Crossing the azure as a black dragon

Akashi's ears drooped down.

"So if someone asks me who gave me this ring, should I just say your name?"

Black Dragon placed one hand on the table beside him, his tone somewhat subtle.

"No need, meow, I'll turn it into a necklace for you."

Upon hearing this, Akashi immediately perked up his ears and jogged into the experimental area.

Although she doesn't go out much, she's heard plenty of rumors that Black Dragon has a very close relationship with someone in the royal family, and she doesn't want to find herself cornered one day.

"By the way, I heard that something might happen to Sakura Empire recently. Why don't you tell Amagi and the others?"

As Black Flying Dragon spoke, he walked over to Akashi's cargo rack and looked at it. The rack was filled with all kinds of supplies and ship equipment, but he didn't know what they were for.

"Where did you hear that, meow?"

Akashi's ears twitched.

"A human researcher who has defected to the symbiotic sirens."

The name "Black Flying Dragon" sounds a bit awkward.

"You have contact with them?"

Akashi didn't seem surprised at all.

"No, it's just that I keep running into them. I think they've done some kind of experiment, you know?"

Black Flying Dragon picked up a pistol-shaped ship rig and aimed it at Akashi's head.

"I have nothing to do with them, but Shinano might know, meow."

Akashi felt a chill run down his spine, and his movements quickened considerably.

"Oh."

Black Dragon didn't expect Akashi to give an answer, after all, she was a cunning cat.

In just over ten minutes, Akashi turned the ring into a necklace and handed it to Black Dragon.

"Try hitting me with this."

Black Dragon put on the necklace and handed the pistol to Akashi.

She wants to inspect the goods.

Akashi didn't say anything, took the gun and banged. The bullet, whose speed was imperceptible, hit a spot ten centimeters in front of Black Dragon. There was an invisible barrier there, and the bullet dissipated in mid-air.

"This sapphire can sense rapidly approaching energy reactions and automatically take protective measures."

Akashi only began her explanation after firing the gun.

"sharp."

Black Flying Dragon didn't feel any discomfort and gave Akashi a thumbs up.

"This protection range is half a meter. It will defend against attacks that just brush past you, so the energy will be consumed very quickly, meow."

Akashi sounded the alarm for Black Dragon.

"I understand, thanks."

Black Dragon felt even better; if they encountered another Siren barrage, she could protect the others.

"It's just something I don't need, meow. Is there anything else?"

Akashi put the gun back on the shelf.

"No problem, see you later."

Black Dragon left the armory with a cheerful expression.

Akashi watched Black Flying Dragon leave, then turned and returned to the experimental area.

……

After acquiring the defensive ship equipment, Black Dragon did not rush to set sail, but rested in the port for a few more days. During the journey, Fear came by and, seeing the necklace around Black Dragon's neck, asked very bluntly where it came from.

Black Dragon said he bought it while shopping outside, and then Fear dragged him out for an afternoon of shopping.

That evening, Black Dragon had just finished dinner and was about to go upstairs to rest when there was a knock on the door. It was Wales.

"Amagi was ambushed by the Sirens within Sakura Empire territory, and they specifically requested that you go there."

Wales walked in, his expression somewhat serious.

"...What are the specific details?"

Black Dragon paused, then led Wales into the living room.

"The Sirens have been causing a lot of trouble in Sakura Empire lately. Many teams on missions have been attacked by them. This afternoon, Amagi led her team here, but they were intercepted on the way. If it weren't for a port area exercise nearby, they probably would have..."

Welsh's tone was somewhat somber.

Do you know why?

Black Flying Dragon narrowed her eyes slightly. She could ignore the matter of Sakura Empire, but she couldn't stand by and do nothing when Amagi and the others were in trouble.

"Tenjo has been visiting some high-ranking figures in Sakura Empire recently. The atmosphere in Sakura Empire is very heavy, and civil war could break out at any time."

Wales lowered his voice.

"You mean, Tiancheng also wants to emulate Baiying?"

Black Flying Dragon understood immediately.

Wales nodded.

"What about Shinano?"

Black Flying Dragon was puzzled. She hadn't made any moves before, but now that Amagi was being attacked within Sakura Empire's territory, what was she trying to do?

"She was stationed at the chosen port location, and the Sirens' uprising seemed to be aimed at preventing the construction of that port."

Wales said.

"It's ridiculous that the sirens would panic over a port area."

Black Dragon scoffed. She had initially thought the Sirens would be hard to beat, but now it seemed the Sirens were nothing special.

As long as there are ship girls of Shinano's caliber guarding a region, the Sirens won't dare to launch a full-scale attack.

"However, if Amagi and the others succeed in their operation, we won't have to worry so much about the area inside the defense line anymore."

Wales tapped on the table.

"Could it be that we're also experiencing this?"

Black Dragon was somewhat surprised.

“Donghuang is different from other countries. Those people can’t command their armies at all. They are just waiting for the right opportunity to take them down at the lowest cost.”

Wales spoke with a touch of emotion, as she had only recently come into contact with this level of intelligence; she hadn't heard a single whisper of it before.

When should I go?

Black Dragon glanced out the window

The night.

"Tomorrow, my wife and Beifeng will go with you."

Wales answered.

Be careful at home.

Black Flying Dragon nodded. Now that Enterprise and the others weren't there, if he went to Sakura Empire again, the port's fighting force would be greatly reduced.

"Just take care of yourself, and don't get ambushed by the sirens again."

Wales smiled.

"If they dare to come again, I will definitely capture a batch of exterminators alive and bring them back."

Black Flying Dragon laughed too.

The two chatted for a while longer before Wales left and Black Dragon went upstairs to rest.

Chapter 45 Someone is courting death, but I won't say who.

"I'm off."

Black Flying Dragon changed his shoes in the entryway, while Yuudachi stood to the side.

Come back soon.

Yuudachi was a little sullen because Black Dragon refused to take her with him to Sakura Empire.

"Don't worry, I'll be back as soon as I've taken care of things over there."

Black Flying Dragon smiled slightly, reached out and ruffled Yuudachi's hair, then withdrew his hand and walked out the door.

Stepping out of the house and following the main road, I soon arrived at the dock.

It was just past eight o'clock, the sun had only recently risen, and there were quite a few people chatting in groups on the dock. Hei Feilong observed for a moment and spotted Wu Qi and Bei Feng standing on the outer edge of the crowd, so he walked over.

Good morning, both of you.

Black Flying Dragon crossed the crowd and came to stand in front of my wife and me.

"Good morning."

My wife was wearing a light brown fleece coat with a slightly open collar. When she saw the black dragon, she bowed slightly in response.

"Now that we're here, let's set off."

North Wind glanced up at Black Flying Dragon, then turned and headed towards the water's exit.

"please."

My wife stepped aside to let the black dragon go first.

"No need to be so polite. Are we going to the Sakura Empire mainland or an island at sea this time?"

Black Flying Dragon followed closely behind North Wind, stepping onto the water and sailing away from the port area.