Chapter 234: Setting Sail (Bonus Chapter for Alliance Master 20220427161247290)

“No, many of the ships here are privately owned by clubs and upper-year students, not all of them belong to the school.”

“Wow, how rich must the senior students be to afford these? We haven’t even bought our mechs yet.”

“Take your time. At least save some money; you can afford a mech, good or bad. I’m telling you, the students in the Command Department are the ones who truly despair. Those ships are ridiculously expensive; they might never be able to afford the ship they desire and will have to work for others.”

“That’s true.”

Elu and the others nodded in response.

Just then, Su Ming’s eyelids suddenly twitched. In the distance, he saw a colossal mothership, spanning over 300 kilometers, with a shark-like hull, a long black main cannon extending from its bow, and its entire body covered in shark-tooth-shaped armor.

At this moment, buses were driving towards that mothership.

“Teacher, what is that ship?”

Su Ming asked with great curiosity.

“The Level 5 Mothership, Black Shark. It is the flagship of this operation’s fleet.”

Mia glanced at him and replied.

“Are we going to board that ship?”

Rhine and the others gathered around and asked.

“Dream on! We’re boarding a Level 4 Mothership; we haven’t arrived yet!”

“Ah? We’re boarding a Level 4 Mothership? I thought we could experience a Level 5 Mothership.”

“It’s good enough that we have a ride. Besides, Level 5 Motherships are going to the front lines. Are you sure you want to ride one?”

“Uh, I guess not.”

Rhine and the others immediately chickened out.

Half an hour later, the bus drove past the Level 5 Mothership, Black Shark, and headed towards a mothership in front, which was 120 kilometers long, rectangular in shape, with distinct angles. Its entire armor was crimson, and its hull was wide and thick, covered with dense firing ports and intercepting cannons.

“The Level 4 Mothership, Red Fang, ahead is the ship we will be boarding this time. This ship was designed and built by our Royal Court Academy and is a very classic vessel.”

Mia briefly introduced it to everyone.

Su Ming took a look and asked with some confusion.

“Teacher, why don’t I see any Level 3 ships? Are Level 3 ships not equipped for this operation?”

“They are, but Level 3 ships don’t have superluminal flight devices, so they are all placed inside the Level 5 and Level 4 Motherships.”

“I see.”

“Enough talk, get your things ready; we’re almost there.”

Mia looked at the approaching mothership and shouted to all the students.

Soon after, the bus drove to the Level 4 Mothership, Red Fang, at boarding gate K19 and stopped.

Mia led the students off and walked towards the boarding gate.

The Royal Court Order soldiers guarding the boarding gate saw Mia and the others and solemnly raised their hands in salute.

Mia nodded slightly and led the students aboard.

Soon, Su Ming and the others successfully entered the Red Fang. They followed Mia along the boarding passage.

Su Ming looked around. The entire boarding passage was not particularly spacious, and the decor leaned towards a simple industrial style. In some of the wall joints, the welding marks were clearly visible.

At the same time, the lighting in the boarding passage was somewhat yellowish and dim. From this, it could be seen that the Red Fang had likely been in service for some years, and it was not a very high-class ship.

“We are staying in the H Living Area, ten people per room, just like at school.”

Mia introduced in a deep voice.

“Ah? Still ten people per room? This ship is so big, can’t they make more space for us?”

Rhine and the others asked, puzzled.

“Big? It will be crowded later, just make do! Also, ships are not like school; the rules are very strict, and you must follow all regulations.”

“What rules?”

“You’ll know soon enough.”

Mia was too lazy to explain much.

Su Ming and the others did not press further; they were already used to Mia being a hands-off manager.

Soon, they arrived at Sector H, and the ten of them, including Su Ming, entered their room.

The room here was rectangular, divided in the middle, with bunk beds fixed to the walls on both sides. It was more cramped and smaller than the dormitory, and there wasn’t even a toilet.

“Damn, when we serve in the future, will these be the conditions?”

Rhine asked, somewhat worried.

“If you don’t have a military rank, it probably will be.”

Su Ming said, looking around.

Just then, the broadcast suddenly came on, and a steady voice spoke.

“Dear students, welcome aboard the Red Fang. I am Captain Commander Xiao Ye, and it is an honor to fight alongside you to complete this arduous mission! However, as the saying goes, ‘no rules, no order.’ I hope that during the upcoming journey, everyone will abide by the Red Fang’s rules and regulations. The specific details will be mass-sent to your mobile phones and wristbands, please check them! Please remember one thing: your performance will determine your final credits and rewards.”

As Su Ming and the others listened to Commander Xiao Ye’s speech, their mobile phones and wristbands vibrated, and a message popped up.

They all opened the message to check the rules and regulations.

First: Fighting and brawling are strictly prohibited on board. Any disputes should be reported to a teacher for resolution.

Second: Students of each department can only be active in their designated areas. For example, mech department students can only be active in the living area and hangar, and are strictly prohibited from going to other areas of the ship.

Su Ming quickly scanned through it. The rules were not harsh and were within acceptable limits.

Just then, Captain Commander Xiao Ye ended the broadcast, replaced by a sweet-voiced female announcer.

“Dear students, the Red Fang is now closing its boarding hatches and will soon activate its anti-gravity system for departure.”

As the broadcast ended, the entire Red Fang Mothership began to vibrate violently.

“We’re setting sail! Where can we see the view outside? This is my first time in space!”

Zhang Yi and the others excitedly pulled out binoculars from their luggage and shouted.

“Let’s go outside. When we arrived, we saw an observation area where we could see what was happening outside.”

Rhine said to everyone.

Su Ming looked at the binoculars in their hands, somewhat surprised. It seemed these guys had prepared in advance.

“What are we waiting for? Let’s go!”

Mandy and the others said impatiently.

“Let’s go, Class Leader, come with us.”

Rhine picked up a pair of binoculars and threw them directly to Su Ming.

“Okay.”

Su Ming caught the binoculars Rhine threw to him and replied. To be honest, if it weren’t for the City Exam and the League, this would be his first time riding a ship.

Soon, they arrived at the observation area of the H Living Area. This observation area was not very large, only capable of accommodating about a hundred people. However, everyone was currently organizing their luggage, so it was empty and deserted.

“Quick, quick!”

Rhine and the others rushed forward.

Su Ming also walked up and picked up the binoculars to look at the scene outside.

At this moment, the Level 4 Mothership, Red Fang, activated its anti-gravity device, and its massive hull slowly ascended, with the ground becoming increasingly distant below them.