Chapter 325 Yuko Base (Five-in-One)

The next day, inside the dormitory · balcony.

Commander Su Ming leaned against the window, on the phone with Zhao Ning.

“Son, the situation is so chaotic recently, with wars happening every day outside. Are you alright over there? A few days ago, I even received a household registration check call, probably to conscript people!”

“Haha, Mother, don’t worry, what could possibly happen to me here.”

“I’m just worried about you. Last night I had a nightmare, dreaming that you went to the battlefield.”

“Don’t overthink it, I’m only a first-year student, how could I possibly go to the battlefield?”

Commander Su Ming tried his best to comfort Zhao Ning.

“That’s good.”

When Zhao Ning heard this, her tense heart slightly relaxed.

At this moment, Su Yuan also leaned over to the phone and instructed Commander Su Ming.

“You brat, just study hard at school, go on some dates when you’re free, and don’t worry about anything else. When you graduate, come back and inherit the family business!”

“Let’s talk about that later. Father, Mother! I have class soon, so I won’t chat with you anymore.”

Commander Su Ming replied with a helpless smile.

“Okay, remember to wear more clothes, take good care of yourself. Do you have enough money?”

“Enough.”

“Okay, then we’ll hang up.”

After Zhao Ning finished her instructions, she reluctantly hung up the phone.

“Phew~”

Commander Su Ming let out a slight breath and turned to walk towards his bed.

At this time, Rhine, Zhang Yi, and Ankajia were browsing the forum and said to Commander Su Ming.

“Squad Leader, the situation seems a bit grim!”

“What’s wrong?”

Commander Su Ming asked thoughtfully.

“The Federal Government is taking too long to give a result, and the internet is in chaos, with arguments everywhere.”

Rhine briefly explained.

Commander Su Ming sat on the edge of the bed and logged into the Star Cluster Forum. Just as Rhine and the others said, everything was in chaos.

Everyone was arguing endlessly on it.

Commander Su Ming saw a post where someone was criticizing Sky Dome City.

“You guys were too reckless. You shouldn’t have gone out to fight the Imperial Army, and you definitely shouldn’t have engaged in a frontal battle.”

As a result, countless people from Sky Dome City retorted in the comments.

“You really talk without knowing the pain! It wasn’t your property that was looted, it wasn’t your territory that was lost, and it wasn’t your important people who died. Of course, you can sit at home and make sarcastic remarks. If it were your territory that had problems, I bet you’d be more anxious than anyone!”

“Exactly, if you hadn’t just watched, would this have been the result?”

“And you still have the nerve to criticize us?”

Commander Su Ming scrolled through the posts for a while, then closed the forum with a headache and said to Rhine and the others.

“Both sides have their points, it’s impossible to sort out.”

“That makes sense. Speaking of which, the Sky Dome City forces were actually quite brave, managing to destroy a Level 5 Battleship · blood shadow and a Level 5 Battleship · Scarlet Fangs Legion, and even Blood Prism Fortress was set ablaze.”

Rhine couldn’t help but praise Sky Dome City’s achievements.

“They were indeed very brave, there’s no doubt about that.”

Commander Su Ming replied calmly.

In fact, Sky Dome City and Scarlet Fangs Legion already had an irreconcilable hatred. When enemies meet, their eyes naturally turn red, and they will definitely fight to the death!

“Squad Leader, many people are now condemning Starlight City and Rainy City. Many people believe that the reason Sky Dome City lost was because the two cities didn’t send troops! Some even revealed that Starlight City was as timid as a mouse and, to prevent their own troops from going to the battlefield, dispatched them in advance, leaving the Federal Government to go to the Abyss of Fallen.”

Zhang Yi sighed with a click of his tongue.

“I also saw that post, it’s incredibly popular. They said that if Starlight City hadn’t been so timid and sent that force to support, Sky Dome City’s forces would not only have won, but might even have destroyed that Blood Prism Fortress!”

Ankajia also leaned in and said.

“Things are not that simple; you can’t just look at the surface. From the current situation, this is a trap.”

Commander Su Ming replied calmly.

“Then Sky Dome City fell for it, that was very unwise.”

“It’s not a matter of wisdom or unwisdom. If you were robbed, people were killed, and it was a sworn enemy, you’d probably be even more agitated than them. This is clearly a trap set specifically for Sky Dome City.”

“That seems to be the case, so what do we do now?”

Zhang Yi scratched his head and replied.

“Unclear, let’s wait for the Federal Government to release the results!”

Commander Su Ming said calmly.

—

Three days later, Starlight City · Government Administrative Building · Dawn Hall.

Gakels stood on the main council platform, and Faraon and many other council members entered one after another, taking their seats.

Soon, time flowed by second by second.

Everyone’s hearts were filled with anxiety. The originally quiet council hall was filled with whispers.

“Why aren’t they here yet!”

“Council Speaker, won’t he come out again?”

“Don’t talk nonsense!”

“Gakels said he would give a result today. No matter how late, we have to wait!”

At this moment, Gakels, who was standing on the main council platform, appeared very calm. However, he was also very worried inside. If he couldn’t give these people an explanation today, the sky might truly fall.

However, fortunately, everyone did not question him, as this matter concerned the Council Speaker, and everyone patiently waited.

This shows that even after a hundred years, the Council Speaker is still so great in everyone’s hearts.

Just then, the tightly closed doors of the council hall were slowly pushed open!

Faraon and the others all turned their heads to look at the open door.

Gakels also looked up.

A young girl, dressed in a deep blue starry gown, with light purple hair tied up and adorned with an exquisite golden phoenix hairpin, and wearing a silver metal mask, walked in under the gaze of everyone.

In an instant, everyone in the hall stood up, even Faraon and Alicia rose and bowed slightly to the young girl.

The young girl walked through the main aisle and stepped onto the main council platform.

Gakels took a deep breath, then stepped aside, yielding the council platform to the young girl.

The young girl bowed slightly to everyone and calmly said,

“Everyone, I am the Council Speaker’s spokesperson. The Council Speaker has ordered me to give the speech on his behalf.”

Upon hearing the young girl’s words, the many council members present became very excited.

“Council President has finally spoken!”

“That’s great!”

Faraon and Alicia’s expressions instantly became very serious, their eyes fixed on the young girl on the stage.

“Respected sirs and ladies, the Federal Government is now deeply in decline. This once greatest alliance is heading towards decline. We are now facing the most severe challenge in history. The Dark Star Empire has already brought the flames of war upon us. Our soldiers are fighting alone, our people are roaring with indignation, yet what about us? We are endlessly arguing here. Every second now, our soldiers are dying. We cannot continue like this; we must turn words into action, gather our strength, unite as one, and fight against the strong enemy.”

“Then what should we do?”

Faraon stared at the young girl and asked.

“By the Council Speaker’s command, we formally establish the Thirteenth Corps · Light of Hope. This corps will be formed by drawing personnel and reserve officers from various planets. It symbolizes unity, hope, and the rise of the Federal Government!”

The young girl solemnly announced to everyone.

Upon hearing the young girl’s words, everyone immediately burst into an uproar.

However, Xiao Lie and the others said with dark faces,

“Forming a new corps? What’s the use of that? The old corps can’t even win, won’t a new corps just be sent to their deaths?”

“Exactly!”

“This method won’t work!”

Many council members spoke up.

Faraon and Alicia, on the other hand, frowned to the extreme, their expressions constantly changing.

“Everyone, please be quiet, please listen to me.”

The young girl spoke to everyone.

The noisy council hall instantly quieted down, and everyone’s gaze refocused on the young girl.

“The newly formed Thirteenth Corps will be personally commanded by me. I guarantee to everyone here that we will definitely be able to defeat the Imperial Army and rescue our trapped compatriots!”

The young girl solemnly promised everyone.

For a moment, everyone was stunned, not knowing what to say. This was equivalent to issuing a military order.

At this point, the young girl continued to speak to everyone.

“Of course, the establishment of the Thirteenth Corps requires the help of everyone present. I hope everyone can contribute money, personnel, and weapons! This is not just for the Federal Government, but for everyone!”

“Alright, in that case! My Sky Dome City will be the first to support!”

Seeing that the other party had said so much, Faraon directly expressed his stance.

“Full support!”

Gakels, Alicia, and others also spoke up to express their support!

“Very good, I officially announce the establishment of the Federal Government’s Thirteenth Corps · Light of Hope Corps!”

“Following the will of the Council Speaker!”

Vice Principal Fuleike led the way in agreeing and applauded.

All the council members present followed with enthusiastic applause.

—

Starlight City.

All outdoor holographic projection advertisements, TV stations, online news websites, and the Star Cluster Forum across the city.

All were instantly replaced, broadcasting the Federal Government’s latest announcement.

“The Federal Government has passed its latest comprehensive resolution, which will draw elite officers from various planets, call upon retired officers and soldiers, and recruit military academy students to jointly form the Thirteenth Corps · Light of Hope Corps.”

Immediately, pedestrians on the street stopped in their tracks, looking up at the projected news in astonishment.

“What’s going on?”

“I didn’t mishear, the Federal Government is going to form the Thirteenth Corps.”

“Oh my goodness!”

“What is this for?”

In an instant, the news of the establishment of the Thirteenth Corps · Light of Hope Corps spread throughout various regions and planets of the Federal Government, causing a huge sensation.

The next day, early morning.

Royal Court Academy gate.

Military vehicles drove in one after another, and to the surprise of all the students, they drove to the central courtyard area.

The car doors opened, and military officers jumped out one by one.

These officers began to set up tables in the central courtyard area.

At this moment, Vice Principal Fuleike’s serious voice sounded over the school broadcast.

“Students, please temporarily stop all matters at hand. We are now announcing an important matter: the Federal Government’s Supreme Council has passed a decision. It officially announces the establishment of the Thirteenth Corps · Light of Hope Corps. We now encourage second-year students and above who do not have a corps designation to actively sign up. First-year students may choose voluntarily.”

Accompanied by the broadcast announcement, a great many students gathered in the central courtyard.

Many students went forward to inquire about registration matters.

In addition, many students were observing, and the entire central courtyard suddenly became very lively.

At this time, Commander Su Ming, leading the students of his class, also rushed to the central courtyard.

“So many people.”

Rhine and the others said in surprise, looking at the registration site.

“Normal. If there weren’t so many people signing up, then it would really be troublesome.”

Commander Su Ming replied in a deep voice.

“Squad Leader, I saw someone online saying that this Thirteenth Corps was formed to rescue the trapped troops.”

Anqi said to Commander Su Ming.

“Definitely, otherwise what would be the purpose of forming this corps at this time?”

Commander Su Ming replied to Anqi very clearly.

“But, they also said that the Federal Government formed this corps just to send them to their deaths. You know, veteran corps that have been through many battles can’t defeat the Imperial Army, so wouldn’t a newly formed corps just be cannon fodder?”

Anqi said hesitantly.

“There’s some truth to that. This corps will go to the battlefield as soon as it’s formed, without even a buffer period. It’s normal for them to be completely wiped out.”

Rhine and the others were also not optimistic about this new corps.

Upon hearing this, Commander Su Ming also frowned. This Thirteenth Corps was indeed not very favorable compared to other corps.

However, just then, a capable female military officer in a second lieutenant’s uniform, with short brown hair and many freckles on her face, walked over with a letter and saluted Commander Su Ming.

“Commander Su Ming!”

“And you are?”

Su Ming returned the salute, his brows slightly furrowed as he replied.

“Commander, I am Second Lieutenant Wang Qing from the Military Department. This is a conscription order from the Military Department. From now on, you are assigned to the Thirteenth Corps.”

Wang Qing handed the conscription order to Su Ming.

“Alright!”

Su Ming’s expression didn’t change much as he reached out and took the conscription order.

From the moment the Federal Government officially announced the establishment of the Thirteenth Corps, Su Ming had anticipated this moment.

“Goodbye, Commander.”

Wang Qing saluted and turned to leave.

At this moment, Rhine and the others next to him were dumbfounded, asking in confusion.

“Squad Leader, why were you conscripted?”

“Yeah, none of us were conscripted!”

“What’s going on?”

“It’s normal. I exchanged for a military rank, but you haven’t yet, so naturally, you won’t be conscripted. They’ll only encourage you to sign up enthusiastically.”

Su Ming explained with a smile.

“Damn it, that won’t do! Since you’ve been conscripted, Squad Leader, then I’m signing up too!”

Rhine declared without hesitation.

“I’m signing up too!”

Zhang Yi and the others said.

“And us! We also want to join the Thirteenth Corps with Squad Leader!”

Many classmates shouted excitedly.

Hearing this, Su Ming smiled and said to everyone.

“Alright, but I need to eat breakfast first. We can talk while we eat.”

“Mhm!”

Everyone replied happily.

A moment later · Mess Hall No. 1.

Su Ming and the others sat around a dining table.

“Squad Leader, what kind of configuration do you think the newly formed Thirteenth Corps will have?”

Zhang Yi asked eagerly.

“This Corps is a regular military unit, and it’s going to the battlefield for support, so I estimate its configuration won’t be low, and the welfare benefits should be quite good!”

Su Ming thought for a moment and replied.

“Wow, that sounds pretty good!”

Zhang Yi said with a beaming smile.

“Who cares about welfare benefits? The main reason we’re joining the Thirteenth Corps is to stick with Squad Leader. Although we might not be assigned together, we can still achieve great things together, and if anything happens, Squad Leader will have our backs!”

Rhine said very happily.

“Exactly! Squad Leader, you’ll have to take good care of me then!”

Ankajia quickly said to Su Ming.

“And me!”

Ha Miao and the others echoed excitedly.

Su Ming looked at his classmates and said with a smile.

“Don’t worry!”

Just then, Matthew’s phone in the class suddenly rang.

Matthew glanced at the number, then answered and said.

“Mom, why did you call suddenly? Is something wrong?”

“Son, I heard that Thirteenth Corps is recruiting, you absolutely must not go!”

“Why not? Our whole class is going!”

“You’re not allowed to go. That Corps is just going to its death. It’s already spread online.”

“No, I’ve already agreed with my classmates, and besides, what soldier isn’t in danger!”

“Wuwu! I agreed to you becoming a soldier, but I didn’t tell you to go to your death! I worked so hard to raise you, and you’re so heartless…”

“No, serving in any Corps is serving, why is the Thirteenth Corps not allowed?”

Matthew got up angrily, holding his phone, and walked to a corner.

At this moment, the phones of the classmates in the class started ringing one by one, and without exception, they were all calls from home.

They answered the calls and talked to their parents.

“Father, listen to me, everything online is a lie.”

“This is my own decision, don’t interfere, alright? I’m an adult now.”

“If I was afraid of danger, I wouldn’t have come to this school in the first place.”

Rhine and the others watched this scene, their smiles immediately fading, revealing very complex expressions.

At this moment, Matthew walked over dejectedly and said to Su Ming with great guilt.

“I’m sorry, Squad Leader, my family really won’t let me sign up for the Thirteenth Corps, they’re threatening to kill themselves…”

“It’s okay, I understand.”

Su Ming quickly comforted Matthew; not everyone can withstand the pressure from their family.

At this time, one by one, classmates walked over, apologizing profusely to Su Ming.

“I’m sorry! Squad Leader, that…”

“No need to say anything, I understand! Don’t put too much pressure on yourselves, they’re also doing it for your own good.”

Su Ming said to his many classmates.

“Thank you, Squad Leader.”

Everyone replied with complex expressions.

In an instant, the lively, passionate atmosphere was directly extinguished.

Just then, Rhine’s phone also rang, with the caller ID showing the word “Father.”

Su Ming and the others all looked at Rhine.

Rhine, however, glanced at his phone, turned it off directly, and tossed it onto the dining table.

“Done!”

“666!”

Zhang Yi immediately gave Rhine a thumbs up.

“Tch, I already said, wherever Squad Leader goes, I’m going too!”

Rhine replied casually.

At this moment, Zhang Yi, Ankajia, Elu, and others’ phones also rang.

However, Zhang Yi and the others also turned off their phones without hesitation, tossed them onto the table, and said proudly.

“Who wouldn’t!”

“Beautiful!”

Rhine also beamed when he saw Zhang Yi and the others do the same.

At this moment, Su Ming stood up and rationally said to his many classmates.

“Everyone, listen to me for a moment!”

“Squad Leader, speak.”

“Joining the Thirteenth Corps will indeed be more dangerous, because this Corps will be going to the battlefield very soon, and your families are also doing it for your own good! Therefore, I don’t want to make things difficult for you. Those who can participate, participate; those who cannot, it’s also fine, I can understand. We are classmates in the same class, and we are also comrades who will share life and death!”

“Mhm.”

The classmates present, one by one, replied with red eyes.

Su Ming turned to Rhine and said.

“Rhine, go buy some alcohol. Today, we’ll have a drink together!”

“Alright!”

Rhine nodded in response.

The next morning, in the dormitory.

Su Ming began to pack his luggage; he was to depart for the hangar in the afternoon.

“Why does it feel like there’s so much stuff? One suitcase isn’t enough.”

Zhang Yi said, rubbing his head in frustration, looking at his fully packed suitcase.

“Why are you bringing so much luggage?”

Su Ming glanced at Zhang Yi and asked.

“Isn’t it because I’m afraid there’ll be nothing on the ship? It’s better to bring more things to be prepared. Oh, by the way, Squad Leader, can we bring alcohol?”

Zhang Yi asked Su Ming curiously.

“Hehe, I advise you not to. Although some old veterans in other Corps bring alcohol, that’s because their Legion Commander tacitly allows it. We still don’t know who our Legion Commander is. If it’s a strict person, they could give you a disciplinary action in minutes!”

Su Ming warned Zhang Yi.

“Then forget it.”

Zhang Yi pulled out two bottles of baijiu from his suitcase.

Thump thump!

Just then, someone knocked on the dormitory door.

“Who is it?”

Su Ming walked over and opened the door.

He saw a delivery man pulling a trolley case filled with white flowers.

“Hello, who ordered these flowers?”

“Flowers? Rhine, did you guys order them?”

Su Ming turned his head and asked in confusion.

“Yes, we ordered them. Please sign for them.”

Rhine shouted to Su Ming.

Su Ming then wrote his name on the delivery receipt, then carried the flowers inside, asking in confusion.

“Why did you order so many flowers? Are you all going to confess to someone?”

“What are you talking about? Before we depart, we’re going to the cemetery to pay respects to the God of Victory and pray for our triumphant return!”

Rhine explained to Su Ming.

Upon hearing Rhine’s words, Su Ming’s body stiffened for a moment, then he calmly replied.

“When did you all start believing in that?”

“We don’t really believe it either, but it’s a custom. Many people who join the army go. We just wanted to go and pay our respects, and ask for blessings!”

Rhine explained to Su Ming.

“Squad Leader, let’s go together!”

Ankajia said to Su Ming.

“No, I didn’t buy flowers either.”

Su Ming immediately shook his head and replied.

“Don’t worry, we bought an extra bouquet for you.”

“Let’s just forget it.”

“Don’t be such a killjoy, come on!”

“Yeah, we’ve already agreed with Angela and the others!”

Rhine and the others urged him strongly.

“I still don’t really want to go, how about you guys go?”

Su Ming replied with a very complex expression.

“No way, let’s go!”

Ankajia directly took Su Ming’s hand to pull him along.

“Yes, together!”

Rhine and the others quickly picked up the flowers and pushed Su Ming forward.

“Sigh!”

Su Ming sighed and followed Rhine and the others out of the dormitory.

Soon they arrived downstairs, where they saw Elu and the others holding flowers, already waiting for a long time.

Out of the entire class of fifty people, a total of thirty had signed up for the Thirteenth Corps.

This number was very shocking. Although the welfare benefits offered by the Thirteenth Corps were better than the previous Corps, recruitment at Royal Court Academy was not very ideal.

Most were mandatory conscriptions due to military rank; the number of voluntary sign-ups was still very small.

After all, students graduating from Royal Court Academy were not like those from other schools who had no choice; they could easily enroll in various Corps.

“Squad Leader is here, let’s hurry up and go.”

Elu and the others said happily.

“Mhm.”

Su Ming didn’t dampen their spirits and nodded slightly in agreement.

Not long after.

Su Ming and the others arrived at the cemetery.

The usually quiet cemetery had become much livelier.

Among them, many students were walking towards the open space where the Haigesi statue was located.

Su Ming and the others also followed.

When they arrived at the open space where the statue was located, they saw that the area in front of the statue was piled high with fresh flowers.

One by one, senior male and female students stepped forward, prayed devoutly to the statue, and then placed their flowers down.

Su Ming watched this scene, his expression growing more silent, but he still led Rhine and the others to queue quietly.

Soon it was their turn. Su Ming and the others stepped forward in turn, placed their flowers down, and bowed slightly.

After doing all this, Su Ming silently led everyone away from the cemetery.

He said to Angela and the others.

“We’re departing this afternoon, so make sure your things are packed!”

“Mhm!”

“Also, when you leave, regardless of whether your family agrees or not, send them a message to let them know, so you don’t leave any regrets!”

“Alright!”

Rhine and the others nodded in response.

In the afternoon, Royal Court Academy Hangar Area.

Su Ming piloted the Slayer, heading towards the rendezvous point.

Rhine and Ankajia piloted their Mechs, carrying sealed boxes containing Red Butcher and Gun Knight, following behind Su Ming.

Soon they arrived at the rendezvous point, where Zhang Yi and the others were already lined up in their Mechs, waiting for a long time.

As for Matthew and the others, they also came. They looked at Su Ming and the others, bidding them farewell with heavy hearts.

“Be careful on your journey, and be sure to return safely!”

“Alright, goodbye!”

Su Ming piloted the Slayer Mech, flying up into the sky.

Rhine and the others all piloted their Mechs, leaping up and following closely behind Su Ming.

Looking down from high altitude, one could see Mechs continuously taking off from the Royal Court Academy Hangar Area.

Su Ming entered a series of commands into his Mech, and a prompt popped up on the operation screen.

“Military navigation route successfully planned, destination · Yuko Base!”

Su Ming then pulled the joystick, piloting the Mech along the virtual route. Soon, he led the team out of the teaching area and arrived above the Plantation.

Everyone looked down, and golden wheat fields came into view.

In the golden wheat fields, students wearing work clothes carefully harvested wheat with sickles, occasionally bending down to pick up fallen grains.

At this moment, students heard the commotion, looked up at the sky, and silently watched the groups of Mechs fly past.

At this moment, Su Ming piloted his Mech, leading the team along the virtual guidance route. Soon they reached the end, where they saw an exit made of a metal frame on the Dorag Sphere barrier.

Two Iron Guard Mechs were guarding the exit.

When they saw Commander Su Ming and the others flying over, they all manipulated their mechs, raised their hands, and saluted.

Commander Su Ming and the others returned the salute, passing through the exit in an orderly fashion.

They continued flying forward, sweeping past the small Dorag Spheres in the suburbs.

Soon after, Commander Su Ming and the others flew away from Starlight City.

Rhein and the others turned their heads to look back at the incredibly prosperous Starlight City behind them, feeling a surge of emotion.

Once they left this city, they would embark on their journey, uncertain when they would return alive.

“Squad Leader, do you think we can win this war?”

“I’m not sure. That depends on our commander and the Legion’s configuration.”

Commander Su Ming also felt uncertain.

“Ah, no way!”

“But you don’t have to worry. Since the higher-ups dared to form a new Legion for the rescue, they must have a certain degree of confidence.”

“That’s true.”

Rhein and the others nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

“Alright, let’s pick up the pace and get to Yuko Base as early as possible.”

Commander Su Ming said this, then accelerated along the planned route.

Rhein and the others followed closely behind Commander Su Ming.

At this time, on the highway below, buses were speeding along, carrying enlisted students and soldiers.

They looked through the windows at Commander Su Ming and the others flying in the sky, saying enviously,

“It’s a mech group!”

“I’m so envious! I should have enrolled in the Mech Academy back then!”

“Alright, it’s not that easy to get into the Mech Academy!”

Swish!

Commander Su Ming and the others, controlling their mechs, swiftly passed by amidst the envious gazes of the crowd.

Soon after, Commander Su Ming and the others saw many scattered Second Generation Mecha figures in the distance, flying in the same direction as them.

It was clear that these mechs were all heading to Yuko Base.

At this moment, these mechs also discovered Commander Su Ming and the others, and they exclaimed one by one in the public channel.

“Holy moly, that mech group has so many numbers?”

“Not just many, look, there are so many Third Generation Mecha among them!”

“Gun Knight, Cyan Wing, oh my god! There’s even an Eagle Falcon?”

“Awesome, are these guys snatching mechs from the Imperial Army?”

“What’s so awesome about that? Look at the mech leading them.”

“I don’t recognize that mech. I can’t tell what model it is at all. I’ve never seen this style before.”

“You’re stupid, that’s a custom mech, super expensive, one is worth several Third Generation Mecha!”

Rhein and the others listened to the discussions in the public channel and said to Commander Su Ming with a smile,

“Squad Leader, they’re talking about you!”

“Hmm, I know.”

“Aren’t you going to say a few words?”

Zhang Yi urged.

“No interest.”

Commander Su Ming replied indifferently.

“Squad Leader, don’t be so aloof!”

“That’s right! Tease them, there are several girls in there!”

Rhein and the others said playfully.

“Go cool off.”

Commander Su Ming replied with a slight smile on his face.

Three hours later.

Commander Su Ming and the others arrived at the outer area of Yuko Base.

From a distance, they saw a yellowish Dorag Sphere, covering an area of over ten square kilometers.

Commander Su Ming led the Rhein people into the metal frame entrance in the sky.

A semi-circular base, constructed of metal with a damaged surface coating and a very old appearance, came into view.

Along the edge of the base, dilapidated factory-style warehouses were situated.

“Holy moly, why does this base look so broken?”

Zhang Yi said, dumbfounded.

“I remember this Yuko Base was sealed for a long time due to aging equipment. This should be a temporary activation.”

Rhein said, with some recollection.

Ankajia replied with some apprehension.

“No way, temporarily activated? Can the equipment inside be used? What if the life support system breaks down when we’re sleeping, that would be hilarious!”

“It should be fine. If you’re really worried, just keep wearing your exoskeletons.”

Commander Su Ming said to them with a smile.

“That’s the only way!”

Zhang Yi and the others replied helplessly.

“Alright, let’s not talk about that anymore. Prepare to land in the mech parking area.”

Commander Su Ming led Zhang Yi and the others towards an open parking area in front of the base.

The entire area was filled with landed Second Generation Mecha of various models.

Soldiers wearing Iron Guard exoskeletons were orderly guiding the landed mechs to different factory-style warehouses.

At this moment, Commander Su Ming led Rhein and the others down.

Bang!

A series of dull thuds spread out.

The people around looked over at the sound and immediately exclaimed.

“Holy moly, so many Third Generation Mecha, and the one leading them is a custom mech. Which officer is this?”

“I don’t know, it’s too awesome.”

The landing of Commander Su Ming and the others also caused a small sensation.

At this moment, several soldiers hurriedly ran over and said to Commander Su Ming and his group,

“Officers, please move your mechs to the warehouse at the 6 o’clock direction. This area cannot be used for parking, and a continuous stream of mechs will be arriving later!”

“Okay, everyone follow me!”

Commander Su Ming replied very straightforwardly.

Those who arrived first, like them, brought their own mechs, but not every mech pilot had their own mech, especially students from other academies.

In this situation, the Legion would need to equip them with mechs, so a large number of mechs would definitely be sent over later.

It’s worth noting that enlisting with a mech has significant advantages.

Firstly, if the carried mech is damaged due to a Legion combat mission, the Legion will cover all repairs, and if destroyed, it will be fully compensated!

Secondly, personnel carrying mechs are generally appointed as captains or vice-captains, starting at a higher position than those of the same rank.

Thirdly, personnel carrying mechs will also receive a higher level of salary and benefits.

Just as Commander Su Ming and his group were walking towards the warehouse, a gray stream of light rapidly approached from a distance.

Commander Su Ming and the others were startled and turned to look.

A massive figure hovered at an extreme altitude in mid-air, then slowly descended to the ground!

Bang~

With a sound, the hardened ground, due to years of neglect, directly cracked open.

A Tier 4 Mecha · Shadow Slayer, twenty-seven meters tall, covered in dense gray patterns, with concealed particle cannons embedded in its hands, holding two particle lightsabers, two pairs of gray mechanical wings embedded in its back, and a black star painted on its chest, appeared before everyone.

For a moment, all the personnel in the entire area erupted, excitedly speaking in the public channel.

“Tier 4 Mecha · Shadow Slayer!”

“Which big shot is this!”

“Awesome!”

“I know him, he’s Royal Court Academy fourth-year senior, Kaff!”

“So it’s him, I remember he was serving in the First Legion, wasn’t he? He was actually transferred here.”

“I guess he came back for a vacation and just got conscripted.”

“That works too?”

“Wow, a Fourth Generation Mecha, I’m so envious!”

Rhein and the others were practically drooling.

If Third Generation Mecha and Second Generation Mecha were a watershed, then Fourth Generation Mecha was an insurmountable natural barrier.

Basically, most mech pilots would stop at Third Generation Mecha. Because from the Fourth Generation onwards, it’s not something that can simply be bought with money, and it’s also very demanding on the pilot.

Because not everyone can master the super-neural device.

“Let’s go. One day, we’ll also be piloting Fourth Generation Mecha.”

Commander Su Ming said with great confidence.

“Mmm!”

Rhein and the others immediately followed Commander Su Ming, walking towards the warehouse.

Soon, Commander Su Ming and the others parked all their mechs inside the warehouse.

They each opened their cockpits and jumped down from their mechs.

“Squad Leader, what do we do next?”

Rhein and the others walked over and asked.

“Report to the base and accept the Legion’s arrangements!”

“Okay!”

“Follow me.”

Commander Su Ming led them out of the warehouse and walked towards the main gate of the base.

Along the way, Commander Su Ming and the others saw buses driving in, full of people.

Clang! Clang!

At this moment, Iron Heads were carrying containers and walking past them.

Although the outside of the entire base was very old, it was very lively, and from time to time, they heard the shouts of some veterans.

“Don’t stack the supply boxes here, move them to warehouse number 4 in the base!”

“Hey, hey! Be careful when moving! Don’t have your eyes on your butt!”

“Squad Leader, this service seems quite interesting.”

Zhang Yi leaned next to Commander Su Ming and said.

“Interesting? You should be grateful that your academic credits are high enough. If you were an ordinary soldier enlisting, you’d know what ‘interesting’ truly means!”

Commander Su Ming said with a smile.

“It’s not that bad, is it?”

“You’ll find out later. Also, I want to remind you. After formal service, military law is very strict. You must never disobey military orders. If you have any trouble, come find me.”

“Okay.”

Rhein and the others replied somewhat nervously.

Soon, Commander Su Ming and the others arrived at the base gate. Soldiers wearing Iron Guard exoskeletons stood ramrod straight on both sides, looking at them sternly and unmoving!

Although the Thirteenth Corps conscripted a large number of students, its main core personnel were drawn from local armies, reserves, and the twelve major Legions of various planets.

After all, a Legion composed entirely of new recruits would certainly not work and would definitely lead to problems.

The conscripted students and new recruits served more as cannon fodder.

Of course, situations like Commander Su Ming’s were very rare.

At this moment, Commander Su Ming and the others entered the base hall.

The entire hall was very lively, with long queues forming.

All enlisted personnel had to queue up to report, and the officers responsible for reception would assign them.

Loud voices continuously echoed.

“Zhou Dong, rank of corporal! Assigned to the Thirteenth Corps, 26th Squadron, 77th Squad, Logistics Group. Go find Second Lieutenant Chen Li for assembly; he will arrange your specific matters.”

“Squad Leader, which line do we queue in?”

Rhein and the others asked blankly.

“This way!”

Commander Su Ming scanned the area and then led the team towards a less crowded line.

All thirty of them directly queued at the back of the line.

At this moment, Commander Su Ming heard the conversation of several men in front.

“So nervous, I heard that after enlisting, the officers are super strict? I wonder if it’s true?”

“It’s true. I heard that if you don’t do well or make a mistake, at best you’ll get a kick, and if it’s serious, you’ll be singled out and given a good beating.”

“How do they ‘beat’ you?”

“How else? Just making you do a thousand push-ups would be enough to make you suffer.”

“Oh, why am I so unlucky? Not only did I get picked in the red-black lottery, but I was also assigned to the Thirteenth Corps. I heard this Legion is just going to die.”

“Shhh, don’t say anything!”

Upon hearing this, Commander Su Ming’s expression also became strange. It seemed that quite a few people here had also come through the red-black lottery.