Chapter 465: Joking

Inside the central control room of the Star Destroyer · Saint Crown.

Archbishop McKenwa looked at the exploded Sky Light Shield, his heart aching violently, and he clutched his chest, roaring furiously.

“Bastard!”

The subordinates beside him all showed expressions of extreme terror.

Inside the central control room of the Level 5 Battleship · Jiao Bai.

Sorenk’s facial muscles twitched incessantly, and his hands clenched into fists, bones cracking; the Sky Light Shield had been destroyed.

It was over now, everything was over.

Atenge trembled as he asked.

“General Sorenk, the Sky Light Shield has been destroyed, what, what do we do now?”

“What else can we do? Pursue them! Destroy them!”

Sorenk roared like a mad beast.

“Yes!”

Atenge quickly responded.

Instantly, the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom’s fleet frantically charged towards Su Ming and his group.

Inside the central control room of the Thunder Pole.

Jon saw this scene and immediately reported to Irelia.

“The enemy’s main force is here, estimated to enter their firing range in 8 minutes and 31 seconds!”

After hearing Jon’s words, Irelia immediately issued an order.

“Open all ship entrances, everyone evacuate!”

“Yes!”

Jon responded with a grim expression.

At this moment, the Thunder Pole, Fallen Light, and Gray Mist opened all their entrances, including the cargo bay entrance.

Su Ming, controlling the Shadow Lord, roared into the public communication channel to everyone.

“Evacuate, hurry and evacuate, the enemy is already coming!”

Numerous mechas rushed towards the nearest ships.

However, there were still some soldiers recovering the bodies of their dead comrades, and Feilong saw this and shouted anxiously.

“Abandon all bodies that cannot be recovered in time, evacuate immediately! This is an order!”

Upon hearing Feilong’s order, soldiers, with red eyes, controlled their mechas and flew towards the ships.

At this moment, Su Ming suddenly saw a Four-Generation Mecha · Blazing Flame, flying towards a fallen Silver Executor.

He glanced at the identification code and saw that the one controlling this Blazing Flame Mecha was none other than ONeill.

Su Ming frowned, immediately controlled the Shadow Lord, and rushed over at extreme speed, grabbing the Blazing Flame Mecha’s arm from behind.

“Who is it!”

ONeill turned his head, extremely annoyed, and said.

When he saw that it was Su Ming who had grabbed him, he was also startled, immediately changed his expression, and said with a chuckle.

“Commander Su Ming, why is it you? I was just recovering spoils of war?”

“Recover my ass, are you out of your mind? The enemy is coming right away, hurry up and go!”

Su Ming dragged ONeill back, scolding him fiercely at the same time.

“Yes, yes.”

ONeill replied, shrinking his head, feeling incredibly heartbroken.

These were all money; every wreckage sold as scrap metal could fetch a very good price.

Not long after, Su Ming and the others all returned to their ships.

The three ships of the Thunder Pole immediately went full power and fled towards the distant starry sky.

Inside the central control room of the Star Destroyer · Saint Crown.

McKenwa saw that the Thunder Pole and its companions had started to flee, and he roared in a fit of rage.

“Attack them!”

“Archbishop McKenwa, the enemy is not within firing range.”

The Operator reported in terror.

“Idiot, hurry up and chase!”

McKenwa yelled hysterically, his eyes red.

“Yes.”

Numerous subordinates responded one after another.

The dense fleet, like mad beasts, chased after the fleeing Thunder Pole and other ships.

—

Towards Nether Moon Star.

Inside the central control room of the Sea Firefly.

Timmy checked the time on her wristband, then stood up from the command chair and gave an order to Zhao Wen.

“Connect all ship communications!”

“Yes!”

Zhao Wen was slightly startled but immediately complied.

Soon, the virtual images of General Greili, General Dirken, Marina, and others all appeared.

“Timmy, what’s the matter?”

General Greili asked in a deep voice.

“Everyone, I now officially announce the start of the breakout operation. We must break through the enemy’s blockade and head to the Tidal Star Sea for support!”

Timmy said with a serious expression.

Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned.

At this moment, Marina spoke angrily.

“Timmy, what are you doing? Such a large-scale combat order can only be issued by the supreme Commander!”

“That’s right, this is no joke.”

“If something goes wrong, can you take responsibility?”

Dilken and others reminded her one after another.

“This is an order authorized by Commander Su Ming. From now on, I am fully responsible for the command.”

Timmy took out an authorization document and displayed it to everyone.

“This…”

Everyone was stunned upon seeing this, and many showed very hesitant expressions.

Even Greili’s expression was uncertain.

Seeing this, Timmy spoke.

“Everyone, the reputation of our Rainy City is already ruined. Now is our only chance to prove ourselves. If we retreat this time, then we will never be able to stand tall again! Moreover, we once swore an oath to Su Ming that we would unconditionally obey his orders!”

“Who said we were cowards? Since it’s his order, then we fight!”

Marina replied, gritting her teeth.

“Exactly! Let’s fight them to the death.”

Many officers from Rainy City shouted.

Seeing the high morale of the crowd, Greili said in a deep voice.

“Alright, we will follow your command!”

“All units, depart!”

Timmy issued the order without a moment’s hesitation.

The Level 5 Battleship · Sea Firefly then led numerous ships, majestically sailing out of the defense line again, flying towards the distant starry sky.

Nether Moon Star Defense Headquarters · Observation Deck.

Gwen said to Commander Fulaia with great astonishment.

“Commander, why are they sailing out again?”

Fulaia took a deep breath, her old face changing as she said.

“They should be trying to break through.”

“Break through? Can they do it?”

Gwen was instantly frightened.

“Now we can only trust them.”

Fulaia also had no better solution.

Starry sky outside the defense line.

Inside the central control room of the Level 5 Battleship · Observation.

A middle-aged man in a general’s uniform, short in stature, with a face full of freckles, paced back and forth restlessly.

“General Ashlun, what’s wrong with you?”

A subordinate beside him asked curiously.

“What could be wrong? My eyelid is twitching. At this critical juncture, the Sky Light Shield fortress was attacked. I feel uneasy no matter what, something bad isn’t going to happen, is it?”

“Sir, you’re overthinking it. There are so many troops stationed at the Sky Light Shield, and General Sorenk has also returned with reinforcements, so nothing will happen. As for here, although our forces are a bit few, those women from Rainy City can’t cause any trouble at all. They definitely won’t even dare to come out of the defense line.”

“Hmm.”

Ashlun’s expression eased considerably as he responded.

The next second, a piercing alarm sounded, and dense red dots appeared on the edge of the scanning device’s screen.

The Operator exclaimed in shock.

“Not good, General Ashlun. The Federation’s forces are charging out.”

“Damn it, stop them!”

Ashlun was also startled, then recovered and roared furiously.

He didn’t expect the cowardly Rainy City forces to dare to break out.

“Yes!”

Numerous subordinates quickly responded.

In the starry sky, the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom’s fleet spread out in a single-file formation. The remaining ships consisted of 1 Level 5 Battleship, 3 Level 5 Battleships, and 7 Level 4 Battleships. Its main ship was the Level 5 Battleship · Observation, with a total force of 1,000,000.

At this moment, the Observation and other ships opened their exits, and 300,000 mecha units swarmed out.

Rainy City’s ships also spread out in a wedge formation, totaling 2 Level 5 Battleships, 4 Level 5 Battleships, 12 Level 4 Battleships, and 6 Level 5 Transport Ships. Its main ship was the Level 5 Battleship · Sea Firefly, with a total force of 1,950,000.

At this moment, the Sea Firefly and other ships opened their exits one after another, and swarms of mechas poured out, numbering a terrifying 500,000.

Inside the central control room of the Sea Firefly.

Timmy stood up from the command chair, and the huge operating screen in front of her displayed the virtual images of the various captains.

“Black Bay’s firepower loaded!”

“Sea Dusk’s firepower loaded!”

Numerous captains reported one after another.

Timmy issued the order with a grim expression.

“All units, attack!”

Whoosh! Whoosh!

The main guns of the Sea Firefly and other ships lit up one after another, firing dazzling beams of light.

Immediately after, all launch ports opened, and missiles shot out like a tide.

The Apocalypse Divine Kingdom’s fleet was not to be outdone, unleashing full firepower, also firing brilliant beams of light and unleashing numerous missiles.

Boom! Boom!

At the center of the two fleets, a brilliant star belt exploded.

At this moment, General Dirken, piloting a Pseudo V-generation Mecha · Deep Blue Hunter, which was forty-two meters tall, covered in dark blue armor, with a plasma beam cannon embedded in its shoulder, two pairs of mechanical auxiliary Light Wings embedded in its back, wielding two plasma light blades, and with 2 red moons, 1 black moon, 5 red stars, and 4 black stars painted on its shoulders, flew to the front of the mecha formation and roared.

“Brothers and sisters! The chance to wipe away our shame has come! Everyone, follow me!”

“Yes!”

Everyone responded with fervor.

Dilken led the mecha formation, majestically charging towards the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom’s mecha formation.

The two sides clashed, engaging in a fierce battle.

Timmy also commanded all ships to launch a fierce attack on the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom’s fleet, with both sides continuously unleashing missiles.

Rumble~

Inside the central control room of the Level 5 Battleship · Observation.

The Operator reported in terror.

“Level 5 Battleship · White Rock damaged!”

“Lieutenant Colonel Avime killed in action.”

Ashlun looked at the battle report, his head buzzing, his face filled with disbelief.

Although their forces were fewer than Rainy City’s, it should normally not be a problem. Had these people gone mad? Their morale was so strong?

“Sir, this won’t do. Their firepower is too strong.”

A subordinate asked in terror.

“Even if it won’t do, you must hold on! Immediately send a request for reinforcement to General Sorenk and Archbishop McKenwa.”

Ashlun roared in a fit of rage.

“Yes.”

The subordinates present responded in a panic.

Nether Moon Star Defense Headquarters · Observation Deck.

Gwen looked at the battlefield images displayed by the optical device, her expression filled with astonishment and disbelief. Marina and her group were so brave, fighting so well.

Although they hadn’t yet broken through the enemy’s blockade, it was clear that both sides were in a stalemate, and there was a chance they could defeat the enemy and break out.

Fulaia saw this scene and decisively spoke.

“Gwen, immediately dispatch a unit to help them break through.”

“Commander, is that allowed?”

Gwen asked with great concern.

It was known that the defense line’s forces could not be arbitrarily moved. Although they were all from Rainy City, there were still differences in responsibility.

If the defense line had problems due to the dispatch of forces, Commander Fulaia would not escape blame.

However, if Fulaia did nothing, it would have nothing to do with her whether Greili and her group could break through or not.

Therefore, the act of privately dispatching troops carried great risks.

“I have been guarding here for I don’t know how many years, guarding until my edges are worn smooth. I am getting older and older, and my courage is getting smaller and smaller. I remember very clearly that the women of Rainy City used to be capable of holding up half the sky! But now? What have the women of Rainy City become? Accessories on men? It’s simply a disgrace!”

Fulaia said with a complex expression.

Gwen lowered her head in shame upon hearing Commander Fulaia’s words.

At this moment, Commander Fulaia suddenly changed the topic, her eyes flickering as she said.

“But now, I see a glimmer of hope in them again. For this hope, no matter how great the risk, it is worth it.”

“I understand.”

Gwen responded with a serious expression.

Battlefield outside the defense line.

Dilken, Marina, and others led the mecha formation, fighting fiercely against the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom’s forces.

Rumble~

Mechas exploded one after another.

But this time, Rainy City’s forces did not retreat. Dilken and others’ roars constantly echoed through the public communication.

“For Rainy City, kill!”

Inside the central control room of the Sea Firefly.

Timmy watched the battlefield with a tense expression. Although they currently held a certain advantage, the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom’s forces were holding on stubbornly.

They couldn’t break through for a while, and if the stalemate continued like this, problems could easily arise.

Once this breakthrough failed, they would definitely have no chance. It was important to know that Su Ming had already drawn away all of the enemy’s main forces this time.

At this moment, suddenly, dense missiles and beams of light came from behind, passing over the Sea Firefly and other ships, covering a large area of the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom’s intercepting ships.

Boom! Boom!

Countless fireworks exploded.

The Apocalypse Divine Kingdom’s fleet was directly stunned, and then groups of mechas bravely charged forward to join the battle.

Timmy and the others looked over in great shock, only to find that it was the Nether Moon Star Defense Line’s garrison coming to support them.

At this moment, in the public channel of Timmy and the others, Commander Fulaia’s grim voice rang out.

“Everyone, we are here to help you. The men of our Rainy City are not cowards, and our women are certainly not mere accessories to please men. We have our own pride, and this battle will surely be victorious!”

“Victory! Kill!”

Dilken, Marina, and others roared with boiling blood upon hearing Commander Fulaia’s words.

The morale of the Rainy City forces on the scene surged, and they all overcame their fear and charged forward. Even if they couldn’t win, they had to charge forward.

“Order all ships to unleash full firepower!”

Timmy also went all out.

The main guns of the Sea Firefly and other ships lit up, and all launch ports opened.

Dazzling beams of light and overwhelming missiles poured out.

Rumble~

One dazzling sun after another rose, and one Apocalypse Divine Kingdom ship after another was heavily damaged.

Immediately after, Dilken and others successfully broke through the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom’s mecha swarm, and the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom’s blockade was torn open with a large gap.

“Success!”

Soldiers shouted in surprise upon seeing this scene.

“Hurry and break through, leave the rest to us, we will hold them off for you.”

At this moment, Commander Fulaia’s voice rang out again in the public communication channel.

“Thank you, Commander!”

Timmy said with great gratitude.

“Go, I wish you a smooth journey, and I await your triumphant return!”

Commander Fulaia blessed everyone.

“All units, break through!”

Timmy took a deep breath and gave the order to everyone.

Numerous ships and mecha formations swarmed through the torn gap, charging towards the distant starry sky.

Inside the central control room of the Level 5 Battleship · Observation.

Red warning boxes popped up one after another.

“Level 5 Battleship · Calu heavily damaged!”

“Level 4 Battleship · Crimson sunk!”

The Operator reported in terror.

“General, the blockade line has been torn open, and the Federation’s forces have broken through!”

General Ashlun’s entire face turned red, and he roared in anger.

“Stop them quickly!”

“Yes!”

The Operator relayed the order in terror.

Soon, the broken mecha formation regrouped and charged forward again, attempting to entangle the breakthrough forces.

At this moment, the defense line’s mecha formation directly blocked their path, stopping them.

Soon, Timmy led the fleet to successfully break through.

Numerous ships opened their entrances, and mechas flew in one by one. Immediately after, numerous fleets flew towards the Tidal Star Sea.

After Commander Fulaia saw Timmy and her group successfully break through and leave, she issued an order for the troops to retreat.

Inside the central control room of the Level 5 Battleship · Observation.

General Ashlun looked at the distant fleet, his entire body seeming to have been drained of strength, collapsing into his chair.

“Sir, what do we do now?”

The subordinates present asked tremblingly.

“What else can we do? Everything is over. Inform General Sorenk and Archbishop McKenwa that the Federation’s support forces have broken through.”

Ashlun replied bitterly.

—

Kagolo Star Sea.

The Thunder Pole, Fallen Light, and Gray Mist were fleeing at high speed.

The Star Destroyer · Saint Crown was in hot pursuit from behind, its main cannon glowing brightly.

Whoosh!

A beam of destructive power shot out, piercing the vast starry sky, striking directly at the Fallen Light.

However, at this moment, the Thunder Pole, which was flying at the very back, flew directly behind the Fallen Light, taking the full force of the Holy Crown’s attack!

A dazzling solar explosion swept across.

After the Holy Crown’s main cannon attack was withstood, all the ship’s firing ports opened.

Whoosh, whoosh!

Missiles were fired one after another.

Unfortunately, all of them were blocked by the Thunder Pole’s intercepting cannons and missiles, having little effect.

Inside the Thunder Pole’s central control room.

Irelia sat in the command chair, looking at the large red dot displayed on the radar screen, while the other small red dots were no longer visible on the radar screen.

Feilong and Jon looked at this scene, saying with strange expressions.

“Is this guy so angry he’s gone mad? He actually chased after us alone.”

“Pretty much.”

Irelia replied calmly.

“How about we teach him a lesson?”

Commander Su Ming suggested to Irelia.

“Hmm, open jettison ports 1-5000 and deploy SMV-05 Magnetic Guidance Star Mines!”

Irelia agreed and issued the order.

“Yes!”

Jon immediately responded.

At the stern of the Star Destroyer Thunder Pole, a large number of jettison ports suddenly opened.

Piles of spike-ball-shaped Magnetic Guidance Star Mines were thrown out.

A red indicator light lit up on each of these Magnetic Guidance Star Mines.

Whoosh, whoosh!

These Magnetic Guidance Star Mines immediately flew towards the attacking Holy Crown like a sandstorm.

The Holy Crown’s intercepting cannons furiously unleashed attacks.

One Magnetic Guidance Star Mine after another was blown up.

But still, a large number of Magnetic Guidance Star Mines successfully hit the Holy Crown’s energy shield and exploded in a chain reaction.

Rumble~

The entire Holy Crown continuously vibrated, and the energy shield rippled repeatedly.

Inside the central control room.

Archbishop McKenwa gripped the armrest, steadying his swaying body, his face filled with extreme anger.

“Your Excellency, we can’t pursue any further. We’ve strayed too far from the main fleet, and the enemy is starting to counterattack.”

Arrebi advised McKenwa.

“No, we absolutely cannot let them go!”

McKenwa roared, his eyes bloodshot.

In fact, it was no wonder McKenwa was so furious; that Sky Light Shield fortress was a very important asset to him, and it had accumulated a massive amount of supplies.

Now that it had been completely wiped out, the losses were extremely heavy, not to mention the troops that had died.

Seeing that Archbishop McKenwa was unwilling to give up, Arrebi could only close his mouth helplessly, letting him continue the pursuit.

However, at this moment, the three fleeing Thunder Pole ships suddenly turned their bows simultaneously, quickly maneuvering to engage in combat.

The Operator reported in horror.

“Your Excellency McKenwa, the Federation’s ships have turned around.”

“What did you say?”

Archbishop McKenwa was also stunned.

At this moment, red alert boxes popped up on the operation screen.

“Warning: Ship locked by Thunder Pole!”

“Warning: Ship locked by Fallen Light!”

“Warning: Ship locked by Gray Mist!”

McKenwa’s face instantly changed when he saw the pop-up alerts, and he immediately roared.

“Maximize power output, reinforce energy shield!”

As soon as his voice fell, the main cannons of the three Thunder Pole ships fired simultaneously, and three dazzling beams of light pierced the starry sky, hitting the Holy Crown directly!

Boom!

Accompanied by the rising of a dazzling sun, the Holy Crown’s energy shield violently twisted, and the entire ship shook fiercely. McKenwa, not seated steadily, directly fell from the command chair.

“Your Excellency, are you alright!”

Arrebi quickly reached out to help Archbishop McKenwa up.

At this moment, Archbishop McKenwa finally regained his composure, and he immediately issued an order.

“Retreat! Quickly!”

“Yes!”

Numerous Operators immediately carried out the order.

Inside the Thunder Pole’s central control room.

Jon spoke, reporting.

“The enemy has retreated!”

“Go!”

Irelia issued the order without any hesitation.

“Mm.”

Commander Su Ming and the others nodded.

The Thunder Pole ship turned its bow again and departed, heading towards the Tidal Star Sea.

The next day.

Inside the Thunder Pole’s cargo bay.

Bodies were laid out on the ground, covered with white sheets.

Commander Su Ming and the others stood before the bodies, their faces filled with sorrow, and faint, low sobs could be heard in the background.

Feilong spoke with a heavy heart.

“The victory of this battle is thanks to everyone’s brave fighting. Glory belongs to each and every one of us, and even more so to our fallen comrades. Their sacrifice will not be in vain. Let us send them off on their final journey together.”

Commander Su Ming and the others bowed deeply to the bodies.

At this moment, Commander Su Ming, with a complex expression, placed the flowers in his hand on Zhao Nian’s body.

Subsequently, soldiers came forward one by one, carrying all the bodies away to be preserved in the freezer.

All the soldiers who participated in this battle were from the Thirteenth Corps, so they would all eventually return to the Thirteenth Corps’ cemetery. Of course, some officers would be sent to the Royal Court Academy cemetery.

Rhine and the others watched Zhao Nian being carried away, their expressions all downcast.

Although they knew that death was unavoidable, they still felt extremely sad when it happened.

Commander Su Ming sighed slightly and said to Rhine and the others.

“Everyone, go rest and adjust your mood.”

“Yes!”

Rhine and the others nodded in response.

—

Several days later.

Inside the Tidal Star Sea, Sea God Planet Fortress Council Room.

City Lord Alicia, Siro, Alura, Fini, Butzli, and others gathered around an oval conference table.

Projected in the center of the conference table was a distribution map of the entire Tidal Star Sea’s forces.

From the projected star map, it could be seen that the Federation’s influence in the Tidal Star Sea had been compressed from one-half to one-third, and the current shrunken defense line was still continuously subjected to harassment attacks.

“The situation is very grim right now. The Apocalypse Divine Kingdom is constantly harassing and attacking us, and our pressure is growing. Moreover, we’re having problems with our supplies again, especially a severe shortage of medicines. Morale is very low right now. If this continues, we’ll have no choice but to abandon the Tidal Star Sea.”

Siro said to Alicia.

“I know. Just hold on a little longer; reinforcements will arrive very soon.”

City Lord Alicia replied with a solemn expression.

Siro and the others listened to Alicia’s words, their expressions dim, not holding much hope.

Just then, the door to the council room suddenly burst open, and a messenger rushed in, shouting excitedly.

“City Lord! The support troops have arrived!”

“What did you say?”

Alicia was also very shocked, asking again in disbelief to confirm.

“The support troops have arrived.”

The messenger repeated again.

“That’s great!”

“They’re finally here.”

Siro and the others, upon hearing this, exclaimed with great joy.

Alicia also quickly asked.

“Which unit is the arriving support force?”

“It’s our Rainy City.”

The messenger replied excitedly.

“Our Rainy City troops are reliable after all!”

Siro and the others praised with great joy.

“Let’s go, let’s greet them!”

Alicia stood up from her chair and said to everyone.

“Yes!”

Everyone followed and left.

Soon, City Lord Alicia led everyone to the docking waiting area of the planetary fortress.

Click!

The connecting passage gate opened.

General Greili walked over with Timmy, Dilken, Marina, and others.

“City Lord Alicia!”

General Greili saluted Alicia excitedly and shouted.

“General Geleili, you’ve worked hard. You’ve finally arrived.”

City Lord Alicia reached out and shook General Greili’s hand, saying with relief.

“My apologies, City Lord. Due to the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom’s ambush and interception, we only just arrived, but we successfully transported a large amount of supplies this time.”

General Greili quickly explained.

“Well done. Oh, by the way, where is the Thirteenth Corps? Didn’t they come?”

Alicia glanced at the people present; there was no sign of any Thirteenth Corps officers.

“The officers of the Thirteenth Corps, they led the fleet to lure away the main force of the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom, which allowed us to successfully break through.”

“Then how are they doing now?”

“Unclear.”

General Greili shook her head and replied.

“I see. You’ve had a long journey; please rest well first.”

Alicia’s expression changed for a moment upon hearing this, then she said to General Greili.

“Okay!”

General Greili nodded.

—

Inside the Star Destroyer Thunder Pole’s corridor.

Commander Su Ming, Feilong, and Jon were walking towards the command room.

“This time, we really owe it all to you, otherwise, it would have been a huge problem.”

Feilong said with great emotion.

“It’s fine, mainly because you guys were also very capable. If I had to lead the Rainy City, even a god would be helpless.”

Commander Su Ming replied with a smile.

“You’re too modest. By the way, Su Ming, can I ask you something?”

Feilong turned his head to look around, then spoke.

“Of course.”

Commander Su Ming replied readily.

“Are you and Irelia on very good terms? Why would you ask her to be the Commander?”

Feilong asked cautiously.

Jon’s nerves also tensed up when he heard Feilong ask Commander Su Ming this question.

Commander Su Ming saw that Feilong was probing him, and his heart stirred as he replied with a smile.

“How should I put this? Irelia Senior and I have known each other for a long time. Back during the Three School League, I already greatly admired her command abilities. Later, we met by chance in the Shabask Kingdom, and during the Haunted Star event, I was fortunate to have her help. This time, when I received your distress signal, my captain just happened to have left, so I asked Irelia Senior for help.”

“I see. I thought you two were on very good terms.”

Feilong and Jon immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

At this moment, Irelia walked out from around the corner behind the three of them, but when she saw the three of them talking, she quietly retreated.

At this moment, Commander Su Ming saw Feilong and Jon looking relieved, and then said with a smile.

“Actually, I think Irelia Senior is very good; she’s my type. I’m preparing to pursue her.”

“No!”

Feilong and Jon’s eyes widened when they heard Commander Su Ming’s words, and they blurted out.

“Why not? Irelia Senior is talented, gentle, beautiful, and has a good personality—she’s perfect!”

Commander Su Ming looked at Feilong and Jon, asking in confusion.

Feilong suppressed the turbulent waves in his heart and said to Commander Su Ming.

“Su Ming, listen to me, you two are not suitable.”

“Yes, not suitable.”

Jon also chimed in.

“Where is it unsuitable?”

Commander Su Ming asked, confused.

“That Irelia, at a glance, is older than you, at least thirty years older than you, old enough to be your mother!”

Feilong advised Commander Su Ming.

“That’s fine, I don’t care. And isn’t there a saying, ‘A woman three years older brings golden bricks, a woman thirty years older brings an empire’?”

Commander Su Ming replied indifferently.

“Oh, you don’t understand this! Think about it! A woman that old who hasn’t married yet, nine times out of ten, there must be something wrong with her psychologically.”

Jon quickly added.

“Don’t talk nonsense, Irelia Senior is very good.”

Commander Su Ming directly shook his head and replied.

Seeing that Commander Su Ming was unmoved, Feilong quickly continued to persuade him.

“Su Ming, we’re doing this for your own good. Don’t be fooled by appearances. Older women often have peculiar personalities. You should find someone your own age; you’ll get along better.”

“No, you two are a bit strange! Is this me looking for a partner, or are you two looking? As long as I like it, that’s fine.”

Commander Su Ming replied, barely suppressing the laughter in his heart.

“Oh, why are you so stubborn, not listening to advice? We’re doing this for your own good! Older single women are untouchable, they’re poisonous!”

Feilong and Jon were also getting anxious.

“Cough cough!”

At this moment, a clear, cold coughing sound came from behind them.

The three men’s hearts abruptly tightened, their bodies instantly shivered, and they turned their heads back in terror.

They saw Irelia standing expressionlessly behind them.

At this moment, Feilong and Jon both felt like dying, stuttering.

“Miss Irelia.”

They had already cursed Commander Su Ming’s ancestors eighteen generations back; this time, he had killed them.

At this moment, Commander Su Ming also greeted awkwardly.

“Senior, you’re here too.”

“Mm, I came to find you. General Feilong, would it be convenient for you to let me speak with Commander Su Ming?”

Irelia asked calmly.

“Convenient!”

Feilong and Jon immediately fled in disarray.

“What’s wrong with these two today? They’re both so nervous.”

Commander Su Ming said with an awkward laugh.

“I don’t know, maybe they’ve been under too much mental stress lately.”

Irelia replied calmly.

“I thought so too.”

Commander Su Ming nodded with a smile.

“By the way, Commander Su Ming, your command this time was really good. Have you studied command before?”

Irelia looked at Commander Su Ming, her eyes subtly shifting.

“Actually… I learned from our Legion Commander.”

Commander Su Ming’s eyes darted, and he said with a smile.

“Your Legion Commander?”

Irelia was also slightly stunned.

“Yes, our Legion Commander is incredibly powerful, often strategizing and winning battles from a thousand miles away. I’ve only learned a little bit of the surface.”

Commander Su Ming praised him profusely in front of Irelia.

“I see. By the way, you won the bet this time. What do you want me to do?”

Irelia asked with a smile.

“I still want to ask you, Senior, to be my captain.”

Commander Su Ming thought for a moment and said.

“Sorry, that’s not possible! I really don’t have time.”

Irelia shook her head and replied.

“Then forget it, you don’t have to do anything.”

“No, you choose something else.”

“This… how about you kiss me, that would also work.”

Commander Su Ming revealed a mischievous smile and teased.

Irelia’s face immediately darkened when she heard Commander Su Ming’s words.

Seeing this, Commander Su Ming’s smile instantly froze, and he quickly explained.

“I’m just kidding.”

At this moment, Irelia suddenly took a step forward, and a faint scent of small daisies wafted towards him.

Commander Su Ming was slightly stunned, and before he could react, Irelia lightly kissed his cheek.

Instantly, Commander Su Ming felt as if he had been electrocuted, an indescribable ripple spreading in his heart, as he looked at Irelia in shock.

Irelia took a step back, her purple eyes subtly shifting as she said.

“Commander Su Ming, the bet has been fulfilled.”

“Okay.”

Commander Su Ming’s face was slightly red, and he replied somewhat flustered.

“Also, Commander Su Ming, we will be arriving at the Tidal Star Sea soon. Please prepare as early as possible. I’ll be leaving now.”

After Irelia finished speaking, she turned and left.

Commander Su Ming watched Irelia’s retreating figure, stiffly raising his hand to touch his cheek, a trace of dampness on his fingertips.

For a moment, Commander Su Ming felt a little dazed.