Crossing the azure as a black dragon

Kaohsiung introduced itself.

"I am Black Flying Dragon, not the same model as Flying Dragon."

Black Flying Dragon introduced himself again.

"I can tell."

Kaohsiung nodded.

"..."

Black Flying Dragon wondered if the way the swordsman judged people was different from others, since Yuudachi clearly couldn't tell.

"The sword is here! What did you guys just say?"

Toriumi suddenly produced two wooden swords from somewhere and looked at Takao and Black Flying Dragon with some suspicion.

"I consulted His Highness Black Dragon, but everything is just as I said. Constant dripping wears away a stone, and only through persistent training can victory be achieved at crucial moments."

Kaohsiung looked at his younger sister.

Toriumi understood, and a hint of respect appeared in his gaze as he looked at Black Flying Dragon.

"..."

Black Dragon responded with an awkward smile.

Chapter Nine: What I Saw and Heard

After training with a few people from Kaohsiung for a while, Black Flying Dragon left the gym.

It was already quite late, but the harbor was still brightly lit under the streetlights.

Five lighthouses stand evenly on the other side of the dock, and they are in normal operation.

Black Dragon wandered around casually. It was quite lively outside in the evening. When he arrived...

It became quieter at night.

"I wonder how things are going in Haicheng."

Black Dragon looked up at the sky. There were so many people in that city; if it were breached, the consequences would be unimaginable.

As he walked, a familiar figure flashed before Black Dragon's eyes.

Cleveland was wandering around outside a flower shop that was still open on the side of the road.

Good evening, Cleveland.

Black Dragon stepped forward and greeted them.

"Oh, it's Black Flying Dragon. Isn't it resting so late?"

Cleveland turned around when he heard the sound.

"I was just about to go back, what are you doing here?"

Black Flying Dragon looked down at the neatly arranged flowers and plants.

"The store manager here is out at sea, so I'm helping to watch the store."

Cleveland answered.

"That's really reliable! How much are these two?"

Black Flying Dragon squatted down to take a look, then picked up the two potted plants.

"These are all fifty yuan a pot. Do you like growing flowers too?"

Cleveland glanced at them; Black Dragon was carrying hyacinths and blue plumbago, two relatively easy-to-grow flowers.

"The house feels too empty, I'll buy some to decorate it."

Black Flying Dragon walked into the store, took out his card, and swiped it at the cashier's machine.

"It's pretty good too."

Cleveland nodded in approval.

"Then I'll go back first."

Black Flying Dragon smiled, picked up the potted plant, and walked away.

After returning home, Black Dragon watered the two flowers and placed them in the living room. He then picked up the ship equipment maintenance manual and began to study it.

……

The next morning, Black Flying Dragon got up early and moved the two flowers to the backyard to bask in the sun.

"Shouldn't we plant a tree in the yard?"

Looking at the equally empty backyard, Black Flying Dragon stroked his chin.

She felt very comfortable in this port area and decided to stay for a long time. Since she was going to stay for a long time, she would definitely renovate the house.

"Ding dong~"

Just as Black Flying Dragon was about to go out to buy trees, the doorbell rang.

"Here it comes~"

Black Dragon called out and opened the door. A blonde woman dressed in formal royal military uniform was standing straight outside.

"Nice to meet you, I am the Prince of Wales."

The Prince of Wales nodded slightly at the black dragon.

"Hello, I am Black Dragon. How can I help you?"

Black Dragon looked at the dashing Prince of Wales in front of him and thought of some unpleasant information about him in the game.

"Actually, it's like this. For newly joined ship girls, the port will proactively arrange a mission so that ship girls who have already adapted to the port can guide the newcomers through the port's mission process. I heard that you went on a mission a few days ago. I wonder if you would be interested in going to sea with me again?"

The Prince of Wales extended the invitation with a smile.

"I see. Since it's the port area's arrangement, then thank you for your help."

Black Dragon nodded in understanding.

This port area even has the custom of older people guiding newlyweds, that's really nice.

"Shall we leave now?"

Black Flying Dragon asked.

"Yes, the other team members are already at the office center."

The Prince of Wales answered.

"Okay, please wait a moment."

Black Dragon turned around, watered the two potted plants, moved them under the eaves, and went back to his room to change into his initial attire.

Black Dragon was quite satisfied with his initial outfit. Although it was an outfit with a skirt, it came with a matching trench coat that offered both high defense and a cool look.

She herself wasn't too opposed to wearing skirts; after all, she'd become a woman, so it would be a waste not to try them out.

……

"Sorry to keep you waiting, let's go."

The black dragon returned to the entrance, and Wales was still waiting.

"Hmm...yes."

Wales glanced at the black dragon and made a sound that was difficult to understand.

"I'd like to ask, how long will this temporary team last?"

Walking along the road, Black Flying Dragon tilted his head and asked.

"Generally speaking, a newcomer can leave once their emotions have stabilized to the point where they can live independently."

The Prince of Wales thought for a moment and then said.

"He's emotionally stable."

Black Dragon sensed the trouble this matter was going to cause.

"Don't worry, generally speaking, after three or four attempts, the newcomer's emotions will stabilize, so it's not really a problem."

The Prince of Wales smiled.

"is it?"

Black Dragon was skeptical.

As they chatted, they soon arrived at the mission area of ​​the office center, where there were still a large number of ship girls looking for missions. Overall, it felt a bit like a mercenary guild in an isekai novel.

"Over there."

Upon entering the hall, Wales

The prince's gaze fell on the rest area not far away, where four ship girls were looking around uneasily.

"Sorry to keep you waiting. This is Black Dragon. He just joined the port a few days ago. We'll all be going out to sea together soon, so let's all introduce ourselves briefly?"

Prince of Wales arrived at the rest area a step ahead of Black Dragon and spoke to the four ship girls in a somewhat gentler tone.

"She looks a bit like an old mother."

Black Dragon looked at the gentle Prince of Wales and silently made his assessment.

"I am Black Flying Dragon, not the same type of aircraft carrier as Flying Dragon. Please guide me from now on."

Black Flying Dragon walked up to the four ship girls and introduced himself.