Azur Lane: Silent Service
Chapter 15 - Kidnapping Loli

After my submarine entered the main base of Azur Lane, several tugboats controlled by Manjuu had been waiting for me. They threw rope and swam to my submarine. They hooked a rope in the front of my submarine and pulled it.

“Kuuuhu... Cute creature what is it!” said Sofia who observed Manjuu activity from the submarine periscope.

“The creature is called Manjuu and often roams the main base of Azur Lane. Their intelligence is not too bad but is not able to carry out complicated tasks that require thoroughness. Their presence has closed the lack of work calm in this place” said I as I watched Manjuu who was on duty on the deck of my submarine.

“Humm... Exploitation of cheap labor. Very clever!” reply Sofia.

Uwaaahs... Sofia... Your intelligence and way of thinking is too late. At the very least, try to be empathetic and sympathetic towards Manjuu.

Ah... Yep... I forget.

Artificial intelligence that has a physical body is unlikely to have a conscience.

[Title: Silent Hunter Active!]

Erms... What's the matter? Why is there an active Silent Hunter notification screen?

A title?

Silent Hunter?

Whatisit?

[Silent Hunter: Is the title given by the Admirality Code to the Seawolf-class Flagship with the hull number SSN-21. All ships from Eagle Union knew of Seawolf's undisclosed identity and respected the Seawolf unit's hard work. The chain of command originating from the Eagle Union had special access rights to receive orders from the Seawolf Flagship under the Yuridiksi Azur Lane.]

H-uh?

The title of Silent Hunter had this kind of effect?

That meant... My command command for the Eagle Union ship is at the highest peak?

Cold sweat started to wash over my face.

This heavy responsibility, for some reason I want to escape from the troublesome burden. It made me remember about the Quest that was given to me, destroying the Seawolf-class unit with the hull number SSN-21 and merging into one of the factions.

If I knew of this change, I would gladly destroy the Seawolf-class that became my second body.

It feels very sad but it has to be done! I don't want to mess up Eagle Union with my unprofessional orders. As long as I live and play Azur Lane, I pay attention to every statistic of their ships and equipment. At least, every single ship had a combat power that exceeded the 5000 mark.

Well. There are some ships that reach the number 6000. But! The equipment used is not ordinary equipment! It would be very confusing if the entire Eagle Union ship was within my command. Their admiral will have free time for SEEEGS with another ship! I'm not too stupid to fall into such a trap!

“Master, this is just my feeling or the Eagle Union destroyer keeps following us?” ask Sofia.

“Sofia, they escort the submarine that became the backbone of Eagle Union in the face of sirens. Moreover, they are still children who are curious about new things. Our identity as the Flagship of the Seawolf-class unit is a little special in their eyes.”

“B-Is that so? But... Several other ships have stolen a glance at us. Listen to this, Master.”

Sofia handed over my submarine headset and communication system that infiltrated the unknown network. Various foreign languages sounded and were falling apart. My radar system is actively gathering information on radio waves scattered across the main base of Azur Lane.

“Sofia, if we launch a Deauthentication attack that attacks radio waves. Doesn't that sound fun?” a sly smile was painted on my face.

Sofia responds to my ignorant plan with a sly smile on her face.

“By also, Master. Let's do it! We haven't used the Semiramis Underwater Jammer yet. It would be a waste if we didn't use it... Fufufu..” Sofia laughed a little.

The back of my submarine pulled out a small, cylindrical object. The Semiramis Underwater Jammer is a submarine defense device that disrupts enemy sonar, disrupts torpedo sensors, makes noise that disrupts hydrophone hearing, and emits EMP destructive waves that damage electronic equipment.

Before the Semiramis Underwater Jammer was active, I made radio contact to the USS Charles Ausburne.

“USS Seawolf, USS Charles Ausburne, Thank you for escorting me. You can come back after your task is done.”

“USS Charles Ausburne... Command accepted! We'll be back once the USS Seawolf docks.”

“This is just my feeling or they want to follow my submarine to dock?” little mutter.

“Hmm... It is up to them only..” I gave up on the circumstances and launched the Semiramis Underwater Jammer.

*Blue...

*Piiiii...

The back of my submarine took out the Semiramis Underwater Jammer and emitted a powerful wave that disrupted Azur Lane's communications.

*Bzzzzz...

Ii'm sorry...

The radio wave interference came from the Semiramis Underwater Jammer. In fact, the Semiramis Underwater Jammer was designed for underwater combat. Future torpedoes have built-in sonar that is able to pursue its target, to avoid sonar detection it requires defense that is able to mimic the signature of submarines while torpedoes in the present era...

Yep, they were left thousands of steps behind. One of the torpedoes capable of pursuing a ship is the calculation of torpedo launch based on the movement of the target. A common tactic often used by old submarines. Observe the ship's movements, determine the depth of the torpedo, and measure the angle of fire. All those troublesome calculations prompted the submarine captain to think of adjusting the circumstances.

The weakness of torpedoes in the past was just cavitation foam that left traces on the surface of the water. Surface ships have plenty of time to avoid them. That's why wolfpack tactics are done at night. Utilize the night sky and dark sea to attack convoys of merchant ships or warships. A surprise attack by a submarine.

The fear of submarines in the future era is inadvertently crashing or faulting the submarine system. Diving without being able to climb the sea level is a fear experienced by submarine crews. Crashing into something unknown in the ocean is an unnecessary occurrence to overstate.

After passing through the docked row of ships, my submarine reached the empty open dock. The destroyer escorting my submarine docked at the open dock. Manjuu who was in charge of guiding my submarine is now changing to Manjuu who is on duty at the open dock.

*Quuiiickkk...

*Pwiiiiick...

*Srrrrruuu...

My submarine is slowly anchored in an open dock. Manjuu who served in the open dock had tied my submarine with a rope and erected a small bridge connected to my submarine.

“Sofia, it's time we go down” I told Sofia.

“Un... I'd rather be on board” Sofia replied in a small tone.

“Heee... You don't want to have dinner with me?”

“Urk...” Sofia's facial expression is slightly depressed. The reason why Sofia wanted to be inside my submarine was her poor communication skills. He was not used to talking to anyone other than me.

“Well... At least we will get a room that is comfortable enough to sleep together.”

“Then, I'm coming out!” reply Sofia with spirit.

The downside of my submarine is its unsatisfactory facilities for a woman. Meh, Sofia complains too much about the condition of her body that can not adapt.

Women always do...

Always take issue with small, unimportant events.

As Sofia and I came out of the hatch of the USS Seawolf, a little boy greeted me.

“Sorry to interrupt your time, please forgive Lord Bismarck!” exclaim that little boy.

“Huh?” I muttered little.

I don't know why this little boy would say such a thing. After I looked at him and noticed his body shape, I understood what had happened.

This little boy...

It could be said that he had a close relationship with Bismarck. The incident regarding our duel seems to have spread to the main base of Azur Lane.

Wh-what's this?!

I sensed that something troublesome was waiting for me at this military base.

“Please forgive Lord Bismarck! Please!” the little boy lowered his body and kowtowed in front of me.

“I will do anything, as long as Lord Bismarck is forgiven!” continue the little boy's words.

If this incident continues, my self-esteem drops drastically!

Damnit damnit!

Regardless of morals and FBI, I held the little boy and explained my situation to Bismarck. That little misunderstanding ended peacefully with our closeness as fellow submarines attacking in the dark of the night.

...(.(.The Azur Lane Base)...

...(.(.The Semiramis Underwater Jammer) ...

Question: Does anyone know what a submarine is? Well, if you understand lore Azur Lane. The answer is guessed by his style of speech.