Crossing the azure as a black dragon

"~~~"

The sound wasn't loud, but everyone present could hear it.

Black Dragon was eating potato chips and listening to music, feeling inexplicably relaxed. Although Santiago could be a bit annoying when he was being talkative, he really did sing very well.

Chapter Thirty-Four: Maritime Express

After listening to Santiago sing, Black Dragon wandered around for a while before returning home.

The previous cleanup missions were so exhausting that Black Dragon couldn't help but want to rest for a few more days.

"Our core strength is still insufficient."

Looking at the October cherry blossoms growing vigorously in the yard, Black Flying Dragon recalled the entire process of this mission. Except for the beginning when things were relatively limited, the middle and later parts were basically all about risking his life.

Although her ship armor was very high, she still suffered many injuries and her stamina was starting to wane as she fought her way through the battles.

"Hmm... I should increase the intensity of my training."

After pondering for a while, Black Dragon came to this conclusion.

In a sea teeming with Sirens, the key to success is to strengthen one's own power.

"Ding dong~"

Before Black Dragon could put his idea into action, the doorbell rang in the entryway.

"Here it comes~"

Black Flying Dragon got up and opened the door.

Hello~

What came into view was Prince Eugen's smiling face.

"Is there anything I can help you with?"

Black Dragon took a small step back, glancing past Prince Eugen at Tirpitz to the side.

"The purpose of this visit is to invite you to join us on a delivery mission."

Tirpitz remained silent, and Prince Eugen answered the question.

"A delivery mission?"

Black Dragon was somewhat puzzled.

She understands escort missions, but transport missions... a sea courier?

"The higher-ups want us to send some documents and data into Beilian territory. It's quite a long distance. I wonder if you'd be interested?"

Prince Eugen's lips curled up slightly; although he was inviting someone, he adopted a rather haughty attitude.

"Northern Alliance, when are you leaving?"

Upon hearing that he was going abroad, Black Flying Dragon immediately became interested.

"Meet at the pier at 10 a.m. tomorrow."

Tirpitz began to speak.

"Okay, I'll definitely be there tomorrow."

Black Dragon nodded.

"I heard you performed exceptionally well in the previous mission, and I'm really looking forward to your performance this time!"

Prince Eugen said casually.

"You flatter me. I would also like to see your heroic figure up close."

Black Dragon narrowed his eyes as he looked at Prince Eugen.

"Whew, see you tomorrow then, bye-bye~"

Prince Eugen wasn't angry. He smiled and waved, then turned and left with Tirpitz.

"..."

Black Flying Dragon looked at the two figures from behind and felt something was off. There were so many people in Ironblood, why would they come to invite her to a mission?

After thinking for a while without coming up with a solution, Black Flying Dragon closed the door and prepared to go to the gym for a run.

……

The next day arrived quickly, and Black Flying Dragon arrived at the dock carrying a small package.

Others arrived before her. Besides Tirpitz and Prince Eugen, there were three other figures: Cleveland, Helena, and Belfast.

Good morning...and this bag?

Cleveland saw the black dragon, came over to say hello, and then shifted his gaze to the package.

"I heard that the temperature is quite low in Beilian, so I brought a set of warm clothes."

Black Dragon answered.

"Oh, that's good."

Cleveland paused for a few seconds, then smiled.

"Is this mission very troublesome?"

Black Flying Dragon asked in a low voice.

Why did you send people from four different factions to deliver something?

"It's not too troublesome. The main problem is that the items being delivered are quite important, and there's a limit to the number of people we can send, so they had to send us."

Cleveland thought about it.

"I see."

Black Flying Dragon still didn't understand why she had been called here.

"Stop dawdling there, let's go."

Prince Eugen stood on the dock and called out to the two men.

"Let's go."

Cleveland turned around, and Black Dragon followed.

"Greetings. His Highness the Prince of Wales has mentioned you to me frequently these past few days. Please do not hesitate to ask if you have any requests."

Belfast greeted the black dragon with a warm and welcoming gesture.

"Then trouble you."

Black Flying Dragon politely returned the greeting.

"Everyone is here. This is the 'goods' we need to transport this time."

After the Black Dragon arrived, Tirpitz took out a square mechanical cube, in the center of which was a piece of blue glass connecting the surrounding patterns.

This is a storage device made of cutting-edge technology, something the Black Dragon cannot comprehend.

"Our mission is to deliver this to a commander in the Northern Union. If there are no objections, we will set off now."

Tirpitz provided an explanation.

Compared to Tirpitz, who wasn't very talkative in the game, the one in front of the Black Dragon was quite talkative.

Let's go.

Cleveland said.

Tirpitz put away the Rubik's Cube and stepped off the dock.

"Black Flying Dragon, it's not very cold at this time of year on the seas of the Northern Alliance."

Before setting off, Helena came to Black Dragon's side and whispered something.

"…Yeah?"

Black Dragon felt a little embarrassed.

"It can be used as a blanket at night, so it's still usable."

Cleveland joined in as well.

"Let's go first, and we'll see later."

Black Dragon gave up thinking.

As long as she doesn't feel embarrassed, it's everyone else who feels embarrassed.

Belfast smiled slightly, standing to the side.

Soon, the group of six left the port area and began heading north.

They continued straight ahead and soon arrived at the intersection of Donghuang and Beilian.

"The number of sirens has indeed decreased."

Black Dragon was somewhat surprised; they hadn't encountered a single Siren along the way.

"After all, the Sirens are born in the deep sea. Even if there are loopholes in the defenses, it will take a lot of time to rebuild them to the same scale as before."

Helena said.

"I wonder how many years this quiet period will last."

Cleveland stood on the side, gazing into the distance.

Black Dragon's group consisted of six people: Prinz Eugen and Tirpitz were in front, Black Dragon was in the middle, and the remaining three surrounded Black Dragon, forming a solid five-to-one protection structure.

"We are about to enter the territory of the Northern Alliance, so don't let your guard down."

Prince Eugen glanced at the black dragon and gave a reminder.

"Please rest assured, I am always vigilant at sea."

Black Flying Dragon answered kindly.