Chapter 235: Guidance (Additional update for Alliance Leader 20220427161247290)

Su Ming and the others adjusted the telescope equipment, clearly seeing the gigantic Interstellar Airport shrinking, and at the same time, they could also see other accompanying ships taking off.

Watching this scene, Su Ming’s spirit became even more excited; he was finally about to truly step into the Sea of Stars.

“Dear students, the ship is about to accelerate and break through the atmosphere. This process might be a bit bumpy, so please everyone, pay attention to safety.”

Shake ~

The next second, the ship suddenly jolted, and Su Ming and the others quickly grabbed the handrails on the nearby wall to steady themselves.

Soon, the spaceship stabilized.

“We’ve entered the atmosphere; we’re about to break out of the Third Planet and reach the vast universe.”

Rhein and the others shouted excitedly.

Su Ming watched quietly.

Time passed bit by bit, and with a slight tremor, the Level 4 Mothership Red Fang broke through the atmosphere. The view from the windows suddenly opened up, and the vast universe came into view.

However, before Rhein and the others could marvel at the beautiful scenery of the universe,

they witnessed a truly shocking scene: ships of various models, emblazoned with different logos, broke through the Third Planet’s atmosphere, all heading in the exact same direction as the Red Fang.

“Oh my god, why are so many ships departing?”

“Look quickly, that Level 4 Battleship is painted with the Vox Bio Interstellar Group’s logo.”

“Holy moly, look at that Level 4 Mothership; it’s from Ximake Interstellar Heavy Industry!”

Rhein and the others discussed in astonishment.

Su Ming’s expression grew more serious as he watched this scene.

“Squad Leader, why are these corporations also departing?”

Mandy asked, very surprised.

“It’s simple; they also have industries and personnel in Neutral Countries, so they must have been impacted as well.”

Su Ming replied calmly.

“Sigh, I just don’t understand. With so many people and corporations suffering, doesn’t the Federal Government care? Are they just letting the Imperial Army be so arrogant?”

“Exactly! I feel like if all these deployed ships were organized together, they could easily beat up the Imperial Army.”

“To put it bluntly, they’re just cowards!”

“Didn’t you see the Star Cluster Forum? It’s practically overflowing with curses, but it’s useless!”

Rhein and the others said, feeling very frustrated.

Su Ming sighed and said to Rhein and the others,

“War is not a game; it’s not as simple as you think. The Federation has its own considerations; it hasn’t reached the point where they absolutely have to fight yet.”

“They’re almost being bullied right at their doorstep; it’s truly humiliating.”

Zhang Yi and the others were still upset.

Just as Su Ming was about to speak, Mia walked over and said to them,

“I was wondering where you all ran off to; turns out you’re all here.”

“Teacher Mia, you come and look too! There are so many ships!”

Rhein and the others shouted with a smile.

“What’s so good to look at? You’ll get bored after seeing too many. Also, you all stop looking; quickly gather everyone, we’re going to the hangar!”

“Alright!”

Su Ming and the others immediately responded.

Half an hour later, Su Ming and the others followed Mia, taking a mobile platform to the Red Fang’s No. 1 hangar.

Rows of Second Generation Mecha Iron Guard were neatly docked in their bays.

“Wow, so many mechas?”

Rhein and the others said in surprise.

“This operation was initiated by the school, so the school has specially provided mechas for our free use. However, while they are free to use, and you don’t have to pay for damage, if you intentionally destroy them, it won’t be as simple as just compensation.”

Mia gave everyone a heads-up first, lest any of them lose their minds.

“Understood!”

Rhein and the others replied excitedly.

“Oh, also, there’s one more thing I want to tell you. For large-scale activities like this, if you feel that the mechas provided by the school aren’t good enough, you can also use your own mechas. Of course, the reason I didn’t tell you in advance is because none of you have a Third Generation Mecha.”

“Teacher, I suspect you’re implying we’re poor.”

“Get lost! Oh, there’s one more thing I forgot to remind you. If you use your own mechas, any damage or destruction will be at your own expense; the school will not cover it.”

Mia immediately continued to tell everyone.

“Ah, that’s so stingy? They don’t even reimburse.”

Rhein and the others complained one after another.

“Stingy? Let me give you an example. For a cargo escort mission, the cargo and ship combined might only be a few billion federal currency. If you insist on piloting a Four-Generation Mecha to escort it and then destroy the mecha, do you think the school will reimburse you? While the school isn’t for profit, it’s not a charity either.”

Mia explained impatiently.

“Uh, yeah, you’re right.”

Rhein and the others replied with a dry laugh.

“I’m not going to talk about that with you all. Follow me, we’ll go get the Second Generation Exoskeleton Armor Rock Steel and the mecha keys first.”

Mia led them towards a corner of the hangar.

Many classes were already lining up there, and students from the logistics department were also distributing exoskeleton armor.

Su Ming and the others quickly lined up behind them.

Soon, each of them received a brand new set of Second Generation Exoskeleton Armor Rock Steel and a mechanical key with a number tag.

Teacher Mia said to everyone very seriously,

“I’m telling you now, unless you’re showering or going to the restroom, no one is allowed to take off this equipment. Especially when performing missions, this equipment is your last layer of defense.”

“Understood!”

Su Ming and the others responded in unison.

“Come on, everyone, get in your mechas.”

Mia led Su Ming and the others towards the assigned Iron Guard.

“Teacher, can we activate the Iron Guard?”

Su Ming asked curiously.

“No, but you can get inside the mecha to familiarize yourselves. Try to get into a combat-ready state; we don’t have much time.”

“Teacher, how long will it take us to reach Abek Neutral Country?”

“Let me explain the situation to you. This voyage is divided into two segments. All our ships will first fly to Black Flame Star on the edge of the Old Galaxy. We’ll resupply there, and then proceed to our respective destinations!”

“So you mean we’ll split up once we reach Black Flame Star?”

“No, we’ll split up once we leave the Third Planet. Level 5 Motherships and Level 5 Battleships are faster, so they need to go ahead.”

Mia replied simply.

“Aren’t they all faster-than-light travel?”

Rhein and the others asked curiously.

“Let me explain it this way: Level 4 ships have just barely entered the ranks of faster-than-light travel and can barely enter Subspace for flight. However, Level 5 ships are equipped with complete faster-than-light propulsion systems, and their flight speed can reach one Light Hertz, which is many times faster than us. It will take us ten days to reach Black Flame Star, but it will only take them three hours.”

Mia introduced to everyone.

“I see. Then how long will the latter half of our journey take?”

Su Ming asked curiously.

“Five days, but in between, we will need to resupply and rest at the Black Flame Star Interstellar Airport. That might cause some delay, but exactly how long is unclear.”

Mia sighed and said.

“So, the minimum journey is fifteen days, but the exact time is uncertain.”

Elu and the others calculated and said.

“Hmm, I’ve thought about it. You shouldn’t waste this time. Come to the hangar for class during the day; I’ll teach you how to deal with problems you might encounter during missions.”

Mia said very solemnly.

“Teacher, could you give us an example? What kind of trouble might we encounter?”

Rhein and the others asked very seriously.

“The simplest question, for example, if you are performing a material transfer mission, and someone blocks your way, what do you do?”

Mia looked at Rhein and the others and asked.

“Of course, we eliminate the Blocker.”

Rhein answered without thinking.

“What if the people blocking you are not enemies, but innocent civilians and children who are allies?”

Mia asked coldly.

“This…”

Rhein and the others were speechless for a moment, not knowing how to answer.

At this moment, Mia turned to Su Ming and asked,

“Su Ming, what would you do?”

Su Ming replied very calmly,

“Follow the rules: first warning, second warning, third dispersal, and no responsibility for the consequences! Although many choices are very difficult, I also have to consider my own safety and that of my companions. We revere life, but we cherish life even more.”

Mia could hear the firmness in Su Ming’s calm tone.

He wasn’t just talking; he would actually implement this principle.

“You all heard it. What Su Ming said is the standard response method. But no matter how good the method is, you need to be able to execute it.”

Mia said coldly.

“Understood.”

Rhein and the others exchanged glances and replied.

“Remember what I said: I hope you are kind, but I hope even more that you come back alive. For this mission, I don’t want to see any attrition in the class; your future should not stop here.”

Mia said to Rhein and the others with a heavy heart.