Azur Lane Mobile Front

"Hey, it ricocheted! Big Senbei, don't even think about AP with that caliber. Cut HE and give Nagamo a happy birthday!"

As he watched, Rob continued to offer his unreliable suggestions.

As if accustomed to their commander's intermittently outrageous behavior, the Robo family's ships did not show any extra expressions at the moment, but focused on the two sides in the exercise.

"Belfast, who do you think will win this exercise?"

Rob turned around and asked the head maid, who had been standing silently behind him, for her opinion, wanting to hear what this ship, who was perhaps the most tactically astute among those present, had to say.

"Naturally, it's Mikasa's side. Although Nagato of Sakura Empire has the advantage in performance, she is still too inexperienced."

The head maid squinted her eyes and made a judgment on the battle situation.

"That's right. The former flagship of Sakura Empire was too eager to show off in front of her idol, so she focused all her firepower on Mikasa. However, Mikasa was not the main character in this exercise at all."

Taking a sip of his juice, Rob added his own observations to the head maid's conclusion.

As expected, Mikasa's side emerged victorious in the end.

Although the Mikasa was badly damaged according to the rules of the exercise, the Nagato and Mutsu were also sunk by torpedoes from the Takao and Atago.

Even now, Luo Bo can't forget the panic and shock on Chang Meng's face when she saw the two Kaohsiung sisters pointing at her.

(Please use your imagination to fill in the sounds of thumping sounds.)

After the exercise, Luo Bo and his group were taken by Jiang Feng to see Nagato.

In a room with a distinctly Sakura Empire style, several Sakura Empire ships were kneeling on the ground, each holding a freshly brewed cup of hot tea, looking completely at ease.

However, Rob and the businesses and New Jersey residents simply couldn't get used to kneeling like that, and now they were all feeling uncomfortable all over.

Finally, Rob couldn't take it anymore and, disregarding all etiquette, simply changed to a cross-legged position, which made him feel much better.

"So, this is how Sakura Empire has become."

After listening to Mikasa's account, Nagato fell silent.

The Sakura Empire, which he so desperately wanted to protect, had actually gone down such an extreme path under the leadership of Akagi and others.

“Akagi Kaga visited the Divine Child a few days ago, but I stopped him.”

"Hmph, those wicked seniors are definitely up to no good. They might be planning to do the same thing to Lord Nagato as Shoukaku-nee. I've heard that they've been researching that strange thing all along."

Zuikaku, who already had no good impression of Akagi and Kaga, didn't forget to add fuel to the fire.

"What exactly did Akagi protect in the Sakura Empire?"

On Nagato's youthful face, there was a mixture of doubt and anger. She had already heard enough from Mikasa about Akagi's actions.

But why didn't that person stand up and stop Akagi?

"Mikasa-senpai, what is that person doing?"

"I don't know. Apart from Akagi, very few people have seen that lord."

"Sakura Empire's Divine Child, I have a few questions for you."

After a long silence, Robo suddenly spoke up and asked Nagato a question.

"Your Excellency, you may simply address me by my name."

Although Nagato had never met Rob, Mikasa had just mentioned that the current new ship equipment was all designed by this commander of the Eastern Empire.

Naturally, she didn't dare to put on too high an air.

"Alright then, Miss Nagato, may I ask, when you stepped down as the flagship of the Sakura Empire Combined Fleet, was it at the behest of that lord?"

"Naturally, everything in Sakura Empire is under the will of that lord."

"Back then, who gave the order to join the Red Axis and go to war with the White Eagle?"

As Rob asked his question, Nagato was lost in memories.

It was dusk when two members of the First Carrier Division came to visit him.

"Is there really... no room for maneuver?"

Although there had been rumors circulating within the Sakura Empire for some time, she still felt it was unbelievable when Akagi and Kaga actually came to find her.

"All of this... is for the future of Sakura Empire!"

"Now, all you need to do is give the order, and leave the rest to us!"

"But war always comes with enormous sacrifices... no matter who..."

Nagato hesitated.

"Lord Nagato, so-called sacrifice is nothing more than the cycle of soul and life and death. These countless disappearances and rebirths are the driving force that propels the world and history forward. I believe you understand this as well."

Seeing that the other party had not yet made up their mind, Akagi was not in a hurry, but continued to persuade them.

"Moreover, the enemy will never expect that we have such an elite air force. Victory in this battle will surely belong to the Sakura Empire!"

"Give the order! Lord Nagato, we, the First Carrier Division, are ready!"

Kaga also joined in trying to persuade Nagato.

Nagato looked at the two of them. In her life, she had seen all kinds of expectant eyes.

Those people either hoped to gain something from the blessings of the gods, or they had beautiful expectations and aspirations for the future.

Therefore, they prayed fervently before themselves, hoping to receive divine blessings.

But this time it's different.

This was the first time Nagato had ever seen such a fanatical look in someone's eyes.

The Sakura Empire's elite soldiers, whom she had trusted most in the past, were now looking at her with burning eyes, longing to hear those words from her lips.

She was unwilling, she hesitated, but she had no choice.

All of this is the will of that great one.

The script had actually been written long ago.

She was just an insignificant actor in this farce.

She clenched her small hands and took a deep breath.

Using the authoritative tone she had practiced countless times, she declared, "I am Nagato, and in the name of the flagship of the Sakura Empire Combined Fleet, I command—'Climb to New Heights 1208'!"

Pulling herself out of her memories, Nagato stared at Robo, remaining silent for a long time.

Finally, she said quietly, "That's right, it was my order, and everything is my responsibility."

Robb showed no emotional fluctuation in response to this expected answer.

He adjusted his posture and then asked.

"So, when did you step down from your position as the flagship of the Sakura Empire coalition?"

"Shortly after that, I resigned from my position as the flagship of the Combined Fleet and devoted myself to guarding the Sacred Tree."

As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the small room suddenly froze.

Chapter 77: Stealing mobile suits is part of the Gundam strategy; one has no choice but to experience it.

"Ms. Mikasa, your Sakura Empire is indeed not very ethical in its dealings."

Rob glanced at Mikasa and then fell silent.

The small teacup was gripped tightly in Mikasa's hand, as if it would be crushed at any moment.

"Absolutely... hopeless!"

All the Sakura Empire ships had transformed into well-behaved children.

Mikasa Daisenbei's rage filled the entire room, and all the Sakura Empire's ships desperately moved backward, trying to get as far away from the center of her fury as possible.

Of course, all of this had nothing to do with Rob and the others; he was simply calmly drinking his tea.

"Commander, why is she so angry?"

New Jersey turned into a curious child and secretly asked Rob a question.

“Look, do you see that?” Rob turned his head, gesturing for New Jersey to look at Nagato.

"how?"

"The official mascot of Sakura Empire, plus the designated scapegoat, that kid."

"Ugh...that's really going too far..."

The look in New Jersey's eyes as she looked at Nagato now held a hint of pity.

"Nagato, come with me. Together, we'll change Sakura Empire. In the hands of these people, Sakura Empire has no future!"

Mikasa Daisenbei's words were so powerful that they stunned Nagato, who was still a child, and she didn't dare to reply for a long time.

"Okay...okay!"

Nagato was probably still shaken by Mikasa and hadn't quite recovered yet, so he was stammering a bit.

"Nagato, don't rush. This answer must be derived by your own will."

Mikasa suppressed her anger, put on a kind expression again, and began to soothe Nagato.

"Mikasa-senpai, I've made up my mind! I want to be with you. Although I don't know if we can change Sakura Empire, I don't want to just fade away here like this!"

After a few adjustments, Nagato regained her former aura; the goddess of Sakura Empire had returned.

"Very good, now let's have a good talk about the next steps."

While Robo, Mikasa, and the others were discussing their next plan, something was happening in the East Port area.

The unicorn lay in bed, and for some reason, she felt uneasy, as if danger was about to befall her.

"Why... does it feel like an alarm is constantly going off in the unicorn's head?"

Left with no other choice, she sat up in bed and looked out the window. Tonight, the moon was dark and the wind was high.

At this moment, Yi Xian was sitting in Rob's office. The commander was not there, so she was the person in charge of the port area.

"Honestly, it's only been a short time, and you've already lost your touch?"

Rubbing his temples, he glanced out the window. It was getting late, but there was still work left on the table.

Suddenly, a figure outside the window came into her view.

"Fushun? Where is this child going at this time?"

"Hmm? That direction is..."

Yi Xian sensed something was wrong. At this time, Fu Shun was heading towards the port area's warehouse where the aircraft were stored.

Putting down her pen, Yixian stood up and quietly followed.

"It wasn't that difficult! I thought that human had hidden these treasures very well."

Fushun staggered to the warehouse entrance, where all that remained in her way was a large door.

"Fushun, it's getting late, why don't you go and rest?"

Suddenly, a soft and melodious female voice came from behind "Fushun".

"Fushun" was startled and immediately turned around, only to find that the person who came was Yixian.

"Yi... Sister Yixian... I... I just wanted to come and see the Commander's big robot, hahaha."

Fushun scratched his head, a fawning smile on his face.

"Is that so... But it's getting late, let's watch it tomorrow?"

Yi Xian walked slowly toward "Fushun", with one hand behind her back.

"Huh? Can't I take a look now? I just want to take one look, really, just one look!"

"Honestly, how can you be so naughty?"

Yixian walked up to "Fushun" and reached out to pat her head.

Suddenly, a heavy punch landed on Fushun's abdomen, the immense force sending Fushun flying, even flying out of the port area and towards the distant port.

"Do you know? Fushun promised the commander that she would never sneak over here. Although she's a mischievous child, she never breaks her word."

Along with this attack, Yi Xian's last words also floated lightly into Fushun's ears.

"Attention all personnel! Warning! Be on alert!"