Chapter 362: Further Studies (Five-in-One)
by SunflowerSu Ming tidied his thoughts slightly, then re-closed the door and returned to bed to rest.
The next morning.
On the observation deck, Su Ming sat leisurely at a casual table, enjoying his morning tea and gazing at the distant scenery.
He quietly calculated the money he had.
In fact, if he only wanted to live a stable life, he would never finish spending this money.
But there’s a saying: people strive for higher places, water flows to lower ones.
If he wanted to continue climbing higher, then this money, to put it plainly, was merely a stepping stone.
However, this stepping stone should not be underestimated. As the saying goes, a quick first step leads to quick steps all the way.
At this moment, a distinguished lady, dressed in a red silk dress, with fair and delicate skin, and a colorful pearl necklace around her neck, walked over. Although time had left some traces on her face, with slight crow’s feet at the corners of her eyes, it only added to her charm.
“Su Ming.”
The lady spoke softly.
Su Ming’s thoughts were immediately interrupted. He turned his head to look at the lady.
He was slightly stunned. This lady looked very familiar, but for a moment, he couldn’t recall her identity.
“You are?”
“I am Su Yuan’s mother, Wang Yingyue.”
Wang Yingyue said with a smile.
“Aunt, please sit!”
Su Ming quickly stood up and said politely.
“No need to be so polite.”
“Aunt, is there something you need me for?”
“Something. I heard you and Su Yuan were going for further studies together. That child left last night. I saw you were still here, so I wanted to ask you if he really went for further studies?”
Wang Yingyue’s beautiful eyes showed a hint of worry.
Upon hearing this, Su Ming immediately understood and quickly covered for Su Yuan.
“That’s right, he went for further studies. Originally, I planned to go with him, but my mecha hasn’t been repaired yet, so I had to postpone my trip.”
“That’s good. This child has been troublesome since he was little. Although he’s grown up now, as a mother, I’m still very worried.”
Wang Yingyue’s hanging heart eased slightly upon hearing Su Ming’s words.
“I understand. By the way, Aunt, may I ask you something?”
Su Ming suddenly thought of a puzzling question.
“Of course, ask away.”
Wang Yingyue showed a gentle smile.
“Why didn’t I see Uncle at this promotion banquet?”
Su Ming asked curiously.
Under normal circumstances, for something like a son being promoted to general, a father would take leave and return, unless he absolutely couldn’t get away.
Wang Yingyue heard Su Ming’s words, and a faint sadness appeared in her beautiful eyes. She slowly began to explain.
“Su Yuan’s father sacrificed his life when he was ten years old.”
“I’m sorry, I brought up a bad memory for you.”
Su Ming immediately apologized after hearing this.
“It’s fine. So many years have passed, I’ve long since let go. However, ever since my husband passed away, the family’s expectations have fallen on Su Yuan. That child has borne too much pressure on his shoulders, which is why he’s a bit rebellious.”
“Isn’t there also Cousin Su Yao?”
“Su Yao is a girl after all; she will marry sooner or later. I can’t let her stay in the family and live alone her whole life. This family, sooner or later, still needs Su Yuan to support it.”
Wang Yingyue shook her head and sighed in response.
In fact, she also wished Su Yao was a boy, as she was far more outstanding than Su Yuan, but unfortunately, she wasn’t.
“I understand.”
Su Ming echoed.
“I’m sorry to make you listen to these unpleasant things so early in the morning.”
Wang Yingyue replied with some apology.
“It’s fine, we’re all family.”
“Then I won’t disturb your meal.”
“Okay.”
Su Ming replied politely.
Wang Yingyue then turned and left. Su Ming watched her retreating figure and fell into contemplation.
At this moment, Su Yuan and Zhao Ning walked over from another direction.
“Son!”
Su Yuan called out.
“Father, Mother. You’re up. Haven’t had breakfast yet, right? Let’s eat together.”
Su Ming replied with a smile.
“Okay!”
Su Yuan and Zhao Ning then sat across from Su Ming, eating somewhat listlessly.
Su Ming noticed Su Yuan seemed a bit dispirited and asked curiously.
“Father, have you not been resting well lately? You look so tired.”
“Alas, I just can’t sleep.”
Su Yuan sighed and replied.
“Can’t sleep? Did something happen?”
“Nothing much, it’s just too awkward staying here, I feel uncomfortable all over! It’s not that they’re bad, it’s that they’re too good, everyone is super enthusiastic towards us.”
“So that’s it.”
“Son, your mother and I have discussed it, and we’ve decided to return to Thirteenth District. No matter how good a golden or silver nest is, it’s not as good as one’s own doghouse. To put it bluntly, a wild boar can’t eat fine fodder, and the business in Thirteenth District also needs our attention.”
“I understand, I feel the same way! So when do you plan to leave?”
Su Ming replied with a wry smile.
“We’ll say goodbye to your Grandfather and Great-Grandfather later, and then we’ll leave.”
Zhao Ning sighed and said to Su Ming.
Actually, she could adapt to life here, but Su Yuan really couldn’t. So, for her husband’s sake, she also decided to return to Thirteenth District.
Upon hearing this, Su Ming raised his wristband and directly transferred one billion federal currency to Su Yuan’s bank account.
Su Yuan was also stunned when he saw the bank information pop up on his phone, then said to Su Ming.
“Son, why did you transfer so much money to me?”
“This is for your filial piety.”
Su Ming said with a smile.
“Son, no need. Your father and I won’t spend all this money. You need money right now, keep it for yourself.”
Zhao Ning said with great relief.
“It’s fine, I still have a lot of money. You two keep this money for emergencies.”
Su Ming strongly urged his father and mother.
“Ah, alright! Son, you’re grown up now, and we can’t control you much anymore. You must take good care of yourself. Your father and I have no demands for you, as long as you’re well.”
Zhao Ning sighed, her expression somewhat complex.
She used to really want Su Ming to achieve great things, but when Su Ming truly embarked on this path, she became very worried.
“I will.”
Su Ming replied with some emotion.
“Alright, we’ve eaten enough. It’s time to go find your Grandfather and Great-Grandfather.”
Zhao Ning said, feigning a relaxed tone.
“I’ll go with you and see you off.”
Su Ming stood up and said.
“Okay!”
Su Yuan and Zhao Ning nodded in agreement.
Soon after, at the gates of Su Family Castle.
Su Mulong, Su Zhentian, Su Ming, and others also came out to bid farewell to Su Yuan and Zhao Ning.
“Be careful on your way back.”
Su Zhentian was very worried about his youngest son.
“Okay, Father.”
Su Yuan replied meekly.
“If anything happens, call the family.”
Su Mulong instructed Su Yuan.
“Yes, Grandfather.”
Su Yuan replied very nervously.
Su Mulong looked at Su Yuan’s reaction and shook his head helplessly. He was also very curious how such a timid grandson could raise a genius like Su Ming.
At this moment, a luxurious black hovercar drove up and stopped in front of everyone.
The Su Family servants quickly carried the luggage forward, opened the trunk, and put it in.
“The car’s here, we’re leaving now.”
Su Yuan and Zhao Ning quickly said.
“Go!”
Su Zhentian nodded.
“Be careful on the road.”
Su Ming added an extra word of caution, feeling uneasy.
“Okay!”
Su Yuan and Zhao Ning then got into the car and left.
After the vehicle drove away, Su Mulong turned to Su Ming and asked.
“I heard Su Yuan left for further studies last night?”
“Yes, Great-Grandfather, I will also go for further studies after my mecha is modified.”
“Hmm, study hard. If you need anything, just tell the family.”
Su Mulong said in a deep voice.
“Great-Grandfather, I do have something I’d like to ask you.”
Su Ming thought for a moment and said.
“Just say it, don’t be wishy-washy!”
“I want to ask, do you know where I can buy good gene agents?”
“Wait, gene agents cannot be injected indiscriminately. Which type have you injected? Which company produced the gene agent you injected? What is the model?”
Su Mulong immediately reacted, asking very seriously.
He knew better than anyone how deep the water was with gene agents. If one started by injecting an inferior gene agent, then it would be troublesome.
“Father, is this matter very serious?”
Su Zhentian also asked with some surprise.
“Damn it, what do you know! Of course it’s serious. Top experts cannot afford any mistakes; everything must be the best to build a solid foundation, otherwise, it will be very disadvantageous later on.”
Su Mulong said irritably.
“Great-Grandfather, I only injected one Type I · SRD gene injection produced by Xiguang Laboratory!”
Seeing Su Mulong’s strong reaction, Su Ming knew he had asked the right person.
Su Mulong breathed a sigh of relief when he heard Su Ming’s words.
“Good, very smart! You understand the principle of ‘better to have nothing than something inferior’. The model you used is the best model from Xiguang Laboratory. This model has currently been developed to Type IV by Xiguang Laboratory.”
“Great-Grandfather, do you have a channel to get it?”
Su Ming quickly inquired.
“If it’s Type II, no problem, I’ll figure out a way to get you one. But Type III is impossible, because Xiguang Laboratory’s Type III gene agent is only supplied to the bigwigs in the military and is not circulated externally at all. As for Type IV, don’t even mention it; only the three Vice Council Speakers probably have access to it.”
“That strict?”
“Don’t look at those gene agents; their prices seem cheap, as if they’re worthless, but in fact, they are incredibly precious, and no one would sell them. As for gene agents produced by other companies, I don’t recommend you use them. You are still young and have every opportunity to climb higher. You will eventually come across Xiguang Laboratory’s Type III gene agent. Absolutely do not be eager for quick success and sacrifice the greater good!”
Su Mulong instructed Su Ming.
“Understood. Then I’ll trouble Great-Grandfather to get me a Type II gene agent. I’ll give you the money later.”
Su Ming strongly agreed with Su Mulong’s words.
He had previously inquired about the Type II · CSQ-01 gene agent produced by Vox Bio Interstellar Group at Star Radiance Fortress, and they simply refused to sell it to him.
“Damn it, what money? Don’t worry about that, I’ll arrange it myself!”
Su Mulong said domineeringly.
“Thank you, Great-Grandfather.”
Su Ming did not refuse Su Mulong’s kindness, because he was currently in urgent need of gene agents to strengthen his body.
Although his spirit was strong, Su Ming could clearly feel that his physical strength couldn’t keep up. After every high-intensity battle, his body felt like it was overdrawn, very fatigued and sleepy.
“Thank me for what? We’re all family. Just take a walk with Great-Grandfather.”
Su Mulong genuinely liked Su Ming more and more.
He felt that his great-grandson was truly perfect: strong yet humble, intelligent, and very discreet in his actions.
“Okay.”
Su Ming replied with a smile.
Su Mulong took Su Ming and Su Zhentian for a walk on the lawn, chatting about everyday life.
From a distance, it looked very warm.
At night.
Su Ming returned to his room.
He sat on the sofa, idly scrolling through his wristband.
In fact, not only Su Yuan and Zhao Ning couldn’t stand staying here, Su Ming himself was also a bit restless.
If it weren’t for waiting for his mecha to be modified, he might have already left the Su Family.
Just then, his wristband suddenly vibrated, and a message popped up.
“Dear Brigadier General Su Ming, the Federal Military Department officially informs you to proceed to the Interstellar Airport in seven days to board the Tier 5 Battleship · Shattered Light to Guangying Star Sea · Heiying Base for further study. Upon completion of your further study and achieving an excellent evaluation in the assessment, you will be officially promoted to Major General! If you are unable to board the special vessel in seven days, please ensure you arrive at Heiying Base for further study within three months. If needed later, you may apply to the military for ship boarding. Please note that the itinerary must be kept confidential. According to intelligence feedback from the Federal Government’s Intelligence Department, you have already been placed on the Dark Star Empire’s Red List and officially designated as a target for assassination. Detailed intelligence will be sent to you later.”
Su Ming was somewhat surprised to see this message; the military department actually reminded him that he was on the Red List, designated as an assassination target by the Empire.
Just then, his wristband vibrated again, and a detailed intelligence report popped up.
Su Ming
Identity: Federal Government · Brigadier General.
Crimes: Captured Brigadier General Vickank, killed Major General Burda, destroyed the Nightmare Tower position, killed Major General Burtler, sabotaged the Curvature Interference Device, severely wounded Major General Korgis, destroyed the Heavenly Base Heart.
Rating: Scarlet Moon.
Note: The Red Moon rating is divided into three tiers: Ordinary Red Moon corresponds to Major General, Scarlet Moon corresponds to Lieutenant General, and Dark Red Moon corresponds to General.
Su Ming was somewhat surprised by this intelligence report; the Dark Star Empire truly thought highly of him, actually raising his treatment by one level.
No wonder the military department sent him a reminder message.
Knock, knock.
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.
Su Ming immediately dismissed the message, got up, walked to the door, and opened it.
Butler Xilun stood at the door, bowing respectfully to Su Ming, then picked up a small metal freezer box and said, “Young Master Su Ming, this is what the Master asked me to send.”
Su Ming was a little surprised to see the metal freezer box; Su Mulong’s actions were so swift.
He took the metal freezer box and politely replied, “Thank you for your trouble.”
“It’s what I should do. I’ll take my leave now.”
Xilun replied courteously, then turned and left.
Su Ming immediately closed the door, then locked it from the inside. Following that, he tapped the ‘Do Not Disturb’ switch on the wall.
After doing all this, Su Ming took the freezer box and sat on the sofa.
Without a moment’s hesitation, he reached out and opened the safety device on the freezer box.
As the freezer box opened, a burst of cold air emerged.
Through the cold air, Su Ming saw a very high-grade injection placed inside the freezer box.
A beautiful blue liquid flowed within this injection.
From its appearance, this Type II · SRD gene injection was almost identical to the Type I, the only difference being the model number on the label and the slightly deeper color of the liquid.
Su Ming looked at the gene injection and took a deep breath.
He still vividly remembered his first gene injection.
However, Su Ming had no fear. He picked up the gene injection, removed the needle cap, and without a moment’s hesitation, directly injected it into his arm.
The moment he finished the injection, without any surprise, intense pain immediately swept over him.
Moreover, the intensity of the pain was even more violent than when he injected the Type I.
Su Ming felt as if his internal organs were burning. The strong pain immediately caused the veins on his forehead to bulge, and large beads of sweat seeped from his forehead.
Su Ming gritted his teeth and endured, not making a single sound throughout.
In a flash, half an hour passed, and the pain gradually receded.
Su Ming leaned against the sofa, panting heavily, then a smile appeared on his face.
He clearly felt that his mind had become sharper, and his body was full of strength.
Su Ming raised his right hand into a fist and suddenly punched the air, instantly producing a whooshing sound.
“Not bad!”
Su Ming muttered to himself with great satisfaction, then got up and walked towards the bathroom.
Half a month later.
Su Ming, holding Xiao Hui, was very bored, staying in his room and browsing forums.
Now, if it wasn’t absolutely necessary, Su Ming didn’t really want to leave his room.
The family members were simply too enthusiastic; almost everyone he met would chat with him for a long time.
And he didn’t want to overly offend anyone.
Just then, Su Ming’s wristband suddenly vibrated, and a message popped up.
“Respected Young Master Su Ming, your mecha has been successfully modified. Please proceed to the modification room when you have time.”
Su Ming looked down, immediately stood up, and his heart was filled with immense joy; it was finally modified.
He immediately hurried out of the room and headed for the modification room.
Soon after, Su Ming arrived at the entrance of the modification room.
Mechanic Kapado immediately came forward and respectfully said, “Young Master Su Ming, you’ve arrived.”
“Is my mecha ready?”
“It’s ready. It’s on the modification platform inside.”
“Let me see!”
Su Ming eagerly walked into the modification room and looked towards the modification platform.
He saw a Four-Generation Mecha, 35 meters tall, with a body made of pitch-black metal, a slender lightning cannon on its right shoulder, a pair of vector assist devices embedded on both sides of its waist, two pairs of black mechanical wings embedded on its back, and plasma light blades in its hands, exuding a strong sense of oppression, entering Su Ming’s vision.
“Not bad!”
Su Ming praised with great satisfaction.
“Young Master, try it out. See if there’s anything you’re not satisfied with; I can adjust it for you.”
Kapado said to Su Ming.
“Alright!”
Su Ming walked over without any hesitation.
As he approached, the cockpit opened by itself, and the modification platform’s suspension device activated, allowing Su Ming to float directly inside.
Su Ming entered the cockpit and looked around. The cockpit’s layout was the same as before, the only difference being that it was more spacious.
So he closed the cockpit, sat directly in the operating chair, and the NOCY · Super Neural Device automatically lowered.
Su Ming immediately pressed the switch.
“Activate!”
The Super Neural Device immediately burst forth with dazzling purple light.
The entire mecha instantly lit up, and a virtual operation interface appeared in Su Ming’s eyes.
At this moment, a prompt box popped up.
“Please rename!”
“Slaughter Blade!”
“Naming successful.”
A gray prompt box immediately displayed.
Su Ming then brought up the specific parameters of this mecha.
Mecha Type: Four-Generation Pure Mechanical Mecha · Slaughter Blade (Modified Mecha)
Modifier: Kapado
Production Date: Unknown
Internal Environment: NOCY Super Neural Cockpit.
Dimensions: 35 meters total height.
Weight: 550.08 tons.
Armor Material and Structure: Reinforced Vibranium Composite Metal, Titanium Chromite composition. (Resistant to high temperature, low temperature, corrosion, physical damage)
Paint: Black
Protection Level: A+ (Level Classification S, A, B, C, D, E.)
Power Unit: GSE-04 Nuclear Fusion Power Unit
Operating System: Custom.
Fixed Electronic Equipment: SNI-03 Scanning Device, XEC-03 Circulating Air System, TLK Intelligent Auxiliary Combat System, BDS-03 Anti-Interference Device.
Backup Device: Dual Emergency Escape Device.
Fixed Armament: Lightning Cannon * 1, Concealed Particle Beam Cannon * 1, Abdominal Micro-missile Launcher (Pre-loaded with 2 XKL-04 Ultra-high Speed Nuclear Thunder Missiles · Thunderstorm), Rear Shoulder Launch Module (Pre-loaded with 16 Micro AWE-01 Viper Missiles), Plasma Beam Saber * 2, Funnel Cannon · Black Thunder Cone (8 units).
Auxiliary Devices: GN Field, Energy Barrier, Waist Vector Assist Device, SK2-04 Vector High-Speed Mechanical Wings (Detachable from standard planetary gravity).
Optional Handheld Weapons: Universal
Special Mode: Overclocking Mode.
Su Ming was very satisfied looking at these parameters, then he asked, “Kapado, where can I test the mecha?”
“Young Master, please drive the mecha to the adjacent lift platform. I will send you to the ground, and you can test it above the castle.”
Kapado quickly said to Su Ming.
“Alright!”
Su Ming piloted the Slaughter Blade and walked onto the adjacent lift platform.
Clang!
As a harsh sound rang out, the lift platform began to rise, and the ceiling above it split open.
Before long, the lift platform reached the surface.
Su Ming directly piloted the Slaughter Blade, leaping into the air, flying and deflecting at high speed.
Immediately after, Su Ming focused his mind, and with a Light Speed Flash, he instantly disappeared, reappearing in the air not far away.
At this moment, Su Ming’s face showed an excited smile. The performance of this Slaughter Blade was incredibly explosive, and its power was also very surging.
If he had this mecha back then, Su Ming would have been fully confident in competing with Korgis, at least he wouldn’t have been beaten so badly.
However, Su Ming did not immediately end the test flight. Instead, he cautiously flew the mecha for several more circles, testing all the functions he could.
Several hours later.
Su Ming finished the test flight, opened the cockpit, and jumped out cleanly.
At this moment, Kapado immediately came forward and asked, “Young Master Su Ming, how do you feel? Is there anything that needs adjustment?”
“It’s very good, no adjustments needed. But I have something I want to ask.”
Su Ming thought for a moment and asked.
“Please speak.”
“Does the family have Four-Generation Nanometer Bio-Armor?”
“I’m sorry, Young Master, we really don’t. The technology for Four-Generation Bio-Armor is monopolized by the three giants: Federal Government, Apocalypse, and Dark Star. The Bio-Armor on the Federal Government side is all produced by Xiguang Laboratory, and these Bio-Armors are basically distributed as rewards by the military.”
Kapado was also stunned after hearing this, and nervously explained to Su Ming.
“I see. That’s a pity.”
Su Ming had originally thought of purchasing Four-Generation Bio-Armor from the family, but it didn’t matter. At least he knew the channels to acquire it.
Kapado, seeing that Su Ming wasn’t angry, also secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Although Su Ming was a young master who had just returned to the family, from the attitude of the Old Patriarch and everyone else, his identity and status were unusually high.
“Mr. Kapado, please help me move the mecha to the hangar.”
Su Ming didn’t dwell on it too much. Now that the mecha was ready, he was preparing to depart.
“Yes, sir!”
Kapado replied respectfully.
Su Ming turned and left the modification room. He raised his wristband and sent an application message to the military.
Within three minutes, his wristband popped up a reply.
“Respected Brigadier General Su Ming, your application has been approved. Please proceed to Starlight City · Central Interstellar Airport within 5 hours to board the Tier 5 Battleship · Shattered Light to Guangying Star Sea.”
Su Ming was very surprised to see this message. He didn’t expect the application to be approved so quickly, and the time was so tight.
He quickly quickened his pace to leave and bid farewell to Su Mulong and Su Zhentian.
Soon after, Su Ming arrived at the entrance of Su Mulong’s study, where Butler Xilun stood respectfully at the door.
“Young Master Su Ming, is there something? The Master and the Patriarch are discussing matters.”
“I’m here to bid farewell to Grandfather.”
Su Ming said to Butler Xilun.
“Please come in with me.”
After hearing this, Butler Xilun immediately led Su Ming into Su Mulong’s study.
The entire study was very large, over five hundred square meters, with an overall very retro decoration style, and all the materials used were high-quality mahogany.
At this moment, Su Mulong could be seen sitting at his desk, with Patriarch Su Feng, Su Yiyang, Su Tianhao, and Su Zhentian standing in front of the desk.
“Although the quota issued by the Federal Government this time is not small, there are many people eyeing it, especially the Four-Generation Mecha production quota—”
Halfway through his sentence, Su Mulong suddenly noticed Butler Xilun leading Su Ming in, so he stopped and asked, “Su Ming, what’s the matter?”
Su Zhentian and the others also turned their heads to look at Su Ming.
“It’s like this, my mecha has been modified, and I need to go for further study and training.”
Su Ming said respectfully.
“When are you leaving?”
“Now.”
“So urgent?”
Su Zhentian and the others were also stunned.
“The battleship will set sail soon.”
Su Ming quickly explained.
Hearing this, Su Mulong said to Su Ming, “I’ll have Butler Xilun arrange a vehicle to take you there. We’re in a meeting here, so we won’t personally see you off.”
“No need for such trouble, I plan to pilot my mecha there.”
Su Ming said directly to Su Mulong.
“Alright then.”
Su Mulong nodded in agreement.
“Okay! Then I’ll be going now.”
Su Ming said goodbye to everyone.
“Be careful on your way.”
Su Zhentian exhorted Su Ming.
Su Ming nodded, then turned and left the study.
Soon after, Su Ming packed his luggage and walked to the castle gate, where he coincidentally met Su Ze.
“Why are you here?”
Su Ming asked curiously.
“Didn’t I hear you were leaving? Came to see you off.”
Su Ze said with a smile.
“Yes, I’m going for further study.”
Su Ming nodded in response.
“That’s good. I’ll also be leaving home to return to the army in a few days.”
Su Ze said with a smile as he walked with Su Ming towards the helipad.
Hearing this, Su Ming asked, “Su Ze, which legion are you from?”
“I’m from the Seventh Army · Azure Blue Star Defense Line.”
Su Ze replied to Su Ming.
“Hmm, if there’s a chance, I’ll come find you for a gathering. I look forward to our next meeting.”
Su Ming said from the bottom of his heart.
Among all the young generation in the Su Family he had interacted with, Su Ming felt best about three people. The first was Su Ze, who was very enthusiastic and polite. The second was Su Yao, although her personality was cold, Su Ming could feel that her concern for him was genuine. The third was Su Yuan, although this guy was essentially a bit of a prodigal, at least he wasn’t scheming.
“Okay, if there’s a chance, I’ll come find you too.”
Su Ze said with a smile.
“Okay, then I’m leaving. Goodbye!”
Su Ming walked to the helipad and said to Su Ze.
“Goodbye!”
Su Ze waved in response.
Soon, Su Ming boarded the Slaughter Blade, piloting the mecha to fly at high speed into the sky, passing through the exit of the Dorag Sphere above his head.
However, Su Ming did not immediately pilot the mecha to the Interstellar Airport.
He piloted the Slaughter Blade and flew at high speed towards the military headquarters.
Su Ming planned to go to the military headquarters first to register the mecha, so that next time he went on a mission and it was damaged, it could be repaired for free.
More than two hours later.
Su Ming piloted the Slaughter Blade, leaving the military headquarters and flying towards the Royal Court Academy.
At this time, the shoulders of the Slaughter Blade were emblazoned with three red moons and five red stars, two more red stars than before. As for the Pseudo V Generation Mecha Golden Judge he defeated, since he didn’t successfully kill Korgis, he couldn’t spray a star. This made Su Ming quite regretful, but there was nothing he could do about it.
After all, the Federal Government Red List’s requirement was to kill the opponent; the person was more important than the weapon.
However, Su Ming didn’t dwell on it too much. He just needed to kill Korgis next time if he had the chance.
Su Ming then raised his wristband and called Rein.
Beep beep!
Within a few seconds, Rein’s voice rang out from the wristband.
“Squad Leader.”
“Rhine, take your people to the apron in front of the school’s hangar and wait for me. I’ll be there shortly. I have something to tell you all.”
Su Ming said to Rhine.
“Okay, I’ll take them over right away.”
Rhine immediately replied.
“Alright!”
Su Ming then hung up the communication.
Soon after, Su Ming piloted the Slaughter Blade, approaching Royal Court Academy at high speed.
From high above, looking from afar, the vast Royal Court Academy was enveloped by a massive Dorag Sphere.
Su Ming gazed at his alma mater, feeling a touch of emotion. He couldn’t help but reminisce about his campus life back then; although those memories were ordinary, they were quite pleasant.
He exhaled slightly, then sent a temporary landing request to Royal Court Academy.
Soon, guidance and prompts popped up on the virtual screen.
“Please follow the virtual guidance, pass through Dorag Entrance RK03, and temporarily park at Hangar Exterior · Apron · Bay 423.”
Su Ming then followed the guidance and flew towards Entrance RK03.
As he approached the Dorag Entrance, he saw many mechas returning to Royal Court Academy.
At this moment, those mechas also noticed Su Ming, and the public communication channel instantly erupted.
“Wow, what kind of mecha is that? So cool, and so big!”
“Can you have some discernment? That’s a Four-Generation Mecha! And it’s not even a standard model.”
“I’m so envious. My mecha looks so small compared to his!”
“Can’t compare, but, which senior is this?”
“Not sure!”
Su Ming paid no attention to the discussions in the public channel, but instead accelerated towards the Dorag Sphere entrance.
At this time, the mechas flying in front all made way for Su Ming.
Whoosh!
Su Ming rapidly rushed into the entrance.
Royal Court Academy · Hangar Exterior · Apron.
Mechas of various models continuously landed, parking in different bays.
At this moment, two Third Generation Mecha·Cyan Wing descended from high in the sky, landing in two adjacent parking bays.
“Wow, two Third Generation Mecha·Cyan Wing!”
“So advanced!”
Students looked at the descending Azure Wing Mecha, discussing enviously.
Then the cockpits of the two Azure Wing Mecha opened.
Qin Feng and Yu Wei floated down from their mechas, landing steadily on the ground.
“Senior Qin Feng, Senior Yu Wei.”
At this moment, a cheerful young man with some freckles on his face greeted them in surprise.
Qin Feng looked at the man in front of him, immediately recognizing him and greeting him back.
“Junior Zhou Yan.”
“Seniors, you’ve already switched to Azure Wing Mecha so quickly?”
“Yes.”
“Oh, I’m really envious! We’re still working hard to save money to buy a Second Generation Mecha, and you’re already piloting Third Generation Mecha.”
Zhou Yan said enviously.
“There’s nothing to envy. These two Third Generation Mecha of ours were sponsored by Lord Xiao Lie, the Thirteenth District Administrator, and we didn’t buy them ourselves.”
Qin Feng shook his head and replied humbly.
“Sponsored by Lord Xiao Lie? What’s your relationship with Lord Xiao Lie of the Thirteenth District?”
Zhou Yan’s eyes lit up as he asked.
Qin Feng was at a loss for how to answer; in truth, there was no particularly significant relationship. The reason Lord Xiao Lie sponsored their mechas was to have them return and serve the Thirteenth District after graduation.
Just then, a roar suddenly came from the sky, followed by the majestic descent of the Four-Generation Mecha Slaughter Blade.
It instantly caused a commotion.
“Look at that mecha!”
“Holy crap, this is a Four-Generation Mecha, and it’s a custom-made one!”
“Oh my god! And it has so many stars painted on it!”
“Which senior from the upper grades is back?”
Students of Royal Court Academy flocked towards the Four-Generation Mecha Slaughter Blade, surrounding it.
They held their phones, continuously taking pictures of the mecha.
At this moment, not far away, Zhang Yi exclaimed in surprise.
“Rhine, quick look at that mecha, it’s so awesome!”
“What’s so awesome? Can it be better than the squad leader’s mecha?”
Rhine replied disdainfully.
“Cough cough, to be honest, it really seems like it is.”
Zhang Yi coughed and said.
“Tsk, so what if it’s good? The squad leader has 3 red moons and 3 red stars. Can he be stronger than the squad leader?”
Rhine frowned, saying unconvinced.
At this moment, Ankajia leaned over and whispered.
“It seems to have more stars than the squad leader’s. That mecha has three red moons and five red stars.”
“Damn it, what the hell is going on today? Why are such strong people returning?”
Rhine heard Ankajia’s words and instantly couldn’t maintain his composure.
At this moment, the cockpit of the Four-Generation Mecha Slaughter Blade opened.
Su Ming floated down from the cockpit, landing steadily on the ground.
The next second, he was stunned.
He saw students all around him, excitedly discussing.
“Which senior is this?”
“I know him, isn’t he Senior Su Ming from the second year?”
“So it’s him!”
Su Ming felt a bit awkward seeing everyone surrounding him like he was a monkey.
At this moment, a surprised voice rang out.
“Su Ming!”
Su Ming heard it, turned his head to look, and saw Qin Feng and Yu Wei walking over. He then greeted the two of them.
“Qin Feng, Yu Wei, what a coincidence!”
“It is a coincidence. Is this your mecha?”
Qin Feng asked with some disbelief.
“Yes.”
Su Ming replied with a smile.
“That’s amazing, I didn’t expect you to be piloting a custom Four-Generation Mecha.”
Qin Feng replied in a daze.
Just as Su Ming was about to say something, a shout came from outside the crowd.
“Squad leader, we’re here!”
“This way!”
Su Ming looked up and saw Rhine and the others waving continuously from outside the crowd.
He then said to Qin Feng and Yu Wei.
“I have something else to do, so I won’t chat with you two for now. We’ll gather again when we have a chance.”
“Okay!”
Qin Feng and the other nodded in response.
Su Ming immediately walked towards Rhine and the others, saying to the onlookers.
“Excuse me, please make way.”
The students present all made way.
Soon, Su Ming and Rhine and the others successfully met up.
“Squad leader, is this your mecha? Did you get a new mecha?”
Rhine and the others asked in surprise.
“Yes!”
Su Ming said with a smile to Rhine and the others.
“Squad leader, you’re amazing.”
Rhine and the others said with immense envy.
“Alright, enough about that. Time is short, I have something I need to tell you all.”
“Tell us.”
“I am now going to Guangying Star Sea for advanced studies, and I estimate I will be away for some time.”
Su Ming said with a serious expression.
“Ah, squad leader, you’re leaving? Can we go with you?”
“That’s right, let’s go with you.”
Rhine and the others, reluctant to part with Su Ming, spoke up one after another.
“I’m afraid that’s not possible. The training base doesn’t allow bringing people. Only generals can enter; you simply can’t get in.”
“Alright.”
“Don’t be discouraged, either. Once I finish my advanced studies and get promoted to Major General, I can officially apply to the Legion Commander for my own squad. At that time, I’ll take all of you under my command and formally establish my own unit.”
Su Ming said solemnly.
“That’s great!”
Rhine and the others said excitedly upon hearing this.
“So you all wait patiently for me to return. Also, during this time, everyone in our squad will be under your charge, Rhine. You must lead them well and strive to improve everyone’s strength as much as possible! Additionally, if the Legion Commander returns, notify me immediately if anything happens.”
Su Ming instructed Rhine.
“Squad leader, don’t worry, leave it to me.”
Rhine immediately nodded in response.
“Also, the Third Generation Mecha·Red Butcher and Third Generation Mecha·Gun Knight in my hangar are all for you. You can arrange them yourselves.”
Su Ming said to Rhine and the others.
“Ah, squad leader, you don’t need them anymore?”
Rhine was slightly startled and asked.
“No, those two mechas are useless to me now.”
Su Ming replied very clearly.
Now, the Third Generation Mecha is no longer suitable as his backup mecha; he plans to find a better one.
“Okay.”
Rhine then responded.
At this moment, Su Ming raised his wristband and transferred 1 billion federal currency to Rhine.
“Squad leader, why are you transferring so much money to me?”
Rhine was also stunned.
“This money is for you all to use.”
“No need, squad leader, you’ll need money too.”
“Rhine, there’s no need to be polite with me. This money is nothing to me. I still have a lot of money on hand, it’s just that I have a lot of things to prepare right now, so I can’t give you more. But it doesn’t matter, I will become stronger as quickly as possible, and then I can bring you all up with me, and we’ll conquer the star sea together!”
Su Ming said solemnly to Rhine and the others.
Su Ming was well aware that in this interstellar era, it was difficult for one person to achieve great things. He needed a team of his own, and Rhine and the others were the people he trusted most.
They were all brothers and sisters who had fought and survived together on the battlefield.
“Mhm, mhm.”
Rhine and the others said with great emotion.
“I’m leaving.”
Su Ming then bid farewell to Rhine and the others.
“Squad leader, take care!”
Rhine and the others replied reluctantly.
Su Ming nodded slightly, turned and returned to his mecha, then piloted the Slaughter Blade to depart.
Interstellar Airport · G38 Berth.
A Tier 5 Battleship · Shattered Light, over 280 kilometers long, with a sharp spike-shaped bow, a main cannon extending from its center, its entire body covered with thick gray armor, and its surface densely packed with numerous launch ports and interceptor cannons, was docked there.
In the central control room.
A middle-aged man in a colonel’s uniform, slightly plump, with a round face and small, darting eyes, sat in the central chair, somewhat annoyed, urging his robust adjutant beside him.
“Chen Qi, is it ready yet?”
“Officer ONeill, I’ve already urged the people below to quickly load the weapons and supplies.”
Chen Qi quickly replied.
ONeill checked his wristband time and reprimanded angrily.
“I told you all that time is tight, and to hurry up! After all this time, it’s still not done. We need to rush to the front line for support. If we’re late, we’ll be court-martialed! Heads will roll.”
“Yes, yes, yes.”
Chen Qi’s forehead was already breaking out in a fine sweat from the scolding.
However, just then, the subordinate responsible for operations reported.
“Officer, everything is ready, we can set sail!”
Upon hearing this, ONeill immediately spoke.
“Set sail immediately!”
However, at this moment, a communication request suddenly popped up.
Major Chen Qi was also startled and quickly reported.
“Officer ONeill, a communication from the military headquarters.”
“Why send a communication now? Isn’t this just causing me trouble? Forget it, connect it!”
Although ONeill was very annoyed, he still spoke.
“Yes!”
Major Chen Qi then connected the communication.
At this moment, a steady voice rang out.
“ONeill, I’m Colonel Tabby. I’m informing you to suspend your voyage. You need to wait for a personnel to board the ship before you can depart.”
“Colonel Tabby, what the hell are you doing? I’m in a hurry to set sail for support, and you’re telling me to wait for someone? If we delay military intelligence, can you take responsibility? I’m telling you, no one’s order works today.”
“ONeill, this is an order from the military headquarters above.”
“Okay, I’ll wait. How long do I have to wait?”
ONeill instantly caved.
“Unclear.”
“Tell me, who exactly is boarding the ship? What a big shot!”
ONeill immediately asked angrily.
“The one boarding the ship is a general, our superior. Do you think he’s a big enough shot? To be honest with you, even if you have to wait a whole day today, you still have to wait.”
Tabby couldn’t be bothered to waste words with ONeill.
“Ah! The one boarding is a general? You should have said so earlier!”
ONeill was also startled, and his attitude immediately did a complete 180-degree turn.
“Alright, I won’t say anything more to you. In short, don’t leave until you’ve picked up the person.”
Tabby finished speaking and directly hung up the communication.
At this moment, Chen Qi asked hesitantly.
“Officer ONeill, do we really have to wait?”
“Nonsense, it’s our honor for a general to board our ship, of course we have to wait!”
ONeill reprimanded Chen Qi.
Just then, an Operator reported.
“Officer ONeill, a high-level Four-Generation Mecha is flying towards us and has sent a message asking us to open the ship’s mecha boarding entrance.”
“Quick, open the private hangar entrance 0.”
ONeill shouted to his subordinate.
“Okay!”
The Operator quickly responded.
“Chen Qi, I’m leaving this to you. I’m going to greet the general.”
ONeill quickly stood up from the command chair and hurriedly left the central control room.
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