Azur Lane Mobile Front.

"Zero, execute Antix system access authentication."

The navigator, who was still preparing the emergency plan, fell silent instantly.

Her phantom began to flicker, as if it had encountered some kind of interference.

"..."

After a flash, the navigator's expression changed slightly.

Although she still had that expressionless look, everyone present knew from her hazy eyes that she was now a different person.

"Authorization successful."

"Long time no see, Second Authority Holder..."

The ethereal voice reached Rob's ears.

His palms were clenched tightly together.

Everything that the arbitrator, Tova, said before was true.

And the so-called Navigator System of the White Eagle is indeed, as the Observer said, a backup that was created by Observer Zero!

Chapter 859: The Real Cunning Merchant - Shiranui

"Hey~ Are you serious?!"

The observers, who initially came to watch the drama unfold, are now experiencing a subtle shift in their mindset.

Theoretically, if one's own boss just appears in front of them like this, wouldn't they be eliminated on the spot as an outcast and traitor within Antix?

"Tell me, what kind of experimental program is the White Eagle currently carrying out in the Star Sea?"

Robb had no interest in the Observer's situation; he needed to know exactly where the White Eagles were in "rebuilding" the Antix system.

"Searching for information..."

Although the privileges granted Zero, the observer hidden within the Navigator system, to reveal himself, it still depends on whether what Arbitrator Tova said earlier is true.

So this newly born Antix probably only possesses the initial functions.

If we want to know more about Antix's situation, we'll probably have to resort to other methods.

However, this did not stop Rob from finding out what the White Eagles were up to.

"Current experimental plan..."

"Recreate other worlds through [simulation], and recover target data through [salvage]."

"Is the salvage operation being carried out by a ship?"

Answer: The salvage operation will be carried out by the designated ship.

"How did they get in?"

Answer: Enter directly through the [door].

"Original body?"

"Answer: The ships involved in the experiment were confirmed to be the ships themselves, not data projections or other forms of existence."

"...So that's how it is..."

At this point, Rob had a preliminary answer.

What is the reason for separating it from the original system?

"...Data missing, no relevant records found."

"So it really is a blank system, with only the most basic protocols..."

"Thank you, Miss Navigator."

Rob nodded at the navigator's phantom, which then vanished in a flash.

"Master, that so-called simulated world..."

Belfast asked Rob in a low voice, having also sensed something amiss from their earlier conversation.

"Ah~ a simulated world, recreating other worlds."

"It's something very familiar~"

"Don't you think so, Miss Observer?"

"Hehe~ That's right, this is the prototype of the Mirror Sea!"

...

After another round of tracing, the results were no different from the previous ones.

It was still the same coordinate that couldn't be recognized in the Antix system, and it was still that simple cry for help.

Rob also made up his mind to set off for that world.

Even for a one in ten thousand chance, he didn't want to miss any possible survivor.

However, since he needed to go to a completely unknown target area with a high probability of high risk, Luo, who has always had a fear of insufficient firepower, started tinkering with the mechs in the system again.

Let alone exploring a world, even just exploring a planet, including the Spirit Turtle King which serves as a base, would require a considerable number of warships.

Moreover, under the current circumstances, ordinary warships are probably not of much use.

"Zhenhai needs an upgrade..."

"And then... I remember, there were warships inside the Jewel Machine, right..."

As he spoke, Rob turned his gaze to the system panel, to the X-class special ships that were, as usual, ridiculously expensive.

"This...maybe it will work?"

After some research, Rob felt that he had found his goal.

...

"Commander, what do you need Akashi for, meow?"

The green, cunning cat strode lightly towards Robo.

"Akashi, I have a question for you..."

Do you think Shiranui is...greedy enough?

"Meow?"

Akashi tilted his head, a look of confusion in his eyes.

She didn't quite understand why her commander had raised this question.

"Just tell me if it's true or not."

Seeing that Akashi hadn't responded for a while, Rob tapped the table, urging her on.

"Meow!"

Instantly, the ahoge (cowlick) on Akashi's forehead stood up.

Although she didn't know why, Akashi clearly realized that the pile of dirt on Shiranui that she had prepared could finally come in handy.

"Commander, wait a minute, Akashi will be back soon, meow."

Under Rob's questioning gaze, the cunning cat ran off with a beaming smile.

A short while later, she returned to Rob, carrying a large pile of things.

"These are all records that Akashi kept, meow."

"That Shiranui guy is terrifying, meow!"

Rob flipped through Akashi's records with some confusion.

Then, all he could say was, "There's always someone better."

In many people's minds, Akashi is the number one unscrupulous businessman.

However, this is actually an illusion.

Because Akashi's business was more extensive than Shiranui's, he was also more well-known.

Of course, Akashi is an absolute shrewd businessman, that goes without saying.

However, her main action is simply to drastically cut the price, selling cabbage at the price of meat.

But no matter what, the product you ultimately buy will probably still be the same old thing.

But Shiranui is different; this guy actually dares to buy counterfeit goods.

(P.S.: According to the cutscene images, the paint on the box was applied by Shiranui.)

If it weren't for the fact that she still had to compete with Akashi and didn't dare to go too far, Shiranui could probably have done even more outrageous things.

"That Akashi..."

Are you sure all of this is real?

"Of course, meow! Akashi swears that if there are any false records here, he'll make sure all of Akashi's future businesses lose money, meow!"

For this cunning cat, this vow was probably heavier than being struck by lightning.

This made Rob trust these outrageous records even more.

"If it's true... then..."

Rob glanced at Akashi and put away the records in front of him.

"These are very useful, thank you, Akashi."

"It's good that it works, meow~ If there's nothing else, Akashi will go back to the shop."

"If the Commander needs anything, Akashi will provide door-to-door service, meow~"

After seeing Akashi off, who still managed to secure some business for himself before leaving, Rob also finalized his costume change plan.

"Well... but we need to let everyone know before we upgrade."

...

After dinner, when Rob publicly announced that Zhenhai's Agama was about to be upgraded, everyone was slightly stunned.

The reason is simple: ships in the port area often like to put something on their warships.

This is especially true for Vasco da Gama, which has long served as Robo's flagship.

That's how it is.

Luo Bo patted Zhenhai's hand and continued.

"Later, those who need to go upstairs to move things should go upstairs."

"If you feel that the matter is too private, you can talk to Zhenhai alone."

Many people only ate a couple of bites at dinner and then stopped.

A group of people all ran towards the port, as if afraid of falling behind.

Chapter 860: Two Shady Merchants, Heaven and Hell

After dinner, Rob enjoyed a massage at Belfast while looking through the records that Akashi had submitted earlier.

Even though he already knew what was inside, Rob still found it somewhat shocking when he looked at it again.

This undead merchant has a truly low bottom line.

"Master, should we take some measures?"

A good maid will always find out what her master wants before making any requests.

"Yes! We must. No matter what, we need to make this unscrupulous merchant suffer a bit."

Rob casually folded the documents in front of him and handed them to Belfast.

“Let’s compile a list of the most recent cases here.”

"Then, we need to find out what other things Shiranui has done that she shouldn't have done."

"I don't believe Akashi can fully grasp the situation of Shiranui."

Belfast solemnly accepted the stack of documents detailing Shiranui's "crimes" from Rob and carefully put them away.