(A/N) : Before starting this chapter, I would like to thank Downneck  for making this chapter possible.

Because this chapter will have a collaboration with his Shtorm's book. I remember the time when in the first chapters, people wanted to see who was the strongest between Charles and Shtorm.

Charles, Clémenceau and Foch belong to me. And Shtorm, Ulyanovsk, Modern Kirov, Sovremenny, Movska, Dmitriy Donskoy and Raden Eddy Martadinata belong to Downneck.

This chapter will be part of the plot of Charles's book, but it doesn't mean that it will also be the case for Shtorm's book as well, as Downneck alone can decide what his plot will be like.

You can check their bio and looks directly from Downneck's book to give an idea of how they look as well as their abilities.

In any case, let's start the chapter !

3rd P.O.V

After the wedding and the private bonding session, Charles thought that he would be able to rest for a while.

He was so wrong on that.

As the morning came, he was brutally woken up an emergency message. He decided to look the message, to discover that a Mirror Sea had appeared not far from here.

Normally, it would be either him or any of the Enforcer-class or Arbiter-class Sirens that created it. And even then, they would have told everyone about it.

But this isn't the case because he didn't got any message from any of the mentioned Sirens. And he couldn't be the one behind it as he was busy in a private bonding session. Seeing what's happening, he went to prepare himself to investigate, but not without leaving a word behind to explain why he was up.

(Timeskip given to you by Dmitriy Donskoy playing with her teddy bear)

20km away from the Basilica, next to the suspicious Mirror Sea :

Charles P.O.V

I finally got to where the Mirror Sea was supposed to be after 10 minutes of sailing. After looking around for any Siren around and seeing none, I decided to enter it.

When I entered it, the landscape was apocalyptic : some black islands with dark spikes and some black clouds as well. No doubt about it, this isn't a Mirror Sea but a Fractured Sea.

And if I'm correct this means that I will encounter another Enforcer-class Siren.

??? 1 : Hmm ? Look at that ! Someone showed up.

??? 2 : You were right, but I didn't expected to be that soon, and especially that he would be him.

I got startled by the fact there was two voices. And then, two Sirens showed up, but with unique looks, confirming it was the Enforcer-class I was looking for.

Charles : I take it both of you are Enforcer-class Sirens.

??? 1 : Yes. But let's introduce ourselves before starting the fight.

??? 1 : I am Enforcer IX : Concealment, an Enforcer-class Siren.

??? 2 : And I am Enforcer XIV : Harmony, also an Enforcer-class Siren.

(A/N : Before continuing, a small modification because there can be several Enforcers having the same number.

In that case, they will now be called by their code name instead of Enforcer [insert number here], meaning :

Enforcer IX will be called Exploration.
Enforcer XIV will be called Equilibrium.
And for the two Enforcer-class Sirens that I introduced, they will be called Concealment and Harmony respectively.

By the way, Concealment is a Light Cruiser while Harmony is an Aircraft Carrier.

Once again, sorry for any inconvenience caused by this.)

I never knew it was possible that some Enforcers can share the same Roman number. Good to know. But what they don't know is that TB was recording what was said during those introductions before sending this to Empress.

I am more modern than them, but they have more numbers, and could possibly call for reinforcements. No matter how strong I am, it's going to be difficult to fight alone to get rid of their mind-control collars.

And I cannot risk to reveal to them I have nukes, something I'd rather save for a fight against the Creator.

That's why TB took that initiative. Now, I just need to wait for the arrival of reinforcements. The only thing I can do is take my stand here.

Meanwhile at the Basilica :

Arbiter III P.O.V

Earlier I woke up expecting to see my emperor looking at me with a warm smile.

Imagine my surprise when I saw a letter instead. But I took it and read it and understood what happened : a suspicious Mirror Sea appeared not far from there.

But it couldn't be me or Charles are we were in the bedroom, and if it was any of the other Siren present here, they would have told us beforehand. But then...

...

FUCKING CREATOR RUINING MY FIRST MORNING AS CHARLES'S WIFE !!!

Anyway, I was having breakfast with the others, but in a bad mood. Everyone saw it and wondered why, and I explained them the reason. They understood it, especially his other wives as they would do the same.

But then, I got a vocal message from TB. It told me about my Emperor finding two other Enforcer-class Sirens. I immediately decided to act.

Arbiter III : Hermit ! Temperance !

Arbiter IX/Arbiter XIV : Yes ?

Arbiter III : Charles found two others Enforcer-class in the Mirror Sea.

Arbiter IX : Who are they ?

Arbiter III : They are Concealment and Harmony.

Arbiter XIV : They're here as well, huh ? In that case, we are going to help him. Equilibrium, I need you as well.

Arbiter IX : Let's not make him wait ! Exploration, we're going right now !

Equilibrium/Exploration : Yes, ma'am !

I saw the four of them teleporting. And now, I have to wait for them to come back.

Back to Charles :

Charles P.O.V

I was busy avoiding the attacks of the two Enforcers that are against me. I still retaliated with my Panthers to at least have an offensive presence while destroying the planes liming from Harmony.

Concealment : Could you stop fleeing and start fighting ?

Harmony : You are trapped here. You can get out of here only if you can defeat us after all.

But then, I heard the sound of portals from behind me. I looked to see that four portals appeared. But I recognized them. It was Hermit, Temperance, Exploration and Equilibrium.

Arbiter XIV : *sighs* You forgot that we can come here as we please. You have to perfect your knowledge.

Equilibrium : Don't bother fighting, Harmony. We have the advantage now.

Arbiter IX : Concealment... It doesn't matter. We have to free them. You're ready, Exploration ?

Exploration : To save my sister, yes !

Arbiter XIV : Charles, your orders ?

Charles : We will let Exploration and Equilibrium fight them. We will give them support from the back line.

Arbiter IX : Alright, let's get started !

3rd P.O.V

Both Exploration and Equilibrium went to fight against Concealment and Harmony, who closed the gap as well.

They try to shoot each other, but failed to hit the target because of them avoiding the attacks. It was only a matter of time because they just have to wait for the backline to ready their attack and it will be over.

After a fight of endurance that lasted for five minutes, the back line was ready to attack.

Concealment : Tch ! What an annoying fight ! Let's end this now !

Exploration : Yes, but it's over for you !

Harmony : How can you be so sure ?

Equilibrium : Because they are ready to launch the barrage.

Concealment/Harmony : What ?!

As if on cue, Temperance and Hermit launched their salvoes while Charles fired with their Giat cannons, injuring both Concealment and Harmony.

Concealment : Argh !!!

Harmony : NOOO !!!

Charles : Quick ! Get rid of their collar !

Exploration and Equilibrium hurried up and managed to get rid of the collars and to destroy them, freeing them as a result.

Concealment : Wait, sister ! Is that you ?

Harmony : Equilibrium ? You're here ?

Equilibrium : Yes we are.

Equilibrium went to hug Harmony while Exploration did the same with Concealment.

Charles : What a great reunion.

Arbiter IX : Yeah, I agree.

They stopped the hug before approaching the three higher-ups, Concealment and Harmony having their head down.

Harmony : We apologize for attacking you...

Concealment : You can punish us if you want...

Arbiter IX : Don't bother, we're not angry, we knew you were controlled.

Arbiter XIV : However...

Both tensed up as Temperance spoked up.

Arbiter XIV : You will have to join us in Azur Lane. That's an order.

Concealment : Of course we will. We are working under you after all.

Harmony : This won't happen again, that we swear upon our honor.

Charles : In any case, we should return back to the Basilica.

Arbiter IX : Let me get rid of that Mirror Sea, first !

Hermit despawned the Mirror Sea, before the group went back to the Basilica. But then, Charles felt a chill going down his spine, which made him stop moving, something the others noticed.

Harmony : Mister Charles, are you okay ?

Charles : ...I felt like a disturbance somewhere... And please, drop the Mister, I'm not an old man.

Arbiter XIV : We'll see that later. You might have to calm down Empress, as she was angry because of that Mirror Sea.

Charles : Oh boy. Yeah, better head back there.

The group went back to the Basilica. And just like he heard, he saw an angry Empress complaining about the Creator being a fucktard, or something along the lines.

Knowing what to do, Charles went to her to give a hug. It worked as she instantly calmed down and returned the hug before giving a small kiss.

Everyone got surprised at how easy it was to calm her, but soon returned to whatever they were doing.

(Timeskip given to you by Shtorm and Ulyanovsk fleeing the Yandere Northern Parliament girls)

Charles's office :

3rd P.O.V

Charles was in his office for a reason : after he finished studying all the files concerning the Wisdom Cubes. He decided to look at the last files, the one that intrigued him the most. It was none other than the file :

"PROJECT DARKLIGHT IRIS"

After all, who wouldn't be curious about a scientific project whose main subject is yourself, and not being aware at all about it ? Charles thought that he could find some answers about who is behind that project.

But as he was about to start analyzing the folder, his radio suddenly caught a signal, which forced him to take his radio.

??? : Privyet ! Is anyone hearing me ?! Please answer the call !

Judging from the voice, the one behind the signal was someone from the Northern Parliament, but what caught me off guard was that voice was a male. I decided to answer.

Charles : MNF Charles de Gaulle, reporting ! Identify yourself !

As he talked, he heard another voice, also from someone hailing from the Northern Parliament but it was female this time. And I recognized it.

??? : BLYAT ?! Charles, is that you ?

Charles : Hold on ! Is that you, Dmitriy Donskoy ?

Dmitriy Donskoy : Da, comrade ! I didn't know you were around !

Charles : But then, that voice, was it Shtorm ?

Shtorm : Holy shit ! It's you, Charles !

Charles : Putain, la vache ! How can I manage to get your signal when you are supposed to be in another world ?!

Dmitriy Donskoy : Well... about that...

Shtorm : Just come to those coordinates, that's where we are right now. We're waiting for you comrade.

Charles P.O.V

The call was over, but I got the coordinates of Shtorm's location. Thanks to the fact I'm a Siren, my GOS has been improved to the point it can tell in which Simulation I am or from which Simulation a S.O.S signal comes from.

Anyway, I looked at the coordinates Shtorm sent me to see where he is. I was surprised by the fact that they were in Simulation #19422020, A.K.A my Simulation. How did they got here ? They are supposed to be in their original Simulation : the Simulation #19432030.

But I don't have time to think about it, I need to go help them. I don't know their state, and the Sirens controlled by the Creator might already be aware of that anomaly and start preparing to attack them.

I have no time to waste. I'm gonna bring Clémenceau and Foch to help me on that matter. I have faith that they can destroy the Sirens, but I'm still worried about their state, if they are injured for example.

(Timeskip given to you by Ulyanovsk blushing because of Chapayev)

Charles P.O.V

I was sailing at high speed towards Shtorm's supposed location. Foch and Clémenceau were also with me to help me with the mission.

Clémenceau : So, we're finally gonna meet your Russian friend, Shtorm ?

Charles : Oui. But also his friends, the members of the RED Fleet.

Foch : How many are they ?

Charles : They are six. Five Russians and one Indonesian.

Clémenceau : Wait, is that them over there ?

Clémenceau pointed towards the ships in front of us. Luckily, there were no Sirens, at least for now. If we hurry, we might avoid a fight.

Charles : Maybe. Let's approach them.

We got to their position, and I saw a man I know all too well.

Charles : Hey, Shtorm !

Shtorm noticed me and approached me.

Shtorm : Damn, it's you Charles ! What's up, comrade ?

Charles : Been good, and how are you and your comrades doing ?

Dmitriy Donskoy : We're good, other than the fact we got here.

Charles : Yeah. About that, how did you got here ? Only Siren technology could make people travel between worlds.

Shtorm : About that... Can we talk about it at your base ?

Clémenceau : Would be better. Who knows who is listening right now.

Charles : In that case, follow us. We're going to OUR Basilica.

Dmitriy Donskoy : A true comrade ! URAAAA !!!

We all went back to the Basilica, but not before calling Vestal about preparing six docks for our comrades.

(Timeskip given to you by Torres headpatting Alicorn)

Harbor of the Basilica :

3rd P.O.V

Vestal was preparing six docks because of Charles's call with the help of Akashi.  She was wondering why, but then remember that most of the time that Charles goes somewhere, he ends up bringing people with him.

But Vestal's actions didn't go unnoticed by some people, who went towards her.

Peter Strasser : What's going on ?

Vestal : Well, Charles went somewhere again with Clémenceau and Foch, and now he's coming back with some people.

La Galissonnière : Sounds definitely like him.

Le Triomphant : Wait, is that them over there ?

The crowd saw nine ships in the horizon getting closer to the harbor. They only recognized the three Iris carriers, but not the rest.

The boys went docking in their personal dock while the RED Fleet went into the designated spots. Once they are all present, the real questions are being asked.

Richelieu : Well, mon chéri. Who are they ?

Charles : They are the RED Fleet, hailing from the Simulation #19432030. But I will let them introduce themselves.

Shtorm : Thanks, Comrade. For everyone here, my name is Shtorm, I am a nuclear aircraft carrier hailing from the Motherland of the future. Nice to meet you, Comrades !

Ulyanovsk : Privyet ! I am Ulyanovsk, also a nuclear aircraft carrier from the same time as Shtorm, although I was never complete. But yet, here I am. In any case, nice to meet you.

Sovremenny : I am Sovremenny, a Destroyer of the RED Fleet. Nice to meet Charles's comrades.

Movska : Privyet ! I am Movska, a guided missile cruiser ! That's it !

M. Kirov (D) : Kirov reporting ! Guided missile battle cruiser of the RED Fleet. Let's bury our ennemies under the sea !

(A/N : The D between brackets means that this Kirov and the other characters with it are from Downneck's book, to avoid confusion.

Also, the "M" in front of Kirov is to distinguish the Modern Kirov from the AL one, also to avoid confusion.)

Dmitriy Donskoy : Hey, Conrades ! I am Dmitriy Donskoy, nuclear submarine of the RED Fleet ! Just like my comrades, I am from the Northern Parliament from the future !

Eddy : Selamat pagi ! I am Raden Eddy Martadinata, member of the RED Fleet, although I'm from the Indonesian Navy !

Sovetsky Soyuz : So, this is the Shtorm you were mentioning several times.

Charles : Yes, although I'm curious about how he got here. Do you mind explaining, Shtorm ?

Shtorm : Da. Here's what happened.

FLASHBACK :

Earlier in Simulation #19432030 :

3rd P.O.V

Somewhere in the North Atlantic Ocean could be seen six ships. Those ships are none other than the infamous RED Fleet, bane of the Sirens.

Speaking of them, they were coming back after successfully destroying a Siren stronghold. Actually, it was Dmitriy Donskoy that nukes the stronghold because "Why not ?", as she quoted.

Dmitriy Donskoy : Yeah, that was fun nuking that stronghold ! ^_^

Ulyanovsk : Please, avoid using them next time. We almost got caught up in your chaos.

Shtorm : Da. But still thanks for getting rid of those Sirens.

They were peacefully returning to the Azur Lane base, or so they thought.

Ulyanovsk : Shtorm ! Sirens are approaching !

Shtorm : BLYAT ?! Again ?!

The RED Fleet saw a Siren coming right to them, but it was instantly recognized by Shtorm and Ulyanovsk.

Shtorm : That Arbiter is here again ?!

Movska : Is she a masochist ?

Arbiter finally got in front of them, with an angry face.

Arbiter III (D) : I have enough of you ! I'm getting rid of you right now for being in my way !

Shtorm : BLYAT ! You want to taste the wrath of Mother Russia again ?

Arbiter III (D) : Don't think you will win this time, because I'm not alone !

As if on cue, three portals opened up, revealing the three other Arbiters.

Eddy : What ?! Who are they ?!

Arbiter III (D) : They are Arbiter VIII, Arbiter IX and Arbiter XIV respectively ! And we're gonna sink you for good !

Sovremenny : Try it, bitches ! We're not afraid !

Shtorm : For the Motherland ! And Indonesia !

RED Fleet : URAAAAAAAA !!!

And both groups started to fight. The fight was harder this time as the RED Fleet was annoyed between Arbiter IX's mist and Arbiter VIII's control over gravity.

Dmitriy Donskoy : Fucking fishes with powers ! I will make you eat my tsar bombas !

Arbiter III (D) : It doesn't matter, because we got you where we want you to be !

M. Kirov (D) : NANI ?!

Arbiter III (D) : Girls, you know what to do !

Arbiter IX (D) : Alright !

Arbiter VIII (D) : ...Yes...

Arbiter XIV (D) : It's over.

Arbiter IX created mist once again while Arbiter VIII increased the gravity to make sure the RED Fleet won't escape.

Ulyanovsk : Crap ! We need to escape !

Movska : Damn those Sirens !

Arbiter III (D) : Now !

The four Arbiters launched their attack on the RED Fleet, which hit them. As the attack dissipated, they saw nothing left of them.

Arbiter III (D) : Finally, they are gone for good !

Arbiter XIV (D) : Empress, we actually fired the portal guns. We might have sent them in another Simulation.

Arbiter III (D) : Who cares ? There's no way they can come back here. In any case, now that they are gone, we can finally destroy Azur Lane.

Arbiter IX (D) : Well, what are we waiting for ? Let's prepare that attack !

Arbiter VIII (D) : ...I agree...

END OF THE FLASHBACK :

Charles : ...I see. I'm surprised they didn't sent the Enforcers to attack you.

Eddy : The... What ?!

Charles : The Enforcer-class Sirens are stronger than the Advisor-class Sirens, but weaker than the Arbiters. They are like their right-hand.

Movska : How do you know that much ?!

Charles : It's a long story...

Dmitriy Donskoy : Basically, Charles became a Siren to survive a lethal blow from the Creator, the enemy and leader of the Sirens, forcing the Sirens of his world to attack them. He saved the Advisor, Enforcer and Arbiter-class Sirens from his grasp.

M. Kirov (D) : ...Damn... Is it the case in our world too ?

Charles : Let me see... Zero, could look into the data of the Simulation #19432030, please ?

Observer Zero : Sure. Let me see.

She looked through the files and found what she was searching for.

Observer Zero : Well, from what I saw, they are acting from their own will, and also, they seem to prepare a massive attack against Azur Lane, now that you were sent here.

Shtorm : NANI ?! We won't let them do that ! They better not hurt Rossiya and Soyuz !

Ulyanovsk : There's no way I will let them hurt Chapayev and the others !

Chapayev : Ara~ That other self is lucky.

Sovetsky Soyuz : Yeah.

Shtorm : What should we do ?! We are trapped here !

Charles : You aren't. I can bring you back to your world.

Shtorm : Really ?!

Charles : Bien sûr. And I will come help you as well. Let me just get into my Siren form. I cannot ignore a comrade in need of help.

Charles turned in his Siren form before he shot a bullet creating a portal leading to Shtorm's world.

Executioner : Well, ready ?

RED Fleet : DA !

Executioner : Clémenceau, Foch, want to come ?

Clémenceau : Oui. We're going to show them why they shouldn't mess with the French, the Russians and the Indonesian navies.

Foch : Count on me. We will show them our power.

Executioner : Well, in that case, see you later, my loves.

Algérie : I would have said good luck, but it's pointless due to your power.

Arbiter III : Charles... Please show to my other self in that world a lesson she will not forget !

Executioner : Will do. À plus tard. I need to commit salvation upon those Sirens.

The three Iris carriers and the RED Fleet entered the portal before it closed.

The Sirens in Shtorm's world won't know what's gonna fall on them.

Simulation #19432030, A.K.A Shtorm's world, not far from the Azur Lane base :

3rd P.O.V

At around 50km from the Azur Lane base, a portal opened up next to a desert island. Coming from the portal are none other than the Iris Carriers and the RED Fleet.

They didn't teleported directly to the Azur Lane base, especially because Charles is in his Siren form, which could be a problem. And also, because they want to ambush the Sirens that are gonna attack soon.

As soon as Charles got there, he felt observed, but decided to let it go for now as he has pressing matters right now. They have to devise a plan to counter the Siren threat coming soon.

Meanwhile at the Azur Lane base of Shtorm's world :

3rd P.O.V

It was a day like any other. the Shipgirls living their daily life like any other day :

The Starter Squad having a picnic with Unicorn

The more mature Shipgirls playing volley-ball on the beach

Akagi trying to find the perfect plan to oath Shtorm

Ark Royal being chased by Enterprise because of obvious reasons

Yeah, just a normal day like any other. Except for one detail.

That's right. Three girls were on the harbor were seemingly waiting for someone. Those girls were none other than Sovetsky Soyuz, Sovetskaya Rossiya and Chapayev.

They were waiting for the return of the RED Fleet who went destroying a Siren Stronghold. And they were starting to get worried since it's been several hours since they left.

Sovetsky Soyuz (D) : Still no news about them ?

Sovetskaya Rossiya (D) : Niet. Nothing. What if something happened to them ?

Chapayev (D) : I would have teased you, if it wasn't for the fact that I'm worried as well. Ulyanovsk still promised me to go on a date once he comes back.

They stayed there, but then, they saw something ominous approaching.

Sovetsky Soyuz (D) : Oh no, Sirens !

Yeah, a big Siren fleet was approaching, but it got worse as they saw Arbiter III leading the fleet.

Sovetskaya Rossiya (D) : Oh no ! Their Empress is there as well !

Chapayev didn't wasted time and activated the sirens to warn everyone about an incoming attack.

Arbiter III (D) : We meet again Azur Lane.

Sovetskaya Rossiya (D) : You ! Where is Shtorm ?

Arbiter III (D) : Oh ? You mean the RED Fleet ? They're gone for good !

They widen their eyes before getting angry.

Sovetsky Soyuz (D) : HOW DARE YOU ?!

Arbiter III (D) : They are in another Simulation, with no way of coming back here. And now that I got rid of them, we can finally move on to your doom.

Most of the Shipgirls got to the harbor saw what was happening and headed about what happened to the RED Fleet. They got mad as well, and readied into a fighting stance.

Enterprise (D) : Like we will let you destroy Azur Lane.

Bismarck (D) : You should give up. You are alone.

Arbiter III (D) : Who said I was alone ?

She smirked before she snapped her fingers. The instant after that, three other Sirens appeared next to her. The Shipgirls widen their eyes.

Arbiter VIII (D) : ...Arbiter VIII : The Strength...

Arbiter IX (D) : I am Arbiter IX : The Hermit.

Arbiter XIV (D) : And I am Arbiter XIV : The Temperance.

Queen Elizabeth (D) : WHAT ?! There are more Arbiters ?!

Arbiter III (D) : What ? You thought that the "III" was a decoration, midget ?

Queen Elizabeth (D) : HOW DARE YOU INSULT ME ?! Let's kill them !

Shipgirls : YEAH !!!

Arbiter III (D) : Cute. But pointless. Sirens, let's sink them !

Sirens : YES, MA'AM !!!

And the fight between both sides has started. All of them unaware of what is coming.

Back to the RED Fleet :

3rd P.O.V

The group of modern ships finished their plan, and it was just in time, as they saw some smoke in the distance, meaning the fight had started.

Shtorm : So, are we going ?

Charles : Oui, let's get going !

Eddy : We'll get revenge on them !

Dmitriy Donskoy : I will nuke those meanies CYKA BLYATS !!! >_<

M. Kirov (D) : If they dare hurt my mother, I will sent them in the worst gulag ever made !

The group started to sail towards the Azur Lane base, ready to trap the Sirens.

(Timeskip given to you by everyone singing the USSR anthem)

Azur Lane base, Shtorm's world :

3rd P.O.V

The Azur Lane were trying to fight the Sirens, but it was extremely difficult for several reasons : between Strength's control over gravity, Hermit's mist and Temperance's jamming.

Because of this, the Shipgirls have an extremely hard time defending against the assault. Heck, they are even losing some ground to them.

Enterprise (D) : It's no good. We can't push them back.

Akagi (D) : Dammit ! Why my love for Shtorm-sama isn't enough to kill them ?!

Arbiter III (D) : You can't beat us ! If you surrender now, we might consider giving you a quick and painless death.

Sovetsky Soyuz (D) : Never !

Richelieu (D) : I won't let you destroy us, not when Iris Orthodoxy just got back to its former glory.

Jean Bart (D) : We refuse to yield to people such as you.

Arbiter III (D) : In that case...

Empress was about to launch a laser attack until she heard some planes. She looked up only to see five planes she never saw before. Those planes dropped bombs on the Siren fleet, effectively decreasing their numbers.

Siren 3829 : NOOOO !!!

Siren 2837 : *dying noises*

Arbiter III (D) : WHAT ?! WHAT KIND OF PLANES ARE THOSE ?!

The planes were actually Charles's Mirages. Speaking of them, they landed on a carrier that appeared out of nowhere. Everyone looked at it and widen their eyes as they saw another Shipboy.

??? : Looks like I got here right on time.

Arbiter III (D) : NANI ?! ANOTHER SHIPBOY ?! WHO ARE YOU ?!

??? : Me ? I am the apex of the Iris engineering. I am the MNF Charles de Gaulle, the very first nuclear Aircraft Carrier of the Iris République, as well as its leader.

Everyone : WHAAAAATTT ?!

Richelieu (D) / Jean Bart (D) : Iris République ?!

Arbiter XIV (D) : There's no such thing as Iris République !

Charles : True, at least in this Simulation. But from my Simulation, it is the case.

Arbiter IX (D) : How do you even know about Simulations ?! Scrap that, Sirens ! Attack him !

The Sirens tried to attack Charles, but it was in vain, as they got killed by some Super Étendards. As they died, two more shipboys joined Charles while bringing back their planes.

Arbiter III (D) : More shipboys ?!

Clémenceau : Indeed. I am the MNF Clémenceau, first Clémenceau-class Aircraft Carrier.

Foch : I am the MNF Foch, second Clémenceau-class Aircraft Carrier.

Arbiter III (D) : Why are you in my way ?! Next thing I know is that the RED Fleet is here !

Foch : Well, in that case, congrats. You just played yourself.

Six more ships joined them, but this time, everyone recognized them as the RED Fleet. The Azur Lane was glad to see them back, especially the Northern Parliament.

Meanwhile, the Sirens are sweating, seeing their plan has failed. They are fearing the worse.

Charles : Well, you might as well give up and retreat. What can you do against nine modern ships that are more advanced than you'll ever be.

Shtorm : Don't think I will let you get away freely ! Not after what you've done !

Arbiter IX (D) : What can you do ?!

Charles : You should fear me. Because I have succeeded in the one thing that Crimson Axis failed to do.

Bismarck (D) : Wait... You mean... You can control Siren technology ?!

Charles said nothing, and instead, brought a Dark Mental Cube, which levitated before blinding everyone with the light.

As the light faded away, everyone on the battlefield looked to see that they got in a Mirror Sea, created by a shipboy. Apart from the sea, everything else was made of holograms, between the islands and the sky.

Akagi (D) : NANI ?! HE CAN CREATE MIRROR SEAS ?!

Bismarck (D) : This is frightening.

Jean Bart (D) : What the hell ?!

Shtorm : BLYAT !!! That's impressive, Comrade !

Arbiter III (D) : You think you can control that Mirror Sea ? You are wrong ! Let me show you !

Arbiter III tried to take control of the Mirror Sea. Imagine her surprise when she failed to do that, while Charles was watching with a smug smile.

Arbiter III : What ?! Why it doesn't work ?! Unless... No ! I refuse to believe you are stronger than me ! How ?!

Charles : Maybe this can answer your question.

A blinding light surrounded Charles, but as it dissipated, a Siren took his place, but not any kind of Siren, a male Siren.

Everyone, except the modern ships, were surprised by that, but the Sirens were frightened as what they saw.

Arbiter III (D) : No... That's not possible... You're supposed to be a myth...

Executioner : But I am real. I am Executioner I : The Judge ! The very first Executioner-class Siren ! Prepare to face punishment !

Since he has acquired his Siren form, Charles is known throughout all the Simulations for being the first Siren of his class, although he is only known under his Siren name, because no one knows about his origins.

But his name was feared because his power was confirmed to be above the Arbiter-class Sirens, which means he's not to be messed with. But that's not the main reason of being feared.

The main reason the Sirens fear him is because he is a wild card, which means no one knows for whom he is fighting : in some Simulations, he fought alongside Azur Lane, in others with Crimson Axis, and, in some cases, with the Sirens, and even sometimes against everyone.

As he is the Judge, he choose the side the more righteous to accomplish his mission : his reason of coming in another Simulation.

In that case, he is fighting against the Sirens, and to help his friends.

Arbiter III (D) : I won't let myself be defeated by you !

Executioner : Good. And just because you are another version of one of my wives doesn't mean I will hold back !

Arbiter III (D) : Then bring it- Wait ?! What did you said ?!

Dmitriy Donskoy : Damn ! You have more stories to tell I see !

Everyone else was dumbfounded by that.

Executioner : Well, let's get going ! Shtorm, with me ! We're dealing with Empress !

Shtorm : Right !

Charles : The others, take care of the other Arbiters !

RED Fleet and the Clémenceau's brothers : Got it !

Clémenceau P.O.V

Modern Kirov and I were dealing with Strength, known for her mastery over gravity.

Arbiter VIII (D) : ...Give up...

Clémenceau : Like we will do that ! Kirov !

M. Kirov (D) : Ready !

I launched several Crusaders towards Strength, ready to attack her.

Arbiter VIII (D) : ...Useless...

She increased the gravity on my planes to make them fall, but unknown to her, that was what I was hoping for. Because the planes were a distraction for the real deal, two of M. Kirov's missile.

Clémenceau : Well, that was easy.

Arbiter VIII (D) : ...What ?...

She didn't saw the missile until it was too late, and exploded on impact. Strength was immediately thrown backwards from the impact, greatly injuring her, and making her unable to fight.

Clémenceau : Nice missiles, Kirov !

M. Kirov (D) : Your planes were great as well.

Meanwhile with Ulyanovsk, Dmitriy Donskoy and Eddy :

Ulyanovsk P.O.V

Eddy, Dmitriy and I were facing the Siren known as Hermit. She will regret insulting our countries.

Arbiter IX (D) : Let's see what you can do !

I didn't wasted time as I launched my Ka-29 on her, which shoot her.

She managed to avoid some of the attacks, but still got hit, meanwhile, Eddy and Dmitriy were aiming and waiting for the good moment to fire her torpedoes on Hermit.

Luckily, she was busy trying to get rid of my planes to notice that they were ready to fire. And she didn't have to wait for long as Hermit  got where she wanted her to be. So, theyvfired them, and they managed to hit.

Arbiter IX (D) : GAAAAH !!!

And I decided to end this with my Mi-24 to launch some missiles. Which was enough to knock Hermit out, while greatly injuring her.

Ulyanovsk : And that's one threat defeated.

Eddy : Yeah. Wonder how the others are doing, but shouldn't be very difficult.

Dmitriy Donskoy : Yeah.

Meanwhile with Foch, Sovremenny and Movska :

Foch P.O.V

So, I'm facing Temperance right now. And Sovremenny and Movska are helping me for this one.

Arbiter XIV (D) : Don't bother. I can jam your equipment.

Foch : Let's see if you really can do that.

I used my Alizés and Étendards on her for attacking. Just like I predicted, she is trying to jam them, but to no avail due to our superior equipment.

Arbiter XIV (D) : What ?! Why it doesn't work ?!

Foch : It's called evolution. Movska, Sovremenny, now !

Movska/Sovremenny : Da !

They launched their torpedoes, but because Temperance was already overwhelmed by my aircraft, she couldn't avoid them, and got greatly injured and knocked out.

Movska : What a disappointment ! But then, we are more advanced than them.

Foch : Let's see how our boys are doing.

Sovremenny : Yeah ! I want to see Charles fighting alongside Shtorm !

Back with Charles and Shtorm :

3rd P.O.V

The Empress was facing Executioner and Shtorm, but cannot hit them, despite her drones because of them being destroyed by Executioner's A-10.

But then, she finally realized that they were toying with her as they were dumpling defending, resulting in her becoming angrier.

Arbiter III (D) : CAN YOU FIGHT SERIOUSLY ?! I HAVE ENOUGH OF BEING TOYED BY YOU !!!

Both shipboys stopped before looking at each other. Empress had a bad feeling about this, and that theory was confirmed when they saw the boys doing an evil smile before turning back to her.

Executioner : Should have said that sooner. Shall we show her our power ?

Shtorm : Finally, let's end this !

Executioner sent a dozen of his Siren Rafales while Shtorm sent his a dozen of his Mi-24. The Empress realized her error as she sees she's screwed.

Arbiter III (D) : Crap...

The planes dropped bombs on her, inflicting huge damage. After the smoke dissipated, the Empress was seen greatly injured, but somehow survived.

Seeing there is no way to win, she decided to do a tactical retreat. Her and the other Arbiters musters their strength and managed to open a portal below them to get out of here, but not before saying those last words.

Arbiter III (D) : ...This isn't... over...

After that, they entered the portal before it closed. Seeing they fled, Executioner decided to destroy the Mirror Sea, bringing everyone out of there, back in front of the Azur Lane base.

All the Shipgirl that witnessed the fight were amazed by the power of the Iris Carriers, who proved to be just as dangerous as the RED Fleet.

Executioner turned back into his human form. Just in time as the Shipgirls approached him, while the RED Fleet and the Clémenceau's brothers.

Enterprise (D) : Well, on behalf of the Azur Lane, I would like to thank you for bringing back the RED Fleet.

Charles : No need to thank me. We're comrades and friends.

Bismarck (D) : But how did you got a Siren form ?

Charles : Well, that's a long story...

(Timeskip given to you by Charles dancing on CHEEKI BREEKI IV DAMKE with the RED Fleet)

3rd P.O.V

To say they were surprised by what they heard is an understatement. Charles basically told them his story since he got reincarnated.

They felt bad when he was almost killed by the Creator, but shocked by the fact that the Sirens, the Ashes and humanity are living together.

Richelieu and Jean Bart were curious about him, and ended up embarrassed and blushing like crazy when they heard he was married to all the Iris girls.

The rest was surprised as well by the fact he married a girl from each faction, even more when they heard that the Arbiter III of his world, out of all the people,  is also his wive.

He finally told them about the Ashes because Shtorm, the RED Fleet and the Azur Lane of this world never met them and might encounter them in the future.

Although the Iris boys enjoyed that moment, they knew they had to leave because they still have a place to call home to go back to.

Shtorm : Looks like it's time to say goodbye.

Charles : Yeah, but it's only a goodbye. We can still see each other once in a while.

Dmitriy Donskoy : Agree. And don't forget to use a tsar bombas on that Creator !

Clémenceau : WHAT ?! You have a tsar bombas ?!

Charles : Oui. And nukes as well, but I would like you to keep quiet about it for now. I'd rather use that on powerful foes.

Foch : Understandable. Who knows what would happen if the Creator learned about it now ?

Charles : In any case, we have to go. See you soon.

The RED Fleet and Azur Lane waved at them while Charles and the boys entered inside the portal before it closed down.

Simulation #19422020, A.K.A Charles's world :

3rd P.O.V

The sea was calm, but that was until a portal opened up, revealing our Iris boys coming back from Shtorm's world.

Foch : Man, it's good to be back.

Clémenceau : Yeah. Let's get home.

Charles : Go ahead. I'll stay here for a bit.

Foch : Why ?

Charles : I need to verify something first.

Clémenceau : Okay ? But don't take too long. You know how your wives are.

Charles : Yeah. Don't worry about that.

Charles P.O.V

Both of them went back to the Basilica while I stayed here. Once they were far enough, I turned around to check the mysterious individuals that were following me.

I sensed them since coming in Shtorm's world, but I didn't have to time to deal with it. But now is the good moment to reveal their presence.

Charles : I know you're there. Just show yourselves.

Two figures showed up, surprised that they got discovered, but got out of their hiding spot nonetheless. I saw that they look like Shipgirls I know, but with the kind of outfits that the Ashes are usually wearing.

???1 : My~ You knew we were following you, but for how long ?

Charles : Since I entered Shtorm's world.

???2 : So, since we started watching you then. As expected from you, Charles.

Charles : And where's the third one ? Because I'm pretty sure I detected three of you on the radar.

???3 : Well, I am here. Bonjour, Charles.

I looked at the third figure that seems to belong to the Ashes. I widen my eyes in shock as I didn't expected her, out of all people, to be a member of the Ashes. But I quickly took a serious face.

Charles : ...I take it you want to see the other Ashes, right ?

???2 : That's right. Do you mind bringing them here ?

Charles : Let me call them.

I decided to call Ember (Takao META) to give her the news. She immediately answered, as expected.

Ember : Hanata, where are you ?

Charles : Well, hello to you too, love, but I am still at sea.

Ember : Why ?

Charles : Well, more of your friends from the Ashes followed me and wants to see you.

Ember : I take it they only want to see us, the Ashes, for now ?

I turned around since they can hear the call and nodded to what Ember said.

Charles : Yeah. Only the Ashes for now.

Ember : Alright. I'll bring Ash, Cinder and Hiryuu META then. See you soon.

She ended the call while I was waiting for her to come with the rest of the Ashes.

Charles : So, how did you found out about me ?

???1 : We can tell you that once they get here.

Charles : Fine. I suppose.

The only thing I can do is wait, hopefully I can get more informations.

(A/N) : And that's it for chapter 41. I hope you have enjoyed it. Feel free to leave your feedback and opinion in the comments.

First, I wanted to thanks Downneck for making this crossover possible. And I might have another idea of collab in the future, but that will wait.

Second thing, if you read that chapter, you saw that three new Ashes have showed up, without you knowing their identities. You can try to guess who they are, of course. Where would be the fun in revealing their identities right now ?

Also, sorry for taking too long for making this chapter, but my free time is really limited those days, with work. I hope you can understand.

And finally, how are you doing in the Ashen Simulacrum rerun ? On my side, I only managed to get Stephen Potter, Alabama, Bataan and Aylwin from the gacha. What about you ?

Once again, thanks for reading this chapter. And see you in the next one.

TheBreizhOne out !

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New characters that have appeared in this chapter :

Enforcer IX : Concealment :

Enforcer XIV : Harmony :

Of course, none of those images belong to me. So, credit to their original artist.