Chapter 502 Youth

Inside the Star Radiance Fortress office.

Lord Long Bai sat at his desk, his indifferent eyes flickering with an unusual gaze as he spoke.

“Tell me the specifics. The Third Planet’s defensive weapons are not to be trifled with. Without breaking through the border defenses and securing a middle planet as a springboard, whether it’s Kirami, Apocalypse Divine Kingdom, or Dark Star Empire, any direct jump attack on the Third Planet would be suicide. The only one capable of this is Vice-Chief Pamier of the Mechanical Clan, and only he can paralyze the Third Planet’s defensive weapons in a short amount of time.”

Although the Federation vigorously uses manual devices and tries to minimize the use of intelligent equipment, there is no way to completely abandon intelligent equipment.

Therefore, Pamier still had a way to find loopholes and carry out large-scale interference and destruction.

“Lord Long Bai is wise. This attack on the Third Planet was indeed carried out by Pamier of the Mechanical Clan.”

Jon said to Lord Long Bai.

At this moment, General Philian also asked anxiously.

“Lord Long Bai, should we hurry back to reinforce? All our home troops have been deployed by us, and there are hardly any troops left, only the garrison remains.”

“It’s too late to return now. Just wait for news!”

Lord Long Bai calmly replied.

“Yes!”

General Philian and Jon nodded in response.

Time passed bit by bit.

The entire office was eerily quiet; one could even hear breathing.

At this moment, Lord Long Bai sat in his chair, resting his chin on one hand, with his eyes closed, recuperating.

Meanwhile, General Philian and Jon stood ramrod straight, unmoving, feeling an extraordinary torment, but they could only wait patiently.

Just then, Jon’s wristband vibrated again. He saw the call coming in and quickly answered it.

“This is General Jon, speak!”

“Good, excellent!”

Jon listened to the report on the other end of the line, a brilliant smile instantly spreading across his face.

General Philian waited for Jon to hang up the phone and asked impatiently.

“How is it?”

“Lord Long Bai, the crisis has been resolved; the Mechanical Clan has been defeated and driven away.”

Jon quickly reported to Lord Long Bai.

“Hmm, how was it resolved?”

Lord Long Bai’s tightly furrowed brows relaxed slightly upon hearing Jon’s words.

“General Kabunofa made a move, and there’s also good news: Su Ming has returned and made a great contribution in this defensive battle!”

Jon excitedly said to Lord Long Bai.

“Very good.”

Lord Long Bai’s indifferent expression softened considerably upon hearing this.

Buzz!

At this moment, General Philian’s wristband suddenly vibrated, an urgent call coming in.

“This is General Philian, speak!”

General Philian said in a very good mood.

However, as he listened to the report from his wristband, the smile on his face instantly faded, and his expression became very grim.

“Old Fei, what’s wrong with you?”

Jon asked with great confusion.

“Something big has happened.”

General Philian hung up the phone, his face extremely grim as he spoke.

“Didn’t the crisis get resolved?”

Jon was also startled.

General Philian did not answer Jon but turned to Lord Long Bai and said.

“Lord Long Bai, although the crisis on the Third Planet has been resolved, something has been exposed by the Mechanical Clan.”

“What is it?”

Lord Long Bai’s heart sank instantly, and he asked with a cold expression.

“The Mechanical Clan said that Council Speaker Long Xian took something special. The reason why the alien races, Apocalypse Divine Kingdom, and Dark Star Empire are attacking us is all for that item. This matter has already spread and cannot be suppressed. The council is in chaos, and Lord Gakels wants you to return immediately.”

General Philian said in a low voice.

“Let’s go, we’re returning to the Federation!”

Lord Long Bai’s heart sank to the bottom upon hearing this, his hands involuntarily clenching into fists. The worst had still happened. He then stood up and said.

“Yes!”

General Philian and Jon quickly responded.

—

Dark Star.

Inside the main hall of the City Lord’s Mansion in Sin City.

Long Shadow sat on the luxurious throne, with General Xinlade respectfully waiting beside him.

At this moment, Mechanical Bishop Kloss, draped in a black cloak, stood before Long Shadow and said with a smile.

“Lord Long Shadow, you successfully entered the City Lord’s Mansion below, so why didn’t you act when you had such a good opportunity? This isn’t what we agreed upon.”

At this, Long Shadow calmly replied.

“That’s because the timing wasn’t right. Even if I had acted, it wouldn’t have made a difference.”

“Alright.”

“However, there’s something I’m very curious about. I wonder if Mr. Kloss can enlighten me?”

“Speak!”

Kloss glanced at Long Shadow and replied with a smile.

“What exactly is that thing you mentioned?”

“Sorry, Lord Long Shadow, I’m not too clear on that either.”

“Oh, you’re not clear, or you don’t want to tell me? Is this your sincerity in cooperation?”

Long Shadow stared at Kloss and retorted with a question.

“Lord Long Shadow, I am truly cooperating with you. As for that matter, I truly do not know. Only the Mechanical Clan knows, and I ask for your understanding.”

A subtle glint flashed in Kloss’s eyes.

“Good!”

Long Shadow smiled and replied.

“Lord Long Shadow, I have other matters, so I shall take my leave first.”

Kloss quickly found an excuse to extricate himself.

“Go slowly.”

Long Shadow did not try to keep Kloss.

Kloss bowed slightly and turned to leave the hall.

At this moment, General Xinlade spoke in a deep voice to Long Shadow.

“Lord Long Shadow, these Mechanical Clan members have no good intentions at all; they didn’t exert their full strength in this operation.”

“Of course, I know. They aren’t truly cooperating with us; they’re just treating us as pawns. If we had dared to act that day, whether successful or not, we would have been utterly ruined. To put it bluntly, I’m just one part of their plan. After all, I am Dragon String’s son, and if my father were alive and found out, he would definitely be furious.”

“My lord, what should we do next?”

“It doesn’t matter. Although this plan failed, by a strange twist of fate, they exposed the matter. Now everyone in the Federation is helping us put pressure, and soon everything will come to light.”

Long Shadow replied with a smile.

“My lord is wise!”

—

Night · Xiguang Laboratory · Inside the room.

Su Ming finished washing up and lay on his bed, browsing the Star Cluster Forum to check the latest public opinion and news.

Buzz ~

At this moment, his wristband vibrated, and a message popped up.

He looked down, a hint of surprise appearing on his face, and quickly got up and left.

Not long after.

Su Ming hurried to the main entrance of the City Lord’s Mansion.

Vice City Lord Okens walked up to him with a smile and said.

“Su Ming, you’re here.”

“Lord Okins, is there something you need me for?”

Su Ming asked politely.

“Actually, it’s nothing much. Look over there!”

Okins said with a hint of embarrassment.

Su Ming turned his head and saw Gakels standing at the main entrance, seemingly waiting for something.

“What is Lord Gakels doing?”

“Lord Long Bai is coming back, and Lord Gakels is waiting for her.”

Okins explained in a low voice.

“There’s no need to wait outside, is there? Look how windy it is.”

“Alas, isn’t it because things are a mess, and Lord Long Bai has to rush back from so far away to clean up this mess?”

“That’s true, but why did you call me over?”

“Aren’t you a favorite of Lord Long Bai? Can you help receive her together and say some good words then?”

Vice City Lord Okens said to Su Ming with a chuckle.

“Huh?”

“Please help.”

“Alright, fine!”

Su Ming reluctantly agreed.

“Thanks, I’ll be going now.”

Okins, seeing Su Ming agree, chuckled and left.

Su Ming sighed and walked up to City Lord Gakels, respectfully greeting him.

“Lord City Lord Gakels.”

“Hmm.”

Gakels nodded slightly.

Not long after, several unassuming black hovercars drove from a distance and stopped in front of Gakels and Su Ming.

General Philian and Jon opened the car doors and stepped out of the hovercars behind.

Su Ming quickly stepped forward and opened the door of the first black hovercar.

At this moment, Dragon White, dressed in military uniform, stepped out of the car.

“Lord Legion Commander.”

Su Ming respectfully greeted her.

Dragon White glanced at Su Ming, then nodded slightly.

“Miss, you’re back.”

At this, Gakels spoke with a face full of guilt.

Dragon White went to the front line to support and supervise the battle, but he failed to defend their home, forcing her to rush back from the front line to clean up this mess.

“Hmm, let’s talk in the office.”

Dragon White looked at the much older Gakels and said in a gentle tone.

“Alright, Miss, this way please.”

Gakels quickly led Dragon White towards the office.

Su Ming and the others quickly followed.

Soon they arrived at the office door. Dragon White and Gakels entered alone. Su Ming and the others stood guard outside to prevent anyone from eavesdropping on their conversation.

At this moment, General Philian poked Su Ming with his arm and said with a smile.

“Su Ming, you’re quite something!”

“Huh? What about me?”

Su Ming replied, confused.

“You still know how to come back, huh? You’re doing quite well over in Apocalypse. Are you planning to start anew?”

General Philian teased in a low voice.

“Go, go, don’t talk nonsense! I was forced to.”

Su Ming replied with a bit of a wry smile.

At this moment, Jon, who was nearby, also said with great emotion.

“Su Ming, I heard you made another great contribution. I’m really envious! We run around every day, risking our lives, but we don’t make many contributions. Your contributions just keep coming, one after another. How about we just follow you? At least we’ll get a share of the spoils.”

“Not at all, purely good luck.”

Su Ming didn’t know how to explain; who knew he’d encounter the Mechanical Clan invasion as soon as he returned?

“Alright, stop pretending!”

General Philian said with a chuckle.

“Sigh, it really is just good luck. If you don’t believe me, then so be it. Oh, right, where are my troops?”

Su Ming suddenly remembered and quickly asked.

“Your troops? They’re on the front lines in Guangying Star Sea.”

General Philian replied without thinking.

“Damn it, is this how you take care of my troops? Throwing them to the front lines?”

Su Ming said with a dark face upon hearing General Philian’s words.

“There’s no other way, the front lines are tense, and your troops are so well-equipped, how could they not be deployed? You should know that no other troops can compare to yours. Your troops are not only equipped with V Generation Mecha, Pseudo V-generation Mecha, and IV Generation Mecha, but the worst among them are all standardized with Third Generation Mecha.”

General Philian explained helplessly.

In fact, after Su Ming’s incident, Rhine took over Fallen Light and the troops. He repaired the captured V Generation Mecha: Grey Hunter Emissary (low-end version), recalled Hugh Eun and others stationed in Scarlet Country, and at the same time, converted all 500 billion units of supplies from Rainy City into weapons for armament.

Originally, Rhine had armed the troops with the intention of finding Su Ming, but later they were conscripted by Dragon White.

“But even they can’t withstand your destructive use!”

Su Ming replied in a bad mood.

“Don’t worry, they won’t. The front line is primarily defensive now, and Rhine and his team aren’t that weak.”

General Philian tried to reassure Su Ming.

“Sigh.”

Su Ming sighed and said nothing more.

At this moment, the office door opened, and Gakels walked out alone, then closed the door.

Su Ming and the others were also startled and stepped forward to ask.

“Lord Gakels, why didn’t Lord Long Bai come out?”

“Lord Long Bai needs some quiet time.”

Gakels replied with a tired expression.

“Lord Gakels, did something happen?”

Su Ming and the others asked worriedly.

“Nothing, you all prepare. City Lord Alicia and City Lord Faraon will arrive on the Third Planet in two days, and then a full meeting will be held. Everyone must attend!”

Gakels briefly told Su Ming and the others.

“Good!”

Upon hearing Gakels’ words, Su Ming roughly guessed that the secret meeting between Dragon White and Gakels had been very unsuccessful this time.

After Gakels finished his instructions, he left, dragging his weary body.

Su Ming and General Philian stood quietly at the door.

In the blink of an eye, it was the next morning, and Dragon White still hadn’t emerged from the office.

At this moment, Cloud Soft came over with breakfast and said with a smile to Su Ming and the others.

“Sirs, I’ve brought you breakfast!”

“Thank you.”

Su Ming and the others took it.

“You all eat slowly, I’ll take this in for Lord Long Bai.”

Cloud Soft said softly.

“Alright, thank you for your trouble.”

Su Ming and the other two replied politely.

Cloud Soft then carried the breakfast to the door, gently pushed it open, and walked inside.

Not long after, Cloud Soft came back out.

Su Ming and the others continued to stand guard.

Time passed bit by bit, and soon it was noon.

At this moment, Cloud Soft came over with lunch. She gently pushed open the office door and walked in.

Not long after, the office door opened again, and Cloud Soft walked out with a tray on which the dishes were untouched.

General Philian and Jon looked at Cloud Soft with solemn expressions and asked.

“How is it?”

Cloud Soft didn’t answer, she just shook her head and left with the tray.

Su Ming and the other two exchanged glances and continued to wait helplessly.

As time passed, night soon fell.

Cloud Soft came over with dinner again, but this time she didn’t take it directly in. Instead, she walked up to Su Ming and the others and said with some worry.

“Sirs, why don’t you deliver it?”

“Su Ming, why don’t you do it?”

General Philian hesitated and said.

“Me? Is that appropriate?”

Su Ming replied, slightly startled.

“You’re the most suitable to deliver it, please.”

General Philian pleaded with Su Ming.

“Alright!”

Su Ming then took the dinner, walked to the office door, gently pushed it open, and walked in.

As he entered the office, he saw Dragon White sitting at the desk, resting her chin on one hand, with a holographic star map projected before her.

Dragon White gazed silently at the star map, unmoving.

Su Ming gently placed the dinner on the edge of the table and softly said to Dragon White.

“Legion Commander, it’s time to eat.”

But Lord Long Bai didn’t react at all, just quietly looking at the star map.

Su Ming sighed slightly at the sight, then exited the office.

When Feilong and Jon saw Su Ming come out, they immediately stepped forward and asked.

“How is it? Did the Legion Commander eat?”

“No, the Legion Commander seems very troubled.”

Su Ming shook his head and replied.

“Alas.”

Feilong and Jon both sighed after hearing Su Ming’s reply.

“I’m a bit unclear. Although this matter is quite serious, it shouldn’t be this bad, right?”

Su Ming asked in confusion.

“Su Ming, you don’t know, a lot has happened in the Federation during the more than a year you were missing. The Legion Commander has never had a smooth moment. All the defense lines are breaking out everywhere, and even the Wormhole Time-Space Defense Line has been breached. Now this kind of thing has happened again.”

Feilong explained to Su Ming in a low voice.

“I see. Feilong, Jon, you two have worked hard rushing back. Why don’t you go rest, and I’ll take over here.”

“Alright, if anything comes up, give us a call. We’ll come relieve you tomorrow morning.”

Feilong and Jon thought for a moment, then agreed.

“Okay.”

Su Ming nodded.

Feilong and Jon then left together.

Su Ming leaned against the wall next to the office door, guarding alone. He then raised his wristband, opened his contacts, found Su Mulong’s number, edited a message, and sent it.

“Grandfather, the situation is very unstable recently. I’m a bit worried about my parents’ safety. Please help me strengthen the security measures over there.”

Soon, a message popped up.

“You don’t need to worry about Su Yuan’s side. I will arrange for people to take care of it.”

“Thank you, Grandfather.”

After Su Ming replied, he closed the interface.

At this moment, he suddenly saw Irelia’s number in his contacts, and his heart stirred. He edited a message and sent it.

“Senior, I’m back in Starlight City. I wonder if you’re free to have a meal together.”

After Su Ming sent the message, he waited patiently.

Soon, half an hour passed, and his wristband still hadn’t received a reply. Just as Su Ming thought it was a lost cause…

Buzz~

A reply popped up on his wristband.

“Okay!”

“Eight o’clock, I’ll wait for you on Wutong Avenue in B1 District.”

After seeing the message, Su Ming breathed a slight sigh of relief. He then looked up nearby restaurants and sent a reply to Irelia.

Immediately after, Su Ming quickly left to avoid any awkwardness later.

B1 District Wutong Avenue · Under the dim streetlights.

Su Ming stood there quietly, occasionally checking his wristband. It was already eight o’clock in the evening, but he still hadn’t seen Irelia.

However, Su Ming was not in a hurry and waited patiently.

Time passed bit by bit, and in the blink of an eye, two hours had gone by.

Su Ming checked his wristband; it was already ten o’clock at night. He was a bit puzzled, given her personality, if she agreed, she wouldn’t likely be late!

But she still hadn’t arrived, so she probably ran into something and couldn’t make it.

Thinking this, Su Ming sighed slightly, just about to give up and leave.

At this moment, a pleasant voice came.

“Sorry for making you wait.”

Su Ming looked up and saw Irelia wearing a champagne-colored cheongsam, perfectly outlining her figure. A Star Scar Tear necklace adorned her fair neck, and her light purple hair cascaded over her shoulders. She looked as if she had stepped out of a painting.

For a moment, Su Ming was stunned.

“What’s wrong?”

Seeing Su Ming unresponsive, Irelia asked calmly.

“Nothing, I just thought you looked thinner.”

Su Ming coughed and said.

“Mm.”

Irelia paused slightly, then replied indifferently.

“Senior, are you not in a very good mood?”

Seeing Irelia’s low spirits, Su Ming asked with a smile.

Irelia heard Su Ming’s question, then raised her head and glanced at him. Wasn’t he asking the obvious?

“Hehe, I just asked casually, let’s not talk about these things. Let’s go to Clover Restaurant for dinner, I heard their dishes are quite good.”

Su Ming said with a smile.

“No, I’ll treat you to a place where I usually eat when I’m not in a good mood.”

“Let me treat instead, it’s not good to make you spend.”

“It’s nothing. Someone like you, who’s on the front lines every day, might be gone someday. Then, even if I wanted to treat you, I wouldn’t be able to.”

Irelia said indifferently.

“…”

Su Ming’s mouth twitched involuntarily.

“Let’s go.”

Irelia led Su Ming, walking towards the distance.

Soon after, the two walked over an ancient stone arch bridge and arrived at a relatively secluded street.

Here sat a very small street-side noodle shop. The outermost part of the noodle shop had a dining counter and iron chairs, where one could sit and eat directly.

At this moment, an old woman with white hair, wrinkled skin, and a kind expression was tidying up bowls and chopsticks.

“Grandma Cai.”

Irelia led Su Ming over and called out calmly.

Grandma Cai turned to look at Irelia and replied with a smile.

“Xiao Ya, you’re here. What would you like to eat?”

“Two bowls of clear beef noodle soup.”

Irelia replied calmly.

Grandma Cai heard Irelia’s words, looked at Su Ming in surprise, and then spoke.

“Xiao Ya, do you have a boyfriend?”

Su Ming heard Grandma Cai’s words, his expression also stiffened, and he awkwardly smiled and explained.

“No, we’re friends.”

“A male friend, a boyfriend, that’s right.”

Grandma Cai said with a smile.

“That works too?”

Su Ming replied with a wry smile.

“Why not? Xiao Ya has been eating noodles here for over a hundred years, and this is the first time I’ve seen her bring a boy over.”

Grandma Cai replied with a chuckle.

“Over a hundred years?”

Su Ming looked at Irelia in surprise after hearing Grandma Cai’s words.

“What? Scared? Didn’t you say you’re not afraid of women over three hundred?”

Irelia turned to Su Ming and said.

“How could I be scared? I don’t care about those things.”

Su Ming replied with a smile.

At this moment, Grandma Cai kept scrutinizing Su Ming up and down, and asked in confusion.

“Young man, how old are you? You don’t look like you’re from the same generation as Xiao Ya.”

“I’m only in my twenties.”

Su Ming replied with an awkward smile.

“Oh, being younger is good too. One step to success, no need to work hard.”

Grandma Cai replied with a smile.

At this moment, Irelia said to Grandma Cai.

“Grandma Cai, please make us some noodles.”

“Okay, please wait a moment.”

Grandma Cai replied with a smile.

Su Ming and Irelia waited quietly, and soon two steaming bowls of clear beef noodle soup were served, with clear broth, tempting slices of meat and noodles, and green chopped scallions sprinkled on top.

“Eat while it’s hot.”

Grandma Cai said with a smile.

“Okay.”

Su Ming and Irelia immediately picked up their chopsticks and began to eat.

After a few bites, Su Ming couldn’t help but praise Irelia.

“It tastes very good. How did you find this place?”

“My father brought me here. Every time I parted with him, or when I was in a bad mood, I would come here.”

Irelia said indifferently.

“Oh.”

Su Ming heard Irelia’s words, immediately realized he seemed to have said the wrong thing, quickly closed his mouth, and silently ate his meal.

At this moment, a loud shouting suddenly came from behind, and Su Ming and the others couldn’t help but turn to look.

They saw groups of citizens, holding up banners and slogans, parading through the streets, protesting.

“We want the truth!”

“We want to see Council Speaker Long Xian!”

“We don’t want war!”

“We want peace!”

Reporters were constantly taking pictures with cameras, and many soldiers followed to maintain order.

Irelia heard the protests on the street, and the chopsticks in her hand involuntarily stopped, her expression becoming even more silent.

Su Ming looked at the protesting crowd and said awkwardly.

“It’s so late, and they’re still protesting.”

“Young people, it’s good to have passion, it’s better than a pool of stagnant, dead water!”

Grandma Cai said with a smile.

“Yes! When you’re in the prime of your youth, if you don’t do something, how can you be called a young person? Although the road ahead may be unknown and dangerous, if you don’t walk it, who can predict the outcome?”

Su Ming glanced at Irelia’s somewhat haggard face and said with emotion.

At this moment, Irelia also fell silent after hearing Su Ming’s words.

The next morning.

Starlight City Central Interstellar Airport.

Star Destroyer Blue Deep slowly descended from the sky, landing in berth 3.

Click!

The exit ramp opened.

City Lord Alicia led Fini and others down.

At this moment, an old woman with white hair and a high nose, dressed in a senior councilor’s attire, hurried to greet them.

“City Lord Alicia, you’re finally back.”

“How is Amanfen doing now?”

“The Federation is almost out of control now. Gakels can’t suppress everyone anymore. Everyone is waiting for you to come back and hold a full meeting.”

“Have Faraon and Lord Long Bai returned?”

“I’m not sure about Lord Long Bai, he might have returned. Lord Faraon is said to be arriving soon.”

Councilor Amanfen said to City Lord Alicia.

Alicia heard this and said thoughtfully.

“We’ll wait for him.”

“Okay.”

Councilor Amanfen paused slightly, then nodded in agreement.

Just then, a huge roar came from the sky. Alicia and the others looked up and saw the Star Destroyer Scarlet Blade slowly descending from the sky.

“They’re here, let’s go over.”

Alicia said with a smile.

“Mm.”

Councilor Amanfen replied respectfully.

A moment later, the Star Destroyer Scarlet Blade landed in berth 2.

Click!

The exit ramp opened.

Faraon, with a stern face, led his subordinates down.

When he saw Alicia waiting for him, he said with some surprise.

“Alicia, you’re waiting for me?”

“That’s right, with so many things happening at home, I’m feeling unsure and wanted to discuss it with you.”

Alicia said with a smile.

“Hmph, what’s there to discuss? The situation is very clear now. Either hand over the item, or Council Speaker Long Xian comes out!”

Faraon replied ungraciously.

“I think so too. Things should be explained. Then let’s unite our front. Don’t drop the ball at the critical moment.”

“Don’t worry.”

“Then let’s go together.”

Alicia said with a smile.

“Mm.”

Faraon and Alicia then left together.

Federal Administrative Building · Dawn Hall.

The large conference hall was also bustling, with all seats taken except for a few empty ones in the first row.

There were even quite a few people standing along the walls on both sides of the council hall.

All personnel qualified to attend the meeting from the Federation’s ten major planets were present.

This included the City Lords of the ten major planets and the District Chiefs of the sixteen districts.

And behind the council hall, there were also reporters standing.

At this moment, Su Ming and Feilong sat in a corner, waiting for the largest meeting in nearly a century to begin.

“In all these years, this is the first time I’ve seen such a large-scale event. This meeting won’t be easy to conclude. I wonder if Lord Long Bai can hold up.”

Feilong swallowed and said.

“Things have reached this point, there’s no use saying anything else. We’ll take it one step at a time.”

Su Ming replied calmly.

At this moment, the tightly closed door was pushed open.

Everyone present turned to look, only to see Dragon Dust, Long Shadow, and Dragon Lan, the three siblings, walking in with serious expressions.

“The Long family members are starting to enter. It looks a bit like they’re coming with ill intentions.”

Jon said to Feilong.

“Normal. When the Council Speaker was in seclusion, he gave power to Gakels and restricted the power of other Long family members, but the situation is different now.”

Feilong said in a low voice.

“Mm.”

Su Ming replied in agreement.

Soon, Dragon Dust and the other two took their seats in the first row under everyone’s gaze.

At this moment, everyone also began to discuss.

“Dragon Dust and the others have entered, but why haven’t we seen Lord Long Bai, City Lord Faraon, and City Lord Alicia?”

“Have they returned? Will the meeting not happen again today?”

“It shouldn’t be.”

Everyone whispered in discussion.

At this moment, the conference hall door opened again, and Faraon and City Lord Alicia walked in side by side.

“They’re here!”

Everyone shouted excitedly.

“It’s about to begin.”

Su Ming said, resting his chin on his hand, as he saw the two City Lords, Faraon and Alicia, enter.

“Mm.”

Feilong and Jon immediately became nervous.

Faraon and Alicia walked solemnly to the front row and sat down.

At this moment, everyone in the council hall felt even more anxious, discussing among themselves.

“Everyone is here, why aren’t City Lord Gakels and Lord Long Bai here yet!”

“Exactly!”

“What the hell is going on!”

Seconds ticked by, just as everyone’s patience seemed to reach its limit.

The tightly closed doors of the council hall were pushed open again.

Faraon, Dragon Dust, and others all turned to look at the open doors.

They saw Lord Long Bai, wearing a deep blue starry long dress, with her light purple hair tied up and a delicate golden phoenix hairpin in it, and a silver metal mask on her face, walking in accompanied by Gakels.

In an instant, the entire noisy conference hall immediately fell silent. Everyone stood up and bowed slightly to Lord Long Bai.