Chapter 418 Bad Guys (Five in One)

At this moment, Queen Hai Lan saw Su Ming and Dragon White walking towards her, and her heart grew increasingly nervous and uneasy.

Soon, Su Ming and Dragon White walked up to Queen Hai Lan.

Dragon White looked at her indifferently.

“Sir.”

Queen Hai Lan took a deep breath and greeted him somewhat nervously.

“Your sincerity is very good, but I’ll tell you the truth, no one can afford the price for so much Eternal Metal.”

Dragon White said indifferently.

She had just roughly scanned and measured with her wristband; these raw Eternal Metal ores were about 2800 tons, with a content of around 20%, some more, some less. Conservatively estimated, they should be able to produce over 500 tons of Eternal Metal.

The average tonnage of a V Generation Mecha is around 500 tons. The low-end version has 10% Eternal Metal added, and the standard version has 20%.

After deducting the weight of some internal equipment, the amount of Eternal Metal added to a V Generation Mecha is between 30 and 60 tons.

These Eternal Metals are enough to manufacture 8 standard V Generation Mecha. Even at the lowest price, it would be at least tens of trillions.

She could not possibly pay that much money to Scarlet Country, and even if she could afford it, she wouldn’t.

“Legion Commander, Queen Hai Lan is very sincere; she is willing to sell it to you at a low price.”

Seeing this, Commander Su Ming quickly stated his position, emphasizing the words “low price” in his tone.

“Yes.”

Queen Hai Lan quickly agreed.

Dragon White glanced at Su Ming and asked meaningfully,

“Is this her intention, or yours?”

“This is, of course, Queen Hai Lan’s intention, but I also think so.”

Su Ming replied awkwardly.

Upon hearing this, Dragon White looked at Queen Hai Lan and said indifferently,

“Queen Hai Lan, I hope you can understand one thing. If it weren’t for Su Ming today, you wouldn’t even have the right to stand in front of me and speak, let alone sell it at a low price.”

“I understand.”

Queen Hai Lan nodded in fear.

Dragon White was very satisfied with Queen Hai Lan’s reaction. The reason she warned Queen Hai Lan was, on one hand, to make her recognize reality, and on the other hand, to make her understand the importance of Su Ming’s role in this.

In fact, if it weren’t for Su Ming’s introduction, Hai Lan would not have been qualified to trade with her, and these things would only be her death warrant.

“Since that’s the case, I’ll accept these raw Eternal Metal ores. From today onwards, Scarlet Country will be placed under the Thirteenth Corps’s command and protected by the Thirteenth Corps. I will help you join the Federation and provide you with one Level 5 Battleship, two Level 5 Battleships, ten Four-Generation Mecha, two Pseudo V-generation Mecha, twenty Four-Generation Mecha, one hundred twenty Third Generation Mecha, and five thousand Second Generation Mecha – Iron Guard, to help you rebuild the Scarlet Legion. In addition, I will unfreeze your assets within the Federation and provide you with a batch of supplies and financial aid.”

Dragon White said to Queen Hai Lan.

“Thank you, sir, but I have an impertinent request.”

Queen Hai Lan said with great excitement upon hearing Dragon White’s words.

“Speak!”

“My Scarlet Country is now riddled with holes and cannot be armed in a short time. As for safety…”

“You don’t need to say more. I will have Vickers stationed in Scarlet Country to be responsible for your safety.”

Dragon White interrupted Queen Hai Lan and said.

“Good.”

Queen Hai Lan responded very happily.

“You may leave!”

Dragon White waved her hand at Queen Hai Lan and the others, saying indifferently.

Queen Hai Lan and Rhine immediately withdrew, leaving only Su Ming and Dragon White at the scene.

Su Ming suddenly felt a little uneasy. Dragon White specifically kept him behind; could she have discovered something?

At this moment, Dragon White turned to look at Su Ming and asked calmly,

“Su Ming, you’ve put so much effort into helping her; you must have received a lot of benefits, right?”

“Not much, just a little.”

Su Ming’s eyelids twitched when he heard Dragon White’s words, and he said awkwardly.

He couldn’t possibly tell Dragon White that he had hidden a thousand-ton raw Eternal Metal ore.

“Just a little? Do you think I’ll believe that? The front lines are currently at war. You’re not fighting on the front lines, but instead helping Scarlet Country and coming to the rear. Do you think that’s appropriate?”

Dragon White asked in a calm tone.

“Uh, Legion Commander, aren’t I acting according to your instructions?”

Su Ming replied with a smile.

Back at Yuko Base, Dragon White had indeed told him to take whatever benefits he could.

Dragon White glanced at Su Ming, did not continue to trouble him, and then said coldly,

“You did very well, but regarding this batch of Eternal Metal, I don’t want anyone else to know.”

“Legion Commander, rest assured, only I and a few trusted subordinates know about this; it won’t spread.”

“Good. Also, to ensure the news doesn’t leak, the matter of Scarlet Country must be handled discreetly. You found so much Eternal Metal without military merit. I will only report the 3000 military merit points for killing General Muke!”

“No problem.”

Su Ming immediately responded.

“However, I never mistreat my own people. Although I can’t give you any public rewards, I will apply to Xiguang Laboratory for the next V Generation Mecha order to be given to you.”

Dragon White said directly to Su Ming.

“Thank you, Legion Commander.”

Su Ming was also surprised to hear Dragon White’s words, and then replied with great joy.

“There’s nothing to thank for; you deserve it.”

Dragon White replied indifferently.

“Uh, Legion Commander, how long will it take to manufacture after you place the order?”

Su Ming asked somewhat impatiently.

“Five years at the quickest, ten years at the slowest.”

Dragon White replied simply and clearly.

“Why so long? It didn’t take that long when I customized the Pseudo V-generation Mecha – Shadow Lord; it was done in a month.”

When Su Ming heard Dragon White’s words, it was as if he had been doused with a bucket of cold water. With such a long cycle, the yellow daylily would have withered.

“Many of the Pseudo V-generation Mecha’s equipment are readily available. After you place the order, they can directly use existing inventory to produce it. However, the situation for V Generation Mecha is different; each one needs to be put on a waiting list and is custom-made.”

Dragon White briefly explained to Su Ming.

“Legion Commander, when I went to Xiguang Laboratory to customize a mecha last time, I saw Dr. Faluga was making a new V Generation Mecha that was about to be completed. Can that one be assigned to me first?”

Upon hearing this, Su Ming suddenly remembered the nearly completed V Generation Mecha he saw when customizing the Shadow Lord, and he said to Dragon White with a smile.

Although they were all on a waiting list, who knew which of the three major doctors his order would be assigned to? He remembered very clearly that Vice City Lord Okens had explicitly told him that Faluga’s technology was the best.

If that mecha could be assigned to him, it would not only shorten the waiting time but also allow him to get the best mecha.

“No, each V Generation Mecha has a corresponding person. Do you know who that V Generation Mecha is assigned to?”

Dragon White flatly denied it.

“Who?”

“General Xinlade, one of the candidates for Grand General, the most promising candidate to become the Federation’s eighth Grand General.”

“Alright, then I’ll just wait slowly.”

Upon hearing this, Su Ming replied sheepishly.

Dragon White glanced at Su Ming and said thoughtfully,

“By the way, since you’re so good at finding Eternal Metal, I’ll give you a long-term mission.”

“What mission?”

Su Ming asked with great curiosity.

“The Federation is currently in urgent need of Eternal Metal, so you can help find resources in this area.”

“Is this not enough? How much more is needed?”

“Not much, the Federation’s current deficit in Eternal Metal is still 20,000 tons.”

Dragon White said to Su Ming.

Su Ming’s expression was extremely shocked when he heard Dragon White’s words.

“20,000 tons?”

“That’s right, is there a problem?”

Dragon White asked calmly.

“No, no problem. Uh, Legion Commander, if there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave now.”

Su Ming’s mouth kept twitching. He finally knew why the Federation was so poor.

With such a huge deficit in Eternal Metal alone, how could it not be poor?

“Wait, I have another important urgent mission for you.”

Dragon White said to Su Ming.

“Legion Commander, please speak.”

Su Ming was slightly startled, but he still responded immediately.

“I want you to carry the Council’s order and go to the Donao Star Sea Combat Headquarters to issue an order to Mo Xiu, commanding them to rest in place in the four transit countries and cease their offensive.”

Dragon White gave the mission to Su Ming sternly.

“Ah? Stop the offensive? Isn’t the battle going very well for us now?”

Su Ming’s face showed an incomparably shocked expression when he heard Dragon White’s words.

“That’s right, but that’s only on the surface. Mo Xiu and his forces have already captured the four transit countries affiliated with the Dark Star Empire and are now directly pressing towards the two Neutral Countries and the Slok Star Sea transit area. If we let them continue fighting, it will touch the Dark Star Empire’s bottom line. The Emperor will not abandon the Donao Star Sea and will definitely send heavy reinforcements. At that time, the situation will be completely out of control, and both sides will definitely go to full-scale war, which is not what I want.”

Dragon White explained to Su Ming.

“Legion Commander, you’re right, but even if we go to full-scale war, it doesn’t mean we’ll lose. On the contrary, our chances of winning are very high.”

Su Ming asked with a tight frown after listening to Dragon White’s words.

“Do you want to know the real reason?”

Dragon White glanced at Su Ming and asked calmly.

“Mm.”

Su Ming nodded with a solemn expression.

“I can only tell you that we cannot afford to lose too many troops.”

Dragon White replied indifferently.

“I see. Uh, Legion Commander, I really cannot handle this mission. You should send someone with more influence. I think General Feilong would be very suitable, and only he can bear this great responsibility.”

Su Ming replied with great difficulty.

What a joke, these people from Sky Dome City have heavily defeated the Imperial Army and are about to take over the entire Donao Star Sea; they are at their peak.

If he tells them to rest and stop their offensive now, they would tear him apart.

Su Ming felt a chill down his spine just thinking about that scene.

“No, Feilong cannot suppress Mo Xiu. Anyway, you’ve already offended him once, so offending him again won’t hurt.”

Dragon White directly rejected Su Ming’s suggestion.

“Ah?”

“What, is there a problem?”

“No, but Legion Commander, why don’t you have the Council Speaker issue the order? With the Council Speaker’s prestige, even if the people of Sky Dome City are unwilling, they will obey the Council Speaker’s order.”

Su Ming said tentatively.

“No, the Council Speaker cannot issue this order. This order can only be issued by the highest command under the Council.”

Dragon White replied unequivocally.

“Why?”

Su Ming’s heart fluctuated like the sea when he heard Dragon White’s words.

He couldn’t understand at all. There was clearly a shortcut, just have the Council Speaker issue an order, but now it was being made so complicated. What was going on?

“There’s no ‘why.’ This matter is entrusted to you. You must make them execute the order and stop the offensive!”

“What if they are determined not to listen and defy the order?”

“If Mo Xiu defies the order, then you take him down.”

Dragon White replied sternly.

“Legion Commander, how can I take him down? I really can’t do this.”

Su Ming’s expression immediately became very colorful when he heard Dragon White’s words.

What kind of international joke was this? Taking down Mo Xiu in the Fifth Legion and Sixth Legion’s main base? The people of Sky Dome City would go crazy, and it would be a question whether he could even come out alive.

This scenario was exactly like when Vice City Lord Okens threatened Commander Alec De with the Council’s decree during the Haunted Star event. No, to be precise, it should be even worse.

At least back then, Vice City Lord Okens only asked Alec De to support the Seventh Prince.

Now, Dragon White was asking him to stop Mo Xiu, and if he failed, he had to take Mo Xiu down. Even if he had ten lives, it wouldn’t be enough.

Dragon White reached out and patted Su Ming’s shoulder, saying very calmly,

“I know, so you’d best think of other ways to persuade them to execute the order. And don’t tell anyone about the content of our discussion today. If you can handle this matter, I’ll assign that V Generation Mecha to you.”

“Legion Commander, please rest assured, I will definitely handle this matter properly.

Even if I have to tie Mo Xiu up, I will bring him here!”

Upon hearing Dragon White’s words, Su Ming’s attitude instantly did a 180-degree turn, and he promised confidently.

“Hmm, I’ll leave it to you.

Also, find someone to repackage these Eternal Metal raw ores and send them to Star Radiance Fortress’s Material Depot 0.”

Dragon White nodded slightly in response.

“Yes, sir!”

Su Ming replied with a serious expression.

After Dragon White finished giving instructions, he turned and left.

At this moment, Rhein and the others walked in, asking with a chuckle.

“Boss, is the matter settled?”

“Sigh, it’s settled, it’s settled.

Forget it, let’s not talk about this.

You guys go find some mechanical boxes, package these seventeen pieces of Eternal Metal raw ore, and send them to Star Radiance Fortress’s Material Depot 0.

Also, while you’re at it, ask the Legion’s Logistics Department for an ore cutting device.”

Su Ming sighed, then instructed Rhein and the others.

“Alright!”

Rhein and the others immediately responded.

Several hours later.

The Wind Movement departed from Star Radiance Fortress.

Central Control Room.

Li Menghan and the others reported to Timmy.

“The Wind Movement’s self-check is complete, no abnormalities.”

“The superluminal flight device is ready.”

Seeing this, Timmy walked to the command chair and saluted Su Ming, reporting.

“Commander Su Ming, everything is ready.

We can depart at any time.

May I ask where we are heading now?”

“Hmm, first, head to Scarlet Country to send Queen Hai Lan and her daughter back, then proceed at full speed to the Angler Kingdom.”

Su Ming instructed Timmy.

“Yes, sir!”

Timmy responded seriously, then turned and walked towards Li Menghan and the others, directing them to set sail.

After giving the order, Su Ming leaned back in his chair, propping his cheek with one hand, his right index finger continuously tapping the armrest, pondering what to do next.

At this moment, Rhein, who was standing beside him, saw Su Ming’s troubled expression and asked with a smile.

“Boss, what’s wrong with you?

You seem a bit off.

Did something happen?

You can tell us, and we’ll figure out a solution together.”

“This is not something you need to worry about.

I’ll figure it out myself.”

Su Ming sighed and said.

“Alright, Boss, we’ve already brought up that cutting equipment.

Do you want to cut it and see how much content it has?”

Rhein then suggested.

“Let’s go!”

Hearing Rhein’s words, Su Ming stood up from the command chair.

“Alright!”

Rhein and the others quickly followed him.

Shortly after, inside Material Depot 2.

Ankajia manipulated her mecha to open a equipment box and moved out the cutting equipment.

At this moment, Rhein brought over the thousand-ton raw ore and asked excitedly.

“Boss, what do we do next?”

“What else can we do?

Of course, we cut along these golden patterns.

Whether we get rich depends on the cutting result.”

Su Ming said with considerable excitement.

“Boss, can the content be high?

From the surface, it only has streaks of golden patterns, not a large area.”

Zhang Yi asked with some uncertainty in his heart.

“You don’t understand.

It’s better to gamble on a line than on a whole area.

I feel that the content of this raw ore is definitely higher than those seventeen pieces, but exactly how much higher depends on the cutting result.”

Su Ming explained to Zhang Yi.

“I see!”

Rhein and the others nodded.

“Do it!”

Su Ming waved his hand at Rhein.

Rhein immediately controlled his mecha to carefully place the Eternal Metal raw ore inside the equipment.

They adjusted the equipment, and soon everything was ready.

Then Rhein pulled the operating lever, and the entire machine emitted a huge humming sound, beginning the laser cutting.

Sizzle!

Sparks immediately flew inside!

However, the hardness of this Eternal Metal raw ore was unusually high, and the cutting speed was extremely slow.

Su Ming and the others suppressed their excitement and watched patiently.

In a blink of an eye, an hour passed, and the cutting was nearing its end.

Along with a cracking sound, the cutting equipment immediately stopped operating.

“It’s done!”

Ankajia said excitedly.

“Open it and see!”

Su Ming gave the order to Ankajia.

“Alright!”

Ankajia immediately stepped forward and pressed the open button.

Su Ming and the others all held their breath, watching the cover of the equipment slowly open.

Once the cover was fully open, they saw the huge raw ore cut into two halves, with nearly one-third of its cross-section showing golden patterns.

“Boss, we’re rich!

The content of this piece is so high!”

Rhein and the others shouted excitedly.

Su Ming also showed a brilliant smile at this scene and then gave an order.

“Divide this Eternal Metal raw ore, then crush the waste materials, and extract all the Eternal Metal!”

“Alright!”

Rhein and the others immediately got to work.

Several hours later, all the Eternal Metal had been extracted.

Piles of irregular golden nuggets and golden sand, emitting faint starlight, were placed in a metal container.

Rhein and his team weighed the net weight and shouted excitedly.

“Boss, over 260 tons!”

“Nearly 27% content, beautiful!”

Su Ming glanced at the data and said with extreme pleasure.

“Wow, so much Eternal Metal, how much is this worth?”

Rhein and the others drooled at the sight.

“We won’t sell it, we’ll use this Eternal Metal ourselves.

Remember, don’t mention Eternal Metal to anyone outside, try not even to discuss it, to avoid being targeted.”

Su Ming said in a very pleasant mood.

“Alright!”

Rhein and the others immediately responded.

— —

Seven days later · Donao Star Sea.

The dark starry sky fluctuated, and the Wind Movement emerged from Subspace.

Inside the Central Control Room.

Timmy reported to Commander Su Ming.

“Commander Su Ming, we have arrived at the outer space of the Angler Kingdom’s main star.”

As Timmy’s words fell, the optical projection appeared.

A crimson planet came into view, and in the space outside the crimson planet, various ships were docked.

The most conspicuous among them was the legendary Star Destroyer – Wind Dome, which had displayed great power in the Donao Star Sea battle.

The other two Star Destroyers seemed somewhat overshadowed in front of it.

At this time, numerous ships were approaching from various directions, and if observed closely, the patterns painted on these ships could be seen.

These ships belonged not to the Federation’s regular legions, but to various mercenary groups, security companies, and exploration companies.

“You’ve worked hard.”

Su Ming nodded slightly and said to Timmy.

They had sent Hai Lan and her daughter back to Scarlet Country and then immediately rushed here.

After conquering the four kingdoms, Mo Xiu had once again moved his temporary command post forward, to the Angler Royal City.

At this moment, Rhein and the others looked at the numerous ships with curiosity and said.

“Wow, it’s so lively!

It feels even livelier than when the Donao Star Sea Combat Command was established.”

“Indeed.

Now that the Federation has conquered the four Neutral Countries, all royal family members and officials of these conquered Neutral Countries have been imprisoned, and all assets and industries will be confiscated.

You know, these things need to be monetized.

These people are like hyenas, smelling blood and gathering here, wanting a piece of the pie.

How could it not be lively?”

Su Ming said simply.

“That makes sense.”

Rhein and the others nodded in agreement.

“I won’t talk to you guys anymore for now, I need to take care of business.”

Su Ming raised his wristband and sent a communication request to Vickers.

Beep beep!

After more than ten seconds, the communication finally connected, and a noisy sound came from the wristband, followed by Vickers’ hushed voice.

“Hello!”

“Hey, Vickers, I’m back.”

Su Ming said with a somewhat guilty conscience.

Although he hadn’t expected the war to break out so quickly, he had indeed snuck away alone, leaving all the work to Vickers.

However, fortunately, the result was not bad.

Vickers and his team encountered no trouble in their advance and made a fortune.

“Is something wrong?

I’m in the middle of a mobilization meeting here.”

Vickers said in a low voice.

“What mobilization meeting?”

Su Ming’s eyelids twitched when he heard Vickers’ words, and he had a very bad premonition as he asked.

“It’s the mobilization meeting before the general offensive.”

Vickers explained to Su Ming.

“General offensive?

You’re launching a general offensive?”

Su Ming immediately stood up from the command chair.

“That’s right.

After the mobilization, we’re launching a general offensive to take down the remaining two Neutral Countries and defeat the Dark Star Empire’s forces.”

“Where are you?

Tell me quickly.”

“We’re in the Wind Dome’s conference hall, why?

Is there a problem?”

Vickers felt that Su Ming’s tone was off and asked curiously.

Su Ming did not answer Vickers, but instead cut off the communication and said urgently to Rhein and the others.

“Quick, follow me!”

“Alright!”

Rhein and the others were also confused, completely unaware of what was happening.

However, they immediately followed Su Ming and ran towards the mobile platform.

Shortly after, the Wind Movement opened a row of exit hatches.

Whoosh whoosh!

Su Ming, controlling the Shadow Lord, rushed out with Rhein and the others, flying at high speed towards the legendary Star Destroyer – Wind Dome.

Wind Dome · Hangar 1.

Click click!

One by one, the entry points opened.

Su Ming and the others controlled their mechas and flew in.

Bang bang!

Mechas landed on the parking bays one by one, and then the cockpits opened.

Su Ming and Rhein and the others, dressed in military uniforms, floated down from the cockpits.

At this moment, a burly man with a beard, wearing Third Generation exoskeleton armor, walked up with a group of soldiers and blocked Su Ming and the others.

“General, I am Major Weijia of the Fifth Army.

The meeting has already begun, and you cannot participate now.”

Major Weijia looked at Su Ming and the others, saying in a deep voice.

Although he didn’t know why Su Ming had come, at this critical juncture, he seemed to be up to no good.

Su Ming directly held up the Council’s decree and said coldly.

“Move aside!

This is the Council’s decree.

I am here representing the Council to announce the decree.”

“That’s still not allowed.

The mobilization meeting is currently underway.”

Weijia’s expression suddenly changed, and he gritted his teeth in response.

Rhein and the others immediately stepped forward and roughly pushed Weijia and his men aside.

Su Ming completely ignored Weijia and his men, and with a grim expression, he led Rhein and the others towards the mobile platform.

The Sky Dome City soldiers along the way all looked at Su Ming with hostile eyes.

Wind Dome · Conference Room.

Golden crystal chandeliers shone with soft light.

Numerous generals and officers sat at the conference table, excitedly discussing the previous war.

“This war was so damn satisfying!”

“That’s right.

Although we lost a lot of personnel, we sank several Level 5 Battleships and retrieved a lot of good stuff.

It’s just a pity that the Star Destroyer – Dark Blood escaped, otherwise we would have really hit the jackpot.”

“Don’t say that, you guys made a fortune as it is.”

“How can we compare to your Fifth Army.

You guys took down the Angler Kingdom’s main star.

You know, the Angler Kingdom is the richest of the six Neutral Countries.”

“Haha!”

Just as everyone was discussing excitedly.

Mo Xiu walked in from the back of the council hall, with Legion Commander Luo Kui and Legion Commander Parekenter following behind him.

The three walked onto the podium.

The previously noisy scene suddenly quieted down, and numerous generals and officers looked at Mo Xiu with extreme excitement.

Mo Xiu scanned everyone present and began his impassioned speech.

“Everyone, it’s been a hundred years!

We have finally waited for this day.

This time, we absolutely cannot be merciful again.

Towards evil, we must be even more evil than them.

Only then can we make them tremble!

This time, we vow to destroy the Dark Star Empire’s pawns and take control of the entire Donao Star Sea, and everyone’s glorious deeds will be recorded in history—”

“Lord Mo Xiu is mighty!”

“Annihilate the Dark Star Empire!”

Numerous Sky Dome City officers on the scene shouted fanatically.

As for the generals of the other legions, they sat quietly.

Just as the atmosphere on the scene reached its peak.

Creak!

The tightly closed palace doors suddenly burst open, and a piercing sound rang out.

“I object!”

The speech was immediately interrupted, and Mo Xiu frowned slightly, looking towards the opened doors.

Many Sky Dome City officers on the scene turned their heads in annoyance.

Vickers and the others also looked at the door in great shock, wondering who had the audacity to object at this critical moment.

At this moment, Commander Su Ming walked in with Rhine and others, looking grim and clearly up to no good.

“Commander Su Ming?”

When Vickers saw that it was Commander Su Ming who had burst in, his eyes nearly popped out, and an incredibly shocked expression appeared on his face.

He hadn’t expected Commander Su Ming to be the one causing trouble again.

It felt like he was going to do it a second time!

The many Sky Dome City officers present discussed angrily.

“It’s Commander Su Ming!”

“What does this guy want to do now?”

They had been quite annoyed with Commander Su Ming after the Scarlet Country incident. However, since they had lost the competition and Commander Su Ming was indeed powerful, they had nothing to say.

But now that this guy had popped up again to cause trouble, it instantly infuriated them.

As for the generals and officers of other legions, their expressions were also very solemn.

Openly opposing at the mobilization meeting was no small matter. If he couldn’t give a good reason, it would be seen as shaking military morale and would definitely be severely punished.

Commander Su Ming completely ignored everyone’s gazes and discussions, walking straight to the podium and standing opposite Mo Xiu.

Legion Commander Luo Kui and Legion Commander Parekent looked at Commander Su Ming with ill intent. If Mo Xiu hadn’t remained silent, they would have already started scolding him.

“Commander Su Ming, do you know what you are doing?”

Mo Xiu took a deep breath and questioned him.

“Yes, Lord Mo Xiu! The Council has ordered all legions to station in the four Neutral Countries for rest and recuperation, and not to advance further for combat.”

Commander Su Ming took out a decree signed by the Council and announced it to Mo Xiu.

As soon as these words were spoken, it was like pouring a basin of water into a boiling oil pot; the scene instantly erupted.

Bang!

One by one, the generals and officers of Sky Dome City slammed their armrests, stood up, and roared with red eyes.

“What did you say?”

“Are you crazy? At such a great moment, you want us to stop attacking?”

When Commander Su Ming saw the reaction of the crowd, his facial muscles twitched slightly. As he had expected, it caused an immediate uproar.

Rhine and the others all tensed up, guarding against the agitated officers, preventing them from rushing forward to gang up on Commander Su Ming.

“Silence!”

At this moment, Mo Xiu angrily shouted.

The originally agitated Sky Dome City officers forcefully suppressed their anger and quieted down.

Mo Xiu took a deep breath, calmed his surging emotions, and asked coldly.

“General Su Ming, was this order issued by the Council President, or by the Council?”

Everyone listened to Mo Xiu’s words and all stared at Commander Su Ming.

If this order was issued by the Council President, then no matter how unwilling they were, they would have to obey it.

“No, this order was issued by the General Headquarters authorized by the Council.”

Commander Su Ming said to Mo Xiu.

Mo Xiu secretly breathed a sigh of relief when he heard Commander Su Ming’s words, then spoke.

“I’m very sorry, but we refuse to obey this order. Now is the perfect opportunity to strike while the iron is hot and defeat the Imperial Army. If we stop to rest now, it will give the Dark Star Empire a chance to catch its breath, and we will never be able to take down the remaining two Neutral Countries and the Slok Star Sea.”

“Lord Mo Xiu, this is an order from the Council, you must obey it.”

Commander Su Ming replied, not backing down in the slightest.

At this moment, the Sky Dome City officers, who had been forcibly suppressed, could no longer endure it when they heard it wasn’t an order from the Council President, and they angrily accused him one after another.

“Have the brains of those guys up there been eaten by dogs? To issue such a brain-dead order?”

“Now they want us to rest, giving the Dark Star Empire a chance to breathe. How many benefits have they received from the Dark Star Empire? Are they going to negotiate peace next?”

“To hell with peace talks! I will never agree to peace talks!”

“Bastards, a bunch of traitors.”

The Sky Dome City officers grew angrier and angrier, some even wanting to rush up and beat Commander Su Ming up.

At this moment, a majestic voice rang out.

“Enough!”

Everyone present was startled and turned their heads to look.

Only to see Lieutenant General Alifei of the First Legion stand up, looking very angry at everyone present.

“General A Lifei, what do you mean?”

General Aisasi directly questioned him.

“What do I mean? I want to ask what you Sky Dome City mean. Do you want to rebel? You don’t even listen to the Council’s orders.”

General A Lifei retorted without politeness.

“That’s right, if you have an opinion, you can appeal.”

“Since the Council has issued the order to rest and stop the attack, you should obey.”

The generals of the other legions present all expressed their stance.

In fact, apart from the people from Sky Dome City, the personnel of the other legions present all felt that they had fought enough and could stop while they were ahead; they didn’t want to continue fighting much.

Commander Su Ming was also a little surprised to see this scene. He hadn’t expected the people from the other legions to directly support him. This time, there was a chance.

However, the Sky Dome City officers present were instantly enraged.

Aisasi cursed impolitely.

“You cowards, each of you as timid as a mouse! We fight the frontal battles and the tough nuts, and you get to share the meat on both sides! And now you’re chickening out!”

“Exactly, we were really blind as hell.”

“If you don’t dare to fight, we’ll fight ourselves, we don’t need you!”

“What did you say! Who chickened out? Could you have won without us?”

General A Lifei and the others were also enraged.

The two sides instantly started cursing at each other, and the scene was in chaos.

Vickers stared at this scene, completely stunned. What was all this about?

Mo Xiu watched the situation spiral out of control and shouted sternly.

“Silence!”

A huge voice echoed throughout the palace.

Everyone quieted down one after another, and all looked at Mo Xiu.

“What are you arguing about? As officers of the Federation, what kind of behavior is this, arguing like this?”

Mo Xiu scolded everyone.

Everyone quieted down upon hearing this.

Commander Su Ming couldn’t help but take another look at Mo Xiu. This guy was indeed formidable.

Mo Xiu scanned everyone, exhaled slightly, then turned to Commander Su Ming and said.

“General Su Ming, it’s too chaotic here for discussion. How about we go to the back to talk?”

“Okay!”

Commander Su Ming nodded slightly.

“Please!”

Mo Xiu gestured politely to Commander Su Ming to lead the way.

Commander Su Ming then followed Mo Xiu towards the back.

Soon, the two arrived at the back hall.

Mo Xiu said to Commander Su Ming with a solemn expression.

“Commander Su Ming, this order was issued by Legion Commander Dragon White, wasn’t it?”

“That’s right.”

Commander Su Ming did not hide it from Mo Xiu.

“I don’t understand why she would issue this order. Doesn’t she know the situation here? Tell me honestly, why stop the attack?”

Mo Xiu asked with a gloomy face.

“I’m not sure about that either, but Legion Commander must have her reasons for doing this.”

Commander Su Ming was also in a bit of a predicament when he heard Mo Xiu’s words; he couldn’t reveal the real reason.

“Isn’t this nonsense? I’ll tell you honestly, it’s impossible to stop. With so many troops assembled here, you say stop and we just stop? Is that possible?”

Mo Xiu’s face turned darker than charcoal after hearing Commander Su Ming’s words, and he said angrily.

“Then you want to defy the Council’s order?”

Commander Su Ming replied, a headache forming.

“Commander Su Ming, I’m telling you, this matter is no longer up to me alone. Even if I agree to stop fighting, the people below won’t agree, and they won’t listen to me! Also, the citizens of the Federation won’t agree. You know best what public opinion is like right now! Once the war machine is started, you can’t just stop it whenever you want!”

Mo Xiu said to Commander Su Ming with some irritation.

Commander Su Ming fell silent after hearing Mo Xiu’s words.

He knew very well that Mo Xiu was right; the current situation was indeed very difficult to stop.

“Lord Mo Xiu, I know this order is very unreasonable and you are very resistant to it. But you should know better than anyone that this order is not problematic.”

“Commander Su Ming, how about this! Let’s both take a step back. You let us finish this battle, and as long as we take down the remaining two Neutral Countries, we’ll stop fighting, how about that?”

Mo Xiu’s expression changed for a moment, and he said in a deep voice.

“No, the higher-ups won’t agree.”

Commander Su Ming shook his head helplessly.

Mo Xiu took a few deep breaths after hearing Commander Su Ming’s words, then spoke.

“General Su Ming, let’s put this matter aside for now. Allow me to go back and discuss it with the people below.”

“Okay, I’ll trouble you.”

Commander Su Ming also breathed a slight sigh of relief when he saw Mo Xiu concede.

Mo Xiu nodded slightly, then walked towards the conference hall, and Commander Su Ming immediately followed.

Soon, the two arrived at the conference hall.

Everyone present’s gaze converged on Commander Su Ming and Mo Xiu, waiting for them to announce the final result.

“Today’s mobilization meeting ends here. Everyone, you may disperse.”

Mo Xiu said and left directly.

Many people from Sky Dome City present heard Mo Xiu’s words, each giving Commander Su Ming a hostile look, and then left, following Mo Xiu.

Commander Su Ming also showed a wry smile when he saw this scene.

This time, he had truly offended all the officers of Sky Dome City to the core. He really couldn’t go to Sky Dome City in the future, otherwise, he would definitely die a terrible death.

At this moment, the officers from the other legions, seeing the people from Sky Dome City leave, also stood up and departed one after another.

“Boss, is this matter settled?”

Rhine and the others swallowed and asked.

“I’m not sure, but at least the outcome is better than expected.”

Commander Su Ming had even prepared to fight with the people from Sky Dome City.

At this moment, Vickers walked over hurriedly and said to Commander Su Ming with a wry smile.

“Commander Su Ming, you really know how to give me a scare! Please, next time with things like this, can you notify me in advance? So I can be mentally prepared! Just now, I was already prepared to be beaten up by the people from Sky Dome City.”

“Hehe, I’ll definitely pay attention next time.”

“Forget it, let’s not have a next time. This time, you’ve really killed me. You’ve offended everyone from Sky Dome City; from now on, our legion won’t have an easy time here.”

Vickers sighed and said.

“No, they’re not that petty; their anger will subside after a while.”

“Do you believe that?”

“Sigh, I don’t believe it myself. Let’s not talk about these things. Legion Commander has given you a task.”

Commander Su Ming coughed and said.

“What task?”

Vickers’s expression immediately became serious as he inquired.

“Legion Commander wants you to station troops in the Scarlet Country.”

Commander Su Ming said with some embarrassment.

“What did you say? You want me to station troops in the Scarlet Country? Isn’t that country supported by you?”

Vickers’s mind went blank.

“It is supported by me, but the Scarlet Country is now under the Thirteenth Corps and protected by the Thirteenth Corps.”

Commander Su Ming explained awkwardly.

“Holy crap, how did you convince Legion Commander?”

Vickers looked at Commander Su Ming in disbelief.

“That’s not convenient to disclose.”

“That’s too much! You get to eat the meat, and I have to do the work?”

“Cough, cough, besides this matter, there’s one more thing.”

Commander Su Ming replied, feeling a little awkward.

“What, there’s still something else?”

Vickers said, startled.

“Don’t be so agitated, it’s not a big deal. It’s just that I broke your Mechanical Octopus.”

“My Mechanical Octopus? I’ll strangle you!”

“Calm down. I’ll report it for you later, or I can pay for it. I have other things to do, so I’m leaving now!”

After Commander Su Ming finished speaking, he quickly slipped away.

If he continued talking, Vickers would definitely skin him alive.

“Hey, hey, don’t run!”

Vickers shouted at Commander Su Ming.