Following that absurd all-hands party night, Jack completely integrated into the Port as a unique Commander figure.
The result of this was that.
If he walked a circle around the Port streets, his body, from his forehead to his neck, would be covered in hickey marks.
It seemed that among the Shipgirls, absurd rumors about the Commander's unyielding virility and his penchant for initiating impact parties gradually spread, causing quite a stir in the Blue Archive Port, Iron Blood Port, and even the Northern Parliament.
Therefore, to clear his name and restore his image as the diligent and dedicated Commander he once was, Jack began discussions for an operational meeting to suppress the surrounding sea areas.
Sakura Empire Port, modern operational briefing room.
"The above is the situation of the sea areas around our Sakura Empire Port. The sea areas that were originally suppressed have seen the reappearance of Siren traces because we have been away for a long time. Roughly from this range onwards, the sea areas are no longer under Sakura Empire's monitoring."
In front of the podium, Amagi was using an electronic screen to introduce the current state of the sea areas around the Port to Jack.
Jack nodded and said, "In that case, I have a question."
"Please speak, Commander."
"You discovered the Sirens appearing in already suppressed sea areas after your return. So, extending the timeline, if the Sakura Empire Port were to be abandoned for a long time, would those Sirens directly penetrate into the so-called safe sea areas?"
"I think... probably not."
"And why is that?"
Facing Jack's confusion, Amagi explained, "Commander should know that in history, our Sakura Empire and Iron Blood formed the Crimson Axis and cooperated with the Sirens. At that time, we discovered that the Sirens had several, even ten times, our military strength, but they did not choose to completely annihilate humanity and the Shipgirls."
"They have other motives, or rather, for the world, they are just a group of cleaners, clearing away behaviors that exceed the 'limit'."
"Hmm, regarding this, I actually have information to share with you."
Jack tapped on the table.
Amagi understood and returned to her seat.
Present were at least one representative from each Shipgirl type: destroyers, submarines, cruisers, aircraft carriers, and battleships. They all listened attentively, sensing that what was about to be said would likely be information that would overturn their previous understanding.
"As you all know, ever since I became a deity, the memories in my brain have become a database that can be freely accessed. Just recently, I reorganized my memories of playing the 'Azure Lane' game."
"Although most of the plot was skipped, there were still quite a few scattered texts that revealed the world's background. Although reality and the game are different, there are two points that I think still have considerable reference value."
"First, the truth about the Sirens. Sirens are actually artificial weapons, born from the original world, a mechanism used to protect the world, like a firewall."
"Second, Sirens and we have a common enemy, also the culprit behind the destruction of various revealed Meta Worlds—It."
Jack opened his left hand, and a Chamblue cube floated in his hand.
"Mind Cube!!"
The Shipgirls were astonished.
"That's right, it's the Mind Cube that gives Shipgirls will. Meta ships are actually the result of the Mind Cube being infected by negative will, and being excessively eroded by the Mind Cube."
"Ah! According to what you're saying, Commander, aren't we very dangerous?"
"Don't worry, Atago, from the moment you became my eternal companion, you have already escaped your original destiny and transcended the entire Azure Lane World."
Jack's words were to comfort Atago, and also to speak to the other Shipgirls present.
"In that case, aren't we and the Sirens, in some sense... companions?"
Hakuryuu frowned.
As the Port's strongest aircraft carrier, the number of enemy corpses in her hands was countless.
If the Sirens were now said to be allies, wouldn't she be an accomplice helping the final enemy?
"Perhaps we were companions before, but now, we and the 'Final Enemy X' are probably no different."
"Hmm? What does that mean?"
Hakuryuu looked at Jack in confusion.
One moment companions, the next enemies; her sword was starting to get confused.
Jack took a sip of tea and continued.
"It's the same explanation as before: you have already transcended the original Azure Lane World. From the perspective of the local Sirens, you are now actually the lackeys (retainers) of me (the Creator), who am an 'Outer God'."
"I cannot be sure of the true form of 'X', but to speak proudly, Its essence is definitely far inferior to the Creator."
In other words, we… are the unwelcome invaders!
Boom!
These words resonated like a thunderclap in everyone's minds.
Two full minutes passed, and the scene was so quiet that no one spoke.
Even the boisterous Yuudachi sat quietly in her seat, paws clasped to her chest, looking frightened.
"Sorry, Master… this is too much information. According to you, does this mean we don't have to protect Earth, but instead, we have to invade it?"
"As expected of our tactician Amagi, you understand quickly. This is also the purpose of my meeting with you today."
Understanding the situation of the surrounding sea area is one thing.
Patrolling the surrounding sea area, and incidentally completing the sea area suppression and bringing the world's authority into the Creator's hands, is the main purpose.
After so many days in the Azure Lane World, he had slacked enough and felt it was time to push the progress.
However, Jack underestimated the power of his information.
The Shipgirls, who originally believed in fighting the Siren and protecting their homeland, suddenly learned that they were the invaders, and their emotions instantly became lost.
If this continued, everyone would not only be unable to suppress the sea area, but they might even drive themselves into depression.
Clap, clap!
Jack clapped his hands, attracting everyone's attention.
"Why are you all so fixated on minor details? Invading Earth and protecting our homeland are not contradictory. The original world was inherently ownerless, which is why an 'X' from outside the world targeted the primordial world. And I, as your Commander, obtained power from outside the world and rushed back to seize the throne. Isn't the purpose precisely to protect the world from being harmed by 'X'?"
"This is a protective invasion; this is a more practically significant salvation! Rather than blindly repelling wave after wave of Siren who are just playing house with us, and then being protected by them in an ignorant little circle!"
Thump!
Speaking excitedly, Jack even stood up and slapped the table, using this forceful action to strengthen the persuasiveness of his words.
Everyone looked at him, understood his words, and gradually felt relieved.
Musashi smiled, "Hehe, Commander, that little speech was quite good. You have the demeanor of a general~"
Hakuryuu pushed her thumb against the scabbard of her Nodachi, "In short, it means we just need to slay the enemies under the Commander's leadership, right! It's no different from before!"
Nagato settled back into her seat, "You are our Commander. We Shipgirls live for you, and are used by you. This alone will never change."
"Very good, then regarding our first 'invasion' in this world, does anyone want to volunteer to go into battle?"
Clang!
Including literary generals like Amagi, all the Shipgirls stood up from their benches.
"Wherever the Commander's sword points, our hearts shall follow!"
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