Chapter 356: Awarding Ceremony (Five-in-One)
by SunflowerStarlight City, Central Interstellar Airport.
Inside the luxurious waiting hall.
Numerous well-dressed travelers, pulling their suitcases, were chatting and laughing while waiting for their flights.
“I heard that Di Yan Star has a newly built Lava Paradise. It sounds like a lot of fun.”
“I also heard that the promotions are quite good. I’ll fly over there when I have time.”
Just then, the Interstellar Airport’s announcement system chimed.
“Emergency notice: The Interstellar Airport is about to activate its open-air life support system. All staff, please prepare.”
“What’s going on? Activating the open-air life support system?”
“I don’t know. This system is rarely activated.”
“I remember it only turns on during special circumstances. What day is it today?”
Upon hearing the broadcast, many travelers began to discuss.
The broadcast then immediately followed with another announcement.
“Dear passengers, this is an urgent announcement: The Interstellar Airport is now under control, and all interstellar flights are canceled and indefinitely postponed. Incoming interstellar flights are also delayed. All passengers, please leave the Interstellar Airport in an orderly manner. We deeply apologize for any inconvenience caused. Dedicated personnel will contact you later.”
Instantly, the dense crowd of passengers erupted in an uproar, cursing angrily.
“What the hell is going on? Why the sudden control and flight cancellations? I’m in a hurry to sign a contract!”
“This is outrageous! I’m going to complain!”
“I have an urgent matter!”
At this moment, Interstellar Airport staff and security personnel began to enter, politely addressing all passengers.
“Apologies, everyone, this is a temporary control! Please cooperate and leave.”
“We’re not leaving!”
“Exactly! Why not?!”
Some passengers responded angrily.
“Everyone, please listen to my explanation. Flights have been canceled, so even if you don’t leave, you won’t be able to board and will also be detained.”
A balding middle-aged man in an Interstellar Airport uniform, with a kind face, smiled and said to everyone.
Although extremely annoyed, everyone had no choice but to follow the staff and leave.
Inside the Interstellar Airport.
Soldiers in exoskeleton armor entered in an orderly and neat fashion, sealing off the entire Interstellar Airport.
Numerous ground crew began to direct the docked ships at the Interstellar Airport to depart, clearing all the berths.
Following this, Federal logistics personnel entered, beginning to lay down red carpets. Finally, the Federal honor guard entered, forming neat rows.
At this moment, at the entrance of the Interstellar Airport, many vehicles with news agency logos drove over.
The Interstellar Airport guards immediately intercepted them.
A large number of reporters also got out of their cars. Although the official channels had not released any news, their noses were extremely keen, and they had already gotten wind of it.
“Let us in! We are reporters.”
“Yeah! Why aren’t you letting us in?”
“We have interview passes.”
Many reporters said to the guards.
The guard captain sternly told the reporters.
“No! We have orders from above: no one is allowed to enter!”
“Do you know who I am? I am Reporter Wei Hua from the Federal Justice Daily! I’ve been to the Federal Council multiple times!”
An older reporter said angrily.
“Apologies, without orders, no one is allowed to enter!”
The guard captain showed no deference whatsoever.
“You! I’ll complain about you!”
Reporter Wei Hua stomped his foot in anger but could do nothing.
“Brother! Can you tell us who the Interstellar Airport is welcoming? Is the Thirteenth Corps returning?”
At this moment, a seemingly shrewd young reporter leaned over and asked with a smile.
Unfortunately, the guard captain and soldiers were completely unmoved by this approach.
The reporters on site, seeing that these guarding soldiers were so unyielding, were as anxious as ants on a hot pan.
Third Planet, outer space.
A ripple appeared out of thin air, followed by the Tsar emerging from Subspace.
Inside the Tsar’s central control room.
Zhou Yuelin, Lieutenant reported to Major General Vickers.
“General, we have arrived at the outer space of the Third Planet.”
Major General Vickers stood up, looking at the Third Planet in the distant starry sky.
The Third Planet, in the night, shimmered with a faint light, like a lighthouse in the darkness, guiding the way.
He said with some emotion,
“Finally home. Shut down the shielding device to prevent accidental activation. Declare landing at Starlight City, Central Interstellar Airport!”
“Yes!”
Zhou Yuelin, Lieutenant immediately responded.
Inside the Tsar’s lounge.
Su Ming and the others had all changed into military uniforms and gathered here, waiting to land.
Just then, a familiar voice called out.
“Squad Leader.”
Su Ming turned his head and saw Zhang Yi, in military uniform, walking over accompanied by Zhao Ying.
“Zhang Yi, you’re alright, kid.”
Su Ming greeted him, extremely pleased.
“I’m fine now. I request to officially rejoin the team!”
Zhang Yi saluted Su Ming.
“Good, welcome back!”
Su Ming replied with a bright smile.
At this moment, Rhine and the others rushed over, directly hooking Zhang Yi’s neck, complaining one after another.
“You brat, you’re finally well!”
“Exactly! Was it fun lying in bed, having girls serve you every day?”
Su Ming watched this scene and chuckled softly.
At this moment, the Tsar, which was approaching the Third Planet, deactivated all its shielding devices.
Buzz! Buzz!
Su Ming’s phone in his pocket immediately vibrated non-stop.
He paused slightly, picked up his phone, and hundreds of messages and missed call notifications kept popping up.
Su Ming looked at these messages and calls, and a headache immediately set in.
These were basically all from Su Yuan and Zhao Ning.
Although he had told them he was going out for practical training before his expedition, this expedition had been too long, a full half a year.
They must have been very anxious not being able to contact him.
Su Ming quickly called his mother back.
Beep! Beep!
A few seconds later, the call connected, and then the phone transmitted the overjoyed voices of Zhao Ning and Su Yuan.
“Son, you finally answered the phone! Are you alright?”
“I’m fine.”
Su Ming walked to the side with the phone, replying naturally.
“It’s good that you’re fine, but why was this practical training so long and why couldn’t we reach you? You didn’t go to some very dangerous place, did you?”
Zhao Ning asked worriedly.
“No, don’t worry, I just went to a relatively remote place to do odd jobs. The main thing is that I encountered some trouble with my studies this time, which delayed some time, but it’s fine now. I’m already back in Starlight City.”
Su Ming then made up an excuse to deflect.
“Son, did you encounter trouble with your promotion? Did you not pass the exam? Don’t worry, take your time!”
Su Yuan quickly interjected.
“I know.”
Su Ming replied awkwardly.
“Son, don’t worry, your dad will help you find some connections to smooth things over.”
Su Yuan quickly promised Su Ming.
“No, absolutely not. I can handle it myself.”
Su Ming was also startled and quickly replied.
At this moment, the Tsar’s broadcast sounded.
“Attention all personnel, the Tsar is about to enter the Third Planet and land at the Interstellar Airport. All personnel, please proceed to the exit passage in an orderly manner.”
Upon hearing this, everyone in the lounge began to walk towards the exit passage.
“Squad Leader, let’s go!”
Rhine and the others, seeing Su Ming still on the phone in the corner, quickly called out.
Upon hearing them, Su Ming quickly said to Su Yuan,
“Father, I can’t talk to you now, I have something else to do here.”
“Hey, hey, son, talk a bit longer.”
Su Yuan said reluctantly.
“I’ll talk later. I’m about to go on vacation and will come back to see you!”
Su Ming quickly hung up the phone and hurried to catch up with Rhine and the others.
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Starlight City, Central Interstellar Airport.
Soldiers stood in neat rows, like majestic mountains, tall and firm.
The atmosphere was solemn and grave, with all lights turned on.
Vice City Lord Okens, leading a group of important officials, stood at the front of the welcoming party, their gaze fixed on the slowly descending Tsar.
Thud!
With a muffled sound, the Tsar steadily landed in its designated berth.
At this moment, the Tsar’s No. 1 exit opened, and Major General Vickers, leading Officer Kafu, Su Ming, and other officers, walked down the gangway step by step.
Su Ming and the others were also shocked by the sight before them.
The entire Interstellar Airport had been cleared, and countless soldiers stood in neat formation to welcome them.
Beyond the Interstellar Airport’s protective net in the distance, countless reporters were packed together.
Vice City Lord Okens immediately stepped forward, excitedly shaking Major General Vickers’s hand.
“Welcome home, you’ve worked hard!”
“This is our mission and responsibility.”
Major General Vickers replied with a solemn expression.
At this moment, Major General Vickers also noticed the flashing lights beyond the protective net in the distance.
He then whispered a few words to Vice City Lord Okens.
After listening, Vice City Lord Okens turned to his subordinate beside him and said,
“Drive away all personnel outside the airport.”
“Yes!”
The subordinate responded and immediately turned to leave.
Vice City Lord Okens then took a deep breath and said to Major General Vickers,
“We can begin. Let the sacrificed children come home!”
“Mm!”
Major General Vickers nodded with a heavy heart.
The honor guard soldiers began to play their military instruments, and a deep, resonant sound filled the air.
At this moment, logistics soldiers carried the remains, walking with heavy steps from the Tsar. Rhine and the others followed solemnly on both sides.
At this point, the honor guard stepped forward, draped the Federal flag over them, and took custody of the remains.
The soldiers along the path all stood at attention, saluting solemnly, their faces revealing grief, reverence, and remembrance.
After all the sacrificed remains had been brought down,
A row of honor guards then raised their firearms and fired shots into the sky.
Bang! Bang!
Vice City Lord Okens, along with all the important officials, bowed ninety degrees collectively to the remains of the fallen soldiers.
At this moment, the Federal flag at the Interstellar Airport was lowered to half-mast.
At the same time, all flags within the Federal Government were lowered to half-mast in mourning.
Su Ming and the others watched this scene, feeling both sadness and relief. Although they had sacrificed, they received the highest level of respect.
Soon, the welcoming ceremony concluded, and all remains were transferred away by the honor guard.
“Phew! Major General Vickers, you all rest well tonight. Tomorrow morning, the Federal Government will hold an awarding ceremony for you in Dawn Hall of the Administrative Building!”
Vice City Lord Okens said to Major General Vickers and the others.
“Yes!”
Upon hearing this, Major General Vickers was also surprised. Dawn Hall was where the Federal Government held its plenary sessions, symbolizing the highest authority of the Federation.
The Federal Government holding an awarding ceremony for them there meant the specifications were directly maximized.
At this time, outside the Interstellar Airport, all the gathered reporters were forcibly driven away by soldiers.
“You can’t do this!”
“We have the right to know!”
Countless reporters protested while being expelled.
At this moment, the Star Cluster Forum had completely exploded, with millions of posts frantically appearing.
“Does anyone know what’s going on with the Interstellar Airport in Starlight City? Why was it suddenly put under control?!”
“I don’t know, everything’s a mess now.”
“Hey, hey, everyone, look at the pinned post.”
At this moment, a post was pinned to the homepage of the Star Cluster Forum.
“Breaking News: The Federal Thirteenth Corps has returned victorious from their expedition, and the entire nation is flying flags at half-mast!”
Everyone clicked into the post.
The post contained a blurry image, vaguely showing the Tsar docked at the Interstellar Airport, with a dense crowd of welcoming personnel in front of the ship.
In less than half an hour, the entire post generated over a billion comments.
“Damn, who took this? It’s so blurry?”
“No, big brother, can’t you take pictures of people? What’s the point of just taking pictures of the ship?”
“The Thirteenth Corps is back? Why isn’t it being publicly reported?”
“This can’t be fabricated, can it?”
“Impossible to fabricate. Federal Government agencies have lowered their flags to half-mast. With such a high level of mourning, if it’s not the Thirteenth Corps returning, what else could it be?”
“Then why seal off the news?”
“I don’t know!”
Interstellar Airport.
After the welcoming ceremony, Su Ming and the others all returned to the Tsar.
The Federal Government dispatched dedicated logistics personnel to deliver various supplies to Su Ming and his team, including but not limited to high-grade red wine, top-quality steaks, and vegetables.
However, Su Ming and the others had no interest in these supplies; instead, they gathered to discuss tomorrow’s commendation ceremony.
“You all heard, right? We’re receiving our commendations in the Dawn Hall tomorrow!”
Major Currifa said excitedly.
“That’s so unexpected! That’s the Federal Government Administrative Building’s highest administrative meeting place, usually only open to council members and high-ranking military officers. I’ve never been there.”
Officer Kafu also replied with great emotion.
“Same for us, we’ve never been there either.”
Everyone echoed in agreement.
Seeing Kaff and the others getting more and more excited, Su Ming smiled and said,
“Alright, everyone, go back and rest. It’s already past one in the morning. We have to leave first thing tomorrow, so it would be awkward if you couldn’t wake up.”
“You’re right, let’s all disperse!”
Everyone replied happily.
The next morning.
Led by Major General Vickers, Su Ming and the others disembarked from the Tsar’s exit.
They saw a line of black hovercars, each flying the Federal flag, neatly arranged and waiting.
At this moment, an administrative official stepped forward to arrange for people to board the vehicles.
Major General Vickers was assigned to the lead car, followed by Officer Kafu, Su Ming, and all other officers of major rank and above, each riding in a separate vehicle.
As for the officers of lieutenant rank, four of them shared one car.
Soon, everyone had boarded the vehicles.
At this point, the lead car started moving and drove out.
Su Ming sat inside the car, quietly watching the scenery flashing by outside the window.
When the motorcade drove out of the Interstellar Airport and onto the main road.
Su Ming noticed armed soldiers standing along the street; their route was completely blocked off.
He gazed towards the distant buildings and could see many civilians peering out of windows, holding various telescopic devices, looking at them.
Su Ming shook his head slightly at this scene. Even with the lockdown, it still caused such a huge commotion. What would it be like if it were public?
More than an hour later.
The motorcade drove into District A1, arriving at the Federal Government Administrative Building’s underground parking lot.
At this time, Vice City Lord Okens, with a group of staff, had already been waiting there for a long time.
Just then, Federal Government staff members rushed forward and opened the car doors.
Su Ming and the others stepped out of their vehicles one after another.
Okins walked up to Major General Vickers and said,
“Come with me, I’ll take you to the Dawn Hall’s backstage.”
“Alright!”
Vickers nodded steadily in response.
Okins then led everyone towards the private elevator.
Federal Government Administrative Building · Dawn Hall.
The first row of seats was entirely empty, while many council members in light blue striped robes sat in the second row on the left and the rows behind it. All the seats on the right side were left empty.
At this time, many council members whispered among themselves.
“Although the crisis in Donao Star Sea has been temporarily resolved, the situation isn’t good. Those Neutral Countries are very unhappy with us now.”
“What’s so strange about that? The destruction of the Freita Nation must have had a huge impact on them.”
“Yes! The subsequent impact of this matter is significant!”
“Those people from the Dark Star Empire are truly going too far. They destroyed a planet just like that, completely disregarding us.”
“Disregarding what? When the Freita Nation was destroyed, the Fifth Army and the Sixth Legion still had a large number of wounded on the main planet, and they all died!”
“I heard that the Legion Commander of the Fifth Army and the Legion Commander of the Sixth Legion were furious when they heard about this! If the Council hadn’t suppressed them, they probably would have already gone back to seek revenge.”
“Sigh, let’s not fight anymore. Fighting back and forth is too damaging!”
“I think so too.”
“By the way, has the Thirteenth Corps really returned?”
“Of course they’ve returned. Our meeting today is to commend them.”
“This Thirteenth Corps is truly amazing. When it was first established, I didn’t have any hope for it.”
“Let me tell you this, if it weren’t for that esteemed individual’s guarantee of success, the Thirteenth Corps wouldn’t have been established at all.”
“Facts prove that esteemed individual is indeed incredible!”
Just as everyone was discussing.
The meeting room door was pushed open, and Gakels, Faraon, and Alicia walked in.
Seeing this, the many council members stopped talking, and the entire Dawn Hall instantly fell silent.
Gakels and the two others walked onto the council platform under everyone’s gaze.
Everyone sat up straight, their expressions serious, looking at Gakels and the two others on the platform.
Gakels, with his cloudy gaze, scanned all the council members present and said with a serious expression,
“Thank you all for attending this meeting on time. Today, we are holding this meeting for no other reason than to honor our heroes! Now, the officers of the Thirteenth Corps will enter! Everyone, please stand and applaud!”
Many council members stood up and applauded enthusiastically.
Clap, clap!
At this moment, Major General Vickers, leading Colonel Kaff, Major Su Ming, and other officers of major rank, walked out from the left exit of the Dawn Hall’s backstage. They walked straight onto the podium.
At the same time, Lieutenant Rhine and other officers of lieutenant rank walked out from the right exit, and they all took their seats in the council section.
Soon, Su Ming and the others stood properly on the podium. Kaff and the others were all tense, very nervous.
Inside the Dawn Hall, all those seated were important figures from various factions.
Su Ming immediately spotted Xiao Lie sitting in the second row, and a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes.
He hadn’t expected the Administrator of the Thirteenth District to come as well. Of course, Su Ming knew Xiao Lie, but Xiao Lie didn’t know him.
Gakels raised his hand, signaling all council members to sit down.
Many council members resumed their seats.
Gakels then delivered an impassioned speech.
“The Federation has stood in this world for thousands of years, enduring countless trials. However, in recent years, the Federation’s situation has worsened, with internal resources depleted and conflicts arising constantly! Externally, powerful enemies surround us, and the Dark Star Empire is even eyeing us covetously, even sending troops to Donao Star Sea to encircle our forces! And the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom, during this period, amassed troops on the border, pointing their swords at the Federation! At this critical juncture, the Federal Government reactivated the Thirteenth Corps, and many soldiers accepted their dangerous mission! They launched a surprise long-range attack on Slok Star Sea, severely damaging the Dark Star Empire’s supply lines, and then advanced to the Dark Star Empire’s defense line, breaking through from the front, upholding our Federation’s prestige, and finally, a lone force penetrated deep to launch a surprise attack on the Dark Star Empire’s Heavenly Base Heart, forcing the Dark Star Empire to withdraw its troops! These great deeds will be recorded in history!”
Clap, clap!
Upon hearing this, many council members applauded enthusiastically.
Kaff and the others were also greatly invigorated by Gakels’s praise.
“Now, I officially announce the bestowal of a Dark Glory Medal upon all officers, in recognition of their outstanding contributions in this expeditionary campaign!”
Gakels formally announced.
At this moment, staff members came forward carrying trays. These trays held black and gold glory medals, intricately carved with complex patterns.
Gakels, Faraon, and Alicia personally took the black and gold glory medals and presented them to Major General Vickers, Colonel Kaff, Colonel Zhou Quan, and others.
At the same time, some staff members also walked to the council seats on the right side to present black glory medals to Lieutenant Rhine and the others.
This glory medal represented this expeditionary campaign.
“Thank you!”
Major General Vickers saluted solemnly to City Lord Gakels, who had presented him with the medal.
City Lord Gakels smiled and nodded.
Soon it was Su Ming’s turn, and the one presenting his medal was City Lord Alicia.
After she had pinned it on him, Su Ming raised his hand in a salute and said,
“Thank you!”
Alicia, in turn, smiled and nodded, observing Su Ming with interest.
She still had a deep impression of Su Ming; the Rainy City’s terrible loss in the last Three School League had a lot to do with him.
And in just a year, this freshman from Royal Court Academy had surprisingly risen to the rank of major and stood on the commendation platform.
Su Ming felt a bit uncomfortable under City Lord Alicia’s gaze, but fortunately, City Lord Alicia soon walked to Currifa next to him to present his commendation.
Not long after, Su Ming and the others all had their glory medals pinned on.
Gakels then said to everyone,
“As the saying goes, ‘rewards for merits!’ On behalf of the Federal Government, I will grant generous military merits and bonuses to the outstanding officers of this expedition.”
At this moment, Federal Government staff members brought in a stack of large cardboard cards.
These cards prominently displayed “Federal Government Special Commendation” and the recipient’s name.
At the bottom of the card were two lines of text, indicating the military merit value and the bonus value.
The specific values were covered by an opaque red film, which needed to be torn off to reveal the numbers.
Gakels distributed all the large cards to everyone according to their names.
Kaff and the others happily received the large cards; they hadn’t expected additional rewards.
“Now, please place your rewards on your chest!”
Gakels said with a smile.
Su Ming and the others all followed Gakels’s instructions.
“Very good! Everyone, applaud!”
Gakels led the applause.
Clap, clap!
Warm applause erupted in the hall.
“Alright, the commendation ceremony ends here. Now, I announce the final matter.”
City Lord Gakels said with a serious expression.
Many council members present looked at City Lord Gakels in surprise upon hearing this.
At this moment, Gakels glanced at Faraon and Alicia.
Faraon and the other one nodded slightly in agreement.
Gakels then formally announced,
“I, Vice Council Speaker Faraon, and Vice Council Speaker Alicia, the three Vice Council Speakers, have reached a consensus. We officially announce that the Federal Government will issue weapon production quotas! All qualified weapon manufacturers within Federal Government territory can apply to the Federal Government for weapon production quotas. And manufacturers who obtain production quotas will receive corresponding resource procurement rights and will expand production!”
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire hall of council members erupted.
“Excellent!”
“I agree, I raise ten hands in agreement.”
Su Ming and the others were also very surprised to see such a strong reaction from the council members present upon hearing this resolution.
“Very good, since everyone has no objections, the meeting is adjourned.”
Gakels announced with a smile.
Upon hearing this, many council members rose and began discussing.
Major General Vickers, meanwhile, led Su Ming and the others away from the council platform, exiting the Dawn Hall through the back door on the right.
Soon, Su Ming and the others arrived at the outdoor lounge area.
Vickers then said to the eager crowd,
“Alright, you can open your rewards now.”
“Thank you, General!”
Upon hearing this, Currifa and the others excitedly tore open the sealed rewards on their large cards.
Su Ming also peeled off the covering film, revealing 1000 military merit points and 1 billion federal currency.
At this moment, Su Ming heard Currifa grumble,
“Damn it, only 400 military merit points! 300 million federal currency, the Council is so stingy!”
“It’s not bad, I only got 300 military merit points.”
Ye Hai replied with a wry smile.
“Officer Kafu, how many military merits did you get?”
Chen Ying asked curiously.
“800 points!”
Kaff shook his head, replying with some disappointment.
At this moment, Hegas curiously asked Su Ming,
“Su Ming, how many military merits did you get?”
“Not much, just 1000 points.”
Su Ming replied helplessly.
“Brother, stop being humble. 1000 points is the highest. But then again, this Council is extremely stingy. The Legion Commander is generous; he always gives high military merits.”
Currifa said with great emotion.
“Isn’t Major General Vickers also here?”
Su Ming said decisively.
“Oh right, General, how many points did you get?”
Currifa and the others asked one after another.
“1000 points!”
Major General Vickers didn’t hide anything and openly told everyone.
“Oh my god, that’s so little! They’re really too stingy.”
Currifa and the others complained one after another after hearing this.
“Indeed, although the Legion Commander is very strict, he is very generous.”
Su Ming replied in full agreement.
After the Slok Star Sea battle, not counting military merits, the Legion Commander rewarded him with a Level 4 Battleship, Wind Movement. After the Dark Star Empire defense line battle, he even directly rewarded him with two Plasma Lightsabers.
The Council here only gave 1,000 military merits and 1 billion federal currency, which truly seemed too shabby in comparison.
“Cough, cough, watch your words, don’t talk nonsense. This is the Federal Government Administrative Building!”
Major General Vickers coughed at this moment, sternly reminding everyone.
Everyone immediately realized this and quickly shut their mouths. As the saying goes, “Trouble comes from the mouth.” If Lord Gakels and the others heard this, they would be finished.
“Alright, stop complaining. All personnel of colonel rank and above, follow me. I’ll take you to declare your military merits! As for the lieutenant-ranked officers, you can disperse. Your military merit declaration point is not here. I will help you declare them later.”
Major General Vickers said sternly.
“Yes!”
After hearing this, Rhine and the others turned and left.
Major General Vickers then led Su Ming and the others along the right corridor.
Soon after, Major General Vickers led them to the back of the Administrative Building.
Here stood two symmetrical tower-shaped buildings, heavily guarded at the base.
Major General Vickers introduced them.
“See? One of these two towers belongs to the Council, and the other belongs to the Military Department. They are also known as the Twin Demon Towers. All military merit reviews must pass through these two towers.”
“Understood.”
Everyone said with tense expressions.
“Let’s go, we’ll go to the Military Department’s tower first.”
Major General Vickers then led everyone towards the Military Department’s tower.
The soldiers guarding the entrance saluted Major General Vickers.
Major General Vickers led Su Ming and the others directly inside.
Everyone then arrived at the third-floor hall of the Military Department’s tower.
The entire hall was very spacious, with the front section cleared out and filled with waiting chairs, where many officers sat waiting.
The other half of the area was partitioned off, with only one door remaining.
Standing at the door was an elderly man in a work uniform, with a sour expression.
At this moment, Zhou Yuelin, Lieutenant, walked over, holding a stack of documents.
“General, your documents!”
“Mm.”
Major General Vickers then distributed the declaration documents to Su Ming and the others.
He said to Su Ming and the others,
“Do you see that door? Just hand your documents to the staff member at the door, and then wait in the waiting area for notification. After the Military Department reviews them here, you can directly go to the Council’s tower hall for review. The process is the same.”
“Okay!”
Everyone nodded in response.
“I’m going to handle some matters first and will come find you later!”
After Major General Vickers finished speaking, he turned and left.
Su Ming and the others then walked over together. They approached the old man, politely handed over the documents in their hands, and said,
“We are here to declare military merits. These are our documents.”
The old man expressionlessly took the documents from Su Ming and the others, held them, opened the door, and walked inside.
Su Ming and the others then walked to the waiting area, found an empty spot, and sat down.
“I wonder how long this will take to approve, and if they’ll deduct a lot of points.”
Currifa said with some worry.
“It’s estimated that quite a few points will be deducted. I didn’t expect to declare military merits as soon as we got back, there wasn’t even time to pull strings.”
Colonel Aragon shook his head helplessly.
“We don’t need to worry too much about the Military Department here. They probably won’t make things difficult for us.”
Kaff pondered for a moment and said.
“I think so too.”
Su Ming nodded in response.
A few minutes later, the old man suddenly walked out holding the documents, and emotionlessly called out,
“Kaff, Su Ming!”
Su Ming and the others were also stunned, and said in surprise,
“That fast?”
The documents were submitted, and they were approved in just a few minutes?
“Come on, hurry over!”
Hugh Eun said to everyone.
Su Ming and the others quickly got up and walked over, taking their declared documents one by one and nervously flipping through the annotations on them.
“Oh my god, not a single point was deducted, it passed directly!”
Currifa said excitedly.
“That’s amazing, I didn’t get any deducted either! The Legion Commander is truly powerful!”
Alagorn and the others replied with great joy.
Although under normal circumstances, the Military Department shouldn’t have held them back this time, they didn’t expect it to go so smoothly.
Su Ming looked at his declared 9,000 points, not a single one deducted, and also let out a sigh of relief.
Although this was only half done, at least it was a good start.
“Let’s go, let’s hurry upstairs!”
Kaff said excitedly to everyone.
“Okay!”
Su Ming and the others left with their documents.
Soon after, they arrived at the third-floor hall of the Council tower. The layout here was almost identical to that of the Military Department, but the only difference was that there were an exceptionally large number of officers waiting here!
And everyone’s face showed a very uneasy expression.
In fact, of the two review departments, the Council’s was the most difficult to pass. The Military Department would at least give some face, after all, they were part of the same system.
But the Council’s review team was not so easy.
“Damn it, every time I come to this place, I get nervous.”
Hegas said very nervously.
“Don’t be nervous, it’s alright!”
Su Ming said with a smile, comforting Hegas.
“I don’t want to be nervous, but the problem is every time I come to declare, I get cut so badly my own mother wouldn’t recognize me. These reviewers seem to have a grudge against me.”
Hegas was truly extremely frustrated.
Hugh Eun patted Hegas’s shoulder and sighed, saying,
“Give it a try. Maybe this time they won’t deduct so much.”
Actually, Hugh Eun knew very well that the reason Hegas was deducted so badly was because he had offended Jimis.
“I know.”
Hegas sighed.
Su Ming and the others then stepped forward, handing their declaration documents one by one to the staff member standing at the door.
At this time, in the spacious and simple review room.
Personnel wearing blue work uniforms and faceless metal masks sat around an oval review table, quickly reviewing the submitted military merit application forms.
At this moment, a man with slightly graying hair and a faceless metal mask, accompanied by a tall, slender, fair-skinned young man with short black hair, walked to the review table.
He said to an old man with white hair, loose and wrinkled skin, and a faceless metal mask,
“Rodger, this is the new guy, Caloci. I’ll leave him to you.”
“Newcomer? Bu Yin, what’s his background?”
Rodger paused and looked at Caloci with scrutinizing eyes.
“Heh heh, someone so young able to enter our department, what do you think his background is?”
Bu Yin replied with a smile.
“Alright then, you can follow me.”
Rodger said to Caloci.
“Thank you, senior!”
Caloci replied somewhat nervously.
“Stand aside and carefully observe how I review these military merit declaration forms.”
Rodger said to Caloci.
“Yes.”
Caloci respectfully walked to Rodger’s side and stood watching.
Rodger picked up a declaration form and directly said to Caloci,
“Do you see this declaration form?”
“I see it.”
“First, who is the main applicant?”
“Yes!”
Caloci looked closely. The main applicant on this declaration form was Major General Di Qiu of the Eleventh Legion.
“Good, remember this name. Cut the declared military merits in half first!”
Rodger said with a wave of his hand.
“Ah? But we haven’t even looked at the declaration materials, we don’t even know who the military merits are declared for, or what achievements were made, and you’re just cutting it in half directly? Is that appropriate?”
Caloci was completely dumbfounded.
“What’s inappropriate about it? This Di Qiu is overly ambitious and the military merits he reports are full of exaggeration. Cutting them in half is just right.”
“Uh, okay!”
“Next, we look at the content of the declared military merits. Anything that isn’t beheading, rescuing hostages, destroying strategic targets, or other major achievements, must all be cut!”
“Hmm, it says here that he captured an enemy spy and declared 100 military merits. How should that be handled?”
“These days, people just capture a random scout and dare to ask for so many military merits. Do they really think military merits are like cabbages? 10 points!”
Rodger picked up his pen and wrote directly.
Caloci’s head was buzzing as he watched Rodger’s actions.
“Now you know how to review, right?”
“I think I understand a little.”
“You try!”
Rodger directly got up and walked to the side, picking up a teacup and taking a sip.
Caloci sat down somewhat nervously, picked up the second declaration form and looked at it, then said to Rodger,
“The main applicant for this declaration form is Major General Waker. Should I cut that in half too?”
“No, no, Major General Waker is a fraud. He exaggerates every day and falsely reports military merits for his subordinates. Cut him twice, then discount it again, and then finally look at the content he declared.”
Rodger shook his head and replied.
“Senior, is this really okay?”
Caloci asked, swallowing with difficulty.
“What could be the problem? All the positions above are one person per spot. There aren’t that many positions for them to report military merits aggressively.”
Rodger educated Caloci.
Caloci took a deep breath, then picked up an application form, which happened to be Su Ming’s.
“The main applicant is from the Thirteenth Corps, I don’t recognize them. Should I cut it in half first too?”
Caloci asked subconsciously.
“Stop, don’t cut it! Is this from the Thirteenth Corps?”
Rodger was startled and quickly shouted.
“Yes, what’s wrong, senior?”
Caloci asked with great curiosity.
Rodger did not reply to Caloci, but instead said,
“Who is the applicant’s name?”
“The applicant is Legion Commander Zero of the Thirteenth Corps. There’s only a code name, no name.”
Caloci said with great confusion.
“You can’t cut it, absolutely don’t cut it randomly! This is truly a living ghost. When did the Thirteenth Corps return?”
Rodger said with a dark expression.
“It seems they returned last night. Didn’t you know?”
At this moment, other colleagues nearby spoke up.
“I didn’t know. I haven’t been out since last night. Never mind, let’s not talk about that. Caloci, check how many military merit points are declared.”
Rodger sighed and said.
“Oh my god, this declares 9,000 military merit points!”
Caloci said in shock.
“9,000 points? Are you sure you read that right?”
Rodger was also stunned.
“What did you say, 9,000 points?”
“Who is this declared for?”
“What achievements did he make?”
At this moment, Bu Yin and the others all stopped working and gathered around, asking in shock.
“Let me see!”
Rodger pulled the document over and carefully flipped through it.
The more he read, the more his heart pounded, and he said in shock,
“Oh my god, this guy named Su Ming killed two Major Generals of the Imperial Army and captured a Brigadier General…”
“This is too outrageous. All of them are kills and destruction of strategic targets.”
Bu Yin and the others were also dumbfounded.
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