : Hey ! Isn't that the Sakura Empire over there ?

They looked in the direction Z1 was pointing at. They saw the Sakura reinforcements just like they were told.

The Sakura reinforcements are composed of Akagi, Kaga, Shoukaku, Zuikaku, Fusou, Yamashiro, Kako, Furutaka, Aoba, Jintsuu, Sendai, Naka, Yuudachi, Shigure and Yukikaze. It took a few minutes for them to come down on the harbor to join with the Ironblood girls.

Akagi : Oh, Odin. A pleasure to see you here. I take it you are leading the other Ironblood girls.

Odin : As a tactician, it is only right to have that role.

Jintsuu : I cannot argue with that.

Z1 : Where are the other Sakura girls ?

Kaga : Our sister Amagi is leading another Sakura reinforcements fleet that is going to Taranto to help the Sardegnia Empire to take back the Mediterranean Sea. Friedrich der Grosse is also there.

Zuikaku : Well, that's great to know.

Shoukaku : As for Lady Nagato, she stayed in the harbor of Gibraltar to defend it from the Sirens, seeing that this harbor has a critical importance for our supply routes.

Sendai : If it is taken, our supplies would take a lot more time to come.

Naka : So, we cannot left it unprotected.

Köln : True.

Furutaka : So, what do we do now ?

Kako : We have to wait for the former Vichiya to come here.

Yamashiro : So, Jean Bart is coming here ?

Fusou : Yes. And knowing her tremendously high firepower, she will have no problem annihilating those Sirens.

Akagi : No one would dare mess with her.

Z2 : Speaking of her, isn't it her over there ?

They looked again towards the sea to see another fleet approaching. They saw that it was indeed the former Vichiya Dominion approaching the harbor. They docked right away before joining the group.

Akagi : Jean Bart.

Jean Bart : Akagi, so you are joining us in this team ?

Akagi : Of course, we have to show the power of the Carrier Divisions to those Sirens.

Odin : Nice to see you here, Algérie, tactician of the Iris République.

Algérie : Well, I didn't expected to see you here, Odin.

Z46 : It's good to see the team is ready. So, when are we leaving ?

Jean Bart : Well, it depends if we have all the supplies ready.

Köln : It is.

Vauquelin : And I also have Dunkerque's sweets ! So, all is good !

Dunkerque : Although I'm glad you like them, please refrain yourself to not eat too much of them. I know what I am talking about.

Vauquelin : Okay...

Le Malin : I agree. Too much sweets is bad for our health, and it will make our hubby worry.

Gascogne : I can confirm that statement.

La Galissonnière : That talk is nice and all, but shouldn't we start our part of the operation ?

Jean Bart : You're right. We should get going.

As they were about to leave, a portal opened just next to them. They all got into a fighting stance, ready to fight whoever is on the other side of the portal. A figure got out of it, but the girls recognized the figure, as it was none other than Observer Alpha.

Jean Bart : Observer Alpha, what are you doing here ?!

Observer Alpha : I'm here to join you in your mission. Tester and I need some action, so we decided to come.

Le Mars : But I don't see her anywhere.

Observer Alpha : She went to Kiel to assist Bismarck.

Kako : In any case, we should go now. Our mission might take a long time.

TB : Can confirm that most of the sectors around here have a level 4 corrosion.

Furutaka : Well, we have Jean Bart and her friends, so I'm sure we will have no problem.

Algérie : Just because we are much stronger than before doesn't mean we are invincible.

Vauquelin : After all, Charles showed us that lesson the hard way.

Everyone remember what happened to Charles the first time he faced the Creator. But now, things have changed.

Akagi : In any case, we must keep
our guard against whatever we may encounter.

Shoukaku : For once, I agree with you. The Creator will try anything to get in our way.

Yukikaze : Don't worry, because the luck of Yukikaze the Great is on our side.

Shigure : The goddess of luck is on my side as well.

Aoba : I can't wait to take some pictures, so Gridley and I can make some articles about "Operation Siren".

Jean Bart : Well, let's not waste anymore time. Let us depart immediately.

The coalition group is going to leave Dakar. The fleet is composed of the following ships.

Battleships/Battlecruisers/Aviation Battleships : Jean Bart, Gascogne, Dunkerque, Observer Alpha, Odin, Yamashiro and Fusou.

Aircraft Carriers : Akagi, Kaga, Zuikaku and Shoukaku.

Heavy Cruisers : Algérie, Kako, Furutaka and Aoba.

Light Cruisers : La Galissonnière, Königsberg, Köln, Karlsruhe, Sendai, Jintsuu and Naka.

Destroyers : Le Mars, Le Malin, Vauquelin, Tartu, Z1, Z2, Z46, Yukikaze, Shigure and Yuudachi.

This is the last large-scale group taking part in "Operation Siren".

(Timeskip given to you by Charles hugging the buffed Meowficer)

Harbor of Taranto, just after the departure of the Sakura Reinforcements from the harbor of Gibraltar.

Littorio P.O.V

I was with Vittorio Veneto to help her with the paperwork. But before that, I went to say hello to Friedrich der Grosse. Even as an ally, I can feel the pressure emitted from her huge riggings. But still, it cannot compare to mi amore's riggings whenever he is in his Siren form.

It's still hard to get accustomed to the fact he became a Siren, but then, race means nothing, just like titles. Only your actions dictates who you are. And mi amore is still the same man as I remember when we got married. Also, the fact he can turn back into his human form makes it easier to get accustomed to his other form.

But my thoughts got interrupted as the door opened to reveal two girls, being Carabiniere and Vincenzo Gioberti.

Carabiniere : This subordinate have some important news to share.

Vittorio Veneto : What is it ?

Carabiniere : Nagato herself has confirmed that some reinforcements are coming here to help us.

Littorio : Do you have any intel about the said reinforcements ?

Vincenzo Gioberti : Well, for now, all we know is that Amagi is leading them.

The help of a tactician is certainly welcome. Although I think I remember her having some feelings for mi amore, but I think Richelieu and Jean Bart might already be aware of that. After all, she was interested in him already for his strength and wisdom when we met for the first time.

Vittorio Veneto : I see. Tell us when they will arrive.

Carabiniere/Vincenzo Gioberti : Sí !

Both left the room before the silence comes back, but as I was about to go back on the paperwork, Vittorio decided to start a conversation.

Vittorio Veneto : So, how is it going with your husband, Littorio ? Did you got used to his Siren form ?

Littorio : Honestly, it's not easy to get used to that fact. But this isn't why I love him. After all, my reasons for loving him are simple : his personality.

Victorious Veneto : His personality ?

Littorio : Despite he is a warrior that will fight to the end for his beliefs, he is quite gentle with those who he cares about. He also makes me feel whole, especially since he became someone that I can call without hesitation my equal.

Vittorio Veneto : Then, I am glad of the choice I made for this marriage to strengthen our relations between our factions.

Littorio : And it actually worked, we became very close with the Iris République, even despite the rocky relationship we had with the former Iris Libre.

Vittorio Veneto : But all of this is in the past. After all, we have decided to unite under the same banner for the sake of our world. Forging bonds with the other is important to stay united.

Littorio : You're right.

Vittorio Veneto : Don't you miss your husband right now ?

Littorio : I already miss him since we got here. Good thing we did some intimate bonding before that.

Vittorio Veneto : *blushes* How can you say that so casually ?!

Littorio : Weren't you the one asking about my relationship with mi amore ?

Vittorio Veneto : ...Touché.

I smirked at that small victory before going back to my thoughts as I remembered my intimate bonding with mi amore.

Flashback to the day prior to the beginning of "Operation Siren" :

3rd P.O.V

The morning came as Charles woke up in the bed with all of his wives. He looked at all of them sleeping peacefully, or did they ?

As he looked around him, he felt something poking his "sword". He looked under the covers to see Littorio already awake and naked, poking Charles's sword.

Charles : *whispering* Littorio ? What are you doing ?

Littorio : *whispering* Oh ? You're finally awake. I was trying to wake you up for something.

Charles : *whispering* And what is it ?

Littorio : *blushes while whispering* You do know that Operation Siren start tomorrow, right ? Well, I wanted to do some intimate bonding with you.

Charles : *whispering* Are you sure ?

Littorio : *whispering* Sí.

Charles : *whispering* In that case, try to not do too much noises.

Littorio : *whispering* Don't worry. This will be quick.

LEMON ALERT !!! LEMON ALERT !!!

If you don't want to read this part, then skip until you see "END OF THE LEMON".

For the others, have fun reading this. Yes, this mean you horny people, as well as the perverts and degenerates.

Without further ado, let's get going on this lemon. (You really wanted me to write another one, don't you ?)

Littorio didn't wasted time as she put his sword into her sheath. She moaned as quietly as possible to avoid waking up the others.

Littorio : *whispering* Oh God, I missed that feeling. You can start thrusting in me, mi amore.

Charles started thrusting into Littorio, which made her moan. To avoid waking up the others, he decided to kiss her to limit the noises made by Littorio moaning. Nonetheless, both enjoyed the feeling.

Littorio : *moaning* You can... go faster...

Charles complied and thrusted faster and harder which made Littorio moan even louder. He had trouble limiting the noises. But a few minutes later, his volcano was about to erupt inside Littorio.

Charles : *whispering* Littorio...

Littorio : *whispering* Don't worry... it's a safe day... you can cum inside...

The volcano finally erupted, making Littorio moans. Luckily, she put her hands in front of her mouth, so she doesn't make too much noises. After a minute, he stopped cumming, while Littorio layer down on his husband's chest, the volcano still inside her.

END OF THE LEMON !!! END IF THE LEMON !!!

It was quick but a lemon is a lemon. Now, you can no longer be horny.

Try to be horny outside of lemons and you will end up either in horny jail with Ricardo Milos or sent to gulag by Shtorm. I warned you.

Littorio : *whispering* Grazie amore mio.

Charles : *whispering* You're welcome, mon amour.

Littorio: *whispering* I can't wait for the war to end. I am one of your wives looking forward to start a family the most.

Charles : *whispering* Yeah. Having peace to finally start living together.

Littorio : *whispering* Yeah. I really want a daughter that I can call my own with you. I even have an idea for a name.

Charles : *whispering* I didn't know you thought that far in the future.

Littorio just smiled happily before giving a small kiss to Charles, which he reciprocated. He then looked towards Richelieu and Jean Bart that were sleeping peacefully...

...only to find them wide awake looking at both of them.

Charles : Ummm... How much did you saw ?

Richelieu : Since the moment you inserted your sword in Littorio.

Jean Bart : You were quite bold trying to do this kind of bonding while we were sleeping.

Littorio : Umm... Scusate ?

Richelieu : You know, Charles ?

Charles : Oui...?

Richelieu : Seeing you and Littorio doing it... has awakened our lust again.

Jean Bart : And I think we shall do it with you as well.

Charles : Quoi...?

He didn't noticed that all his other wives were fully awake as well until Algérie spoke.

Algérie : And we won't let you leave that bed~.

Gascogne : At least, not until you have satisfied us with your penis.

Charles looked at his wives with a poker face while they had lust in their eyes. He blinked twice before muttering in his head.

Charles : *muttering* Merde...

End of flashback :

You thought you would get another lemon, but nope, one is enough for me in a chapter.

You should be grateful that I decided to do one here to begin with.

In any case, let's go back to the story.

Littorio P.O.V

I blushed at the memory as I was remembering, but still happy about having some quality time with mi amore. I went back to my part of paperwork before I'm gonna prepare myself for the arrival of Amagi's team.

(Timeskip given to you by Purifier having a BFG 9000)

Back to Jean Bart's team :

3rd P.O.V

A few hours have passed since Jean Bart's team left the harbor of Dakar. It took a little bit more time than the other teams to conquer most of the sectors because most of them had a corrosion of level 4.

They decided to let the Sardegnia Empire taking back the Mediterranean Sea, which will be harder because of the corrosion level being either of 5 or 6. But they have some help from Ironblood and the Sakura Empire, so it will be easier, especially since Friedrich der Grosse is with them.

However, as they continued, they ended up facing a new obstacle : mist. However, that mist was different from anything they have seen for one reason. The mist is red, which is even more unnatural than the mist appearing out of nowhere and jamming their radars. The group stopped.

Tartu : Huh ? Why is the mist red ?

Jean Bart : I don't know, and I don't like that.

Akagi : It's just some mist, what could go wrong ?

Odin : Well, have you ever seen some red mist before, Akagi ?

Akagi : No, but it's just some fog, nothing to be afraid of.

Jintsuu : I have some doubts.

Kaga : Are you sure about that, Sister ?

Akagi : Of course, it must be just another sector to take back.

Algérie : Shouldn't we study more of that mist first ?

Observer Alpha : I'm already on it.

Z1 : So, what about that fog ?

Observer Alpha : I can already tell you that this fog was made by a Leader-class Siren.

Gascogne : Which one ?

Observer Alpha : Normally, it would be the work of Arbiter IX : The Hermit, but this can't be it because she already joined our side just before we officially started "Operation Siren".

Vauquelin : Then, who could have created it ?

Observer Alpha : There is only one possibility left : Enforcer IX : Exploration.

Le Mars : Shouldn't we call Charles right now ?

Sendai : Maybe we should find that Siren first before calling him, so we can make his job easier to get that Siren on our side.

Naka : Yeah. That's better like that.

Z2 : Umm, girls ?

Yuudachi : What ?

Z2 : Where did Akagi and Kaga went ?

Everyone looked around only to see both of them gone, only to hear a laugh coming from the mist. Everyone recognized the crazed laughter being made by Akagi.

Akagi : Hehehe ! If I found that Siren, maybe Charles will praise me !

Jean Bart : Dont tell me they went into the mist ?

Shigure : I'm afraid that they did it.

Jintsuu : Akagi is still blinded by her so-called love for Charles. Kaga must have followed her to make sure she didn't do something reckless.

Everyone facepalmed at Akagi's action.

Algérie : She calls this love ?! More like either obsession or madness !

Shoukaku : Pretty sure it's both, Ayy lmao.

Zuikaku : Seriously, Sister ?!

Observer Alpha : If that's the case, we need to get them out of here immediately !

Odin : Why ?

Observer Alpha : Because firstly, the fog is made of hallucinogenic particles, making the person see things that aren't real.

Köln : And the second thing ?

Observer Alpha : It's also made of corrosive particles that can damage the riggings of all ships that aren't Sirens.

Everyone else : QUOI ?!/ WHAT ?!/ NANI ?!

Jean Bart : Let's hurry up then !

Yukikaze : Don't worry ! With the luck Yukikaze The Great, we will find them in no time !

The group moved forward into the mist to rescue the 1st Carrier Division before it's too late.

Akagi P.O.V

I went inside the mist to find that Siren, so Charles will make her join us and he will praise me. I'm a genius. But as I moved forward, I soon saw three figures in the mist. As I approached them, I saw it was none other than Yorktown, Enterprise and Hornet. What are they doing here.

Yorktown (?) : Hey, look at that ! If it isn't Akagi !

Hornet (?) : So, did you appreciated sinking in Midway ?

What the ?! Are they insulting me ?!

Akagi : What does this mean ?!

Enterprise (?) : It was payback for sinking my sisters after all.

I started to growl at them, mocking me.

Akagi : Do you maybe want to sink again ?

Enterprise (?) : That's cute coming from you. But you're welcome to try.

Hornet (?) : You stand no chance, ugly fox.

Yorktown (?) : Don't bother. You will sink once again.

I growled louder and decided to fight.

Meanwhile with Kaga :

Kaga P.O.V

I followed my Sister in the mist because she decided to do something way too reckless. But she was so quick that I lost her. I tried to look around but I suddenly feel heavier for some reason. I looked at my riggings only to see them different.

But wait ? Aren't those my riggings when I was still a battleship ? But how is it possible ? I'm pretty sure I am an Aircraft Carrier ! But then I heard a voice.

??? : Kaga ? Is that you ?

I turned around to see Amagi. Wait ? What is she doing here ? She was supposed to go to Taranto by Lady Nagato's orders to help the Sardegnia Empire, right ? Why is she here ?

Amagi (?) : So I heard you were going to become an Aircraft Carrier ?

Kaga (Battleship) : But, I was always an Aircraft Carrier !

Amagi (?) : You are a disappointment for me and also for Tosa.

I widen my eyes at what she said.

Kaga (Battleship) : That's not true !!!

Amagi (?) : No matter why you say, nothing will change, isn't that right, Tosa ?

Tosa (?) : I agree. You disgust me, Kaga.

I looked at Tosa showing up out of nowhere. I felt hurt at what she said, I could feel teas threatening to fall.

Kaga (Battleship) : Not you too, Tosa...

Tosa (?) : Battleships are the strongest. Why would you become a puny Aircraft Carrier ?

Kaga (Battleship) : But...

Tosa (?) : Save it. The Sakura Enpire don't need weaklings such as you. I'll put you out of misery.

Is she trying to get rid of me ? No ! I can't ! I must show them how powerful I am !

3rd P.O.V

The group went into the fog to get back the First Carrier Division as their time was counted before the fog damage their riggings. Thankfully, they were able to find them quickly due to fighting noises.

They saw Akagi first, but they were confused as to why she was launching planes. But they quickly got reminded that the fog was made of hallucinogenic particles. Good thing they were wearing gas masks given by Observer Alpha, so they wouldn't get affected by hallucinations.

Shoukaku decided to get Akagi out of her trance by approaching her. But it wasn't easy because of the planes getting in Shoulaku's way. But she managed to get to her and to wake up in only one way.

*S L A P**

Shoukaku : Ayy lmao. I finally slapped her.

She then looked at Akagi, who was confused for some reason.

Akagi : ...What happened...? I thought I was fighting the Yorktown sisters...

Shoukaku : Well, you inhaled hallucinogenic particles because of that fog.

Despite Akagi being out of her trance, some fighting could still be heard, meaning Kaga was also in trance.

Shoukaku : But we don't have time to waste. Let's get back Kaga and get out of here.

Akagi : But why ?

Shoukaku : That fog is also composed of corrosive particles that can damage our riggings if we stay for too long. Sirens are immune to it tho.

Akagi : I see. Let's hurry up !

They both went back to the group before going towards Kaga. They found her quickly but she was also in trance and seems to be fighting something. Yukikaze decided to wake her up.

Somehow, Yukikaze managed to evade all the attacks thrown unconsciously by Kaga. Seems like her luck is working. When she got to Kaga, she shook her violently until she wake up.

Yukikaze : WAKE UP OR YUKIKAZE THE GREAT WILL SLAP YOU !!!

It was enough to wake Kaga up.

Kaga : ...Wait ? I am an Aircraft Carrier again ?

Yukikaze : What do you mean ? But that's beside the point, we need to get out of here right now or else our riggings will suffer.

She nodded and both went back to the group before exiting the foggy zone. They did it just in time as the fog was starting to damage their riggings. However, they didn't noticed that someone was watching them and decided to follow the group.

(Timeskip given to you by Rick Astley giving up)

The group got out of the fog. After they caught back their breath, they looked at Akagi.

Jintsuu : Akagi, you should have listened to us before going in.

Odin : Seriously, that was way too reckless. Even Enterprise isn't that reckless.

Karlsruhe : Why did you do that ?

Akagi : To find the Leader-class Siren to get praised by Charles of course.

Everyone facepalmed at this, even Kaga.

Jean Bart : You put everyone in danger for that ?! The hell is wrong with you ?!

Algérie : *sighs* You just got blinded by your obsession and pride.

Observer Alpha : *mind* No wonder it was easy to trick her to build an Orochi.

Zuikaku : Seriously, what would Amagi think of this ?

Akagi : ...

Observer Alpha : Girls ! I have something on my radar !

Yuudachi : What is it ?

Observer Alpha : There's a Siren approaching us ! Coming from the mist !

Everyone took a fighting stance, ready for whatever Siren is coming from. Soon, a shadow took form before exiting the mist, revealing a Siren completely different from the others.

Tartu : Huh ? Is that a Siren ?

Vauquelin : Come on, Tartu ! Focus on the situation !

Tartu : Oh, right.

Observer Alpha : There she is ! The Siren we are looking for ! Although I didn't expected her to come right to us.

Königsberg : You mean that Enforcer IX you were mentioning ?!

Observer Alpha : Exactly !

Enforcer IX : So you already know me. But yes, I am Enforcer IX : Exploration. And now, I must end you by the orders of the Creator.

She then decided to attack by launching a laser attack on Jean Bart's group, but they all managed to evade the attack.

(A/N : Enforcer IX is considered as a Battleship.)

Seeing the situation, Jean Bart decided to call Charles immediately to deal with her.

Jean Bart : TB, call Charles right now.

TB : Sending a call to Charles right now.

Jean Bart P.O.V

I was waiting for mon amour to answer. Thankfully, he answered immediately.

Charles : Jean Bart, is something wrong ?

Jean Bart : Oui. A Leader-class Siren showed up. She is Enforcer IX : Exploration according to Observer Alpha.

Charles : Say no more. I'm coming immediately. *ends call*

I just have to wait until he is coming.

Dunkerque : JEAN BART !!! ATTENTION !!!

I looked up only to see a salvo coming at me. Luckily, I already have preloaded a salvo on my side, which I used against the incoming salvo, canceling it.

Jean Bart : Merci, Dunkerque.

Dunkerque : De rien.

Just at that moment, a portal opened right next to us. Four people got out of it. Mon amour and Hermit was the only I recognized, the other two that I am meeting for the first time.

3rd P.O.V

The four people that got out of the portal were none other than Executioner I : The Judge, Arbiter IX : The Hermit, Arbiter XIV : The Temperance and Enforcer XIV : Exploration.

Enforcer IX widened her eyes as she saw the four strong Sirens appearing on the battlefield.

Jean Bart : Umm... Charles, who are those two Sirens with you and Hermit ?

Arbiter XIV : I am Arbiter XIV : The Temperance, another Arbiter-class Siren.

Enforcer XIV : I am Enforcer XIV : Equilibrium, another Enforcer-class Siren.

Executioner : They have been discovered by Essex's group, and have joined us after being freed from the Creator's control.

Enforcer IX : So, that's where you were Hermit. You traitor !

Arbiter IX : You are controlled by the Creator ! Don't listen to him !

Enforcer IX : You are only lying ! I have to get rid of you !

Hermit looked at Executioner before talking.

Arbiter IX : Executioner, do you mind if I fight 1 versus 1 Enforcer IX ? I am responsible for her.

Executioner looked in her eyes before answering.

Executioner : Fine. I'll let you take care of her.

He then turned back to the group.

Executioner : Let's back down everyone. It will be too dangerous to stay next to them.

They just nodded before giving some space to Arbiter IX and Enforcer IX.

Arbiter IX P.O.V

Now that Jean Bart's group is far enough, we started attacking by launching salvoes upon each other. I managed to evade her salvo but she evaded mine as well.

Enforcer IX : Grrrr...

Arbiter IX : You are fighting the wrong people !

Enforcer IX : SHUT UP !!!

Enforcer IX was mad and decided to use her laser attack. I decided to counter it by charging my own laser. But what she didn't know is that I made a sign with my hands to proceed with the plan.

3rd P.O.V

The group saw how both Arbiter IX and Enforcer IX were exchanging salvoes after salvoes. After a moment, they saw that they were charging a laser attack.

At one moment, Hermit made some sign with her hands. It wasn't noticeable for everyone except Executioner, Temperance and Equilibrium who knew what it meant. Temperance and Equilibrium suddenly teleported, leaving the group except Executioner dumbfounded at what happened.

Odin : Where did they go ?!

Jean Bart : They must have a reason to do that. And I hope we will find it soon.

Executioner : Trust me when I say it was part of Hermit's plan.

The two fighting Sirens finished charging their laser and threw it at each other. The light made by both of them was so bright everyone had to close their eyes.

It took a while before the attack ended cancelled. Both Sirens were panting due to having use a lot of stamina.

Enforcer IX P.O.V

I was getting tired because of the toll I took from using that attack, but so does Hermit, which gives me a chance to win.

Enforcer IX : I may acknowledge your power but it won't be enough to beat me.

Arbiter IX : I know, but it doesn't matter because you have already lost.

Enforcer IX : Don't make me laugh ! Take th- what ?

I suddenly felt restrained for some reason. I looked at my arms only to see some tentacles restraining my arms. I saw that the culprits were none other than Equilibrium and Temperance.

Enforcer IX : Cease this immediately !

Arbiter IX : Thank you for your help, Temperance, Equilibrium.

Arbiter XIV/Enforcer XIV : You're welcome.

Arbiter IX : Sorry to do this, but you leave me no choice.

She started to dash at me with the intent of punching me. I was scared, and I couldn't do anything as I was restrained. So the only thing I could do was closing my eyes, waiting for my demise.

...

But it never came. Although I felt a slight pain on my neck, I was still alive. I opened my eyes only to see Hermit having the collar that was on my neck before breaking it.

Arbiter IX : Now that you are free, welcome back, Exploration.

I'm actually free from his grasp. I was so glad to not be under his control that I started crying. I suddenly feel hugged. I looked to see Hermit was the one hugging me. I cried even harder while she was comforting me.

Arbiter IX : Shhh... it's over... you are with us now...

(Timeskip given to you by Shtorm holding hands with his Sovetskaya Rossiya)

3rd P.O.V

A few minutes later, Enforcer IX calmed down before her and the other Sirens that came with Executioner came back to the group.

Arbiter IX : She is free from his control, just like the others.

Enforcer IX : Sorry about earlier.

Jean Bart : Don't worry. It's not your fault.

La Galissonnière : Yeah, you will get revenge thanks to our husband going to get rid of him.

Enforcer IX : In that case, can I join you ?

Executioner : Bien sûr. Welcome to Azur Lane, Exploration.

Enforcer IX : Thanks a lot. And also, it's nice to finally meet the very first Executioner-class Siren.

Executioner just nodded before speaking.

Executioner : Well, shall we finish the mission ?

Z2 : We definitely should.

Z1 : I can't wait to get some rest !

Z46 : Same.

Yuudachi : Poi ! I want some meat once we get to an outpost !

Executioner : Let us depart then.

They all went to finish their mission before getting some well-deserved rest in an outpost.

(Timeskip given to you by God and Satan doing the T-pose)

Two hours later, Jean Bart's group managed to finish building the last outpost before they went inside to rest.

Everyone was enjoying their time. Charles was seen in a couch, with Le Malin, also known as Le Mochi, sleeping peacefully on Charles's lap, while Charles himself was headpatting her, making her smile.

Jean Bart : So, what's going to happen ?

Charles : Well, the teams that will take back the Mediterranean Sea and the Northern regions will start their mission as well.

La Galissonnière : Looks like the Sardegnia Empire and the Northern Parliament will finally see some action.

Dunkerque : Oui. As well as Queen Elizabeth's and Bismarck's groups.

Charles : I think it's maybe time.

Tartu : Time for what ?

Charles : Time for the Dreamworld Sirens to finally see some action as well.

Le Mars : The Dreamworld Sirens ? What makes them different from the rest of the Sirens ?

Arbiter XIV : They are the only mass-produced Sirens that aren't controlled by the Creator.

Charles : I actually met them when I was stuck in the Dreamworld. It was also there that I met Shinano and Editor.

Arbiter IX : I heard from Empress that they actually swore allegiance to Charles, since they know about the fact that he is the one that will put an end to the Creator's life.

Charles : I was actually surprised they did that. But I decided to accept to lead them when needed.

Algérie : So we're gonna see them soon ?

Charles : Very soon indeed.

Enforcer XIV : I'm actually curious to see them in action.

Enforcer IX : I never heard about them before, so it will be nice to see them in action.

Charles : Then, I'm gonna go see them to tell to prepare themselves. But for now, let's rest a bit.

Le Malin : Oui. I want to sleep more with Charles.

Everyone giggled at that before resuming their conversation.

(A/N) : And that's it for chapter 36. I hope you have enjoyed it. Feel free to leave your feedback and opinion in the comments.

Firstly, holy shit. It's the first time I made chapter with over 5K words. I never expected it to last that long. And also thanks for the 40K+ readings on that book. I never expected that book to be quite popular, and it's only thanks to you.

And secondly, how are you faring in the Empyreal Tragicomedy event ? On my side, I managed to get every ship except Giulio Cesare at the moment of writing this, despite I haven't done the first run of the event.

That's it for this chapter. Thanks for reading it. And see you in the next one.

TheBreizhOne out !

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New characters that have appeared in this chapter :

Königsberg :

Köln :

Karlsruhe :

Z46 :

Kako :

Furutaka :

Aoba :

Sendai :

Naka :

Vincenzo Gioberti :

Kaga (Battleship) :

Tosa :

Enforcer IX : Exploration :

Of course, none of those images belong to me, so credit to their original artist.