Crossing the azure as a black dragon

"That's impressive enough."

Black Flying Dragon smiled.

"Thank you."

Fletcher thanked the black dragon.

"Well, actually, besides seeing my sister, another purpose of our visit is to thank you."

Benson, sensing the awkward atmosphere, coughed lightly and changed the subject.

"Everyone is just trying to avoid the rain, so there's no one to take care of anyone else."

Black Flying Dragon shook his head.

"Really? I heard that Black Flying Dragon created that cave."

Fletcher was somewhat puzzled.

"Who said that?"

Black Flying Dragon raised an eyebrow.

"Prince Eugen was just sunbathing here a moment ago."

Benson pointed to the Ironblood conference warehouse.

"This guy."

Black Flying Dragon clicked its tongue in disbelief.

"We have prepared some delicious snacks, please do us the honor of coming."

Benson glanced at Yuudachi and spoke very sincerely to the black dragon.

"snack?"

Santiago peeked out again.

"Yes, because I have to take care of my younger sister, so we keep a lot of snacks at home."

Fletcher nodded.

Upon hearing this, Yuudachi blinked and looked up at the black dragon.

"In that case, I'll leave it to you."

Black Flying Dragon looked up at the sky and didn't refuse anymore.

"No trouble at all, this way."

Benson hopped along to lead the way for the black dragon, while Fletcher obediently walked alongside it.

"What happened?"

Black Dragon walked beside Fletcher and asked casually.

If it was just about avoiding the rain, there was absolutely no need to invite her over.

Fletcher paused for a moment.

　"We are somewhat worried about the companies."

Benson, who was in front, sighed softly as he listened to Black Dragon's question.

"Didn't the Enterprises go to White Eagle? The mission is very dangerous?"

Black Flying Dragon frowned. Could it be that she was going to go to the company again?

"Yes, according to Washington, the White Eagles are investigating human traitors who have been brainwashed by the Sirens, and the situation is somewhat chaotic, so a White Eagle commander has contacted Enterprise for assistance."

Fletcher nodded.

"Oh? Don't worry, since it's about eliminating human traitors, the danger won't be too great. Even if it's fighting the Sirens, Enterprise and the others won't be at a disadvantage. Don't worry."

Black Dragon was somewhat surprised that White Eagle had actually begun a thorough investigation into traitors; they were quite capable.

"Of course, if I receive a distress signal from a company, I will go there directly."

Black Dragon added another sentence.

"Thank you."

Fletcher thanked the black dragon again.

Chapter Fifteen: Are you angry? No.

After explaining the situation to Black Dragon, Fletcher and his companion visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

/;

Although Birmingham's previous reaction showed that not all ship girls in the same faction had a good relationship, Enterprise, as the face of Eagle Union, was almost universally respected. Despite being one of the strongest in the faction, she still received help from others to find reinforcements when she was on dangerous missions, which shows just how popular she was.

"Speaking of which, what do companies usually do when they are in the port area?"

Speaking of Enterprise, Black Flying Dragon was also a little curious. She had gone on missions with Enterprise before, but each time either Enterprise was already seriously injured before she arrived, or the two of them went their separate ways, and she didn't even get to say more than a few words to Enterprise.

"Huh? A company?"

Fletcher looked at the black dragon.

"Yes, I'm a little curious."

Black Dragon smiled.

"Let me think. In the past, Enterprise spent very little time in the port. She would only stay in the port to recuperate or when there were large-scale operational meetings. Even when she wasn't going into battle, she would go out on patrol from time to time. In her spare time, Enterprise would go to the library to read books and would also come to our dormitory to share her experiences outside with the girls. She would also occasionally help with housework, learn to cook, and other life skills. Although Enterprise was a bit clumsy when she wasn't fighting, everyone liked her."

Fletcher thought for a moment and then described the daily operations of the company.

"That's amazing. Now what?"

Black Flying Dragon blinked. The company had acted quite aloof in front of her before, but she was surprised to find that it was a warm-hearted idiot.

"Hmm, it seems that since returning from that South China Sea operation, the frequency of the company's sea voyages has decreased, and patrols have gone from several times a day to once a day. Recently, it seems that they have started to learn gardening and occasionally go to the shooting range to practice archery. They seem to be much more relaxed than before."

Fletcher was puzzled by the company's transformation, but she was also pleased with it. The company had been working too hard before, even rotating the teams that went to sea with her. Sometimes they would even deliberately create trouble to make the company stay in the port area for a few more days.

"Hmm."

Black Flying Dragon listened and nodded.

It seems that the Enterprise fleet suffered a major defeat in the South China Sea incident, with several Eagle Union shipgirls sinking. It's likely that the Enterprise realized something and slowed down, perhaps to figure out how to utilize energy or to hone its skills.

"By the way, the company mentioned you to us before."

Fletcher clapped his hands, as if he had remembered something.

"Oh? What did you mean?"

Black Dragon immediately became interested.

"They said that although you look fierce, you are actually very easy to talk to, and that she can come to you if she encounters any trouble."

Fletcher glanced at the black dragon and said in a low voice.

"Do I look fierce?"

Black Dragon turned to look at Yuudachi and Santiago.

Yuudachi quickly shook his head.

"You look very fierce right now."

Santiago looked at the black dragon and answered honestly.

"???"

Black Flying Dragon looked up at the house with floor-to-ceiling windows in the distance, which reflected a long-eared ship girl with a furrowed brow and an unreadable expression.

To be honest, he's quite handsome.

"Well, I don't think you usually look fierce."

Black Flying Dragon coughed lightly, his brows relaxing.

"He looks handsome when he smiles!"

Yuudachi raised his hand to answer.

"You can feel the murderous aura just from his cold face."

Santiago answered honestly.

"What are you talking about, you idiot?"

Yuudachi glared at Santiago.

"I'm just telling the truth. You see, people outside don't dare to come up and chat with you, even the commanders who love to salvage ships don't dare to come over. Isn't it because the Black Dragon looks fierce?"

Santiago was perfectly justified.

"..."

This was the first time Black Dragon had ever known why passersby would make way for her.

"Well, Santiago is exaggerating a bit. Normally, you just seem aloof, not murderous."

Benson saw that Yuudachi and Santiago were about to fight, so he quickly stopped chuckling and went back to mediate.

"Yes, that's right. Sister Long, don't worry about this idiot's words. Everyone likes Sister Long just the way she is!"

Yuudachi suddenly circled around to Santiago and grabbed her by the neck with one hand.

A hand covered her mouth, and Benson continued the conversation.

The scene of several people putting on such a show on the street attracted the attention of many, but they looked away after seeing that it was Yuudachi and Santiago.

"Let her go. I won't get angry over something like this."

Black Flying Dragon looked at Yuudachi with amusement.

"hey-hey."

Yuudachi loosened her grip on Santiago somewhat embarrassedly, and hopped a couple of steps to hide next to the black dragon.