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Berlin's POV
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After I beat up Ms.Eugen yesterday for stalking Me and Kasumi during our time together,we went straight back to the guest house since by the time I was done it was already near dark,when we got there,we had dinner with Schwester and the others and discussed about our stay in the Sakura Empire

Schwester said that we would only be staying for maybe a few more days or so,since we were still needed for one more battle that will take place,closer to the Sakura Empire base,after that battle,we will rest back at Sakura Empire then return to Iron Blood and proceed with the war with lessened contact with the Sakura Empire

I got a bit suspicious about the lessened contact with the Sakura Empire,due to it being possibly a way to hide something but I shrugged the thought off my mind,on the other hand,because of this information,the time I have to look around the Sakura Empire and uncover their secrets now is near non-existent,meaning if I want to learn,the truth about the Sakura Empire's ability to control the Sirens,then I'll have to be faster than what I had originally planned

When everything was said and done,we all went to bed to get a good nights sleep and continue to rest up as the next 2 days became dull with nothing much to do except look around every nook and cranny in the Sakura Empire with Z46,for any leads as to what it is they have that lets them control the Siren's that they use

Unfortunately for us,in the 2 days,that we searched,we found nothing,even after we left no stone unturned,there were only a few places,that we hadn't checked yet but we had run out of time as the next day would be the day for the big battle,that was taking place

We were to expect,that Azur Lane would bring a large force as from what was told to us,they were being lured to the combat zone with a fake large Siren transmission,we had to expect,that they would bring their strongest fighters and would not hold back anything once they arrived and began combat

Because of this,Me and Z46 would have to use any remaining time we have left once we arrived back to rest in the Sakura Empire,that would be our last chance to uncover the Sakura Empire's secret weapon,which is why we were holding a small meeting between us in her and Ms.Zeppelin's room with a map of the Sakura Empire base in between us on the kotatsu table

Berlin:we don't have much time left,the battle is tomorrow and we still haven't found this weapon

Z46:there are only 4 more places,that we haven't checked on the map and they're all pretty large areas

Berlin:the inside of the shrine,the nature park,the basement of the guest house and the west side of the docks

Z46:all of these are large potential area's but I don't think we could cover them all

Berlin:we could split up and check 2 each but I'm worried that there might be guards around and we could get into serious trouble if we're alone and get caught

Z46:what should we do then,there isn't much time left for us to continue our search and we won't have a lot of contact with the Sakura Empire after this battle

Berlin:we won't?

Z46:Lord Bismarck,announced,that we'll be minimizing contact with the Sakura Empire,she didn't state the reason though

Berlin:Schwester sent that order?,why though,what would the reason be

Z46:whatever it is,she seemed very clear about it,so we'll have little contact with the Sakura Empire after this,meaning we can't be indecisive now

Berlin:well they definitely won't let us in the Shrine and no way we're getting into the basement undetected,so our only option left is to check the nature park and the west side of the docks

Z46:it's settled then,we'll investigate those area's after the battle,speaking of which,how do you think it will go,everyone seems pretty worried about it

Berlin:everyone's a bit on edge since we're following the Sakura Empire's plan and we don't know what they'll do during this fight,with control over Siren technology,it's possible they could do many things unknown to us like maybe send us to a Mirror Sea

Z46:I think that's a bit too much but I guess it's still a possibility

Berlin:the only thing I'm worried about is how the Sakura Empire came into possession of such power,where did they get the ability to control the Sirens

Z46:I'm not quite sure but everyone in Iron Blood has their theories on the matter but also speaking of control over the Siren's,how have you been feeling

Berlin:what do you mean

Z46:you had absorbed the Black Wisdom cube and it gave you the ability to manipulate ice,it even took away your senses,how have you been feeling

Berlin:I've been fine,nothing much has changed in Me and I've learnt how to control this power a bit but not all of it,for now,it should be good enough

Z46:that's good,it would become a real problem for everyone if you suddenly became under the control of the Sirens

Berlin:I would never let them,I'd kill them before they could get the chance

Z46:I'm sure you would,your the strongest one here after all

Berlin:apart from that,everything should be settled now,all we have to do is get back in one piece and finish our search

Z46:right

Berlin:then I'll be going now,I'm going to check up on Schwester Tirpitz to see if anything new has come up

Z46:alright then,see you later Berlin

Berlin:see you later,My Angel

With our meeting concluded,I left Z46's room and headed out to go look for Schwester Tirpitz or Schwester Bismarck to see if there was anything new or if there was anything to do,I already knew that there was something being hidden from us by my Schwesters,seeing as I couldn't make contact with Sub-Zero anymore,meaning that the Sakura Empire has acquired a new Black Wisdom Cube,yet this information was never told to us or at least no one below the hierarchy rank was informed

This could only mean,that Iron Blood's own leadership was holding back from us or they themselves were unaware,I only hoped that it was the latter but it was already painfully obvious to Me that the former was indeed the truth,which then leads to another questions

Berlin(mind):what could be so important that,my Schwesters would hide it from Me

Timeskip brought to you by Berlin wielding EXCALIBAAAAAAAAA

In the early morning of the next day,all Crimson Axis factions set out to sea to join Ms.Akagi and Ms.Kaga's fleet,who were already waiting for us to arrive,preparations for the battle had already been finished and all that was left to do was complete the fight and return to base

Nothing much has changed with Schwester Bismarck's or Schwester Tirpitz's behavior but they both refused to tell Me the reason behind our sudden withdrawal from contact with the Sakura Empire,the other officers of Iron Blood,such as Ms.Friedrich and Ms.Eugen seem to know about the reason but they have also refused to tell Me,avoiding the question itself and redirecting it to a completely different topic

It was clear,that they were being cautious,trying to make sure not even a small hint gets out,they understood,that I was onto them and the Sakura Empire but I still had no leads as to what it is their hiding,I even snuck out in the middle of the night to search the area's,Me and Z46 had agreed,wouldn't be able to search in time

The inside of the Shrine was clear and there was nothing of importance or noteworthy in the basement either,meaning there was only the nature park and the west side of the dock to search later on but even then,we would be cutting it close on time

At the current moment,I was with Z46 at the front of my ship as we both discussed,the situation and how to approach it,while also being overly careful,that we weren't being eavesdropped on by anyone as it could cause problems

Z46:so the Shrine and Basement are dead ends?

Berlin:definitely,there was nothing there,not even files or documents about it,whatever it is,their hiding,they kept it to themselves to the highest degree

Z46:but that at least narrows it down to 2 places

Berlin:true but it's still possible that this secret could be kept somewhere else

Z46:also true but it's unlikely,the safest place to keep a secret weapon is to keep it close by

Berlin:I still don't get why Schwester is hiding this from Me,they've both gone through so much trouble to keep any info from getting out,even going as far as to cut off any lead I had,whether it was fake or not

Z46:this weapon did originate from the Sakura Empire and nature of it may conflict with you,so it's possible that their trying to keep you from because of that,it's also possible that they themselves don't know about this secret or at least to an extent,why else would they have Ms.Eugen and her group do an investigation on it

Berlin:you have point,if they knew about the complete nature of the weapon,then there would be no point in launching a full scale investigation

Z46:now that I think about it,the one big thing,that you Schwesters always try their hardest at is keeping you safe away from the enemy,especially the Sirens,if this secret originated around the time,the Sakura Empire gained control over their Siren production models,then-

Berlin:the nature of this secret or whatever it is,may very well be linked to the enemy Sirens themselves

Z46:do you think the Sakura Empire would fall so low as to take aid from the enemy

Berlin:I'm not quite sure but it definitely more likely than it isn't,the plan was proposed by Ms.Akagi and Ms.Kaga and not by Ms.Nagato so in theory,it's possible that the Sakura Empire itself is unaware of this secret

Z46:do you really think,that they could hide something this big from their faction without being caught?

Berlin:right now,all of this is just speculation and theories,we need something more concrete and convincing to make judgement,although,I'm worried about how much my Schwesters are involved with this

Z46:I'm sure Lord Bismarck and Ms.Tirpitz wouldn't fall so low as to take the aid of our enemy

Berlin:true but Iron Blood has been fueling this secret project with resources,willingly no less,if Schwester was aware of the nature of this secret,then that openly admits,that she has taken the aid of the enemy and sided with them

Z46:but we don't know that for sure

Berlin:that's why I'm worried,we may not no for sure but that only means the possibility is there

Z46:I suppose your right

Berlin:in any case,if we learn the truth and our fears do come true,that Iron Blood has sided with the enemy,then we'll have no choice but the fight them

Z46:do you believe it will come to that

Berlin:I only hope not,but in the case,that we do,I will fight them,sink them if I must

Z46:your willing to sink them?!?

Berlin:we were built to make sure the Sirens never win,if it is what must be done,I have to make sure it is done,now what about you?

Z46:hmmm?

Berlin:whose side will you take,mine or theirs,inadvertently you understand the implication of these choices

Z46:................

she didn't answer immediately but I couldn't blame her for hesitation to answer,I presented her the choice to fight Me or fight the many other people,that she has and have been cared for,it was definitely a difficult choice,even after my tough soundings from before,I don't think I could raise my cannons or spear with the thought of sinking her,it was something I just couldn't think of doing

on the other hand,the thought of hurting or sinking the other members of Iron Blood was something I didn't want to think about either,having to having to sink or hurt my Schwesters was an unbearable thought but if they truly have sided with the enemy we swore to destroy,then I had to make sure,that they wouldn't tarnish the pride and honor,they've made for Iron Blood

after a few moments of thinking,Z46 came out with her answer as she looked out towards the ocean in front of us

Z46:you

Berlin:hmmm???

Z46:I would side with you

Berlin:really??

Z46:yes,not only are you far stronger than anyone in Iron Blood,guaranteeing your victory,I trust your judgement,I know Lord Bismarck and Ms.Tirpitz must have their own reasons but I trusts you the most,so I know you'll make the best choices and decisions

her words were simple and sincere and easily brought a smile to my face and eased my mind as  I looked over towards her while she looked towards Me,she always knows what to say to put a smile on my face and it would be no surprise it those words were specially chosen just to see Me smile

Berlin:good,thank you for putting your trust in Me

Z46:if there's anyone who can always bring Iron Blood back onto the right path,it's you,Berlin

Berlin:I won't disappoint then

a calm but relaxing silence then covered the area around us as I leaned forward on my railings while Z46 walked closer towards Me and rested herself right next to Me as we began to idly chatter while we waited to arrive at the rally point

At the same time on Bismarck's ship

Tirpitz:I knew those 2 would end up together like this

Bismarck:if only that accident hadn't occurred,they might have been together sooner

U-556:Lord Bismarck,Ms.Tirpitz,didn't you know???,they've technically been together even before Sir Berlin was sent to the Arctic

Tirpitz & Bismarck:THEY HAVE!?!?!

U-81:*hits U-556 on the head*HEY,you weren't supposed to tell them,remember,it was supposed to be a secret

U-556:ah,I forgot

Friedrich:it seems my child has his fair share of secrets

Eugen:you all wouldn't believe how much,Berlin wanted to keep it a secret

Bismarck:you knew,Eugen?

Eugen:only 3 days ago,I may have snapped a few photos of them on a date

Friedrich:oohh,may we see

Eugen:unfortunately not,their gone already,reduced to atoms,along with my camera

Zeppelin:I had my suspicions about this matter but never truly looked into it,I suppose it would make sense,considering amount of time Z46 has spent with him in the past

Bismarck:a shame,I could have seen the 2 grow more if I had paid more attentions to him,I suppose that's my loss

Friedrich:on another note,do we have any specifications on how this fight will go and where is Roon

Tirpitz:no specifications,we fight and we look to coming out on top,that is our only goal

Zeppelin:on the nore about Roon,she's on her own ship,fantasizing about thee fight and how much "fun" she'll have

U-556:typical of Ms.Roon

U-81:yeah

Tirpitz:back to some news about Brother,is behaviour has been a bit suspicious

Bismarck:indeed,last night I caught him sneaking out of the room

Friedrich:where did her go?

Bismarck:no clue,when I left the room to follow him,he was already gone without a trace but he was back in bed in the morning

Zeppelin:something similar is up with Z46,I've seen her lurking around area's in the Sakura Empire she normally wouldn't be around,as if she was searching for something

Friedrich:do you believe the occurrences are linked

Bismarck:most definitely

Tirpitz:do you know anything about this Eugen,your normally the informed one

Eugen:no unfortunately not,this is the first time I'm hearing this

Bismarck:what could they be doing

Friedrich:Berlin has been known to lurk around areas and he normally has no ill intent when doing so,but something tells Me,there's more to what they are doing

Bismarck:when we all return to the Sakura Empire,alert all of Iron Blood to keep an eye on the 2,their up to something and let's try to make sure it's not trouble

Everyone:yes Lord Bismarck

Timeskip brought to you by the Berlin meeting Blitzkrieg

about an hour or two since we left the Sakura Empire,we finally got to the rally point as the fleet of Ms.Akagi and Ms.Kaga came into view,it only took a few moments for our fleet to join theirs as everyone began jumping onto each other's ships while I kept my ship farther back from the others to keep a good view on everyone and also seclude Me and Z46 from the rest,so we can be alone and discuss about the search for the secret weapon without problems 

Ms.Akagi and Ms.Kaga were floating in the air above the fleet itself,with Ms.Akagi holding some kind of device,that was floating above her palm,just by looking at the device float already made Me doubt the security in this fight and the safety of everyone participating in said fight,Z46 seemed to have the same feeling of unease and distrust as she looked at the device as well 

Berlin:there's no way,that thing is safe

Z46:agreed,it is most definitely of Siren origin

Berlin:do you think we could snatch it without her noticing

Z46:doubtful,she has her complete focus on it,we would most definitely be caught

Berlin:it would have been good to be able to get rid of it now before she uses it

Z46:yes but more cause for concern would be,will you be ok

Berlin:what do you mean

Z46:we understand,that your fine but we don't know if absorbing the Black Wisdom Cube has side effects on you,will you be alright fighting in such a large scale fight

Berlin:I don't feel any different and I don't feel anything wrong with Me,so I should be fine

Z46:I see,please be careful though

Berlin:if there's anyone who should be saying that,it should be Me,your the Destroyer of the 2 of us,so you be even more careful

Z46:I will and I always am,your the one,who always jumps into the middle of the enemy formation

Berlin:fair enough,let's just see what Ms.Akagi has up her sleeve for this fight

I stayed with Kasumi on my ship as we sat down on my frontmost cannon as we discussed our search plan for when we get back to the Sakura Empire while also keeping an eye on the fleet and the 2 foxes in the air,for the most part,everything seemed to be pretty normal as we both just sat idly on my cannon while waiting for the battle to begin 

the fleet also seemed to have little to do as some of the girls there tried entertaining themselves with small games and idle chatter like Me and Z46,apart from that,there was also a lack of any Siren activity in the area,there wasn't a single Siren to be found in either of my cannon range nor radar range and I couldn't tell if it was because Lady Akagi and Lady Kaga's fleet destroyed all the nearby Sirens or if there is something up with this whole occurrence

in actuality however,something was clearly up with everything regarding the Sakura Empire and Lady Akagi seemed to be the center of it all,I assume she proposed to use the Siren's technology,she most likely organized this attack and she's probably kept the nature of that device a secret from everyone as well,I was almost certain,that this was all her doing but I needed to know more before I acted,because all of the Sakura Empire could be on this as well 

as I continued to think however,the nice normal atmosphere broke as the sudden feeling of movement caught everyone's attention,I quickly looked up to see that the sky had darkened and become red while the waves of the sea became stronger and fiercer,the area had also changed from the open oceans we were in a few moments ago to a sea filled with jagged rocks and heavy rainfall

the fleet quickly went into high alert with some equipping their rigging to be on the safe side as everyone begun to familiarize themselves with the new area we were in

Z46:is this a-

Berlin:a Mirror Sea,no doubt about it

Z46:I didn't think the Sakura Empire could actually bring us to one

Berlin:well,looks like you jinxed it,don't stray too far from Me or the fleet,if this place collapses,you could end up anywhere

Z46:understood,I'll stick by you then

I took a few moments to quickly familiarize myself with the surrounding layout of the area,until I heard a voice call out my name from in the distance,I quickly looked over to see my Schwester Bismarck,trying to catch my attention as she waved her arm and yelled at Me

Bismarck:Brother,are you both alright

Berlin:we're fine Schwester but what happened,is this a Siren attack

Bismarck:no,this is where the battle will be held,Akagi brought us here,prepare for battle immediately

Berlin:understood

after that short exchange,Schwester went to go tend to the rest of the fleet as I turned back towards Z46,who was now just as worried as I was

Z46:so,we were right

Berlin:you heard it from Schwester,Ms.Akagi brought us here,with that device she was holding if I had to guess

Z46:what do we do then

Berlin:nothing changes,we still have to fight,we'll deal with learning Ms.Akagi's secrets later,right now,we have a battle win

Z46:I understand,let's win then

Z46 quickly summoned her rigging and hopped of the front of my ship as I summoned mine soon after,letting Me fall onto the ocean surface,that had very rough and and strong waves,I looked over to the fleet and immediately knew,that they were struggling a bit with the torrential waves but they fought through it and stood their ground

Ms.Kaga was no longer in the air but was now with the fleet with her rigging on as well while Ms.Akagi was off in the distance,standing atop one of the jagged rocks,still holding onto the strange device,it was now only a matter of time until Azur Lane arrived here and it already looked like there was still more to this Mirror Sea 

all of a sudden though,I felt my head go through some excruciating pain as I grasped my head with my hand and fell to my knees,Z46 quickly saw and responded and knelt down with a worried look on her face while I gritted my teeth from the pain

Z46:Berlin!?!,what's wrong,are you alright

Berlin:agh!,my head,I don't know.....what's...going......on

Z46,seemingly not knowing,what to do,quickly powered through the noise of the rain and called my Schwesters and rest of Iron Blood,who immediately heard her call and came over to us,Schwester Tirpitz was the fastest to arrive as she quickly knelt down to Me and held my head as she looked at Me with the same worried face as Z46

Bismarck:Z46,what happened

Z46:I don't know,we summoned our rigging and landed on the water,then a few moments later he fell to his knees,saying his head hurts

Tirpitz:Brother,are you alright,talk to Me

Berlin:it.......hurts,my...head...........hurts,it.........hurts

Zeppelin:we can't let him fight like this,at this rate,he'll be danger prone and be a liability

Friedrich:is it possible,that the Mirror Sea is affecting him

Eugen:that would be the most logical explanation

I continued to grasp my head with my hand,with my grip tightening with every passing moment as the pain worsened with time as well,everyone talking about,what to do until,we all heard a voice come from behind our group as I weakly turned my head to see Ms.Kaga,coming towards us with a curious looks

Kaga:what are you all doing,the battle could begin any moment now,everyone needs to be in position

Bismarck:do not tell Me about priorities Kaga,there are more important things to Iron Blood than the Sakura Empire's science projects

Kaga:then what are you all doing

Tirpitz:It's Berlin,he's not feeling well all of a sudden

Friedrich:we believe,that the Black Wisdom Cube he absorbed is acting up and reacting to the Mirror Sea

Kaga:I see,can he still stand and fight?

Zeppelin:at this rate,no

Kaga:I see,well I doubt Nee-san will drop the sea at this point,so there is no way to leave the Mirror Sea,if he can't fight,bring him somewhere far away from the battle,he'll be a liability at this rate

Berlin:no,I-.........I can..............still.......fight

Bismarck:don't be stubborn,you can't even stand

Berlin:..............

Bismarck:Z46,take Brother and find someplace to hide and keep him safe

Z46:of course,right way,Lord Bismarck

Friedrich:stay out of sight and stay on guard,protect him with all you have,in that understood

Z46:yes

Tirpitz:we're counting on you,now go

Z46:understood,I won't let you all down

it was then,when I Z46 hoist Me up by the arm while Schwester Tirpitz let go of Me,before Z46 carried Me away,shortly after,I heard a loud and strange noise behind us but I didn't even have the strength to look back as I grasped my head from the continuous pain,I felt in my head,shortly after that,Z46 brought Me behind a large rock,that was in the area as she laid Me down against it,it was also this time,where I felt my entire body go numb as I went limp and become unable to move,but the worst part was,the ever increasing feeling of the cold,going though my body as I felt cold all over but felt unaffected by it as well

I don't know what was happening,I don't know why this was happening but I was losing control of myself and I couldn't do anything to stop it

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Tirpitz's POV
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Z46 quickly surfed away with Brother in tow and with good speed and timing as well as a strange sound came from behind us,we all looked over to see small pillars of light,drop from the sky and into the ocean and from them,we saw the members of Azur Lane appear,one by one into the mirror sea,we quickly turned around and surfed away to join the rest of the fleet in order to not be spotted by the enemy,since Akagi wanted to use the Siren production models to strike first and soften them up

when we linked up with the fleet,I quickly took a glance in the direction,that Z46 took Brother in,to see that they were both out of sight,that was good due to Brother's current condition but the sudden dropout of our best fighter majorly affected our chances of winning and all because of an unknown pain he was feeling

having the Black Wisdom Cube,absorbed by him was worrying enough but the sudden pain he was feeling,which was likely caused by the Mirror sea only added to that worry,there was battle to be won though so I had to focus and forget about Brother's ailment for now as all of the enemies finally arrived into the Mirror sea

our intelligence was nothing short of accurate in regarding the size of the enemies fleet as I could recognize the many many well trained fighters of the enemy along with the many escorts they have,in comparison,they may have about the same sized or maybe even a bigger fleet than ours and putting that into consideration long with the sudden drop of our fleet power,our chances of winning was actually somewhat below half or even less

but we still had the element of surprise and the aid of our Siren production models to boost our numbers but in hindsight,they could only really do so much against a force this vast and powerful,it could even boldly be said,that their fleet was currently stronger than ours,our only real advantage was,that we could get the first shot on them but that was definitely not enough to bring them down

Tirpitz:Schwester,what do you think our chances of winning are

Bismarck:as much as I hate to admit it,against a force like this and without Berlin,less than half,even with Friedrich at her best we would still be outgunned

Eugen:not good then

Zeppelin:we will have to end this as fast as possible to maximize our chances of victory and minimize casualties 

Friedrich:indeed,this will have to be done swiftly or else we could find ourselves to be in a large problem 

Kaga:curses,we knew they would bring a large force but we didn't think they would bring this large of a force,this plan could go to ruins very quickly 

Bismarck:Kaga,if Sakura Empire can keep them and their planes off of us,then we'll go after their Carriers,we'll also have to end this quickly,this will be the best course of action to ensure our victory,if not,then we may have a lot of problems

Kaga:I understand,we'll do what we can to keep them off of you

with the planned settled,Kaga relayed it to the rest of the Sakura Empire ships while Schwester gave the order to U-556 and U-81 to submerge and get into a favorable position,all the while,Siren production models poured out of portals at the frontlines as Akagi held her arms out wide while holding the device,that controlled the Mirror sea as she laughed like a maniac and ordered the production models to attack,starting the battle

all the Sirens fired a synchronized barrage of salvos at the enemy,which only half of it hit due to the evading of the enemy as they quickly took off into smaller formations and groups and began to fire back,they traded shots with each other but the outcome of that fight was already clear from the beginning as Azur Lane tore apart all of the Sirens with their organized attacks

now came the real fight however as our fleet looked to each other and nodded in unison,signifying,that everyone was ready as all of us,Iron Blood quickly took off towards the flank and quickly made our way towards the side of the enemy,which was surprisingly undefended

Sakura Empire on the other hand,unleashed their pre aimed attacks and launch their aircraft,drawing Azur Lane's full attention to them and letting us slip by unnoticed,as we sailed on,deciding to pass their flank and go straight behind them,we occasionally looked towards the frontlines of the fight,where Sakura Empire was taking up the entire front and fighting a combined Eagle Union and Royal Navy while our Wolfpack was helping the front by picking off any of stragglers,that would stray from their group,to help our allies and give them a bit of breathing room

soon enough,we made it behind the enemy and quickly set up to fire and aim to sink them,it took mere moments to pick our targets and lock onto them as we were now ready to fire and end this but before we could even fire,the entire backline of Azur Lane,turned around and effectively locked on to us in seconds as we all here the Gray Ghost of Eagle Union shout to her allies

Enterprise:THEY TOOK THE BAIT,EVERYONE FIRE!!!!!

in a split second,every trained gun,that was pointed on us,fired in unison while aircraft quickly made their way towards us with a fully loaded payload,our AA quickly got to work in hopes to soften the attacks from the aircraft but nothing was stopping the hail of shells,heading towards us as we were pretty much in the open

from first glance,it would look like we were caught in a bad spot or played by the enemy and that would be correct but in a quick and efficient movement  and string of actions,Roon who had been quiet and tamed for the entire time,quickly sprung towards the front and generated a large dome like shield,that covered all of us

the shield absorbed every shot and bomb,heading for us before breaking into a hundred pieces,that disappeared into thin air,we all,including Azur Lane just looked in awe as Roon continued to charge forward with a maniacal smile on her face

Roon:I'VE BEEN WAITING TO TEAR YOU ALL APART,NOW YOU ALL DIE!!!!!!!

Bismarck:EVERYONE,OPEN FIRE!!!!!!!

with the tables turned and the quick order given,we all fired our cannons and launched aircraft out of instinct as our volley of attacks,unlike the enemies,made contact with our target as they quickly got covered by the smoke from the explosions from our shells and bombs,we continued to pelt them with shots until Schwester gave the order to stop for a moment and let the smoke clear

it didn't take long for the smoke to subside as the silhouettes of our enemies became visible through the smoke until the smoke fully cleared,the result of our attack was unexpected though as we all looked at our opponents,who were still standing and practically unscathed by our attack,having only small scratches as proof,that they were attacked

Bismarck:impossible

Enterprise:Iron Blood isn't the only one,who can bring hidden tricks,ATTACK THEM NOW!!!!

at first,we didn't understand,what she said as everyone we were fighting should be or is fighting at the front but it made sense after we realized,that most of the Royal Navy's best Battleships had vanished from the front,it was then,like it was some form of magic,that they all appeared right before us with weapons and rig ready for combat while they threw away dark blue colored cloaks,that perfectly blended in with the ocean surface

in an instant,ourentirewas group was split up by the Royal Navy's fighters,forcing us to back off and further split us apart,to probably take us on,one by one as I was pushed away by the Royal Navy's Warspite,she swung her sword and fired her cannons in a consecutive but uniform pattern,that was still hard to counter as she did so with both grace and speed,not letting Me get a single chance to strike back as I was forced to go into a full defensive 

she continued her offensive for sometime,to the point,that getting back to my allies or to the rest of Iron Blood was going to be a whole battle itself but when I saw the opportunity to make her back off from her offensive,showed itself,I quickly took it and fired my cannons in between us,making the blonde Battleship jump backwards as she quickly took another offensive stance and prepared to attack again while I took another defensive stance to be ready to counter her

Warspite:are you Crimson Axis underestimating us

Tirpitz:what are you talking about

Warspite:that ambush was meant for the boy but it looked like Enterprise didn't want to miss the opportunity we already had

Tirpitz:we don't need Brother to win this fight,so we didn't bother to bring him here

Warspite:and do you think I believe anything you just said,you would never have agreed to this battle if you knew,that you couldn't have your powerhouse to back you up,you Iron Blood never fight like that

as a enemy veteran of this war,I could respect her intuition and ability to see through Me but that only made more problems as she now knows that Brother is definitely here,the rest of Royal Navy probably know this fact as well and the rest of Iron Blood probably already know of the situation we were in as well,and this would be the moment were we would need to get back to our allies more than anything

thankfully however,luck seemed to be on our side as the sudden feeling of movement surged through my body until I came to realize,that I had been transported right back to the fleet of the Sakura Empire with the rest of Iron Blood while Akagi came floating back down from the sky

Bismarck:Akagi,that was some good timing but-

Akagi:do not thank Me,if you believe,that I teleported you back here because you were in that bad situation,then your terribly mistaken,a chance to take out the Royal Navy's best was presented and believe Me,that I would not have let it slip by but something dangerous has come up

Friedrich:what is going on,start explaining

Akagi:a large signature of energy has appeared and the stability of the Mirror Sea has been reduced to less than half,I managed to control the Sea,so that it would not break but I cannot pinpoint the unknown signature

Tirpitz:what does this have to do with us

Akagi:I need Iron Blood to search for the signature while we hold off Azur Lane,if the Sea collapses,then this while plan will collapse with it and we haven't gathered enough data yet

it then,at the same time,that Jean Bart and Veneto joined the conversation as they both came from the side with looks of confusion and anger

Jean:OI,FOX,what was that,Iron Blood had a good shot to take down the Royal Navy,why'd you bring them back

Veneto:what is happening Akagi

Akagi:the Sea is in danger of collapsing,I need them to search for the reason behind it

Jean:GOD DAMMIT,I knew this plan was bullshit

Veneto:Bismarck,Sardegna and Vichya will take your place at the front for now,ensure that this plan will succeed

Bismarck:no need to tell Me

Jean:OI,who said we're doing their job for them

Veneto:this is no time for your selfishness Jean Bart,we did not spend all f our time and resources for this to fail now,so shut your mouth and work with the alliance fully for once in your life

we all stared at the Sardegna leader in amusement and slight awe while the pirate looked at her in silence before gritting her teeth and surfing away without a word as the Sardegna leader left after her,before they could both get far though and before we Iron Blood could leave to begin our search,the entire Sea shook and trembled,throwing many of us and Azur Lane off balance  as the wind and air suddenly became colder

it was then,that Iron Bloods suspicion was confirmed,I could tell we all had the same guess from the start,when Akagi spoke of a sudden unknown energy signature but with the sudden change of temperature and the shaking of the ground,our guess was confirmed true as all of Crimson Axis and Azur Lane turned towards the direction,were Z46 had taken Brother to see a rising pillar of ice,rise into the air and a terrified and worried Z46 right next to it

on top of the pillar of ice,we could make out a small figure,kneeling down while holding a spear and at closer inspection,we could make it out as Brother as the pillar of ice stopped rising at a high altitude while Brother slowly stood up while holding his spear as he looked down on all of us while his eyes glowed gold

he raised his spear to the sky as the Sea began to tremble again while we watched as the 2 more large pieces of ice began to rise from the ocean,1 on each side and slightly behind of the pillar Brother stood on,slowly rose even higher than the pillar he stood on,the 2 pieces of ice made some kind of arch,that were separated but would make a full circle if connected,all held up by a long and curved pillar of ice

the sheer presence Brother was giving was freezing to the core as he looked down with his glowing golden eyes,showing no emotion other than emptiness

Berlin:Mirror Sea Objective,trap Azur Lane and gather data,Sub Objective,destroy Azur Lane,Secondary Objective,complete Orochi Launch Data,Solution,Annihilate all enemy in presence 

Author:and that's going to do it for this chapter guys,I do hope you all enjoyed,I should have finished this yesterday but I left my home yesterday but I was glad to finish this today,I'll be making 3-4 chapters (excluding prologue) for my Peacekeeper story before I get back to my other stories so do look forward and please be patient with my other books,apart from that,hope you all look forward to the next,until next time

Shadowgamer254 out