Azur Lane: Traveling through time and becoming a Siren!

Chapter 952 Before the Long Night Falls - Part 2

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The dragooner speculated for a moment and then asked.

He said, "It does seem a bit strange."

"Perhaps Lady Marco Polo has some plans of his own. Did you ask her directly in person?"

Littorio said, "When asked, she refused to disclose the details, citing the Senate's secret operations."

"So I had to look it up myself."

The dragoon, assuming the new mission was related to this, said, "I see..."

"So, my next task is to assist you in investigating the whereabouts of these cultural relics?"

Littorio paused for a moment.

Then he said apologetically.

"Oh, sorry, sorry, this isn't really related to you. How did we get off-topic like this..."

"Your mission has been slightly adjusted. Instead of going to the venue to maintain order at the expo, you will now be responsible for maintaining security at the sea outlet near the Zurich Canal."

Littorio became a little more serious.

"At the same time, there is an additional task."

"On your way to the Zurich Canal, keep an eye out for the Eastern Fleet and see if they are still nearby."

"The Eastern Fleet has announced that it has already departed and returned to its homeland, and does not even plan to participate in the closing ceremony."

"But I always feel like they haven't really gone far... Could you help me investigate?"

The dragon rider quickly replied, "Understood!"

Then, she asked her question: "However, I have a question. If I see the Eastern Huang fleet, what should I do after that?"

Littorio smiled slightly: "Greet me normally, then try to get on my good side."

"Spend as much time with them as possible if possible."

"I want to know why they didn't attend the closing ceremony but didn't stay away from Lu Jianhai."

The dragoon pondered what to do...

"Try to get on my good side... um... I understand!"

Seeing that the mission had been assigned, Littorio said this as a final statement.

"Very good, this matter is up to you."

"Report to me when you have the results. I'm still busy here, so I'll end the call now."

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at the same time.

Below the Cherry Blossom Pavilion.

The sound of wind chimes reached Shinano's ears.

When you open your eyes.

The waves crashed.

Under the dark sky, brightly colored torii gates come into view.

Shinano immediately realized the current situation.

"A resting place connecting dreams, nestled between illusion and reality..."

"Although it is more common to enter the dream directly."

"I occasionally stop by here..."

However, the once peaceful environment deteriorated in the blink of an eye.

The sound of the waves was deafening.

The gale swept in from two opposite directions, whipping up waves that crashed against each other.

Shinano sensed the changes around him.

He muttered to himself in the blur.

"This is an illusory realm. Therefore, it is sometimes calm, sometimes gloomy, and sometimes manic."

"Tonight... seems unusually agitated."

"Given this... what's next is unlikely to be a beautiful dream."

"Sigh...when will I be able to see that little fox again..."

In the blink of an eye, Shinano began her journey of precognitive dreams.

Shinano's consciousness arrived at a dimly lit room.

From behind the distant pile of books came a somewhat excited voice.

"...Really? The location for the crown has been found?!"

"Many people obey my orders, but very few people truly help me."

"I knew it, you're the only one I can rely on!"

"Don't worry, now that I know the location, I will definitely succeed."

"The departure of the Eastern Empire Fleet is a blessing in disguise!"

She appears to be talking to someone.

"Hmm? Ironblood and Royal?"

Are you worried they'll get in the way?

"Hmm...they've really gone too far lately."

"I don't even consider Bismarck a threat."

"But Elizabeth is in a bit of trouble..."

“Your concerns are valid... I’ll find a way to keep them out of the way.”

"Hehe... Starting with Genesis 11:1 and ending with 11:9."

"how?"

"Haha, I will never forget the help you provided."

"When my wish is fulfilled, your wish will surely be fulfilled as well—"

Shinano listened quietly.

The room's decor is definitely in the Sardinian style.

{So that voice... belongs to Marco Polo of the Sardinian Empire.}

{Who is she talking to...? Hmm, can't hear clearly...}

{This dream...is dull, but not manic...the omen doesn't seem to match.}

{Or is there some other hidden meaning...?}

Just as Shinano was speculating...

The scene before my eyes suddenly changed.

The black sun is burning silently.

It emits light but does not generate heat, like a cold black hole.

Shinano faced the black sun.

The feeling it gave Shinano greatly shocked him.

"I have never seen such a sight before, not even in my dreams."

"...It's truly chilling."

"Could this be the root of that mania?"

at this time.

A clear, ethereal voice came from the sky.

"The trial is approaching..."

Shinano asked in confusion, "Trial? What is trial?"

The voice responded.

"What you have seen is about to arrive—"

"What I saw..." Shinano looked up at the black sun.

It seems there's a person among them?!

A melodious voice came from high above.

"The trial is imminent—"

"He will come!"

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At this moment, Herofente, far away in Donghuang, noticed a gaze.

Who's watching me?

"..."

"The smell of a fox?"

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