Commander, you smell so good.

"But we need a stronger one, one that can cooperate with each other, unite with each other, embrace us tightly and turn us into a force for moving forward. Therefore, we need to form an alliance!"

"Form a new organization! Build a brand new system. We need to gain more powerful strength. Whether it's to fight against the Sirens or to maintain our peace, we need it, even if it's just to maintain our purity!"

Veneto stood up, opened her arms and spoke to Richelieu about her ideals and struggles, with a serious and unquestionable look on her face. This was the conclusion she had reached through her alliance with the Iron Blood.

However, after she said this, Bismarck, who was not far from her, had a strange expression on his face, and his gaze towards Veneto also became strange.

Did she steal her own lines?

Jiang Zheng's expression looked even more strange. It seemed fine at first, but the more he listened, the more he felt like it was accelerating towards somewhere else.

I’m in hiding, don’t tag me.

"Ms. Veneto... your words remind me of the Northern Union."

"Let's not talk about your ideas, but why not just promote them in Azur Lane and get everyone's approval and recognition? I believe that if you are sincere, you will definitely gain the support of many representatives."

"Furthermore, if we truly form an alliance, who will be the leader responsible for all of this, and who can bear the responsibility? I'm sure you've thought about this question before, right?"

He took out a Bible from his ship suit, placed it on the table, and took a look at the red cover and pattern. Then Richelieu slowly told everything, while savoring the coffee he had just served, taking a sip.

But when Richelieu took a sip, his handsome brows wrinkled slightly, making his already complicated mood even more unpleasant.

Who made this coffee? It's worse than using it to wash the pot.

Regardless of the above, Richelieu just wanted to know, who can guarantee everything? No one is willing to put their most important things on display for others to dictate.

Strong naval combat capabilities? But the probability of awakening a ship girl like Louis IX from the Rubik's Cube is shockingly low.

Richelieu recalled the unusual movement coming from the Iron Blood side not long ago and began to make some connections.

"Please rest assured that the responsibility will be borne by Veneto and I. As for the leader you mentioned, Bishop Richelieu, we already have a common candidate."

Bismarck spoke in a gentle tone, and at the same time turned his head to look at Veneto who had already sat down, smiled faintly, and nodded.

Richelieu must have been a little shaken in his heart when he said this.

Otherwise, how could one take out the Bible to stabilize his persistence?

"Compared to the shock that occurred in our Iron Blood Autonomous Region not long ago, you have also noticed it."

"Of course, even though we're so far apart, I have to say that even I felt the unusual vibration. Even White Eagle, who's far away, noticed it. I thought you were conducting research on parallel worlds."

When the topic was suddenly brought up, Richelieu nodded undeniably. She had originally wanted to ignore it, but she had not expected that since she had accepted Bismarck's invitation, she could no longer pretend not to see it.

Thinking of recent events, the cardinal looked at Jiang Zheng, who had a faint smile on his face. He felt that this matter seemed to be inextricably linked to Mr. Jiang Zheng between Bismarck and Veneto.

And the next moment, the facts were just as she had thought, Bismarck told her the general idea of the matter.

"There is no research on parallel worlds, but we have awakened new companions, scientific research vessels that should not exist in this time."

"All of this is due to his hard work. This person is Jiang Zheng."

Bismarck raised his arm slightly, palm facing up, and made a right-hand gesture of invitation to Jiang Zheng. At the same time, the smile on his face became very confident, and he also turned the topic to Jiang Zheng.

For a moment, all eyes in the round table conference turned to Jiang Zheng. Except for the ship girl of Iris, the ship girls of Iron Blood and Sardinia had looks of trust and extra emotions on their faces.

"...Yes, it's not nice to say this, but it was me who caused it."

Being suddenly pointed to the center of the topic, Jiang Zheng realized that he could not escape and nodded in agreement with a smile on his face.

To be precise, it was Hindenburg who caused it. Who knew that her dragon would hit the dimensional wall and cause such a violent shock. But it is not right to say that it was Hindenburg who caused it now, because it was he who awakened it.

Then you are right if you round it up.

"I see. Although there is a connection, the moment I learned the truth was still shocking."

"Nevertheless, please allow me a few days to think about it. This matter is too serious and I need to consider it carefully."

Although it was confirmed, Richelieu did not have any intention of joining for the time being because he did not get more ideal or trustworthy information.

"Of course, no problem. We didn't expect to be able to form an alliance right from the start. However, as for the confirmation of the leadership, Chancellor Bismarck and I have reached a common answer."

"The answer is this meaning, the existence that will lead us in the future, Jiang Zheng!"

After saying that, Veneto looked at Jiang Zheng happily, with an expression as if he wanted to take credit for it. However, Jiang Zheng, who received this recommendation, tilted his head like a goose and raised his hand to point at himself.

"Ah? I'm coming?"

Chapter 171 Do you believe in gravity?

The meeting ended in less than an hour. Watching Richelieu and the others leave, Jiang Zheng felt a little complicated at this moment.

Holding Veneto's and Frederick the Great's hands, Jiang Zheng followed Bismarck, Littorio and others to the office for tea. Recalling what Veneto had just said, he was about to start talking after thinking for a while.

"Veneto, I..."

"Commander, do you believe in fate? Actually, I admire the first person who ate the mushroom. Maybe it's poisonous."

Jiang Zheng was about to speak when Veneto sat beside her, looking at the black coffee brewed by the Iron Chancellor Bismarck. The small spoon stirred the coffee cup, causing ripples and whirlpools, and suddenly talked about something unrelated to the topic.

Jiang Zheng listened to what Veneto said and felt as if he had heard it before, but he nodded and shook his head.

Destiny is impermanent. It may change depending on the choices you make, or it may not. This is a philosophical topic.

"Commander, the person who dared to eat mushrooms is very courageous, because after tasting them, he told others that mushrooms are edible."

"However, those who can distinguish between edible and inedible mushrooms are even more valuable, and Commander, you are such a person."

"Commander, you proposed the idea of our alliance and implemented it. Moreover, the help you provided us is worthy of admiration. Isn't it true that you should take the position of leader?"

After drinking only half of the coffee, Veneto looked at him with a smile, held his left hand with his right hand, and talked about his thoughts.

Veneto had never thought about forming an alliance at the beginning, because it would lead to the division of Azur Lane, increase the tension in the world, and make the environment already influenced by the Sirens even more unstable, and instability would lead to many problems.

However, now because of his existence, his ability, and his reputation, even if we try not to push him away out of selfish love, he will inevitably move forward.

Veneto saw the revelation, but it was more of a ship girl's intuition than a revelation, and he was destined to be extraordinary.

"VV, you are right, but I don't have the ability."

Jiang Zheng was silent for a moment, then answered his true thoughts, that he actually didn't have this ability.

When I first came to the world of Azur Lane, I thought I could go to my own port and live a life of idleness and waiting for death, but the reality is always the opposite of what one thinks.

After coming to Sardinia, for some reason, he developed a deep relationship with many ship girls and became a liaison. Now he has a deep relationship with the ship girls of Iron-Blooded. It can be said that this is basically luck plus a little bit of effort.

Now that they are talking about forming an alliance and really wanting to create a red central axis, he really does not have the ability to integrate and manage it.

"There's no ability to learn, Commander. No one is born knowing everything. Even us shipgirls, we only learned some common sense because of our battleships."

"Just like activating the ship's equipment, I'm not afraid of you laughing at me, but I really didn't know how to activate it at first. I still had to try to get familiar with the power before I could rotate and fire the ship's guns. Like many things, I do it step by step."

"Besides, don't we still have you by your side?"

Seeing that he lacked confidence, Veneto encouraged him. As her lover, the future Romulus, and the harbor of many ship girls, he could be afraid and cowardly, but he could also turn to their arms like a child and be protected by her and others.

However, he must take an important step. If he cannot even take the most important step, then nothing else can be achieved.

Frederick the Great looked at Veneto who was hugging Jiang Zheng with regret, thinking that he was a step too slow, otherwise he should have hugged him like a mother.

"Okay, but Bismarck, do you all think so?"

Rubbing Veneto's little hand, Jiang Zheng looked at Littorio and the others, and already had some plans in mind.

"Of course. As Littorio's commander, I have to be dazzling. Although this may cause divisions in the Azur Lane faction, it's inevitable, isn't it?"

Littorio answered first, with his usual confidence and rebelliousness, saying that no one except his lover could sit in the first seat of the future alliance.

Even though Littorio knew that it was actually possible to split the Azur Lane camp, in this case, Iron Blood would not be able to obtain the Siren's advanced technological support and research and development, as well as a more important point.

The European continent has been dissatisfied with the British royal family for some time.

Although Azur Lane was a forced faction, as the Royal Alliance and the Eagle Alliance grew in size, they also became increasingly domineering. When one side is strong, the other side is weak.

No one wants to be in a weak position. Only strength is the truth.

"Jiang Zheng, the alliance is very important. From our previous conversation, it seems that Richelieu and the others have different intentions than ours. However, as the three parties are facing each other, we need a trustworthy fourth party."

"Louis IX's behavior towards you will undoubtedly draw Richelieu's attention. In that case, it is natural for you to take charge of this matter."

"But in this case, you may need to show them your abilities."

Bismarck analyzed the current situation. Alliances are alliances, but no one wants to have someone who can manage them above him. So they need someone who does not stand on the side and remains as neutral as possible, and he is the best choice for this person.

If Richelieu was worried that Jiang Zheng would take sides because of his relationship with Sardinia and Tiexue, then he would need to deepen his relationship with Richelieu.

"Okay, I think I understand. Maybe I need to go to the Iris Theocracy next time?"

Following Bismarck's idea, Jiang Zheng gradually understood all of this and showed his ability and value to Richelieu, which meant showing a "miracle" in front of them.

"My child, whatever you want to do, I will support you"

Unlike what they thought, Frederick the Great was more like a gentle mother. She touched his head and said softly that no matter what he wanted to do, she would support him as long as he did not go astray.

In summary, Jiang Zheng understood that the establishment of the Red Axis this time was basically unstoppable. If Richelieu agreed, then only the last step would be left.

However, the only ones who were dissatisfied were Veneto and Littorio. According to this idea, Jiang Zheng might have to go to the Iris Theocracy. What about Sardinia?

So Jiang Zheng was quickly taken away by Veneto and Littorio. Anyway, regardless of anything else, they just wanted to squeeze him first.

Chapter 172 Follow your wishes

“Bishop, I don’t understand.”

"Louis IX, it's normal that you don't understand, but let's wait until all our companions come over before we discuss this matter together."

After the meeting, the alliance was not successful, or to be more precise, it had not yet succeeded. On the way back, facing the doubts of the Knights Templar, Richelieu said calmly.

Back in the room, mainly Richelieu's room, the remaining four ship girls had already come over. They had different expressions on their faces, but none of them spoke first. Instead, they sat down casually, waiting for the cardinal's explanation.

"Bishop, the fleet has arrived."

"Thank you for your hard work, Templars, and my fellow countrymen."

He withdrew his gaze from the window, stared at the people who had gathered, and put away the Bible and flag in his hands. Richelieu would only take out items representing his status to keep a distance from the crowd when necessary, but there was no need for such unnecessary actions at this moment.

Louis IX stepped aside and met their gaze. They were his compatriots, as well as close comrades and sisters. They deserved to know and have the power to choose.

"Monsieur Richelieu, what are your instructions?"

One of them was a petite ship girl with blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing an iris cloak that fell to the ground, a small crown on her head, a dress and striped socks, and she stepped forward first and asked Richelieu for instructions.

Even though she looked small and cute, which made people feel pity for her, the way she wore the wrist guard and held the saber revealed her identity: she was a knight.

"Triumph, the world is about to start changing. How can we stay safe amidst this storm?"

"Okay, I asked you to come here so that we can have a good discussion about our future strategies."

Sitting on the comfortable sofa, Richelieu told them everything he had just encountered and heard during the meeting with Louis IX. As members of the group, they naturally had the right to listen and speak.

As his colleagues' faces became increasingly surprised and solemn, Richelieu finished his last words.

"To sum up, how should we face it?"

"In my opinion, it might be worth a try."

"Your Excellency, this is too impulsive. We need to think carefully and discuss this matter with more companions."

Even though he did not attend the meeting, Algeria showed a worried expression when he learned about all this. His usual gentle smile was suppressed. His gauntleted hands lifted his silver-gray curly hair, and there was a heavy cloud between his brows.

Although it was predicted before coming here, I didn't expect that Sangvishes and Sardinia would actually form an alliance and try to split Azur Lane to establish a new military executive agency.

Moreover, knowing their intentions, Algeria felt that this was a trap, a trap with delicious pizza.

However, the bait of this trap seems too tempting. You must know that when the probability of a ship girl waking up a ship girl fails at a very high rate, the existence named Jiang Zheng can wake up the ship girl without any loss of the magic cube.

Parseval, Egil, Prince Rupprecht and Hindenburg.

Algeria had never seen or heard of such a ship, not to mention such a big commotion, so she naturally wanted to calm Richelieu down first.

"Of course, this is a rational discussion that will determine our future direction. Algeria, don't worry. We will contact Jean Bart later."

Raising his hand to calm her down, Richelieu spoke in a relaxed tone. Unlike the solemnity in the meeting, this discussion was just to find out the thoughts of many colleagues. Iris was not the theocracy of one person, but of everyone.

Even Richelieu gradually realized the instability within Iris. Under such circumstances, it was natural for them to choose to know it together.

"Dunkirk and Joffre, what do you think?"