Chapter 207: Doubt (Second Update)

Mother: Mu Yi, already deceased from malignant genetic mutation.

Personal Resume:

Born on July 1, 4599, in the old era, at Black Flame Star’s First Central Hospital. Attending physician: Mant.

In 4608 of the old era, followed her father to Seaweed Star Sea, mining star K4521, for excavation work.

In 461 of the old era, she was selected as a special training student at Fite Intermediate Academy in Ketofa Base City due to her excellent grades.

Gakels frowned slightly as he put down An Ruoxue’s file, then picked up Su Ming’s file.

Su Ming

Gender: Male

Age: 19

Hometown: Third Planet, Starlight City.

Father: Su Yuan, the youngest son of Su Zhentian, the head of Thunder Interstellar Heavy Industries Group. He currently operates the Yuanda Junkyard in the Thirteenth District and has a weak personality.

Mother: Zhao Ning, the eighth daughter of Zhao Heng, the head of New Moon Interstellar Heavy Industries Group.

Personal Resume:

Born on February 11, 4600, in the old era, at Starlight City’s First Central Hospital. Attending physician: Carwello.

In 4607 of the old era, followed his father to settle in the Thirteenth District.

In 4616 of the old era, he entered Mient Intermediate Academy with a donation of 3 million federal currency from Su Yuan, and his grades were very ordinary.

On April 1, 4618, in the old era, his comprehensive score in the mock exam was 71 points.

On May 4, 4618, in the old era, he committed suicide by hanging due to emotional issues.

In the City Exam of 4618, in the old era, Su Ming scored 218 points on the comprehensive paper and 50 points in the minor subjects. Due to a conflict with Li Fubai during the City Exam, which resulted in the accidental death of a teammate, his performance score was deducted. However, because his household registration was in Starlight City, he was admitted to Royal Courtyard Academy Outer School with a reduced score.

Gakels looked at Su Ming’s file, his brows practically twisted into a knot.

This file was extremely detailed, basically recording everything Su Ming had done from childhood to adulthood with crystal clarity.

However, the logic of this file was utterly chaotic, with no coherence between the before and after.

If this intelligence hadn’t been delivered by a trusted subordinate, he would have suspected the intelligence gathering personnel of fabricating it.

One month before the City Exam, Su Ming’s grades were terrible. Yet, a month later, he achieved such excellent results, and his personality also had issues; for the past decade or so, he was described as weak and introverted.

Later, he suddenly transformed into an intelligent, steady, and courageous person.

The more Gakels read, the more uncomfortable he felt, as if Su Ming had been replaced by someone else.

The more Gakels read, the more frustrated he became. Among these three files, Lin Chuyu’s file, though sparsely recorded, was actually the cleanest and most normal, as she was the descendant of a martyr and inherited her sacrificed father’s will.

As for An Ruoxue’s file, while seemingly complete, it also had some issues.

The main problem was that she followed her father to the mining star from a young age. Typically, in such a nomadic life, academic performance wouldn’t be particularly good. Even if her father had money and hired teachers for her, the quality of education would be limited.

However, after An Ruoxue returned, her grades were exceptionally outstanding, making her the dark horse of the 4618 City Exam, and she directly entered the inner school.

As for Su Ming’s file, there’s no need to mention it; he felt this file was the most problematic. Such a huge contrast before and after made him feel like he was an infiltrated spy.

But the problem was that this report clearly stated that Su Ming’s genetic comparison matched the one stored at the birth hospital.

Furthermore, Su Ming was the grandson of Su Zhentian, the head of Thunder Interstellar Heavy Industries Group. The Su Family was one of the pillars of the Federation, with a good reputation and public image, making it unlikely for him to be a spy.

Moreover, although Su Ming’s appearance had changed significantly.

However, tens of thousands of employees at the entire junkyard had witnessed his training process.

Therefore, although this file was absurd, every single record in it could not be refuted.

Gakels rubbed his temples, beginning to search for a reasonable explanation. Could it really be that he had a major personality change due to emotional setbacks? Did he suddenly have an epiphany?

Although this was a bit absurd, it seemed to be a plausible explanation, after all, the person he liked was Lin Chuyu.

There was also another possibility, which was internal family strife, that Su Ming had been hiding his true abilities since childhood, but if he was hiding his abilities, how could he not withstand the stimulation and commit suicide?

Thump thump!

At this moment, a knock on the door suddenly sounded, interrupting Gakels’s thoughts.

Gakels immediately put away the three files and placed them in the bottom drawer, then spoke.

“Come in!”

The tightly shut door was then opened, and Cloud Soft entered with Su Ming and the two others, respectfully saying.

“Lord Gakels, I’ve brought them.”

Upon hearing Cloud Soft’s words, Su Ming’s heart suddenly pounded. He remembered very clearly that the name signed on that document was Gakels.

If he wasn’t mistaken, the Faded Battlefield back then should also be related to Gakels. It’s even possible that he was the one who truly gave the order to support Taiboken Transit Country. The commander who was put forward might have just been a scapegoat.

In fact, Su Ming was right. Gakels had a particularly good personal relationship with King Abosa of Taiboken. The development and site selection of the 4th Generation Biological Mecha back then, and the subsequent Faded Battlefield, were all inextricably linked to him.

However, although Su Ming’s heart was fluctuating, his expression remained unchanged.

“You may leave.”

Gakels said to Cloud Soft.

Cloud Soft respectfully retreated, closing the door behind her.

Soon, only Gakels, Su Ming, and the two others remained in the study. Lin Chuyu and An Ruoxue immediately showed nervous expressions.

Gakels said kindly.

“No need to be so reserved. I called the three of you here today for no particular reason. I just wanted to chat with you, so relax and please sit down!”

“Thank you, Lord City Lord.”

Su Ming and the two others were a bit nervous, sitting in the chairs that had been placed in front of the desk.

After the three of them were seated, Gakels’s gaze first swept over Lin Chuyu and An Ruoxue, finally resting on Su Ming as he spoke.

“Although you three are first-year students, you performed exceptionally well in the league!”

“Thank you for your praise, Lord City Lord. In fact, our achievements also have an element of luck.”

Lin Chuyu replied modestly.

“Haha, luck is also a part of strength. By the way, I have something I want to ask you.”

“Lord City Lord, please ask.”

“I saw that you entered Terra Royal Base and even reached the entrance of Abosa’s room on the second underground floor. I wonder if you went inside afterwards?”

Upon hearing Gakels’s question, Su Ming’s nerves were immediately touched. He decisively spoke up before An Ruoxue and Lin Chuyu could, answering proactively.

“Lord Garkles, we went inside.”

“Oh? What did you see after you went in?”

Garkles looked at Su Ming, observing the changes in his expression as he asked.

“After we entered the room, we observed it carefully. The entire room was very luxurious, filled with various luxury goods and famous paintings.”

“Besides that? Did you not see anything else?”