A/N: I got delayed uploading because of IRL stuffs. The next updates, I'll be posting it around here and it will be indefinite time. However still thank you for your supports!
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"EMERGENCY MEETING!" This message has been posted to their private group server, Hrist, Rein, Maikeru and Cole were in a video conference call. They all have serious looks like they're having a very big trouble. Hrist is having her usual intimidating look with her glasses on, Gendo style. While the rest well, whatever suits them best.
"This is a state of emergency, commanders." Hrist started, "How did the KGV sisters arrive and found our IRL selves? This is very dangerous. Our lives are at risk."
"At risk? I don't think so." Rein defended, "Look, aren't we happy to see them? I mean- it's awesome.
"An overly degenerate like you, Rein. That's a very normal response coming from you." Maikeru said to Rein as he shook his head and tried to get a grip to everything has transpired so far.
"Well, I don't think it's bad. But- our way of life will soon change because of them." Cole admitted as he played with his pen twirling around on his fingers, "Hrist on the other hand, I do feel you're really in danger. Now Duke of York, knows your real appearance- I presume she will hunt you during the night."
"Dude- she's not like that…?" Hrist is still unsure what to say but shrugs, "But anyway- time will tell."
"Hoi, you people, aren't you all degenerates?!" Rein raised the question as he slammed the table making a loud rang from their respective headset this made Hrist to forcibly remove hers because it really hurts her ears.
"DAMN IT, REIN!" Hrist snarled then she wears her headset again, "You're the degenerate here. I know you're keeping tons of 'goods' alongside Maikeru as well. Me and Cole were not those types of people."
"Oh? How about that secret 'room' of yours." Rein smirked
"Rein." Hrist called as she formed her deadpan look, "That room is not what you expect with your awful brain." then she looks towards the two with her brow raised, "Anyways, how will we even deal with this?"
"Easy. Date them." Rein suggested with a confident grin surfacing on his lips that made the three stared at him with his ongoing craziness. Hrist facepalmed, Maikeru slammed his head on the table and Cole shrugged.
"Date? Hold on-" Before Maikeru finished Rein interjected.
"I know those ladies are waiting for us and they did their best to look for us. Look at it, their faces are beaming with happiness once they see us, right? So why not, show them the ropes? Perhaps let them stay in our places?" Rein explained that made Hrist and Cole convinced with this move. Cole is state of shocked and stood up.
"W-Wait- for real?! We need proper planning about this!" Maikeru reasoned as he intensively types down on his keyboard then he sends the messages to the chatbox, "This is what I'm concerned about!"
"In terms of money, we don't have any money. That sounds like me like always. However, the fact we didn't play as much AL these days because of what transpired. " Hrist sighed as she leaned back to her chair, "Well, I don't mind having hangouts. Let's have individual hangouts and let us learn more about them. Clear?"
"Really?! Are you INTO IT?!" Maikeru pressed the question in which the three nodded in agreement so he sighed in defeat, "Fine- I'll go with it."
"I knew it, Hrist and I agree to this degeneracy!" Rein smiled as he finally let Hrist agree to his crazy plan for the date… But- Hrist is still hesitant for a good reason. So that's why Rein quickly pulled out his wallet and showed all his credit cards or whatever it is, "I'm going to pay all the tabs for Hrist's date with DoY. So, if you worry about money, don't worry it's on me."
"NO!" Hrist declined then shook her head since it's too bad to borrow someone's cash for this yet Rein's eyes are filled with determination.
"I insist! Now, I'm going to your house and pile you 100,000 worth of spendings!"
Maikeru and Cole can't help but to keep quiet as the scene unfolds within their sights. You see, it is normal for Rein to do this for everyone's sake. After all, he's the biggest contributor of gems of the guild.
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Rein's POV
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Heads up for me this day. Since Georgie and I exchanged phone numbers, I asked her out for a date. Luckily, she agreed with it. But as a gentleman, I'm going to pick her up supposedly, but she insisted on just meeting up somewhere. Now, I'm hoping Hrist could pull herself together. I am very confident that our guild master could handle it.
"Hmmm…" I looked to my watch it's seems I'm earlier than I expected then suddenly a familiar taps from the back in which I turned around it's my maid Katheryne who's escorting me as of the moment while waiting for George.
"Master Rein, I do believe you're a grown up man now- so I'll be taking my leave."
"Katheryne, you're the one who's kept on following me all this time." I replied then tucked my hands to my pockets, "Besides, why are you still worried about me? I'm only meeting up a good friend of mine."
"I am indeed worried about your safety. Especially I heard it's a girl and judging from your reactions from the past few weeks- you were quite ah- unusually happy and strange for having changed pace from meeting with your usual friends to this new friend of yours." Katheryne explained in detail as she nods then looks around.
"Hai- I know, now go." I'm trying to dismiss her to prevent her from prying, "Besides, you need to clean right? Go- I'll be fine!"
Finally I forced her to leave me, geez. It's really embarrassing if she keeps on following me like both a bodyguard and a nanny. Anyways, I found George and she's oh my she's too gorgeous, how could I even explain what I'm seeing. Only I could tell, she's a goddess. REAL GODDESS.
"Uhmm… Uhh…" I can't speak anything, damn it. It might be rude not to say anything. Okay, deep breaths and go say it, "Nice outfit." The heck, Rein, just that?! You're too awkward!
George giggled, "Awe-struck at my outfit? Apparently, I bought this while back once we first arrived this place. I'm glad it suits your liking."
I swear she's killing me from the inside for good. But anyway I just nod and try to shake off my tomato face, "Georgie- I have a good place for us to walk around. You might like it."
"Lead on, Commander- Ehm. I mean Rein."
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"This place is so beautiful." George was awe-struck by the venue, a place where a food festival is being held. I do know Hrist would come here, but please don't bump to us.
"Well, welcome to local Venice." I said as I walked beside her hands in my pockets as I let her admire the festival. Money gets ready, we're going to splurge. Then I could feel George had set her sights with one of the food stalls. So we went there together and bought some food. As we kept on strolling and admiring the festival we eventually stopped at the bridge and we could see the small boats moving along the river.
"I didn't expect this place would be this amazing. Thank you, Rein." George thanked as she leaned on the railing of the bridge.
"Glad, you like it. Georgie." I shyly said as I scratched my head, "I-It's been an honor."
"Honor? Sounds unlike my Commander L30N." George teased then she waved it off, "Don't be saddened, I am quite surprised until now- that I cannot believe I would see my commander's actual appearance."
"Disappointed?"
"Not at all. More like I'm kinda worried for a bit- No, that would be tad wrong. I am nervous and worried!" I admitted then joined her with the sightseeing, "But I'm happy at the same time to see you here."
"I see…" She turned to his eyes, "I am overjoyed as well. Perhaps, this is a new chapter for both of us? To actually learn from each other."
I am glad she loved that as well since that's what I've been thinking, "Gladly, Georgie." Then I reached out her hand, "I am Rein, I lived here in Filips Island. Welcome to my country, Georgie."
"King George V from the Royal Navy of Azur Lane. I await more from what is instored in us." She reached my hand and we shaked hands, this made me realize. They're still living on the rented apartment, so why not bring George with me.
"Georgie, if I may ask. Want to live under the same roof?" I offered and that made her tilt her head.
"What do you mean?
"Want to live in my house? So that you won't have a problem with your expenses." I added as I kept up my smile, "If you're worried about your siblings- Everything has been taken care off."
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Hrist's POV
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I am currently at the national library, looking for books for me to read since I'm waiting for Duke of York. Since this place is massive it will take time for me to check the books I wanted to borrow, especially about Saxonburg Reich's history which in Azur Lane it's basically Ironblood.
Then while I was walking around, I saw an old cookbook from the Victorian Era. So I became curious and opened it and read, I found things fascinating to the point I almost immersed myself until someone poked my shoulder.
"Thy visage when reading and concentrating, unbudging and focused, resembles one of Michelangelo's sculptures. I do not dislike such determination."
I heard Duke of York, so I quickly closed the book hurriedly and looked at her, "Oh! You're here, Duke! Sorry, I didn't realize."
"There is nay needeth." Duke of York said then I stand up and placed back the book to its proper place, "Commander, art thee interested in history?"
"Uh… I am." I responded, "Anyways, since you found me first- is there any particular place you want to go?"
I honestly don't know what to do at this point. I mean, I am not the one who usually goes out anywhere! Also, I don't know how I was able to understand her, but it's a good thing I know how. But I could feel Duke of York wanted me to initiate.
"Uhh… Okay- Here. I know a place other than this. A museum?"
"Then alloweth us to depart."
In the end, she takes the lead. Okay, Hrist. Get this straight, show her that you have interest with the exhibits and tell something you know about it. Since Rein just gave me 100,000 cash for this hangout only, so I'll make use here. Even though I feel guilty about it.
"What is this, unique sword?" Duke of York pointed out the curved sword with no guard on it.
"That is Nawi, it is traditionally used by the southerners of this country centuries ago. Normally for cleaving fishes or vegetation but can be used for combat." I explained, "In modern times, only a handful of farmers and fishermen use it."
"Interesting. I wonder what is stored with this ground? oh, yond reminds me-what is the nameth of mine own state in this world?"
"Brighton Union. They have practically the same culture as where you belong, Duke." I glanced sideways, "Probably at least."
"I canst not forswear, here hath foreign concepts at the same timeth resembles right backeth in Azur Lane."
Okay, I am now deciphering… Probably she's talking about how unique this place is and it has a hint of similarities back home?
"I-I see… Well perhaps you're enjoying your stay then?" I asked as I crossed my arms together then she looked around admiring the exhibits.
"Indeed I am." Duke of York still admires the artifacts, "After all, I hast finally seen the commander whom I respected the most. The one whom valiantly stands in the frontlines whom dutifully carries out the decrees granted."
Wait- I didn't even know I am that kind of devoted and being appreciated by the others. I mean it's only around the game, right? But anyway, I appreciate this.
"I cannot express my gratitude well. But thanks. Didn't know." Then that reminds me, damn you Rein. Do I really need to do this? Like let her stay at my place? You do know I'm living at my brother's house since I'm the one who's taking care of it. But agh, nevermind, I'll tell my brother about the situation so it should be fine.
"Duke of York, I have something to say. Probably this might be peculiar? I don't know but-Ehm." I took a deep breath, "Want to live with me for a while? I'm offering a good place, probably it's not that big but could fit."
"We shalt seeth, for now, alloweth us behold around more."
It seems having 100,000 cash was totally worth it, Rein. Thanks.
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Maikeru's POV
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I am now with Wales and I can't help but to think all the possibilities may happen. First of all, this is kind of awkward. Second, this is the command of Hrist. Third, I don't know what to do! Anyway, we're currently in the mall walking around.
"Wales. I know this is weird since I am the one who invited you yet I do not know where to start." I admitted, "However, since everything it's still alien to you-"
"I know, because those 'jeeps' just make me uneasy. It's clearly barbaric…?"
That made laughing so hard that I can't dismiss it anytime soon. That made Wales to put on her displeased look, "What's so funny?"
"S-Sorry…!" I dismissed it but not completely, "It's just that- wording. But let's move that aside."
"Okay then. So, you like shopping malls?" Wales asked
"Not quite. I'm only here to buy for my needs- especially for my PC."
"PC…?" Wales is confused.
Ah, right. Terminologies. "Basically, my personal computer for me to do my work. I hope you have knowledge about it?"
"I am at loss… I admit." Wales replied with a sigh.
Ah, very understandable. They lived from the different future and during wartime. Now, I think about it. They are supposed to have one since war advances the progress of technology as well its usefulness to have databank. So I decided to think any subject we could tell- ah yes. The housing thing. Sigh… Fine, I'll try to ask her.
"Wales, I know this is out of place but- want to stay at my place?"
That struck her and I am very worried that I might've made things awkward. SO HARD.
"Uhm… Aren't I disrupting… Something?" Wales slowly and carefully asked, "I mean-"
"It's fine. I mean- I know the rest of your siblings might have the same offer from their commanders." I said as I puffed my chest out to let go of the nervousness.
As of that we continued to walk around, until I stumbled upon a newly limited edition of gaming mouse for my pc. My eyes can't take off from the item even though it's expensive, however knowing it has only 500 produced, I have no choice but to rush!
"Sorry, Wales- but we need to grab this item-! My life is hanging in the balance!"
"EH?!"
I unintentionally grabbed her by the hand as we entered the store. Then after I bought everything I needed, especially the limited item. I happily talk with Wales and fill her in the information she needs. Then I suddenly realized I made a mistake… So I quickly distance myself, "S-Sorry! I went ahead again!"
"T-There's nothing to apologize about!"
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Cole's POV
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I am currently at my bar, waiting for Howe. It isn't crowded however my good friend is here, she's sobering and drank four bottles of tequila without even paying me. I am totally displeased with this to the point I want to bonk her with my bottle I'm holding right now!
"Oi, Alice. Pay up." I glared at her demanding the pay, but she brushed it off.
"Cole, don't worry-! Just put it on my tab and I'll eventually pay it." She replied as she raised the bottle of tequila and chugged it down.
I cannot condone this woman, but since she's a friend I'll let this slide just this LAST time. But I can't leave the bar yet since Juan is still not yet around. Hopefully he arrives before Howe does. I placed down a glass for me to pour down my wine.
"Alice, behave once my customer arrives-"
Then I heard footsteps, Alice quickly glanced where the sound came from and its Howe appeared with her casual attire that made me nosebleed as I stopped what I was doing.
"You-!" Alice pointed at Howe, "It's you again, stranger!" she grinned and raised her bottle, "Sit here with me, we have things to catch up!"
"Hello, we meet again the person from the park. Thank you for the offer, but I'm afraid- I am here for someone." Howe glanced at me with her smile which made me clear my throat. Alice noticed this so she quickly looked at me with mischief.
"Hey… So, your new girlfriend, Cole?"
"Damn you, Alice." I glared at Alice then she dismissed it with a chuckle and waved it off.
"In that case- Introduce me to her."
"She's Howe, my friend I met from the past few weeks." I then introduced Alice pouts.
"Just that? No more?" Alice is hoping for more so she quickly looks to Howe and leans forward, "So, lady- what's your relation with Cole? I'm curious."
"He is my superior from one of my workplaces before. I can't deny he's intimidating at times, but he's actually a very lax person." Howe answered as she sat down at one of the bar stool.
Then I offered Howe a drink, well non-alcoholic one of course. I turned my attention back to Alice with a disgruntled look.
"Alice, if you want to live. Then leave."
"Hai…" Alice complied as she stood up then looked at Howe with a wink, "See you around~" then she left. Howe looks at me with a puzzlement expression.
"Don't you think you're too rude with Ms. Alice?"
"Nah. It's normal. Besides, she hasn't paid her tabs." I replied then I leaned forward, "So, if you could wait for a bit. Since, Juan isn't around to take over-"
I don't mind waiting or if you wish- we could just chat here." Howe suggested but I felt so bad to agree to that since I invited her for a small walk or atleast hangout. Not here on my bar.
"To be fair. I want this to be a proper hangout- but nevermind. Anyways, how have you been?" I took a glass of wine for me to drink.
"Ah, everything is well. My sisters are having their own dates with your friends. How about you?" She took a sip of her drink, "I'm pretty sure you will be quite busy for tonight."
"Maybe- although since I am my own boss. I want to take a break for a while- that's why we're waiting for my guy-" Then just as about to say, Juan arrives and he's panting.
"Sorry, I'm late boss. Trapik." Juan said then he quickly went to the staff room after he gave his little greetings. Then Howe and I looked at each other and quickly chuckled.
"Well- it seems all is fine. I'm going to change, then we'll go." I said as I chugged down the rest of my alcohol and placed it on the sink before heading towards the staff room. I am planning to let her stay at my place if she really needs to but for now hangout.
"I'll be waiting then." Howe said as she helped herself by drinking.
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Somewhere in the ocean, a portal opens and a fleet of Sirens went out from it including with the other three Siren Elites. They were surprised and curious on where they had been transported. They didn't see any wreckages or any battlefield marks. However they saw this as an opportunity to learn everything they can in this world… However as they try to contact the other Sirens, it has no signal it's just static. One of them is Observer who actually had a plan by saying,
"Well, despite our current situation- this is a perfect place for us to learn and test."
"As well, we confirmed that their commanders are probably- Ah-" Tester trailed off as she looks to Observer who is making creepy smile.
"Actually- we found them." Observer smirked then Purifier stretched out her arms high and yawns.
"Well, we better get moving. We have that thing right? We need a base of operations."
"Of course. Now then, where shall we start?" Observer opened her holographic screen luckily they were able to get the GPS of the world so it made them easier look for their targets and place, "It seems this world has many free access~"
-END OF CHAPTER 5