Harbor of Mers-el-Kébir :

3rd P.O.V

Three days have past since Peacemaker IV : The Hope and the Peacekeeper-class Sirens have joined the Crimson-Azur Alliance. Everyone was waiting to finally meet Charles's and Empress's daughter, at least, those who never saw her.

A welcome party was made in her honor. They also met the Peacekeeper-class Sirens, those who follow Hope. They were surprised but still welcomed all the same, under the tender gaze of Charles and Empress.

Right now, the Sardegnia Empire was starting their mission which consisted to simply escort some cargo ships. And Vincenzo Gioberti was chosen to accomplish the task at hand.

But she wasn't going alone, as Stremitelny volunteered to help her as well, after getting the agreement of both the Sardegnia Empire and the Northern Parliament.

They have just left the harbor to go to the cargo ships that are waiting near the Aegean Sea.

Meanwhile with Charles :

3rd P.O.V

Charles was simply patrolling the harbor, something he did much often since he became a META ship. He was restless and colder during that time. And yet, still be caring whenever he is with family.

Seeing there is nothing wrong, he decided to stop and go back to his bedroom to take a shower. It was a hot day, and wearing black clothes didn't helped him. He will change into more casual clothes after his shower.

Once he got to his bedroom, which was empty at that time, he went straight for the bathroom. He got rid of his clothes before starting a hot shower.

He was alone. Most of the people were playing or resting on the beach, including Hope and most of his wives. A few others were patrolling while a few others were sleeping in the shades.

Yet, he felt someone was here, but he decided to ignore it as he preferred to take a shower before most likely joining the rest, but not before playing some music.

Yeah, he likes music a lot. But don't we all like music after all ? After all, music is life, just like memes.

Anyway, he started taking his shower like he did. But he tensed as soon as he felt something touch him. He turned around to see that it was Ember.

Charles : Damn ! Don't scare me like that !

Ember : Sorry, but when I saw you, I wanted to take the opportunity to get some time alone with you.

Charles : You could have asked first.

Ember : But it wouldn't be a surprise, right ?

Charles : ...Touché.

Ember : Anyway, do you need help to clean yourself ?

Charles : Be my guest.

Charles sat down while Ember got behind him with a sponge filled with soap. He didn't even noticed she was naked because of the mist produced by the hot water.

She started using the sponge to wash his back. She saw the scar that he got during his first encounter with the Creator, but said nothing and continued nonetheless.

Charles : *sighs* I feel like those kind of moments are becoming rarer these days.

Ember : I'm sure it's because you are more active on the patrols ever since you became META, you seem to take less breaks than before as well.

Charles : Yeah maybe, but even on breaks, I still feel tensed, like I can never truly rest.

Ember : I can see what you're talking about, but resting is still important. Maybe you need some help to get rid of some stress.

Charles : Yeah, I think.

Ember : Well, let me help you.

As Ember said that, Charles suddenly feels something soft on his back. It didn't took long before he put the pieces together and started blushing madly.

Charles : *blushing* I can't believe you are actually doing this. You think you will indulge me to those lewd desires ?

Ember : It's worth a shot.

Charles : Because it's actually working.

Ember was smirking, seeing her plan worked.

Ember : Let's go straight to the act then.

LEMON WARNING !!!

If you don't like reading lemons, then skip until the end of the lemon !

But you can always let Essex make you eat a lemon tho if you want.

In any case, let's get horny ! You are allowed to be horny only for this lemon !

Ember turned Charles's head in her direction to kiss him. She searched directly to dominate his mouth, but he didn't let her do as she pleases and went for a counterattack.

The battle was fierce, with none of them backing down. But after a while, they separated because of the lack of oxygen, being the real MVP of this battle.

Ember : You're as strong in the art of war as in the art of love~.

Charles : Shall we continue~ ?

Ember impaling herself with Charles's holy rod was enough for an answer. She didn't even waited as she started bouncing right away on the holy rod.  Both were in a sitting position and hugging each other very tightly.

And while Ember was bouncing on Charles's holy rod, they went back to kissing and trying to dominate each other. But because she was busy grinding the sword, she was at a disadvantage in the kissing match, which led Charles to win and to fully explore her mouth.

Ember : *moaning*You beat me... I should... have expected it...

Charles : *grunting* You were... quite the... impressive... opponent...

They continued the "exercice" in different positions until, after a while, Charles's rod was twitching.

Ember : *moaning* Finally... Inside me ! I already took the pill ! So... don't worry !

He let it all out inside Ember, who rejoiced as her insides were getting filled. After a minute, they let go each other, and Charles got his rod out of Ember, with the semen leaking out from her entrance.

END OF THE LEMON !!!

Now, let's become hornt again. Because virginity is cool.

They were catching back their breath until they could speak properly.

Ember : Are you feeling better ?

Charles : I certainly do feel lighter.

Ember : Well, I glad to help. Pretty sure the others will appreciate seeing you more relaxed.

Charles : You're right. Let's wash ourselves for real this time.

Ember simply nodded and they both showered, helping each other washing their back. Once it was done, they got in more casual outfits before joining the rest on the beach.

(Timeskip given to you by this random picture)

Author : Yeah I know . Very random. I let you imagine the story behind this picture. Have fun.

Crimson-Azur Alliance Base, Mers-el-Kébir :

3rd P.O.V

Two days has passed since Vincenzo Gioberti and Stremitelny have left for the Aegean Sea.

Charles has spent some time on the beach, which reassured everyone after seeing him relaxed. Since he became a META, he worked harder than before, and he was working a lot already.

But things are getting serious as everyone were in the meeting room for a reason that hasn't been said yet. All they knew was that it was an emergency.

Queen Elizabeth : What's going on ?

Vittorio Veneto : I just got a message from Vincenzo Gioberti, and it was cut in the middle.

Sovetsky Soyuz : What did she said ?

Vittorio Veneto : They were following the road until she said a huge stone structure appeared, and I lost contact since.

Charles : Where did you lose contact with them ?

Vittorio Veneto : They said they were in the Aegean Sea.

Investigation : Looks like they entered the Mirror Sea of that zone.

(A/N : If you forgot who she is, then go back to Chapter 44 to see which names belong to which Advisor-class Siren.)

Littorio : If that's the case, we have to go help them now. Charles, do you-

Charles : I already know what you are asking and I'm coming.

Vittorio Veneto : Thank you for lending your help once again.

Sovetskaya Rossiya : I'm coming as well. There's no way I will let one of my comrades in danger.

Queen Elizabeth : I will lend you some help as well. And I shall come myself. George, I let you deal with the Royal Navy while I'm away.

King George V : Alright, Your Majesty.

Charles : Béarn, Surcouf, do you mind accompanying me for this mission ?

Béarn : I have no problem with that.

Surcouf : Count on me, chéri~.

Vittorio Veneto : Well, let us depart now. I'm coming as well.

Littorio : Are you sure ?

Vittorio Veneto : Sí. And with all of you, I know we can succeed on our mission. But before that, we have to make a stop at La Spezia where more girls of my faction are waiting for us.

Littorio : All right. Let's get going.

(Timeskip given to you by the Author watching the Herrescher of Void killing Sirens)

Harbor of La Spezia, 2 hours later :

3rd P.O.V

Just like Queen Elizabeth promised, she joined the group herself alongside Warspite and Valiant. But they weren't the only ones from the Royal Navy to come.

Illustrious, Victorious and Formidable joined the fleet to further improve the air supremacy while Nelson and Rodney increased the firepower of the group with Sovetskaya Rossiya.

York and Exeter were chosen to come fight the Sirens that may lurk in the Mirror Sea they're going in, just like Arethusa, Galatea, Aurora and Penelope.

And now, they got to La Spezia where 8 Sardegnian Shipgirls were waiting. Vittorio Veneto and Littorio instantly recognized them.

Littorio : Buongiorno, signoras. Thank you for joining us on that mission.

??? : Of course we would join. We refuse to abandon one of our own.

Vittorio Veneto : How about you introduce yourselves to the others ?

Duca degli Abruzzi : My apologies. I am Luigi di Savoia Duca degli Abruzzi, a light-cruiser of the Sardegnia Empire. If my name is too long, you can shorten it to Duca degli Abruzzi, but no less than that.

Giuseppe Garibaldi : I am Giuseppe Garibaldi, also a light cruiser and sister of Abruzzi. Nice to meet you all.

(A/N : At the moment of writing this, Giuseppe Garibaldi isn't playable and is only present in Duca degli Abruzzi's skin in the background.

Her name is known because the AL devs said it in the stream of the Daedalian Hymn event. But I decided to add her in the story because why not.)

Torricelli : ...hehehe... I am Torricelli... submarine of the Sardegnia Empire... hehehe...

Nicoloso da Recco : Hi ! I am Nicoloso da Recco, a Destroyer from the Sardegnia Empire. Leave it to me and my navigation skills to lead you to our objective !

Antoniotto Usodimare : And I am Antoniotto Usodimare, Nicoloso's sister and member of the Navigatori-class Destroyers.

(A/N : Sane case as Giuseppe Garibaldi, but she instead appears two times : one in Nicoloso da Recco skin and in the Animation PV of Daedalian Hymn next to Aquila.)

Maestrale : ...Um... I am Marstrale, Destroyer of the Sardegnia Empire. I am delighted to meet you all.

Libeccio : Come on sister, no need to be so stiff. We are all equal here. In any case, I am Libeccio, a Destroyer and sister of Maestrale. Nice to meet you all !

Aquila : And I am Aquila, the first Aircraft Carrier of the Sardegnia Empire. Nice to meet you, especially you Charles.

Charles : Nice to meet you all. As you know, I am the MNF Charles de Gaulle, first Nuclear Aircraft Carrier and leader of Iris République. But why are you especially wanting to meet me, Aquila ?

Vittorio Veneto : Allow me to answer to that question. As you might know, she is the very first Aircraft Carrier of our faction, but she doesn't have as much experience as you. When she heard about you, she immediately got interested and started to look up to you.

Littorio : Well, he has accomplished impressive feats, so I'm not surprised.

Aquila : And if it's not too much to ask, could you train me Charles ? As you know, I don't have much experience, and being the only Aircraft Carrier of my faction doesn't help to learn.

Charles : Well, I don't mind, even though you're supposed to be the elder here. But it should wait after the rescue mission.

Béarn : I can help you as well. After all, both of us are the first Aircraft Carrier of our faction.

Aquila : Grazzie. It might be my first official mission but I swear I will not disappoint you.

Illustrious : Don't worry, you're in good hands. And it will be a good way to acquire experience. And I think we could get to know each other better over a tea party.

Aquila : That would be an honor.

Valiant : We'll make sure to invite you our next tea party then.

York : With our Union, I can feel the Force increasing ! The enemies shall fall against our might !

Exeter : Sister, please stay serious. Avoid bringing a bad reputation to the Royal Navy.

Charles : Calm down, Obi-Wan Kenobi wannabe.

Everyone giggled at that, until a noise was heard. A portal opened next to them with two Sirens going out. Those two Sirens were Hope and Experimentation.

Hope : Papa !

Charles : Hope ?! Why did you came here ?

Hope : Well, I asked Mom if I could come with you to fight at your side. And she said yes.

Experimentation : And Empress told me to accompany her since her Peacekeeper-class Sirens haven't finished their training.

Hope : Yeah, they aren't officially recognized as Enforcer-class Sirens yet, but they have their final test today with the Arbiters. So it's only a question of time until they join me on missions as well.

Charles : Oh right. Empress told me about it.

All the Sardegnian girls except Littorio and Vittorio Veneto were dumbfounded to see not only a Tester Beta completely different but also another Siren that seems to call Charles "Papa".

Giuseppe Garibaldi : Umm.. how much have we missed since you went to Azur Lane ?

Littorio : Quite a lot actually. But we can tell you that on our way to the Aegean Sea.

Charles : She's right. In any case, we have to hurry up to save Vincenzo Gioberti and Stremitelny. Let's get going everyone !

The rest of the group : ALRIGHT !!!

The coalition fleet left the harbor of La Spezia in direction of the Mirror Sea where Vincenzo Gioberti and Stremitelny are trapped. The fleet is constituted of the following ships :

Aircraft Carriers : Charles de Gaulle, Béarn, Illustrious, Victorious, Formidable and Aquila.

(Aviation) Battleships : Queen Elizabeth, Warspite, Valiant, Rodney, Nelson, Littorio, Vittorio Veneto, Sovetskaya Rossiya, Peacemaker IV : The Hope and Lawyer I : Experimentation.

Heavy Cruisers : York and Exeter.

Light Cruisers : Arethusa, Galatea, Aurora, Penelope, Duca degli Abruzzi and Giuseppe Garibaldi.

Destroyers : Nicoloso Da Recco, Antoniotto Usodimare, Maestrale and Libeccio.

Submarines : Surcouf and Torricelli.

(Timeskip given to you by Satan making a tutorial)

Author : Wait, what ?

Satan : What's up, fuckers ?! Satan here with a tutorial !

Author : Okay, wtf are you doing ?

Satan : I'm gonna do a magic trick today.

Author : ...Yeah, I'm out. I hope you are ready for the consequences. *leaves*

Satan : My magic trick today is about how to trigger the Honkai Impact 3rd players. And I can do it with this one little sentence.

Author : I can feel the readers preparing holy weapons.

Satan : OTTO APOCALYPSE DID NOTHING WRONG !!!

Author : Well, I'm not paying for his funerals. Thank you for wasting our time, Satan. Pretty sure the readers want to continue reading the story.

Entrance of the Mirror Sea, Aegean Sea :

Charles P.O.V

We finally got to the Mirror Sea, only to be welcomed by the sight of a huge stone structure.

Charles : ...What a huge structure.

Arethusa : How are we supposed to find those two inside this building ?!

Exeter : Well, we have to enter it and explore.

Nicoloso da Recco : Don't worry ! My navigator skills will surely be helpful !

Illustrious : Our planes will help us see the layout.

Surcouf : And Torricelli and I can scan for eventual enemies.

Torricelli : ...yeah... but without you... you're making too much noise...

Surcouf : Come on ! You need to be more lively ! You cannot spend your free time to watch your mushrooms growing up !

Charles : Knowing the Sirens, we might get jammed, so let's be careful.

They nodded before we entered the structure. And just like I thought, the jamming started affecting most of the girls except me, Hope and Experimentation.

Nicoloso da Recco : Nooo ! My navigation tool doesn't work anymore !

Antoniotto Usodimare : We should have expected it.

Victorious : Let's use our planes to scout the surroundings !

All the Aircraft Carriers, except me and Experimentation, sent their planes to try to see their surroundings. And when they were about to fly above the walls, they hit an invisible celling, making them drop down.

Formidable : Oh come on ! Why does the Sirens always think of everything ?!

Aquila : *sad* It's only my first mission and I can't even accomplish it.

Charles : Don't be harsh on yourself, Aquila. You cannot expect everything to go our way. Use this as an opportunity to learn more about this kind of environment.

Aquila : *determined* You're right, Charles. I'll do my best.

Béarn : She really do look up to Charles.

Charles : I'm gonna move forward a bit to see what kind of Mirror Sea we are dealing with. Surcouf, Torricelli, use your radars to see if there any enemies around.

Surcouf:Torricelli : Right.

I walked towards the end of the corridor to see two paths, and in those two paths are more paths.

Don't tell me this place is a labyrinth ! But by the looks of it, it's definitely one.

Littorio : Mi amor, what's going on ?

Charles : I'm afraid this place is a labyrinth.

Duca degli Abruzzi : Tch. I'm already hating this place more and more.

Nelson : I agree with you.

Rodney : I hope we don't need to spend ages inside this.

I said nothing and instead start a call on my radio. Good thing I'm not affected by Siren jamming. And someone answered the call. I recognized the voice that belongs to Dreamweaver.

Dreamweaver : Hello ?

Charles : It's me, Charles.

Dreamweaver : Oh Charles. Do you need help ?

Charles : Yeah. Do you possess the plans of the layout of the labyrinth in the Aegean Sea ?

Dreamweaver : You mean that Mirror Sea ?

Charles : Oui.

Dreamweaver : I'm on it. Wait for a bit.

I waited a bit and looked around to see the rest of the fleet came to me. They were looking at me, waiting for a plan. I made the gesture to tell them I'm on a call. Then, Dreamweaver spoke again.

Dreamweaver : I found them. It should be transferred in your data in a few seconds. But I shall warn you about something.

Charles : Do tell.

Dreamweaver : I'm sure you are aware of Siren Fleets being present there, but know that each time you defeat one of them, the layout of the labyrinth will be entirely modified.

Charles : How troublesome. Is there something else ?

Dreamweaver : One last thing, some Siren Fleets will attack you on sight while others won't move at all unless you attack them first. And you can expect to see some Siren Pawns as well.

Charles : Alright. Thank you for the intel.

Dreamweaver : It's always a pleasure to help you. Call me if you need something else.

Charles : Alright. See you later.

I ended the call before turning back to the rest of the group, that we're waiting for my answer.

Charles : Well, Dreamweaver sent me the layout of the labyrinth.

Sovetskaya Rossiya : That's some good news, but it looks like there is something else.

Charles : Yep, we have to deal with some Siren Pawns.

Libeccio : Siren Pawns ?

Experimentation : Yes. They are Sirens that are shapeshifters. They can take the form of anyone, including a shipgirl.

Queen Elizabeth : How low must they go to stop us ?!

Vittorio Veneto : But looking at you, you still have something to say.

Charles : Oui, but for this one, it will be better instead to show you by destroying a Siren fleet.

We advanced towards the nearest Siren Fleet, and we found a small one with a few mass-produced destroyers and cruisers.

Charles : I'm gonna destroy this fleet and you will see what happens.

I used my missiles towards the Sirens to destroy them. Just after I destroyed them, a tremor started happening. But as we looked around, we noticed some walls appearing while more walls disappeared.

Hope : Does this mean that each time we destroy a Siren Fleet, the labyrinth will change ?

Charles : Exactly. Some Siren fleets will attack us on sight while others won't move at all unless we attack them.

Surcouf : So, we need to avoid fighting ?

Charles : We will have to reduce the amount of times we need to fight, to make sure the layout of the labyrinth change the less often as possible.

Maestrale : And that could help us saving ammo for later if needed.

Charles : Let's hurry up. While we are speaking, Vincenzo Gioberti and Stremitelny May fight some Sirens. And we should not split up to avoid making this mission harder as it is already.

They nodded before we used the map sent by Dreamweaver to get to the middle of the labyrinth, where the two destroyers are most likely to be found.

(Timeskip given to you by the Author trying to get rid of the Essex cult)

Inside the labyrinth, an hour later :

3rd P.O.V

The coalition fleet advanced slowly but surely towards the center of the labyrinth. They had to fight a few Siren fleets on their way, resulting in a the change of layout of the labyrinth.

Good thing that Dreamweaver sent to Charles the plans of the labyrinth. It was a godsend because each time the labyrinth changed its layout, the plan would automatically update after a minute with the new layout, making the journey inside much easier.

While they were advancing, they found another Siren Fleet, but this time, it was different for a reason.  The mass-produced Siren ships were actually clothed with some orange, red and yellow colors instead of the usual black.

This detail didn't go unnoticed by Charles and the Sardegnian girls.

Vittorio Veneto : Wait... are those Siren ships... wearing the colors of the Sardegnia Empire ?

Littorio : ...Is this some kind of mockery ?!

Charles : I'm not from the Sardegnia Empire but I know one thing for sure : those colors doesn't go well with the design.

Duca degli Abruzzi : This is an heresy just as worse as pineapple pizza... We cannot allow such things to exist !

While the Sardegnian girls were getting angry of the Siren ships. someone was walking on one of them. They look up to see... Illustrious ?

Victorious : Sister ?! What's the meaning of this ?!

Illustrious : What do you mean ? I'm right here.

As they looked to see Illustrious next to them, a shot was heard. They looked back to the other Illustrious only to see her fall dead. Then, they looked at Charles to see him with his FAMAS in his hands and smoke coming out of it, meaning he was the one who killed her.

Charles : ...

Warspite : I remember something. Is this one of the Siren Pawns you were mentioning ?

Experimentation : Yes. And I'm sure it's only the beginning.

As Experimentation finished her sentence, two more Siren Pawns looking like Nelson and Rodney showed up, which caused of course the anger of the real ones.

Rodney : Are they... mocking us, now ?

Nelson : Taking our appearance is simply unacceptable ! As a proud member of the BIG SEVEN, I will not let this mockery live any longer ! Prepare to eat the sea floor !

Both of them fired their guns on the imposters, which fired their own guns. Both sides evaded the attacks, until the BIG SEVEN found an opening, and used it, managing to kill the fakers.

Nelson : Good riddance !

Queen Elizabeth : Good job. The Royal Navy won't fall for this trickery.

Vittorio Veneto : Let's move on before more of them show up and modify the layout of the labyrinth.

They all agreed and moved towards the center of the labyrinth.

(Timeskip given to you by Charles in a bunny suit while his wives were blushing heavily)

Near the center of the labyrinth, thirty minutes later :

3rd P.O.V

The group was getting closer to the center of the labyrinth. It was only a question of time before it happens. Some Siren Pawns taking the form of various girls from the Royal Navy got in their way, but they got destroyed.

While the group was advancing, Vittorio Veneto was lost in her thoughts. And Aquila was in the same state. Those who saw them in their thoughts simply thought that they are worried about Vincenzo Gioberti and Stremitelny, which was true in an extent.

But however, Littorio think otherwise, as she noticed that they looked at Charles more often recently. Wanting to get to the bottom of this, she decided to act and see what was going on.

She decided to surprise them.

Littorio : So girls, what are you doing~?

Vittorio Veneto/Aquila : EEEK !!!

Vittorio Veneto : Littorio, why are you doing this ?!

Littorio : Well, you both seemed stressed, so I tried to see if I could lessen up the stress.

Aquila : But we are fine. Why are you implying this, Littorio ?

Littorio : Well, I noticed that both of you were looking quite often at Charles. I can understand for Aquila, but you, sister, you are doing more and more of this recently. Are you trying to steal my Charles away~ ?

Vittorio Veneto : *flustered* W-W-What ?! Come on Littorio, you know I cannot do that !

Littorio : Unless... you are falling in love with Charles too~ ?

Littorio P.O.V

I saw her blush of embarrassment as my joke seems to make its effect. Until she pronounced that next sentence.

Vittorio Veneto : *heavily blushing* Urgh... Fine... I think I fell in love with him...

I widen my eyes as what she said. I thought she was trying to make a joke to catch me off guard, but the more I look at her face, the more I realized that she was actually honest.

Littorio : ...

Vittorio Veneto : But please, don't say that to him. I don't want to ruin the relationship you already have with him.

I didn't know what to say. Out of everything she could have answered, it was this. As I looked at Aquila, I could see she was just as flustered as my sister. But then...

Littorio : Wait... you too, Aquila...?

She was too flustered to answer, so she simply shyly nodded while hiding her face in her hands.

Littorio : ...That was... unexpected. Alright, I won't say anything to Charles.

Vittorio Veneto : Thank you, Littorio.

Littorio : But don't think you can keep this hidden forever. I am nice enough to keep it secret but who knows how long it will take for the rest to catch on, especially Richelieu and Jean Bart. I hope you are aware of that.

Aquila : Yes.

Littorio : Well, we will talk about that later. For now, let's save our lost girls.

They nodded before we resumed to our mission. But we quickly stopped as we saw Charles stopped moving and looking around.

3rd P.O.V

Because of Charles stopping, the rest of the fleet did the same, wondering what was going on.

Penelope : Why are we stopping ?

Charles : Because the middle of the labyrinth is just past that corridor, according to the plan. So, we should soon see the two missing girls.

Queen Elizabeth : Finally some good news since we entered that dreaded labyrinth.

Warspite : I don't know. It feels to easy. I expected more resistance on the way.

Littorio : I have that same feeling. This labyrinth feels similar to the story of the Minotaur.

Sovetskaya Rossiya : Shall we expect a powerful Siren to fight ?

Charles : That seems very likely.

Hope : Whoever this enemy is, I won't let them do as they please.

Experimentation : Let's advance but prepare your weapons. Who know what we can face.

Everyone nodded and readied their guns, planes and torpedoes while advancing towards the middle of the labyrinth.

A few minutes was all it took for the coalition fleet to finally enter the central place of the labyrinth. They looked around to see if there was anything there.

At first, they saw nothing until their eyes fall on two ships, corresponding to the two girls they were looking for. They were injured and hungry, but still living and breathing.

Everyone was glad to see they were still standing but as they approached the duo, a voice suddenly startled them.

??? : So you came. I didn't expected you to get here that quickly. But I should have expected this due to the data I possess about Charles.

They looked around to see... Tester Beta. However, she was different from the one everyone know now as Lawyer I : Experimentation.

Her appearance is actually just like Tester Beta not only before she became one of Charles's Enforcer-class Siren, but also before she got her retrofit.

Duca degli Abruzzi : But how ? She is here with us !

Tester Beta (?) : You got the wrong one.

Tester Incognita : I am Tester Incognita. A clone of Tester Beta.

Experimentation : A clone, that much is true, but you are not as strong as me.

Tester Incognita : But don't think you can leave this place alive.

Arethusa : Don't think you can defeat us ! You are alone !

Tester Incognita : So, this is what humans call "jinxing themselves". Because I can do this.

As Tester Incognita snapped her fingers, six portals opened, and from each one of them came out another Tester Incognita.

Maestrale : This isn't good. I don't like this.

Tester Incognita : I'm feeling generous. I needed some test subjects, so rejoice as you're going to be guinea pigs for my new weapon.

Tester Bêta used her guns to launch what seems to be a kind of bomb. The bomb exploded, but didn't cause damage. But however, it's effects are problematic.

Rodney : My guns... they're malfunctioning.

Libeccio : My torpedoes too !

Victorious : And so does my planes !

Surcouf : This is gonna be annoying...

Torricelli : You don't say...

Almost everyone had trouble using their weapons, except Charles, Experimentation and Hope, for obvious reasons.

Tester Incognita : It seems it doesn't work on Sirens, but it matters not as it should be enough to get rid of you all. Tester Legion, let's win for the Creator !

The other Testers : YES, MA'AM !!!

Charles : Hope ! Experimentation ! Let's get going ! We need to help the rest !

Experimentation : Roger that.

Hope : Yes, Papa !

Charles turned into his Siren form before initiating the fight. The Testers started firing on the coalition group. They all managed to avoid the shells but the girls had trouble firing because of the jamming effect of the EMP bomb.

One of the Testers was fighting York as she had trouble shooting the Tester.

York : You fiend ! How dare you use such evil weapon on us !

Tester : Because it will be easier to get rid of you all.

York : You won't stop me as I have the Force on my side !

Tester : What nonsense are you spouting ?

York used this time when Tester was distracted to fire a torpedo at point blank on her, which managed to hit the Tester, which was surprised.

Tester : How ?! This wasn't supposed to end up like that ?

York : Because I have the Force while you don't ! I am good while you are evil ! The good guys always prevail !

York pointed her guns at Tester Beta before firing them, killing her.

York : No one can stop the users of the Force !

The rest of the girls saw what York did and got an idea.

Exeter : I can't believe York got this idea, but it might work if we get at closer range.

Warspite : It is rather risky, but we don't have much of a choice.

Littorio : My dear sister, shall we show to our enemy our swordsmanship to our enemies ?

Vittorio Veneto : I accept that. We will show them how to spread the glory of the Sardegnia Empire.

Both of them took their sword out and went to face one of the remaining Testers. The rest of the fleet followed that idea and decided to fight at close range.

Meanwhile, Executioner was fighting one of the Testers. The Tester couldn't handle very well her opponent who possess much more power.

Tester : This is bad.

Executioner : Let's finish this.

But what Executioner didn't noticed was the weird pattern the Tester was having. It was like she was searching to bring him in a specific location. In any case, even if the Tester died, it would have accomplished her mission as she got him where he needed to be.

Executioner : Alduin, destroy her !

His rigging roared before launching himself to the Tester, crushing her between his jaws before eating it.

Executioner : Good job, Executioner !

The rigging roared in happiness after killing a clone of Tester Beta. But the moment of respite ended as a wall emerged behind him, locking him in a room.

Charles P.O.V

Oh no. I am trapped. This wall closed the only exit of this room.

But wait, the Siren Fleet we're engaging isn't completely destroyed. So why did this wall appeared ?

I'm pretty sure that only one of the Testers have been defeated without including the one Alduin ate. I saw York killing her after all. Unless...

??? : If it isn't Executioner I : The Judge, or should I say, MNF Charles de Gaulle.

I turned around only to see the Creator himself with a smirk. It doesn't really matter if you know both of my identities, because I, too, can play this game. I turned back to my human form.

Charles : Well, if it isn't the Creator, or should I call you... Aoste !

His smirk faded while a serious expression was plastered on his face instead.

Aoste : So, you know. I commend you for finding out. But in the end, it doesn't even matter.

Charles : So, you're going to fight me now that I'm all alone ?

Aoste : For once, I'm not here to fight but rather to talk. But be sure that our final battle will happen very soon . Sooner than you think.

Charles : What is there to talk with you ?

Aoste : Well, to answer your question. I'm gonna test you myself. I want to see how powerful you are now, and if you can defeat me.

Charles : So, you're stopping to hide ?

Aoste : Seeing you're getting closer to the truth, yes. And even then, you might already have found out.

Charles : No matter, I will make you pay for all the crimes you have committed.

Aoste : *maniacal laugh* I'd like to see you try. But for now, I need to bring you back to the others. I can hear that they just destroyed Tester Incognita. Not that it matters, since it was supposed to happen.

Charles : ...

Aoste : See you soon, Baguette Boi.

As soon as he said that, I suddenly felt pain in my guts. I looked to see that Aoste punched me in the guts. Next thing I knew, I was sent flying through a wall.

A few moments before Charles being punched by the Creator :

3rd P.O.V

After the new found strategy and some efforts, the coalition fleet managed to kill Tester Incognita and her clones while tending to both Vincenzo Gioberti and Stremitelny.

Surcouf : Woohoo ! We won !

Torricelli : Yes... now shut up...

Experimentation : Told you the original always win.

Queen Elizabeth : This is the kind of fleet I like !

Vittorio Veneto : Good job everyone. Thanks to you, we have saved our two friends.

Sovetskaya Rossiya : I'm thankful for your actions, Comrades !

Maestrale : We did it...

Libeccio : Yes, we did sister !

Everyone was congratulating each other for their contribution to the fight.

Aquila : This first mission wasn't so bad. I still need more experience but I'm happy with the results.

Hope : Yeah ! A success for my first mission ! Did you saw our victory, Papa ?!

But there wasn't any answer.

Hope : Papa ? Where are you ?

As Hope said her sentence, everyone looked around to see where was Charles but they couldn't find him anywhere.

Béarn : Where is he ?

Duca degli Abruzzi : I remember seeing him fighting one of the clones. But after that, no idea.

They started getting worried until the sound of something bursting through a wall. They got startled and looked to see a wall destroyed and someone flying before descending towards the waters and bouncing.

They instantly knew it was Charles as he was the only person missing.

Littorio : CHARLES !!!

Littorio was the first one to react, followed directly by Béarn and Surcouf, and then the rest. Charles finally landed on the water. He managed to get back up but with a bit of difficulty as he was holding his guts with pain.

Béarn : Charles, you're okay ?!

Charles : Tch... I'm been through worse. But damn, it hurts !

Giuseppe Garibaldi : What happened ?

Charles : The Creator happened !

Hope : What has he done ?! I swear he won't get away for hurting my papa !

Charles : Well he trapped me in a room. Surprisingly, he was there only to talk. But as the conversation was over, he punched me through a wall. The bastard hits hard with his punches !

Rodney : I'm surprised you aren't that much injured.

Aurora : Yeah, but maybe you are sturdy.

Charles : How about the two ?

Vincenzo Gioberti : We're okay thanks to the others.

Stremitelny : By the way, thanks for saving us !

Queen Elizabeth : Well, now that the mission is accomplished, shall we return to our HQ ?

Vittorio Veneto : Yeah, we deserve some rest.

Charles turned back to his Siren form and, with the help of Hope and Experimentation, opened a portal to directly get to Mers-el-Kébir.

As they docked, most of the Crimson-Azur Alliance welcomed them back. They asked about how the mission went.

Charles went to see Vestal about the punch from earlier to make sure everything is alright.

After  getting discharged, he went to eat with the others while telling everything in details.
After hearing about what the Creator said to him, they decided to increase the training regiment to get ready when the final battle will start.

In an unknown place :

3rd P.OV

In a distorted place that looks like something out of a code was standing a Shipgirl in the middle of nowhere. She looked like a familiar Shipgirl but with clothes that reminded of the META.

She was busy in her thoughts until someone else broke the silence.

???2 : I am back.

The Shipgirl turned around to see a second Shipgirl wearing META/Ashes clothes.

???1 : Is something the matter ?

???2 : Yes. My radar analyzed some odd movements from the Creator.

???1 : What do you mean ?

???2 : He is becoming more active and seems to want to fight directly the one we're looking for.

???1 : If that is true, then we have to act. Go tell the others about the news. We're moving now.

???2 : Roger that. And do you think he can help bring her back in the right path ?

???1 : He is the only one who can. Are you doubting of him ?

???2 : Of course not. After all he managed to do, saving her won't be too much of a problem.

???1 : Well, let's get the others before we're going on the battlefield.

The second Shipgirl nodded before they went in another direction, most likely to get their others friends.

(A/N) : And that's it for chapter 45. I hope you have enjoyed it. Feel free to leave your feedback and opinion in the comments.

It's actually been over a year since I've started writing this story. And I can't believe that we managed to get to the threshold of 70K reads.

I thank all of you who read my book for the support you've been giving. I didn't thought I would get that far but you proved me wrong, and I'm grateful for that.

It's been three years since I came on Wattpad, and one year since I started writing. I hope we can continue this journey in Wattpad together.

Yes, this book will still be updated, although at a slower pace because I'm quite busy with real life. Sorry for any inconvenience linked to that.

Also, how are you faring in the Idolmaster collab ? I'm only missing the CV on my side.

Well, that's it for this chapter. Thank you for reading it. And see you in the next one.

TheBreizhOne out !
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New characters that have appeared in this chapter :

York :

Exeter :

Duca degli Abruzzi :

Giuseppe Garibaldi :

Torricelli :

Nicoloso da Recco :

Antoniotto Usodimare :

Sorry for the bad quality but this is the best I could come up with at the moment.

Maestrale :

Libeccio :

Aquila :

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