Chapter 345: Military Tomb (5-in-1)
by SunflowerSoon after, Su Ming climbed out of the hot spring and walked straight towards the sauna room.
He quickly reached the sauna room, pushed open the glass door, and entered.
At this moment, Major General Vickers and Major General Qiong En stopped talking and looked up at Su Ming as he entered.
When Su Ming saw Major General Vickers and Qiong En, and the empty sauna room, his expression instantly stiffened, and he decisively turned around and left, looking as if he had gone to the wrong place.
As Su Ming turned, he directly bumped into Lieutenant General Feilong.
Vickers and Qiong En also stood up when they saw Feilong arrive.
“General Feilong.”
Su Ming greeted awkwardly.
“Su Ming, what a coincidence!”
“Yes!”
“Perfect, let’s have a sauna together and sweat it out!”
General Feilong invited directly.
Vickers and Qiong En also followed up with an invitation to Su Ming.
“That’s right, let’s go together!”
“Uh, alright!”
Su Ming found it hard to refuse, so he could only agree.
The four then sat on the long bench and had a sauna together, though the atmosphere was a bit cold.
Fortunately, Major General Vickers took the initiative to break the silence, patting Su Ming’s shoulder and praising him.
“You truly are a hidden talent, kid. The first time I saw your file, I thought your resume was already outrageous, but I didn’t expect reality to be even more so!”
“Haha, it’s not bad.”
Su Ming replied modestly.
“Don’t be so modest. But I’m very curious, who is your master? How are you so strong?”
Major General Qiong En also asked curiously.
At this moment, Lieutenant General Feilong spoke in a deep voice.
“His teacher is Mia.”
Vickers and Qiong En both showed expressions of extreme surprise upon hearing this.
“It’s her?”
Hearing this, Su Ming asked with great interest.
“You also know Teacher Mia?”
“Of course we know her, but never mind, let’s not talk about her anymore.”
Major General Qiong En replied somewhat awkwardly.
“Good point. It’s rare to have a hot spring bath and a sauna, so let’s not talk about her.”
Vickers coughed and said in strong agreement.
“Commander, you’re joking. For someone of your status, isn’t a hot spring bath a trivial matter?”
Seeing that they were unwilling to talk about Mia, Su Ming followed Vickers’ words.
Vickers shook his head and replied after hearing Su Ming’s words.
“It’s difficult. Even for us, it’s not easy to take a bath!”
“Ah! No way?”
Su Ming replied with considerable surprise.
“Vickers isn’t lying. Most resources are controlled by those invisible capital giants, especially water resources and medicine.”
Major General Qiong En replied in a deep voice.
“I remember that medicine is controlled by Vox Bio Interstellar Group. Who controls water resources?”
Su Ming asked with considerable interest.
“Hynt Interstellar Group!”
Feilong said with a calm expression.
“Oh, I don’t quite understand. Does the Federation just let those capital giants monopolize and exploit them? Don’t they manage it?”
Su Ming asked, puzzled.
“How can we not manage it? The problem is how to manage it? Those people are like persistent parasites, clinging to the Federation. Many people in the Council and the Military Department have vested interests with them.”
Vickers sighed and said.
“Can’t we find a way to eradicate or control them? Letting them run wild like this isn’t a solution, is it?”
Su Ming asked further, tentatively.
“It’s not that simple. The methods and foundations of these people are not as simple as you think. Let me give you a simple example: Morris Interstellar Bank. The black card it issues is valid throughout the universe. It can be used in Neutral Countries, the Federation, the Dark Star Empire, and the Heavenly Revelation Theocracy! This means they have roots in all forces. Once the Federation moves against them, they will immediately defect to the Empire and the Heavenly Revelation Theocracy, asking them to back them up.”
Vickers shook his head and replied.
“In that case, it really is difficult.”
Su Ming replied thoughtfully.
“Actually, it’s not impossible. As long as the Federation, the Dark Star Empire, and the Heavenly Revelation Theocracy act against them simultaneously, there’s hope of rooting them out. But do you think that’s possible?”
Major General Qiong En expressed his thoughts.
“I doubt it.”
Su Ming shook his head. The Federation and the other two countries were almost mortal enemies; how could they unite?
At this moment, Feilong said in a deep voice.
“Even if the three forces unite, dealing with them won’t be easy. These people are not lambs to be slaughtered; they have their claws, and these claws are very strong, no less than the Federation’s regular legions.”
“No way, that strong?”
Su Ming was even more surprised to hear Feilong’s words.
“There’s nothing strange about it. They have money, resources, and technology. How could their armed claws not be strong?”
Vickers said calmly.
“Not only that, there’s a saying, ‘a cunning rabbit has three burrows,’ but these people have more than three. The capital magnates in the Federation, Dark Star, and Apocalypse Divine Kingdom are just the descendants of these families. They have also jointly built a sanctuary in the vast universe, known as the safest place in the entire universe—Saint Jocks Star!”
Qiong En immediately added.
“Speaking of holy places, I heard that it’s not a place anyone can just go to. You must have a very high status and an invitation letter to enter.”
Vickers stroked his chin, pondering.
“Hmph, what holy place? It’s just a place of filth.”
Lieutenant General Feilong snorted coldly.
“Indeed!”
Vickers and Qiong En replied in agreement.
“So these people have such deep foundations. No wonder Vox Bio Interstellar Group dares to set their drug prices so high!”
At this moment, Su Ming finally understood where these people’s confidence came from.
“Vox Bio Interstellar Group is extremely difficult to deal with. Don’t incur their displeasure!”
Vickers warned Su Ming.
“That’s right, these people don’t give face to anyone, except for the City Lords of the Three Cities and some other big shots.”
Qiong En also advised Su Ming.
“Understood, I’ll be careful.”
Su Ming also understood that Qiong En and the others were looking out for him.
After a long while, Su Ming stood up and said to the three of them.
“Commanders, I’m done with the sauna. I’ll head out first.”
“Wait!”
Feilong suddenly called out to Su Ming.
“Commander? Is there something you need?”
Su Ming looked at Feilong with some curiosity.
“Nothing special. I just wanted to tell you, thank you for what happened last time. If you encounter any trouble, you can come to me.”
Feilong smiled and said to Su Ming.
“You’re too kind, General. That was just my duty. If there’s nothing else, I’ll be going now.”
Su Ming replied modestly, then walked out of the sauna room.
When Su Ming walked back to the hot spring, he saw Hugh Eun and the others soaking in it.
“Oh, Su Ming, you’re back?”
Currifa and the others greeted him guiltily.
“You still have the nerve to say that? You ran off without even telling me.”
Su Ming scolded Currifa and the others.
“Haha, you can’t blame us, it just happened to be at different times!”
Ye Hai and the others burst into laughter upon hearing Su Ming’s words.
“I’m not going to argue with you anymore, I’m leaving!”
Su Ming felt much more comfortable after the sauna and planned to take a shower and leave.
“Alright, take care!”
Hegas and the others responded.
—
Star Radiance Fortress, Training Ground Area No. 1.
Soldiers stood in square formations, heads held high and chests out, each with a very serious expression.
At this moment, Officer Kafu, Su Ming, and the others stood with their hands behind their backs, in front of their respective formations. Everyone waited quietly, the scene utterly silent.
Just then, Major General Vickers walked to the front of the crowd.
“General!”
Everyone shouted in unison.
Vickers nodded slightly, then said to everyone.
“Follow me!”
“Yes!”
Su Ming and the others, in turn, led their teams and followed Major General Vickers out.
After a long while, Major General Vickers led everyone into the Star Radiance Fortress, walking down an abandoned metal corridor.
The entire corridor was piled high with debris on both sides, covered in dust.
When they passed through the corridor, they arrived at a pipe area.
The entire area was crisscrossed with metal pipes of various specifications.
Those following Vickers showed a hint of doubt in their eyes; they were curious where Major General Vickers was taking them.
When they passed through the pipe area, they immediately arrived at a transfer room.
On both walls of this transfer room, old and damaged mechas were placed, all sealed behind transparent glass.
Upon seeing this, Su Ming and the others all glanced sideways at these sealed mechas.
These mechas included Iron Guard, Gun Knight, and Cyan Wing, but their models all looked very old.
Vickers continued to lead the group forward, and soon they arrived at a transfer hall inside the Star Radiance Fortress.
At the very front of the transfer hall, there was an open metal gate.
As they stepped through the gate, their vision suddenly widened.
A giant enclosed plaza came into view.
On the circular metal walls around the plaza, there were hollowed-out metal grids, inside which various relics and ashes were placed.
And in the center of the plaza, there was a metal platform, on which hung sealed medals, each representing a brave officer.
Upon seeing this scene, everyone was immediately filled with reverence. They hadn’t expected this place to be a military tomb.
Vickers led everyone to the foot of the platform, where everyone lined up neatly.
At this moment, the Purple-haired girl entered with Lieutenant General Feilong. They came and stood at the very front of the line.
She coldly scanned the crowd, then said to Lieutenant General Feilong.
“Feilong, you introduce them.”
“Yes!”
Feilong responded respectfully.
Immediately after, Lieutenant General Feilong spoke to everyone in a deep voice.
“Everyone, I believe that your presence here today must be met with great surprise and confusion. Now, I will introduce the Thirteenth Corps to you! In fact, the Thirteenth Corps is not newly established; this formation is merely a reactivation of its designation.”
“As for our Thirteenth Corps, it has a glorious history and countless military achievements! The most famous battle was when the expeditionary army was defeated and retreated from the Dark Star Empire. The Thirteenth Corps went to provide support and, by its own strength, severely damaged the Imperial Army that was in pursuit. However, after that battle, the Thirteenth Corps also suffered extremely heavy losses. After several subsequent battles, its personnel were reduced to rock bottom, and it was eventually disbanded out of necessity, with most of the remaining officers retiring.”
Hearing this, Su Ming immediately realized that the original owner of Little Gray was probably from the Thirteenth Corps, and had likely died in battle.
After Feilong finished his brief introduction, he asked in a deep voice.
“Do you have any other questions?”
“General, I have a small question that I don’t know if I can ask.”
Currifa asked seriously.
“Ask away!”
Feilong nodded, signaling him to ask.
“General, are the Federation’s twelve legions now the same as before?”
Currifa asked curiously. It was a rare opportunity to learn secrets, so how could he let it go?
“Good question. In the Federation’s most glorious history, there were 24 legions. However, over the long years, these legions were either reorganized after suffering heavy losses or perished! Moreover, there are significant differences between the former legions and the current ones. The former legions were all mixed formations, while the current legions are, in plain terms, no different from local armies. The First Legion, Second Legion, Seventh Army, and Tenth Legion belong to Starlight City. The Third Legion, Fifth Army, Sixth Legion, and Eleventh Legion belong to Sky Dome City. The Fourth Legion, Eighth Legion, Ninth Legion, and Twelfth Legion belong to Rainy City. As for District Sixteen and other planets, they also take sides separately.”
Lieutenant General Feilong did not shy away and explained directly.
Hugh Eun and the others fell silent upon hearing this.
Lieutenant General Feilong then continued to speak to the crowd.
“The reason we are reactivating the Thirteenth Corps and mixing all personnel is to restore the Federation’s glory! Of course, this path is long and arduous, and the Federation’s situation cannot be changed by us in a short time. The only one who can truly bring about change is the Council Speaker.”
“Then when will the Council Speaker come out?”
Corleon and the others looked at Lieutenant General Feilong with anticipation.
Lieutenant General Feilong was speechless for a moment, unsure how to answer.
At this moment, the Purple-haired girl spoke calmly.
“The Council Speaker will naturally emerge when it is time. For now, we just need to do our best and focus on the task at hand!”
“Yes!”
Everyone responded in a deep voice.
“Now, everyone, salute our predecessors!”
The Purple-haired girl said solemnly.
Su Ming and the others all raised their right hands in salute, their eyes filled with determination.
“Congratulations on officially joining the Thirteenth Corps. From today onwards, you are a part of the Thirteenth Corps. You have two sets of archives: one in the Military Department’s confidential building, and the other within the Thirteenth Corps itself. You will inherit the indomitable will of the Thirteenth Corps and continue to write the legendary deeds of the Thirteenth Corps!”
The Purple-haired girl officially announced.
“Yes!”
Everyone responded with fervor.
The Purple-haired girl nodded slightly, then turned to look at Lieutenant General Feilong.
Lieutenant General Feilong said in a deep voice.
“Now, we begin to pay respects to the fallen comrades. Everyone, please present the mementos of your deceased comrades!”
At this, soldiers stepped forward with red eyes. They placed mementos such as medals and clothes on the platform, then all returned to their positions.
The Purple-haired girl turned, faced the mementos of all the fallen soldiers, raised her right hand to her chest, and bowed deeply.
Su Ming and the others also bowed with heavy hearts.
Many people’s tears fell directly, wetting the ground, and the scene was filled with a sorrowful atmosphere.
After a moment of silence, the Purple-haired girl slowly straightened her body, turned to face everyone, and said coldly.
“The blood of all our sacrificed comrades will not be shed in vain. We are proud of them. And the Dark Star Empire will pay a bloody price for their actions. I will make them recall the taste of terror and make them repent for everything they have done!”
“Down with the Imperial Army! Down with the Imperial Army!!!”
Everyone shouted with fervor.
The Purple-haired girl raised her hand, signaling everyone to be silent.
Everyone quickly quieted down.
The Purple-haired girl scanned the crowd and said coldly.
“You performed exceptionally well in this battle. As I said before, those who have contributed must be rewarded!”
Upon hearing this, many faces showed excitement. They were excited not only for the rewards but also, and more importantly, for the honor that belonged to them.
The Purple-haired girl turned to look at Lieutenant General Feilong.
Lieutenant General Feilong immediately understood and stepped forward, saying solemnly to everyone.
“I now announce the awards, starting with Major General Vickers!”
“Here!”
Major General Vickers responded in a deep voice.
“You commanded the fleet to eliminate the Nightmare Tower’s defensive stronghold, intercepted subsequent reinforcements, and led your troops in a surprise attack on the Cardle Fortress’s Curvature Interference Device, for which you are awarded 3000 military merit points.”
Lieutenant General Feilong announced in a deep voice.
“Thank you, Commander!”
Major General Vickers replied solemnly.
“Officer Kafu.”
Lieutenant General Feilong’s gaze then fell on Kaff.
“Here!”
Kaff looked at Feilong somewhat nervously.
“You led your team to attack the Nightmare Tower and personally intercepted General Burda, displaying great bravery, for which you are awarded 300 military merit points!”
Lieutenant General Feilong announced.
“Thank you, Commander.”
Kaff took a deep breath, adjusted his mindset, and replied.
At this moment, some officers standing further back whispered among themselves.
“Commander Kaff, why is his military merit point reward so low this time?”
“No choice, Commander Kaff lost the battle and didn’t participate in the surprise attack on the Cardle Fortress. And when he was defeated, the Nightmare Tower’s defensive stronghold hadn’t even been breached. 300 points is already a lot; it’s possible that when it’s reported later, someone might find a reason to drastically cut it.”
“I see.”
Lieutenant General Feilong continued to announce.
“Major Chen Ying is awarded 400 military merit points for her courageous performance in this battle.”
Su Ming listened quietly, and soon he heard the rewards for Lieutenant Colonel Xiu En and Major Hegas, who received 600 and 400 military merit points respectively.
At this point, Feilong looked at Su Ming, and a low murmur immediately arose from the crowd.
“It’s Major Su Ming’s turn!”
“How many military merit points do you think he’ll get?”
“No idea.”
Su Ming listened to the whispers of the crowd, his expression very calm, without any hint of nervousness!
At this moment, Lieutenant General Feilong spoke solemnly.
“Major Su Ming, please step forward!”
“Yes!”
Su Ming was slightly startled as well, not expecting General Feilong to ask him to come forward. He walked up with a questioning mind.
“Stand beside me!”
Feilong said very formally.
“Alright!”
Su Ming respectfully stood beside Feilong.
Everyone’s gaze focused on Su Ming, eagerly awaiting Lieutenant General Feilong’s announcement.
Lieutenant General Feilong spoke solemnly.
“Major Su Ming performed the most outstandingly and excellently in this battle. He single-handedly killed Colonel Dokou and Colonel Ruinuo of the Dream Nightmare Corps, then rescued Officer Kafu on the battlefield, and killed Major General Burda of the Dream Nightmare Corps. Furthermore, he led the charge into the Nightmare Tower, ultimately destroying the Nightmare Tower! And in the subsequent interception battle, he even forcefully killed Officer Faliga!
“As for the Cardle Fortress battle, Major Su Ming bravely led the team to raid the Curvature Interference Device and killed Major General Burtler of the Dream Nightmare Corps! During the subsequent retreat, Major Su Ming disregarded the danger to intercept the enemy and rescued many people, including me!”
Everyone was stunned and burst into an uproar upon hearing Lieutenant General Feilong’s words!
“My goodness, that’s amazing!”
“Commander Su Ming killed two Major Generals, two Colonels, and one Officer!”
“Wow!”
Hugh Eun, Timmy, and the others also looked at Su Ming in shock. They knew Su Ming had killed one Major General, but they didn’t expect another; it was truly too exaggerated.
Su Ming stood there calmly, without much emotional change.
“I now announce that Major Su Ming is awarded 5000 merit points! He is also awarded 2 Level 4 Silver Moon Medals and 3 Level 3 Silver Star Medals. Everyone, applause!”
Feilong said to the crowd.
Clap! Clap!
Everyone excitedly applauded enthusiastically.
Feilong turned to Su Ming and said.
“Congratulations.”
“Thank you.”
Su Ming replied courteously.
In fact, Su Ming’s previous Silver Moon Medal was somewhat due to luck. That Vickank happened to have made a great contribution and was promoted to Brigadier General, being listed in the Federation’s roster. But these two Silver Moon Medals are genuine; one is a long-renowned veteran general, and the other is the future Deputy Legion Commander of the Dream Nightmare Corps.
At this moment, a soldier came up carrying a tray, on which lay two Silver Moon Medals and three Silver Star Medals.
Lieutenant General Feilong then stepped back.
The Purple-haired girl walked up to Su Ming, who immediately stood at attention with a serious expression.
At this moment, the Purple-haired girl extended her slender, fair hand, picked up a medal, and hung it on Su Ming’s chest.
Su Ming immediately caught a faint scent of platycodon. He carefully looked at the Purple-haired girl and instantly felt that the Legion Commander in front of him looked very familiar, as if he had seen her somewhere before.
At this moment, the Purple-haired girl also noticed Su Ming observing her, and slowly raised her head. Their eyes met.
Su Ming saw a pair of purple eyes, very beautiful, but he dared not look longer, so he decisively averted his gaze.
After the Purple-haired girl had hung all the medals on Su Ming’s chest, she said.
“Well done.”
“Thank you for the Legion Commander’s praise!”
Su Ming replied respectfully.
After hanging the medals for Su Ming, the Purple-haired girl stepped back.
Lieutenant General Feilong then said seriously to Su Ming.
“Major Su Ming! In recognition of your excellent performance, the Legion has decided to reward you with two Plasma Lightsabers for V Generation Mecha!”
Upon hearing this, Su Ming’s eyelids twitched. He hadn’t expected such a pleasant surprise. Plasma Lightsabers for V Generation Mecha are incredibly expensive and rare.
Most importantly, weapons of this caliber are special controlled items, just like super-neural devices; you can’t buy them even with money.
“Oh my god, Plasma Lightsabers for V Generation Mecha!”
“I remember General Feilong’s mecha also uses this type of weapon!”
“I’m so envious.”
At this moment, many officers on the scene showed extremely shocked expressions. Even Kaff, who was usually very calm, now had an envious look on his face.
These were V Generation weapons, weapons that everyone dreamed of.
Su Ming quickly said to Lieutenant General Feilong.
“Thank you!”
“Mm, return to your position.”
Lieutenant General Feilong nodded slightly in reply.
Su Ming immediately walked back to his position and stood at attention.
Lieutenant General Feilong continued to announce the rewards for others.
Half an hour later, Feilong finished presenting everyone’s rewards, then respectfully stepped back.
At this moment, the Purple-haired girl spoke to the crowd.
“Alright, the awards conclude here. Now, I announce something: we will begin reorganizing the Thirteenth Corps, reducing and merging the mecha formations. The original 26 regiments will be merged into 12 mecha teams!”
“Yes!”
Although Su Ming and the others were a bit surprised, they quickly accepted it.
Merging the mecha formations would not reduce combat effectiveness; on the contrary, it would unite everyone and better improve combat effectiveness.
At this moment, Feilong took a step forward and said in a deep voice.
“Now I will announce the specific details of the merger. Major Xiao Di will merge his team into the First Legion, serving as Deputy Legion Commander; Major Zheng Yue will merge his team into the Second Legion, serving as Deputy Legion Commander; Major Timmy will merge her team into the Third Legion, serving as Deputy Legion Commander.”
Su Ming was slightly surprised to hear that Timmy was merging into their Third Legion.
Although he wasn’t very familiar with Timmy and had only interacted with her during the Three School League, she still left a deep impression on Su Ming.
Her strength was very good, and she could also pilot IV Generation Mecha, indicating that she had undergone specialized super-neural operation training.
Of course, this wasn’t the most important point. If Su Ming wasn’t mistaken, Timmy was double-majoring, and her command talent was quite good.
Soon, Lieutenant General Feilong finished announcing all the merger details. He then asked everyone.
“Regarding the aforementioned merger announcement, does anyone have any objections?”
“None!”
“Very good. Then you must complete the integration as soon as possible. We don’t have much time left!”
“Yes!”
Everyone responded in unison.
—
Blood Prism Fortress.
In the majestic and luxurious palace hall.
Legion Commander Aus sat steadily on the throne.
“How long has it been? The old man on the Federation side still hasn’t come out. Is your strategy even working?”
Legion Commander Mottley and the others said impatiently.
“What’s the rush? The supply line has been recovered. I want to see how long this cowardly Federation can endure!”
Aus replied coldly.
“Commander Os, I think we can appropriately attack the Sky Dome City forces to put some pressure on the Federation and make them anxious!”
Legion Commander Oro said with a smile, expressing her idea.
“That’s a good idea. The Federation’s people will definitely be desperate.”
Legion Commander Artud replied in strong agreement.
Legion Commander Aus was about to speak when a terrified messenger rushed in.
“Bad news, Legion Commander!”
Aus and the others’ hearts sank upon hearing the messenger’s words. It was truly a case of no good news, only a pile of bad news.
“Speak, what is it!”
Aus asked, suppressing his anger.
The messenger replied in terror.
“Urgent military intelligence! The Federation’s Thirteenth Corps has appeared on the Imperial front line, and they’ve broken through!”
“What did you say? Tell me again!”
Commander Mottley immediately stood up and strode over to the messenger, grabbing him by his collar and asking with bloodshot eyes.
“What I said is true.”
The messenger trembled as he replied.
Commander Os’s facial muscles twitched slightly as he said in extreme anger.
“How is that possible? How dare the Federation’s troops attack the Imperial defense line? And they even broke through? What in the world is Commander Hodeska doing?”
“How can they not dare? They’ve already broken through! I told you earlier that we should send reinforcements, but you didn’t believe me. Now you’ve made a huge mistake, the sky has fallen!”
Commander Mottley said furiously.
“Mertri, don’t be so anxious. Nobody wants to see this situation. Our top priority is to find a way to resolve this.”
Ouluo calmly advised.
“Resolve? How else can we resolve it? Of course, we immediately recall the troops to encircle and annihilate that force.”
Mertri replied angrily.
“No, we can’t recall the troops. If we move the troops now, everything will be in vain!”
Aus forcefully rejected Mertri’s suggestion.
When Mertri heard Aus’s words, he ignited like a powder keg and retorted impolitely.
“If it’s in vain, then it’s in vain. What time is it now? We can’t worry about that much.”
In fact, recalling the troops, even if the plan failed, would at most result in heavy losses. As for the responsibility for the failure, it would fall on Commander Os, and Mertri would bear little responsibility. However, if they didn’t send reinforcements to resolve the situation, once the Emperor was enraged, no one would escape implication.
Aus immediately revealed a fierce glare and warned harshly.
“Before I receive the Emperor’s order to retreat, whoever dares to withdraw troops without permission, don’t blame me for being impolite!”
“A joke, how will you be impolite?”
Mertri replied, laughing in extreme anger.
“Kessas!”
Aus shouted fiercely.
At this moment, Deputy Legion Commander Kessas walked in with elite soldiers, directly surrounding everyone.
Although Kessas and the others didn’t draw their weapons, even a fool could see what their intention was!
“Good, Aus, you’re impressive! I’ve truly seen it now!”
Mertri’s entire face flushed red when he saw this stance.
“Kessas, escort Commander Mottley to rest!”
Aus gave the order coldly.
“Please!”
Kessas gestured for Mertri to follow.
“Hmph, you just wait!”
Mertri turned and left with an extremely gloomy expression.
At this moment, Aus looked at Ouluo and the others, asking cruelly.
“Does anyone else have an opinion?”
Ouluo and the others fell silent. No one answered Aus; it was clear he wasn’t giving them a chance to object.
“Since you’re not speaking, then that’s tacit agreement. You’ll have to put up with staying here these next few days.”
Aus said in a very domineering and rude manner.
First New Galaxy, Dark Star Empire · Dark Star.
Inside the magnificent and luxurious side hall.
Roglian waved his hand, and thirty-six holographic communication image frames popped up before him.
In these thirty-six holographic communication image frames, faces of people wearing elaborate clothing and with different appearances emerged.
“Prime Minister Roglian!”
The thirty-six people respectfully greeted him in unison.
“Distant guests have broken in. The Emperor has commanded all thirty-six Star Lords, by any means necessary, to bring these guests before him!”
The thirty-six Star Lords were also in an uproar when they heard Roglian’s words. They hadn’t expected the news to be true; the Federation’s troops had really broken in.
At this moment, if one observed carefully, among these thirty-six Star Lords, those who were older showed a hint of imperceptible fear in their eyes and expressions.
As for the younger Star Lords, each was extremely excited, as if this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to earn merit.
“Prime Minister, please rest assured, we will absolutely not fail the Emperor’s expectations!”
At this moment, a Star Lord in his prime took the lead in expressing his stance.
“That’s right, leave this matter to us. Even if we have to search every corner of the entire Dark Star Empire, we will find them.”
Everyone excitedly spoke up.
“Very good.”
Roglian replied with satisfaction, then cut off the communication.
Not long after Roglian issued the order, the news about the Federation troops breaking into the Dark Star Empire was directly spread online, causing a huge sensation.
On the Imperial Army’s largest royal forum, countless posts emerged.
“Those cowards from the Federation, how dare they enter our territory? This is a rare marvel seen once in a millennium!”
“What the hell is going on with the border defenses, that they allowed someone to break in.”
“What are you afraid of, brothers? The chance to get promoted and get rich has arrived!”
“Is anyone teaming up to search?”
At this moment, the elite class of the Dark Star Empire was in an uproar. They believed that the invading Federation troops were a mobile package of military merits. Many were unable to hold back and eagerly launched their spaceships, heading into space to search for traces of Star Radiance Fortress.
Meanwhile, at this time, in a dim basement within the Dark Star Empire.
Thump-thump!
A rhythmic knocking sound was heard.
Inside, a figure cloaked in black, whose appearance was obscured, walked to the door and cautiously opened it.
At this moment, a young man with a face full of freckles and worn-out clothes walked in. He excitedly said to the figure before him.
“Big Sister Norfleen, good news! The Federation’s expeditionary force has directly broken through the Dark Star Empire’s defenses and entered! Now those Star Lords are searching for them everywhere like madmen.”
Beyer said very excitedly.
“The Federation’s troops actually broke in?”
Norfleen was also a bit dazed for a moment. It had been over three hundred years since the last Federation expedition.
“That’s right, Big Sister. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It’s too difficult for us to overthrow the Emperor’s rule on our own. If we can get the Federation’s support, then we’ll have hope!”
Beyer spoke to Norfleen incessantly, as if a drowning person had seen a glimmer of hope.
Norfleen, however, fell silent.
“Big Sister Norfleen, aren’t you happy to hear this news?”
“Beyer, the Federation’s intrusion indeed brings us a glimmer of hope, but this matter isn’t that simple.”
“Big Sister, even if there’s a glimmer of hope, we can’t give up.”
“First, let’s find a way to locate them!”
“Okay!”
Sakura Star Sea · Saint Jocks Star.
Tranquil sunlight spilled into a dreamlike garden.
The garden gate was solemn and elegant, with stone pillars beside it entwined with blooming roses, their vibrant flowers adorning it like jewels.
A bluestone path wound from the entrance into the depths, lined with green lawns and various precious trees and flowers.
In the center of the garden, a magnificent fountain gurgled, its sparkling water shimmering like diamonds in the sunlight.
And in a corner of the garden, there was an ancient pavilion.
The pavilion’s pillars were carved with exquisite reliefs, and its roof was covered with colorful glazed tiles.
Inside the pavilion, there was a stone table and four stone stools.
At this moment, an elder sat in the main seat, dressed in a simple gray robe, with sparse, graying hair, deep eyes, and a special black ring on his hand.
This elder was none other than Patriarch Mokdo, the head of the family behind Morris Interstellar Bank.
Sitting opposite Mokdo was an elder dressed in a blue brocade robe, wearing a small round hat, with a face full of wrinkles and a silver beard.
This elder was Patriarch Gene Reese, the head of the family behind Hynt Interstellar Group.
To the side sat an elder dressed in a black suit, with a dark red scarf around his collar, looking hale and hearty, with a high nose bridge and tightly pursed lips.
This elder was Patriarch Dephindi, the head of the family behind Karatas Mining Interstellar Group.
At this moment, Patriarch Mokdo picked up the teapot and poured two cups of clear tea, smiling as he handed them to Patriarch Gene Reese and Patriarch Dephindi.
Patriarch Dephindi took the clear tea and said with a smile.
“In this conflict between the Dark Star Empire and the Federation, the Dark Star Empire still holds a slight advantage!”
“I think so too. Although the Federation reorganized the Thirteenth Corps and launched a surprise attack on Slok Star Sea, winning a beautiful comeback battle, it’s a pity that Aus was completely unmoved, and it all ended up being for nothing. And I also heard that the Thirteenth Corps has now disappeared.”
Patriarch Gene Reese took a sip of tea and replied with a smile.
“I also heard about the disappearance of the Thirteenth Corps. I’m now a bit suspicious, could the Thirteenth Corps have been surrounded and intercepted by the Imperial Army, forcing them to take a long detour back?”
Patriarch Dephindi thought for a moment and said.
“There’s that possibility, but it’s also possible they were annihilated by the Dark Star Empire.”
Patriarch Gene Reese nodded slightly in response.
“That’s not necessarily true.”
Patriarch Mokdo said with a half-smile.
“Oh? Old Mo, have you heard something?”
The two looked at Patriarch Mokdo with some surprise.
Just then, hurried footsteps approached. Patriarch Dephindi and Patriarch Gene Reese subconsciously turned their heads to look.
They saw an elder not far away, dressed in a luxurious white robe, with disheveled hair, a round face, and full of vigor, walking excitedly with a newspaper in his hand.
“So you’re here! Have you heard?”
“Heard what? Timmy.”
Patriarch Dephindi and the other man looked at Timmy curiously.
“The Federation’s Thirteenth Corps has directly broken through the Dark Star Empire’s defenses and invaded the Dark Star Empire’s territory. Now the entire Dark Star Empire is in chaos.”
Timmy said excitedly.
“Is this true or false? It doesn’t seem very likely?”
Gene Reese replied with a slight surprise.
“Of course it’s true! If you don’t believe me, look at the newspaper!”
Timmy handed the newspaper to the two.
The two unfolded the newspaper and carefully read the news information on it.
“Amazing! What’s the background of this newly formed Thirteenth Corps of the Federation? Who is their Legion Commander?”
Patriarch Dephindi said in astonishment.
“I really don’t know that, but you can ask that old fellow Worfis. Doesn’t his Vox Bio Interstellar Group have investments in the Thirteenth Corps? He should know something.”
Timmy said with a smile.
“I’ll have to ask my old friend Worfis when I get a chance. This Legion Commander of the Thirteenth Corps is not simple. I didn’t expect them to actually break a path out of a death trap.”
Patriarch Dephindi praised sincerely.
“That’s right, with the Federation’s Thirteenth Corps having invaded the Empire, the Dark Star Empire is now in a very passive position. As long as the local forces within the Empire can’t defeat the Thirteenth Corps, Aus will definitely not be able to withstand the domestic pressure and will be forced to withdraw!”
Gene Reese said emphatically.
“Once Aus retreats, the Dark Star Empire will truly have worked in vain and will suffer greatly.”
Patriarch Dephindi began to analyze.
“At that time, even the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom, which is sitting back and watching the struggle, will have wasted their efforts.”
Timmy added with a smile.
“But this is also a good thing for us. We also hope that the Federation can stabilize. But then again, we don’t want the Federation to be too strong. In recent years, the Federation has shown subtle signs of revival.”
Gene Reese pondered for a moment and said.
“Indeed!”
Patriarch Mokdo replied in agreement.
In his opinion, only with a three-way standoff could they live peacefully. If one party fell, the balance would be broken, and then they would be in trouble.
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