Chapter 468 Peace Talks 3 (Five in One)

Inside the Thunder Pole’s command room.

Feilong sat in the command chair, leaning his head back, and said to Jon, who was also troubled, “Jon, what do you think we should do now? We can’t agree on terms, and we can’t hand over the task. It feels even worse than fighting for our lives on the battlefield.”

“You ask me, who should I ask? I’m not a politician.”

Jon also had a huge headache.

At this moment, Colonel Zhou Quan rushed over to Feilong and Jon, shouting urgently, “General Feilong, something has happened.”

“What happened?”

Feilong stood up, his expression suddenly changing, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.

“Someone, I don’t know who, posted the news of us asking Rainy City for 200 billion federal currency worth of supplies on the Star Cluster Forum. Now the people of Rainy City are completely enraged, and the situation is escalating.”

Zhou Quan reported in a terrified voice.

When Feilong and Jon heard this, their faces immediately turned green. They quickly raised their wristbands and opened the Star Cluster Forum.

A anonymous post was stickied at the top of the forum.

“The Thirteenth Corps: Army of Justice? Or Vampires?”

Feilong clicked on the post and saw that it contained a video clip, which was exactly the scene of Feilong in the palace, demanding 200 billion federal currency worth of supplies from City Lord Alicia.

And this video clip had been edited, with the beginning and end cut off, leaving only the part where the supplies were demanded.

The comments on the entire post had already reached several million, and were still rapidly increasing.

“I am very grateful to the Thirteenth Corps for coming to support us and solving our urgent problem. But to demand 200 billion federal currency worth of supplies, otherwise they won’t help us, isn’t this blatant blackmail?”

“Heh heh, brothers and sisters, did you see that? Our own people are even more ruthless than the enemy!”

“Protest, serious protest!”

“Old Fei, what should we do?”

Jon asked, dumbfounded.

“I don’t know either, but I feel like the sky is falling.”

Feilong’s face had turned from green to black.

If this matter was not handled well, leading to a split between Rainy City and the Federation, they might end up taking the blame.

…

The next day, early morning.

Thunder Pole · Observation Deck.

Irelia stood with her hands behind her back, calmly gazing at the outside of the ship.

Below, a dense crowd of Rainy City soldiers and officers like Marina gathered at the entrance, holding banners.

The banners clearly read:

“Protest, protest, protest!”

“Serious protest against the Thirteenth Corps taking advantage of the situation and extorting huge wealth!”

“We demand fair treatment, reject oppression.”

Irelia looked at this scene, her expression unchanged.

Thump, thump!

At this moment, a rapid sound of footsteps came.

Thirteenth Corps soldiers were urgently mobilized, quickly guarding the entrance to prevent any disturbance at the protest site.

Seeing this, Marina and the others became even more furious and shouted, “Protest! Protest!”

At this moment, Commander Su Ming walked over from a distance, carrying steamed buns.

When he saw how lively the Thunder Pole’s entrance was, a look of surprise appeared on his face.

As he got closer, he specifically stopped and looked up at the banners held by Marina and the others to see what was written on them.

At this moment, Marina and the others also saw Commander Su Ming returning, and they immediately stood at attention.

They respectfully saluted Commander Su Ming.

“General Su Ming!”

“Hmm, good morning everyone, have you eaten yet? Do you want some?”

Commander Su Ming opened the bag of steamed buns he was carrying and asked.

“No, we’ve already eaten.”

“Oh, alright, I’ll go up first then.”

After Commander Su Ming finished speaking, he walked towards the ship.

However, Commander Su Ming had only walked a few steps before he stopped, turned his head, and said with a smile to Marina and the others, “You all continue!”

“Protest the Thirteenth Corps, protest the Thirteenth Corps!”

Marina and the others heard Commander Su Ming’s words and continued to raise their hands, shouting their protests.

Commander Su Ming smiled, then walked straight into the Thunder Pole and headed towards the command room.

As he passed the observation deck, he saw Irelia walking down from it.

“Irelia Senior, I brought breakfast, do you want some? These steamed buns are very good.”

Commander Su Ming called out with a smile.

“No, they’re too greasy.”

Irelia shook her head and replied.

“Then I’ll take them to Old Fei and the others.”

Commander Su Ming said with a bit of regret when Irelia refused.

“Hmm.”

Irelia nodded slightly.

“I’m leaving.”

Commander Su Ming then walked towards the command room.

Irelia looked at Commander Su Ming’s back, pondered for a moment, then followed him.

Soon, Commander Su Ming arrived at the command room.

Feilong and Jon, seeing Commander Su Ming, rushed up to him like drowning people seeing a savior, pulling him and saying, “Su Ming, you’re finally back.”

“Hmm, I brought some very famous meat buns from here, they’re all natural, do you want some?”

Commander Su Ming held up the buns in his hand and said.

“Oh my! What time is it, and you’re still eating buns?!”

Jon said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

“Ah? What happened again?”

Commander Su Ming looked at the two in confusion.

“No, such a big thing happened and you don’t know…”

Just as Feilong was halfway through his sentence, he saw Irelia walk in, and his expression suddenly stiffened, the words he was about to say swallowed back.

Commander Su Ming saw Feilong and Jon suddenly become so reserved, so he asked with a smile, “What exactly happened?”

“Nothing, it’s just that the matter of us asking Rainy City for 200 billion federal currency was leaked, and now the people of Rainy City are agitated and protesting.”

Jon coughed and said.

“I saw it, isn’t that normal? What we asked for was indeed too much, if it were me, I’d protest too.”

Commander Su Ming replied with a smile.

“Su Ming, it’s an emergency, aren’t you worried?”

Feilong said with a terrible headache.

“What’s there to worry about?”

Commander Su Ming replied calmly.

“It’s not like this, if this continues, we definitely won’t get that money. How will we explain to the Legion Commander then? If the Legion Commander blames us, we’ll be held responsible.”

Feilong secretly glanced at Irelia, then said to Commander Su Ming.

“It’s alright, if we can’t get it, we can’t get it. Maybe the Legion Commander won’t blame us.”

Commander Su Ming said with a smile.

“Why?”

Feilong and Jon looked at Commander Su Ming in surprise.

Irelia also looked at Commander Su Ming with interest.

“It’s simple, although Rainy City is rich, it’s not a fool! Is it possible that the Legion Commander arranged for you to ask for this money, but never expected you to get it?”

Commander Su Ming simply analyzed for the two.

Feilong and Jon were stunned when they heard Commander Su Ming’s words.

Irelia stood quietly to the side without speaking, her eyes flickering slightly.

At this moment, Feilong recovered and asked, “That’s not right, then what did the Legion Commander want us to do with this money? It can’t be simply to antagonize Rainy City?”

“It’s simple, if Rainy City can’t come up with this wealth, then naturally the fighting won’t happen. And the Legion Commander, from beginning to end, didn’t want the Tidal Star Sea to start fighting again.”

“But doing this, it might force Rainy City to negotiate peace with the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom, wouldn’t that just benefit the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom for free?”

“If it benefits them, then so be it. Compared to the losses and strategy of fighting, it’s nothing. There’s a saying, ‘A little impatience spoils great plans.’ What the Federation lacks most right now is time. Once the Federation recovers, whatever they swallowed, they’ll have to spit out double.”

Commander Su Ming explained to Feilong and Jon, while also glancing at Irelia’s expression.

Because he discovered that in just these few years, more and more advanced weapons were emerging from the Federation.

The entire Federation was like an old war machine, beginning to operate frantically. Once all of the Federation’s advanced weapons were in place, that would be the moment of the Federation’s awakening.

But the premise was to avoid unnecessary wars, otherwise, if everyone died, who would use the weapons?

Feilong and Jon fell silent after hearing Commander Su Ming’s words, and only after a long while did they ask, “Su Ming, do you mean that from now on, we don’t need to care if we can get the money, as long as we can stall?”

“Yes! One day at a time.”

Commander Su Ming said to the two.

At this moment, Irelia slowly spoke, “I think Commander Su Ming makes a lot of sense.”

“Understood.”

Feilong and Jon replied, looking at each other.

Commander Su Ming turned to Irelia and said with a smile, “Irelia, are you free?”

“Yes.”

“How about we go for a stroll in Sea City and see what the situation is like?”

“Alright!”

Irelia readily accepted Commander Su Ming’s invitation.

The two left the command room directly.

——

Soon after, Sea God Fortress.

On a high-rise balcony, Commander Su Ming and Irelia leaned against the railing, looking down at the street below.

On the street, there were young men and women everywhere, holding up the flags of Rainy City and the Federation, waving them and shouting loudly, “Protest! Protest the unfair treatment of the Thirteenth Corps!”

“We demand an apology!”

Click!

Countless reporters recorded everything with their cameras, and various flashlights lit up.

The situation was evolving in an uncontrollable direction.

Just then, suddenly, all the virtual advertisements in Sea God Fortress were interrupted by an emergency live broadcast.

Siro appeared on the screen, her expression serious as she began to speak, “Citizens of Rainy City, please remain rational and restrained. The Thirteenth Corps’ request for military funds from Rainy City is a normal matter. As for the disagreement over the amount, we will further negotiate. At the same time, I announce that in order to maintain the stability of the Tidal Star Sea and to end the chaotic situation, Rainy City will hold negotiations with the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom in five days.”

Many of the protesting citizens stopped and discussed when they saw this scene.

“Sigh, in the end, we still have to make peace with the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom.”

“There’s no other way, the Thirteenth Corps is asking for too much.”

“City Lord Alicia was also forced to do so.”

“I didn’t expect us to not fall to outsiders, but to be forced down by our own people.”

Commander Su Ming looked at the temporarily inserted news announcement, picked up a bottle of mineral water, unscrewed it, and handed it to Irelia, asking with a smile, “What do you think?”

“It aligns perfectly with Rainy City’s beliefs and Alicia’s philosophy: everything prioritizes self-interest, trading some wealth for stability and development.”

Irelia finished speaking, took the mineral water, and took a sip.

“Do you think this time will be an exception?”

Commander Su Ming asked with a smile.

Pfft~

When Irelia heard Commander Su Ming’s words, she immediately spat out a mouthful of water onto Commander Su Ming’s face, then her brows furrowed tightly, and a serious expression appeared on her face.

Commander Su Ming said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, “Why are you reacting so strongly!”

“Sorry.”

Irelia’s expression returned to normal as she replied.

“It’s a small matter.”

Commander Su Ming replied with a smile.

——

Apocalypse · Sea God Fortress · Observation Deck.

Edrig stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the dark starry sky in the distance.

At this moment, large areas of the distant starry sky rippled, followed by Level 5 Battleships, Level 5 Battleships, and Level 5 Transport Ships emerging from Subspace, a very massive scale.

At this moment, a middle-aged man wearing a fourth-generation white colonial armor, with a sacred glow mark tattooed on his neck, and sharp eyes, stepped forward and respectfully reported, “Sir, Ji Er Di Te and his troops have arrived to reinforce us. This time, they not only brought a large supply of ammunition, but also a large number of Red Nu Spears and Silver Executors.”

“I know, A Ta Xi, tell Ji Er Di Te and them to rest as soon as possible. The show is about to begin.”

Edrig said with a hint of a smile.

“Sir, is this appropriate? What about Archbishop Deshir?”

“What’s not appropriate? Do I need his permission for what I want to do?”

“Yes!”

A Ta Xi immediately replied respectfully.

…

——

Inside the Nether Moon Star Defense Headquarters command room.

Commander Fulaia sat in the command chair, flipping through the World Daily, and sighed with a slight movement of her aged face.

“Sigh.”

“Commander, what’s wrong? Has the crisis in Tidal Star Sea not been alleviated?”

Gwen brought a cup of clear tea to Commander Fulaia and asked in confusion.

“It has been alleviated, but one wave has barely settled when another rises. See for yourself.”

Commander Fulaia took the clear tea and handed the newspaper to Gwen.

Gwen glanced at the newspaper, a shocked expression on her face, then said in dismay,

“The Thirteenth Corps is too much, aren’t they? They’re asking us for 200 trillion federal currency, and if we don’t give it, they won’t help us fight.”

“Do you have a solution?”

Fulaia took a sip of hot tea and replied wearily.

Gwen fell silent after hearing Fulaia’s words.

Just then, the scanning device suddenly popped up a gray warning box.

“Warning: Unidentified flying device approaching!”

The Operator immediately reported to Fulaia.

“Activate the optical device to capture the image.”

A strange unease surged in Fulaia’s heart. She suppressed her unusual emotions and said,

“Yes!”

The Operator immediately responded.

Swish!

The optical image immediately appeared.

In the distant starry sky, a colossal mechanical device, three hundred kilometers long, rectangular in shape, with flames erupting from its tail, appeared. On either side of this mechanical device, two Level 5 Battleships, emblazoned with the Rainy City emblem, escorted it.

“Commander, aren’t those our ships?”

Gwen asked in surprise.

At this moment, Fulaia stood up and said with a somewhat flustered expression,

“Quick, enlarge the image!”

“Yes!”

Gwen immediately enlarged the image.

At the head of the three-hundred-kilometer-long rectangular mechanical device stood a sixty-meter-tall V Generation Mecha · Ice Demon (Top Configuration), entirely composed of ice-blue metal, covered in intricate ice patterns, with a glowing ice-blue circular wheel embedded in its chest. Six floating ice blades were inlaid on its rear shoulders, and two pairs of blue Light Wings were embedded in its back. Its sharp metal claws gripped two Super Particle Light Blades, and its shoulders were emblazoned with a red sun, a black sun, twelve red moons, fourteen black moons, and numerous stars.

“Father.”

Fulaia looked at the V Generation Mecha · Ice Demon, an incredulous expression appearing on her aged face.

“Lord Morigko!”

Gwen also raised her hand to cover her mouth in surprise, too shocked to utter a word.

Morigko, a retired Federal General, and also Commander Fulaia’s father, had long been living in seclusion in Rainy City, consistently responsible for the city’s security.

At this moment, a message popped up on the operation screen, and the Operator reported in surprise,

“Commander Fulaia, the other party is asking us to open the defense line exit. They want to pass through.”

Fulaia’s expression shifted, then she issued an order.

“Pass on my order: open the defense line exit and let them out. At the same time, activate a Level 1 alert, sealing all communication channels between the defense line and outside territories.”

“Yes!”

Gwen replied with a solemn expression.

As the order was issued, the entire Nether Moon Star Defense Line sprang into action.

One by one, special mechanical shielding devices were activated, and all entry and exit points of the entire defense line were closed, leaving only the largest exit for Morigko and his party to pass through.

——

Five days later.

Inside Sea God City · Cemetery.

Alicia held a bouquet of white flowers, standing alone before Annabeth’s tombstone.

Gusts of breeze swept by, stirring Alicia’s hair.

Although Annabeth’s remains had been sent back to Rainy City, a memorial tomb was still kept within Sea God Fortress, containing her clothes and belongings from when she was alive.

Alicia bowed to the tombstone, placing the flowers in her hand upon it, remaining silent throughout.

Just then, Old Woman Bi Han walked over and respectfully said to Alicia,

“Lord Alicia, it’s almost time.”

“I know.”

Alicia replied coldly, then turned and left.

As Alicia walked out of the cemetery, she saw Fini, Alura, and others standing solemnly at the entrance, waiting.

“Lord City Master Alicia.”

Fini and the others spoke up one after another.

“Let’s go!”

Lord City Master Alicia said to everyone.

“Yes!”

Fini and the others followed Alicia, leaving.

In the starry sky.

Sea God Fortress opened large exits one by one, and Star Destroyer Leiji and other ships began to detach from the fortress.

More than an hour later, all ships inside the fortress had detached.

At this point, Sea God Fortress lifted its disguise and led a large fleet of ships towards the starry sky ahead.

At this moment, the network of Tidal Star Sea completely boiled over, with many people from Neutral Countries leaving messages on it.

“Rainy City and Apocalypse Divine Kingdom are beginning peace talks, Sea God Fortress has departed.”

“Where are they holding the talks? I heard it’s in the starry sky outside Haichao Kingdom.”

“That’s great! If a ceasefire can be negotiated this time, we won’t have to live in fear anymore!”

“Indeed!”

“How can this be? If there are peace talks, what about our kingdom? Will Apocalypse Divine Kingdom return it to us?”

“What kind of daydream are you having? Rainy City will probably have to bleed in these talks. Will Apocalypse Divine Kingdom spit out the meat it’s eaten? What are you thinking?”

Countless people were following these peace talks.

Therefore, many war correspondents, driving mechas, fearlessly trailed from a distance, continuously filming Sea God Fortress as it headed towards the negotiation star area.

Of course, some people also posted information about Apocalypse Divine Kingdom’s forces online.

The Divine Fortress also sailed out with a large fleet.

…

Inside Star Destroyer Leiji’s central control room.

Irelia sat in the command chair, with Su Ming and Feilong standing beside her.

“Alas, we’ve been abandoned.”

Jon looked at the gradually receding Sea God Fortress, his expression complex.

Feilong, on the other hand, said with some emotion,

“I didn’t expect it to come to this in the end. Rainy City is still negotiating with Apocalypse Divine Kingdom, and I wonder how the talks will go. If Apocalypse Divine Kingdom’s conditions are too harsh and Rainy City still agrees, the council will probably explode.”

“That’s their choice, why do you care so much?”

Su Ming said with a smile.

“Su Ming, are we just going to wait here? Aren’t we going to follow Sea God Fortress and see?”

Feilong asked, somewhat uneasy.

“Why follow? We have our own things to do. Irelia Senior, please command the ship to this coordinate.”

Su Ming raised his wristband and sent a coordinate to Irelia.

“Okay!”

Irelia replied very straightforwardly.

“Su Ming, where are we going?”

Feilong and Jon looked at Su Ming and asked in confusion.

“You’ll know when you get there.”

Su Ming said with a smile.

When Feilong and Jon heard Su Ming say that, they didn’t ask any more questions.

Several hours later.

Apocalypse Divine Kingdom’s forces and the Federation’s forces arrived at the designated starry sky simultaneously.

The number of fleets trailing both sides was enormous.

Although this was for peace talks, both sides led numerous forces, partly to hold the line, and partly to show off their strength to gain more leverage at the negotiating table.

At this moment, inside Sea God Fortress’s command room.

Alicia sat in the command chair, looking at Apocalypse Divine Kingdom’s forces in the starry sky ahead, a faint smile on her lips.

Just then, a prompt popped up on the operation screen.

“Prompt: Received a holographic conference application request from Divine Fortress.”

Old Woman Bi Han respectfully reported.

“Lord Alicia, the other party has sent a meeting request.”

“Connect it.”

Alicia said in a pleasant mood.

“Yes.”

Old Woman Bi Han heard Alicia’s words, raised her hand, and accepted the meeting request.

Swish!

The virtual images of Edrig, Deshir, Lily, Byrut, and others all appeared.

“Lord City Master Alicia, long time no see, hope you’ve been well!”

Edrig greeted with a smile.

“Thanks to you, I’m fine.”

Alicia smiled and replied.

If a stranger saw this scene, they might think the two were old friends who hadn’t seen each other in years.

“That’s good. Let’s get down to business.”

“Alright!”

“To be frank, if it weren’t for Archpriest Deshir’s strong mediation, I wouldn’t be willing to talk to you today.”

Edrig immediately threatened.

“Then I really must thank Archpriest Deshir properly.”

Alicia heard this, turned her head to look at Deshir, and said with a smile.

“Lord City Master Alicia is too kind.”

Deshir said with a gentle smile.

At this moment, Edrig said to Alicia,

“Alicia, I’ll be blunt upfront. Although I’m talking to you out of respect for Deshir, five trillion in supplies is too little!”

“Oh, then how much do you want? You can tell me, business is something that’s negotiated, after all.”

Alicia said with a beaming smile.

“Ten trillion in supplies, and they must be categories we specify.”

Edrig presented his conditions to Alicia.

Deshir, hearing Edrig go back on his word, his aged face changed slightly, and he immediately prepared to persuade him, but Edrig directly raised his hand to stop him from speaking.

Deshir’s face also turned a bit ugly as he closed his mouth.

Alicia, seeing this, smiled and said,

“Ten trillion isn’t enough, is it? I think it should be at least twenty trillion.”

Deshir and the others were also stunned by Alicia’s words, all looking very surprised, somewhat unclear about the reasoning.

They had never heard of someone voluntarily increasing compensation.

Edrig heard Alicia’s words, a strange glint flashed in his cloudy eyes, then he smiled and said,

“Oh, I didn’t expect Lord City Master Alicia to be so generous, even doubling it. Then today’s peace talks will be easy. But how will you pay us?”

“Pay you? Aren’t you paying us?”

Alicia slowly stood up from the command chair, looking at Edrig and said.

At these words, the smile on Edrig’s face gradually faded, and he then said,

“Miss Alicia, that joke isn’t funny.”

“I’m not joking, but you’re quite amusing. You killed my people, seized my territory, and still want me to pay you? Where in the world is there such a good thing? It’s more like you should be paying me.”

Alicia immediately turned hostile.

Deshir, hearing Alicia’s words, was also too stunned to speak.

“It seems you weren’t here for peace talks today at all. But this is just as well, I never wanted to talk to you in the first place. Deshir, you’ve seen it, it’s not that I’m not giving you face.”

Edrig immediately said with a smile.

“I understand.”

Deshir said with a livid face.

He had realized that neither side had any intention of peace talks; he had merely played the fool.

Edrig turned to Alicia and said,

“Alicia, you’ve truly made a very foolish mistake today. You shouldn’t have torn off the mask now, but it’s too late to say anything.”

“Is that so? What can you do to me?”

Alicia said fearlessly.

“I’ve brought a massive army this time!”

After Edrig finished speaking, he raised his hand and waved!

Instantly, Sea God Fortress’s scanning device emitted piercing warning sounds, and a large number of red dots appeared on the screen.

Behind Apocalypse Divine Kingdom’s forces, a large number of fleets and mecha units suddenly appeared, indicating that the other side had already reinforced their troops.

“Interesting. Since you’re so eager to reincarnate, then I’ll grant your wish.”

Alicia said with a beaming smile as she saw the forces Edrig displayed.

Edrig heard this, his expression immediately darkened, and he said coldly,

“More talk is useless, let the battlefield decide!”

“Good!”

Alicia then cut off the communication.

Inside Divine Fortress.

Byrut and the others looked at Edrig with excitement.

“Order the troops to spread out. Inform Gavion on the left flank and Archpriest McKenwa on the right flank to lead their forces to quickly encircle them. Today is the death day for these women from Rainy City!”

Edrig revealed a chilling smile and said,

“Yes!”

Byrut and the others immediately responded.

Inside the Sea God Fortress Central Control Room.

Fini and the others looked at Alicia with serious expressions.

“Pass on my order: all troops are to spread out in a triangular formation, centered on the Sea God Fortress, and prepare for battle. The chance for revenge has arrived.”

Alicia said with a murderous aura.

“Yes!”

Fini and the others responded grimly.

In the central battle area, the forces of both sides began to spread out and form their respective formations.

Right Wing Starry Sky.

Inside the Star Destroyer · Saint Crown Central Control Room.

Archbishop McKenwa and Sorenk stood on the observation deck, looking at the distant starry sky.

At this moment, a subordinate hurried over and respectfully reported,

“Lord McKenwa, we received a message from Lord Edrig, telling us to speed up and outflank the Rainy City troops. It is imperative to capture Alicia in this operation.”

“Understood. Rainy City is doomed this time. Alicia would never have expected that we never intended to negotiate; we just wanted to use the negotiation as an opportunity to outflank them.”

McKenwa said in an extremely good mood.

“That’s right. As long as we successfully encircle Rainy City, today will be Alicia’s death day. At that time, God Emperor Fanluo will not only pardon our mistakes but also heavily reward us!”

Sorenk replied with a chuckle.

“That’s right!”

McKenwa replied excitedly.

On the other side, Star Destroyer Leiji led Fallen Light and Gray Mist forward at high speed.

At this moment, a large fleet appeared in the starry sky ahead. These fleets were none other than the ships of Greyli, Timmy, and Marina.

There was also an additional force from the Ninth Corps.

Inside the Star Destroyer Leiji Central Control Room.

The scanning device displayed a series of prompts.

“Prompt: Level 5 Mothership · Black Bay scanned!”

“Prompt: Level 5 Battleship · Sea Firefly scanned!”

The scanning screen was covered with dense green dots.

Feilong and Jon looked at this scene, their expressions surprised, and asked,

“Why are so many troops gathered here? Is it going to be a war?”

“That’s right. City Lord Alicia never intended to negotiate from beginning to end. Instead, she plans to use the negotiation gap to outflank them and wipe them all out!”

Commander Su Ming said with a smile.

“No, why didn’t we know about this? Why didn’t you tell us in advance?”

Feilong and Jon asked in surprise.

Irelia, meanwhile, sat in the command chair, her expression unchanged.

“I reported it to the Legion Commander, but she didn’t tell you, so I couldn’t say much either!”

Commander Su Ming explained with a smile.

“Alright. I just didn’t expect that we didn’t get the money, but we still have to fight.”

Feilong and Jon sighed slightly and said.

“Don’t say that. This battle must be fought beautifully. Everyone, be brave and take good care of the girls from Rainy City. After all, we received a large sum of money from them; they are our benefactors now.”

Commander Su Ming said with a chuckle to Irelia and the others.

Irelia was also startled when she heard Commander Su Ming’s words, while Feilong and Jon looked at Commander Su Ming in shock and asked,

“Commander Su Ming, what do you mean by that? Did City Lord Alicia pay?”

“That’s right, 150 trillion in supplies!”

Commander Su Ming said with a smile.

“When? How come we didn’t know!”

Feilong and Jon asked in confusion.

“It was six days ago!”

Commander Su Ming’s thoughts couldn’t help but return to a few days ago.

At the entrance of Sea God Castle.

After Commander Su Ming watched Feilong and Jon walk away, he turned and walked into the castle.

He was also full of confusion. Why did Old Woman Bi Han suddenly look for him?

Soon, Commander Su Ming arrived at a side hall in the castle, where Old Woman Bi Han had been waiting for a long time.

“Lord Old Woman Bi Han.”

Commander Su Ming greeted politely.

“Lord Su Ming, you’ve arrived.”

“May I ask, Lord Old Woman Bi Han, what do you need me for?”

“You’ll know if you come with me.”

Old Woman Bi Han replied respectfully.

“Okay!”

Commander Su Ming nodded slightly in response.

“This way, please!”

Old Woman Bi Han led Commander Su Ming away.

A moment later, Old Woman Bi Han led Commander Su Ming to the back garden of Sea God Castle.

The entire back garden was very beautiful, planted with various precious trees and flowers, and the ground was paved with irregular cobblestones.

Old Woman Bi Han led Commander Su Ming along the path, and soon they arrived at a quaint pavilion.

The pavilion was furnished with a stone table and stone chairs, and exquisite pastries and tea were placed on the stone table.

“Lord Su Ming, please have some food and tea here and wait a moment.”

“Okay!”

Commander Su Ming didn’t ask further.

Old Woman Bi Han then respectfully withdrew.

Commander Su Ming looked around, then walked to the stone table and sat down.

He picked up a pink pastry and tasted it. He didn’t know what it was made of, but it was very soft, sweet, and delicious. The taste was excellent.

Next, Commander Su Ming poured a cup of tea and tried it. The tea leaves were also top-grade.

Commander Su Ming leisurely ate pastries, drank tea, and enjoyed the scenery of the back garden.

At this moment, footsteps approached.

Commander Su Ming heard the movement and turned his head to look, only to see Alicia walking gracefully towards him.

Commander Su Ming quickly stood up and respectfully greeted,

“City Lord Alicia.”

“Sit, I’ve kept you waiting.”

Alicia said with a smile.

“No, I just arrived not long ago. May I ask, Lord Alicia, what do you need me for?”

Commander Su Ming quickly asked.

Alicia looked Commander Su Ming up and down, then revealed a charming smile and said,

“General Su Ming, how is Lord Long Bai doing recently?”

“He’s doing well.”

“May I ask, General Su Ming, what is your relationship with Lord Long Bai?”

“Uh, no relation, just a normal superior-subordinate relationship.”

Commander Su Ming paused slightly, then replied after a moment of thought.

“General Su Ming, you went from being a student to a general in less than three years, and you’ve even become a candidate for a grand general. This is unprecedented in the history of the Federation. Are you sure you don’t have a special relationship with Lord Long Bai?”

“No, really not. Lord Long Bai is very fair.”

Commander Su Ming replied with a wry smile.

He also didn’t know how to explain it; some things often become more complicated the more you try to explain them.

“Oh, if that’s the case. Then, General Su Ming, are you interested in developing your career in my Rainy City? The treatment here is very good.”

Alicia asked with a smile.

Commander Su Ming’s eyelid twitched when he heard this. He didn’t expect Alicia to try to poach him directly, so he politely declined.

“Thank you for City Lord Alicia’s appreciation, but I’m doing quite well in the Thirteenth Corps.”

“What? Do you look down on our Rainy City?”

“No.”

“I know that in the eyes of the world, Rainy City has always been weak and incompetent, only caring about gains and losses.”

Alicia looked at Commander Su Ming with a half-smile.

Commander Su Ming pondered for a moment and said,

“This is just most people’s opinion, but I don’t think so. Their views are a bit prejudiced.”

Commander Su Ming shook his head and replied.

“General Su Ming, this world is very realistic. If you are weak, you are wrong. No matter how hard you try, the weak will always be the weak. Prejudices in people’s hearts are like a big mountain. Once you are labeled, you will always be criticized.”

Alicia said with a slight self-mockery.

“City Lord Alicia, this is not your fault. I have reviewed the history of Rainy City. Rainy City has not been good at fighting for a long time, but City Lord Alicia, you overcame all objections and formed your own army, investing a lot of manpower and resources in arming it. It has been a long and arduous journey! Although the combat effectiveness of Rainy City’s troops is still worrying, at least they are no longer defenseless, like lambs to the slaughter.”

Commander Su Ming shook his head and replied.

After hearing Commander Su Ming’s words, the smile on Alicia’s face became even brighter, her eyes sparkling, and she admired Commander Su Ming even more.

“It seems Lord Long Bai really found a treasure.”

“Thank you for City Lord Alicia’s praise. May I ask, City Lord, what is the reason for meeting me alone this time?”

Commander Su Ming did not become complacent because of Alicia’s praise.

Alicia said with a smile,

“General Su Ming, do you know who I met not long ago?”

Commander Su Ming’s eyelid twitched when he heard this, and his mind quickly became active, suddenly realizing.

Timmy seeing the envoy from Apocalypse Divine Kingdom was probably not a coincidence. It was likely that Alicia deliberately let Timmy see it, the purpose of which was to use Timmy to relay the message to himself.

However, Commander Su Ming still replied calmly,

“City Lord Alicia, you meet so many people every day, how would I know?”

Alicia saw Commander Su Ming pretending to be foolish, so she said with a smile,

“I won’t play guessing games with you anymore. I met the envoy from Apocalypse Divine Kingdom. Guess what their negotiation offer was?”

“5 trillion.”

Commander Su Ming raised his head, gazed at Alicia, and replied.

“That’s right, Apocalypse Divine Kingdom will retreat with just 5 trillion in supplies, and I won’t have to fight anymore, and no more people will die. But you want 150 trillion in supplies, and you only guarantee to win the right-wing battle? Do you think I’ll give it to you?”

Alicia asked with a smile.

“No, but we didn’t have too much hope to begin with.”

Commander Su Ming said with a wry smile.

“Is that so? But I bet your Legion Commander really wants this batch of supplies.”

“Everyone wants money, but it’s impossible.”

“It’s not entirely impossible. If you want it, I can give it to you.”

Alicia gazed at Commander Su Ming and said with a smile.

“City Lord Alicia, please don’t joke with me.”

Commander Su Ming was also shocked when he heard Alicia’s words and quickly said.

“I’m not joking.”

Alicia poured a cup, took a light sip, and said.

After hearing Alicia’s words, Commander Su Ming suddenly felt a bit restless.

Alicia looked at Commander Su Ming’s reaction and said with a light chuckle,

“Alright, you don’t have to be so nervous. I’m not poaching you!”

“City Lord Alicia, then why would you give me this credit?”

Commander Su Ming breathed a slight sigh of relief and asked.

“No reason, I just purely appreciate you. 200 trillion in supplies are yours. As for how you account for it, that’s your own business.”

Alicia said with a smile.

In fact, Alicia had noticed Commander Su Ming a long time ago, but she didn’t expect him to grow so fast.

He had climbed to the rank of general in just a few years. By the time she realized it, it was a bit late, but it didn’t matter; she could still salvage the situation now. However, mid-way investment was not like initial startup investment; she had to invest heavily.

Commander Su Ming didn’t expect Alicia to give him such a big gift. His expression changed for a moment, and he finally spoke,

“Lord Alicia, what can I do for you?”

“Of course, it’s revenge! I want Apocalypse Divine Kingdom to die!”

Alicia raised her head, looked at Commander Su Ming, and said with a smile.