Chapter 396: Omen (5-in-1)
by SunflowerInside the central control room of the Interstellar Cruiser · Light Weaver.
Dehaka leaned back in the command chair, his tense expression relaxing, his face showing extreme fatigue.
He had finally survived, having come back from the brink of death.
At this moment, a series of green dots popped up on the scanning device.
Upon seeing this, the Operator immediately reported to Dehaka.
“Captain, we’ve scanned the Federal rescue fleet.”
Upon hearing this, Dehaka immediately issued an order.
“Immediately organize personnel to rescue the damaged Level 5 Battleship · Glory, and recover and clean up the battlefield.”
“Understood!”
“Also, broadcast a notice to everyone, tell the passengers the crisis has been resolved!”
“Yes!”
The Operator immediately responded.
More than an hour later.
In the hangar.
Major General Su Ming, Hillis, and Olisa stood together, watching damaged mechas being towed back one by one.
“It’s too tragic.”
Olisa said, somewhat moved.
“War is like this. This is already considered a relatively good outcome. If we had lost, that would have been the real nightmare.”
Major General Su Ming replied calmly.
“Exactly.”
Hillis agreed.
Just then, a roar came from nearby.
“Jotte! Where’s my mecha?”
Major General Su Ming and the others heard the wail and turned to look.
They saw Hoggaya, completely losing his composure, angrily questioning Jotte.
Jotte, on the other hand, replied helplessly.
“It was swallowed by the monster. There was nothing I could do. If I didn’t escape, I would have died.”
“Bastard, that mecha is worth more than your life.”
“You can’t say that.”
“It’s over, I’m completely finished, 100 billion federal currency gone!”
Hoggaya wailed, heartbroken.
People around them shook their heads helplessly at this scene.
Although that Pseudo V-generation Mecha performed very poorly, no matter how bad it was, it was still a Pseudo V-generation Mecha, and its price was still there.
At this moment, two mechas carrying the Fourth Generation Mecha-Thunder Control flew in.
Major General Su Ming saw that Royal Thunder had been recovered, and said to Hillis and Olisa with some fatigue.
“Things are pretty much wrapped up. I’m a bit tired, so I’m going back to rest first.”
“Alright, Mr. Su Ming, you’ve worked hard.”
Hillis nodded and replied politely.
“Mhm.”
Major General Su Ming then turned and left.
—
The next day, in the afternoon.
Major General Su Ming was sound asleep in bed, his wristband vibrating occasionally.
Buzz, buzz.
Major General Su Ming’s eyelids twitched slightly, and he groggily opened his eyes, then raised his wristband to glance at it.
He saw several missed calls and numerous messages on the wristband.
Most of these messages were sent by Su Cheng through the family group chat.
Major General Su Ming woke up and clicked on the messages to check them.
“Nephew Su Ming, how are you?”
“Reply!”
“You’re not in trouble, are you? Do you want me to find a doctor for you?”
“Nephew, quickly reply to a message, I’m so worried.”
Major General Su Ming was also stunned as he looked at the messages, then checked the time. It was already 3 PM the next day, and he had actually slept for a day and a night.
He quickly called Su Cheng back.
The call connected almost instantly, and Su Cheng’s voice immediately rang out from the wristband.
“Nephew Su Ming, you finally called back. Are you alright?”
“I’m fine, I was just too tired and slept a bit longer.”
Major General Su Ming replied wearily.
“It’s good that you’re fine. Miss Hillis and Miss Olisa came looking for you early this morning. But no matter how much they knocked, you didn’t respond, so they came here to me.”
“My apologies.”
“It’s fine, it’s fine. Miss Hillis and the others are still here with me. Do you want to come over too?”
Su Cheng asked with a chuckle.
“Okay, I’ll be over in a bit.”
Major General Su Ming hung up the phone after speaking.
He got up and went to the bathroom to wash up, then changed into a casual shirt and left.
A moment later.
Major General Su Ming arrived at the weapon exhibition area and immediately saw that his company’s booth was bustling with activity, attracting a large number of visitors.
He then walked towards his company’s booth.
“Nephew Su Ming, you’re finally here.”
Su Cheng saw Major General Su Ming arrive and stepped forward, saying cheerfully.
“Mhm, Sixth Uncle, why are there so many people here?”
Major General Su Ming asked in confusion.
“Of course, it’s thanks to you. You became famous from yesterday’s battle. All these people came specifically to see you and the mechas. I hadn’t sold a single Royal Thunder before, but yesterday and today, I’ve already sold many units.”
Su Cheng said, grinning from ear to ear.
At this moment, many guests on site saw Major General Su Ming and excitedly stepped forward, saying.
“Mr. Su Ming, you are amazing! Can I take a picture with you?”
“Uh, no problem.”
Major General Su Ming was slightly stunned, then agreed.
“Great!”
Many guests excitedly stepped forward for a group photo.
Click!
The flash kept going off.
At this moment, a middle-aged woman with long black hair, dressed in a black work uniform, and holding a bouquet of flowers, walked up.
“Mr. Su Ming, I am Dolly, the Vice Captain and representative of the Light Weaver. Thank you very much for your help in the time of crisis. On behalf of the Light Weaver, I express our heartfelt gratitude to you.”
Dolly handed the flowers to Major General Su Ming, expressing her sincere thanks.
“You’re too kind.”
Major General Su Ming replied modestly.
“And these two cards, one is our Light Weaver Group’s VIP card, holding this card allows you to enjoy all VIP treatments. The other is a Morris Interstellar Bank black card, specially presented to Mr. Su Ming.”
Dolly then took out two cards and handed them to Major General Su Ming.
“Thank you.”
Major General Su Ming politely accepted them.
At this time, the guests nearby saw this and shouted even more excitedly.
“Mr. Su Ming, let’s take a picture with us.”
Seeing more and more people wanting to take pictures, Su Cheng stepped forward and said with a chuckle.
“Sorry everyone, Mr. Su Ming still has some matters to attend to. We’ll arrange a group photo for everyone later.”
“Alright.”
The guests present said with some regret.
“Excuse me, Su Ming, come with me.”
Su Cheng quickly led Major General Su Ming towards the inside of the exhibition hall.
Soon they arrived at the reception room.
Hillis and Olisa saw Major General Su Ming enter, revealing bright smiles, and waved in greeting.
“Su Ming, you’re here.”
“My apologies for making you two wait so long.”
Major General Su Ming said apologetically to Hillis and Olisa.
“It’s fine, we were just idle anyway.”
“By the way, is there something you two needed me for?”
“Nothing much, it’s just that I’ve decided to order the Pseudo V-generation Mecha from the Lei Shen Group.”
Hillis replied with a smile.
“Great! Sixth Uncle, draft the contract.”
Major General Su Ming said, delighted to hear Hillis’s words.
“Alright, I’ll go prepare the contract right away.”
Su Cheng’s mouth instantly curved into a wide grin.
Soon, Su Cheng had prepared a series of contracts.
Hillis also signed the contract very readily, and at the same time, picked up a Morris Bank Star Diamond card and paid the full amount.
Su Cheng also said to Hillis with a beaming smile.
“Miss Hillis, please rest assured, we will definitely deliver with the highest quality and speed, and we will absolutely not disappoint you.”
“Mhm.”
Hillis nodded slightly.
“Miss Hillis, thank you very much for choosing Lei Shen Group. If you have any problems with the mecha during use, you can also ask me, and I will solve them for you.”
Major General Su Ming knew very well that Hillis chose to order the Pseudo V-generation Mecha – Yu Lei Shen because of him.
“Mhm, thank you, Mr. Su Ming.”
Hillis replied in a very good mood.
“Miss Hillis, Miss Olisa, there are really too many people visiting the exhibition today, and I still need to help Sixth Uncle entertain guests, so I might not be able to host you two.”
Major General Su Ming then said apologetically.
“It’s alright, let us help you entertain the guests.”
Hillis said with a smile after hearing Major General Su Ming’s words.
“Really?”
Su Cheng almost jumped up with joy when he heard Hillis’s words. One must know that Hillis’s reputation was very great, and she couldn’t be invited even with money.
Major General Su Ming was also very surprised to hear Hillis’s words, and replied with some hesitation.
“Won’t this be too much trouble for you?”
“No trouble, it was thanks to you yesterday after all.”
Hillis shook her head and said.
“Alright then, I’ll have to trouble you two.”
Major General Su Ming replied with a wry smile.
The three then left the reception room and walked to the entrance of the exhibition hall to greet guests.
The originally bustling exhibition hall instantly exploded with popularity.
“Look, Miss Hillis!”
“And Mr. Su Ming!”
In an instant, a dense crowd surged towards the Lei Shen Group’s booth.
Soon, the other booths gradually became very deserted.
At the Ke Fan Group’s booth.
Sarisen watched as everyone ran to the Lei Shen Group, his composure instantly gone, his face filled with anger.
“Lord Sarisen, what do we do now? Everyone has run off to the Lei Shen Group.”
“What can I do? It’s infuriating!”
Sarisen replied through gritted teeth.
In the evening.
Major General Su Ming, Hillis, and Olisa were busy entertaining guests, taking photos with them, and explaining the Lei Shen Group’s mechas.
The popularity showed no signs of declining, becoming even more explosive.
Su Cheng, on the other hand, signed one order after another, his mouth almost splitting from smiling so much.
However, just then, the Light Weaver’s broadcast suddenly rang out.
“Dear esteemed sirs and ladies, this is Dehaka Captain of the Light Weaver. We are about to arrive at the Federal border, the Azure Blue Star Defense Line. However, due to the Federation’s sudden implementation of temporary controls, the Light Weaver will dock at the Cuilan Star Central Interstellar Airport and will no longer continue to sail to the Third Planet. Subsequent activities will take place on Cuilan Star. For passengers who need to travel to other planets, please transfer at Cuilan Star. We will refund the ticket fees. We apologize for any inconvenience caused!”
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was stunned and began to discuss.
“What’s going on?”
“The ship isn’t flying to the Third Planet anymore?”
Major General Su Ming also frowned upon hearing the broadcast, then turned to ask Hillis.
“Miss Hillis, could you ask Dehaka Captain what exactly happened?”
“No problem.”
Hillis nodded slightly, then sent a communication request to Dehaka Captain.
A few seconds later, Dehaka accepted the communication and greeted respectfully.
“Miss Hillis.”
“Dehaka Captain, please tell me what happened? Why did the ship suddenly stop going to the Third Planet?”
“Miss, I don’t know what happened either. I suddenly received a control notice from the Federation. I negotiated with them, but it was useless. The Federation’s attitude is very firm; they won’t let us fly further in, we can only dock at Cuilan Star.”
Dehaka Captain replied in a deep voice.
“You mean, not only can we not go to the Third Planet, but we can’t go to other planets either?”
“That’s right.”
“I understand, thank you.”
Hillis hung up the communication after speaking.
“It seems something has happened to the Federation. This kind of control is very rare.”
Olisa said somewhat helplessly.
Major General Su Ming frowned, his expression changing for a moment, then he asked.
“Miss Hillis, Miss Olisa, what are your plans next? Do you intend to transfer to another ship to the Third Planet?”
“No, I still have other arrangements, so I’ll be staying on the Light Weaver.”
Hillis shook her head and replied.
“Me too, Su Ming, what about you?”
Olisa then followed up with her own question.
“I have to go back to the Third Planet; there are too many things to do.”
Major General Su Ming said calmly.
“That’s really a shame.”
Hillis replied regretfully.
“It’s alright, we’ll definitely see each other again if there’s a chance in the future.”
Major General Su Ming replied to Hillis with a smile.
“Mhm, this is my business card. Mr. Su Ming, if you have anything, call this number.”
Hillis took out a pink business card and handed it to Major General Su Ming.
“Okay.”
Major General Su Ming reached out and took it.
At this moment, Olisa sincerely said to Major General Su Ming.
“Mr. Su Ming, regarding that matter, I would still like to ask for your help.”
“Don’t worry, once you send me the documents, I will definitely talk to the Legion Commander and try my best to make this happen.”
Major General Su Ming also replied solemnly.
“Mhm, that would be greatly appreciated.”
Olisa replied with great gratitude.
“Alright, then I won’t talk to you two any longer. I’m going to say goodbye to Sixth Uncle, then go back and pack my things.”
Major General Su Ming then said goodbye to Hillis and Olisa.
“Alright, take care.”
Hillis and Olisa nodded.
Major General Su Ming turned and left, walking to Su Cheng’s side and saying.
“Sixth Uncle!”
“Su Ming, you’re here.”
Su Cheng replied very happily.
“Mhm, Sixth Uncle, are you planning to return to the Third Planet?”
Major General Su Ming asked.
“No, I’m not going back. It’s rare for business to be this good, so I definitely need to stay longer. Thanks to you, I’ve completed decades of sales performance!”
Su Cheng replied, grinning from ear to ear.
“Alright, I still have matters to deal with back on the Third Planet, so I’m preparing to disembark.”
Major General Su Ming then said to Su Cheng.
“Ah, you’re leaving?”
“Mm.”
“Alright then, be careful on your way. As for my side, you can rest assured. Once I’ve signed all the orders here, I’ll transfer your commission to you.”
Su Cheng said to Su Ming.
“No need to be so polite, we’re family.”
“No, this is a family rule and cannot be broken. Just accept it with peace of mind.”
“Alright.”
Seeing Su Cheng say this, Su Ming didn’t refuse.
“Oh, right, Su Ming, when you have time, you must come to Sixth Uncle’s house as a guest. Let Sixth Uncle treat you well.”
Su Cheng invited him warmly.
“Okay, I’ll be going now.”
“Be careful on the road.”
“Mm!”
Su Ming nodded, then turned and left.
An hour later.
Su Ming, carrying Little Gray and a suitcase, walked down from the boarding gate.
At this moment, below the boarding gate, a middle-aged male staff member in a blue uniform was waiting for him.
“Hello, Mr. Su Ming. I am Zhao Lei, a ground staff member from Cuilan Star. Are you here for the cargo transfer service you applied for?”
“Yes.”
Su Ming nodded and said.
“Please follow me, I will handle the procedures and cargo storage for you.”
Zhao Lei said to Su Ming.
“Okay, Mr. Zhao Lei, may I ask what happened with the Federal Government? Why was control suddenly implemented?”
Su Ming asked curiously as he followed Zhao Lei forward.
“I’m sorry, I don’t discuss matters outside of work.”
Zhao Lei replied coldly.
“Alright.”
Seeing Zhao Lei say this, Su Ming was sensible enough not to ask further.
Two hours later.
Interstellar Airport · No. 3 Underground Storage Area.
Bang~
Accompanied by a dull sound, a fifty-meter-tall mechanical container heavily landed in the designated storage position.
At this point, Zhao Lei said to Su Ming.
“Mr. Su Ming, the cargo has been transferred to the designated storage location. Our parking standard here is 3000 federal currency per day. Any period less than 24 hours will automatically be calculated as one day. The deposit will be automatically returned to your card after settlement. Do you have any other questions?”
“No.”
Su Ming replied politely.
“Goodbye!”
Zhao Lei then turned and left.
Su Ming did not leave immediately.
He looked at the mechanical container in front of him. It was filled with refined ore materials.
At this moment, Su Ming was even more excited about his new mecha.
He took a deep breath, then raised his wristband to check for flights returning to Third Planet.
The search results all showed “flights suspended.”
Su Ming’s brow furrowed. The level of control was unusually strict; all flights had been suspended.
He thought for a moment, then operated his wristband to send an application to the Cuilan Star Military Command Center.
Within a few seconds, a message popped up.
“Dear Major General Su Ming, your application has been processed. Please wait for a reply.”
Su Ming’s expression relaxed considerably when he saw the reply.
At this moment, he suddenly noticed an interstellar long-distance message in his inbox.
Su Ming immediately opened the interstellar long-distance message.
“Su Ming, you bastard, this is too much! I treated you like a brother, and you treat me like this. You knew Miss Hillis was on the ship, and you didn’t even take me with you, you guy who values women over friends! I’m not done with you, just you wait!”
Su Ming looked at the message from Su Yuan, a bright smile on his face, feeling very pleased.
He then dismissed the message, pulled his suitcase, and prepared to leave.
However, before he could take a few steps forward, he directly bumped into a group of figures wearing black trench coats and hoods.
Su Ming instinctively became alert. Although he couldn’t clearly see the faces of these people, their footsteps were very powerful, not at all like ordinary people.
At this moment, a group of officers wearing second-generation exoskeleton armor and holding beam guns rushed over from in front of Su Ming.
Leading them was a middle-aged man in a major’s military uniform, with a face full of acne scars and sharp eyes. He spoke coldly.
“Stop right there! Where do you think you’re going? Do you really think you can get away?”
At this moment, the group of people in black trench coats stopped, pulled out their beam guns, and defiantly aimed them at the blocking officers.
Su Ming was directly caught in the middle of the two groups and was instantly dumbfounded.
He then slowly moved to the right, clearing the space.
“Major Weida, do you really have to be so ruthless?”
At this moment, a man in a black trench coat with a fleshy face ripped off his trench coat, revealing a Federal Major’s military uniform.
Su Ming was also stunned when he saw this. What was going on?
These guys in black trench coats were also Federal officers.
“Feibabi, I’ve made it very clear. Mark killed someone here, and you can’t take him away.”
“Hmph, then I’ll tell you, we’re taking him today!”
“You Fifth Army, you’re really too arrogant! Don’t you even look at whose territory this is? Do you really think our Seventh Army is easy to bully? I’m telling you, not only can he not leave today, but all of you will have to stay!”
Major Weida said angrily.
Just as the two sides were at their wit’s end, Su Ming coughed and asked.
“Stop! Can anyone tell me what’s going on?”
Weida and Feibabi both looked at Su Ming, and both replied grumpily.
“Who are you? Do you have a right to speak here?”
“Ahem, I am Major General Su Ming. Is this how you speak to your superior?”
Su Ming took out his identification from his pocket, opened it, and showed it to both parties.
Weida and Feibabi were both stunned, then immediately raised their hands in a salute.
“General!”
“Now can you tell me what exactly is going on?”
Su Ming asked calmly.
Major Weida heard Su Ming’s words and suppressed his anger, saying.
“General, the people from their Fifth Army killed someone on Cuilan Star, and these people are still trying to forcibly take him away.”
“Weida, watch your words. Our person killed someone by accident, but it’s not for you to try him. After we take him back, we will naturally hand him over to the Legion for trial.”
Feibabi said with a gloomy face.
“Nonsense! Do you think our Seventh Army is just for show? And you guys are simply outrageous, daring to openly abduct a criminal! I’m telling you, every single one of you has committed a serious crime, and none of you will escape!”
Major Weida also laughed in anger.
“We’re not abducting him, we’re executing orders from the Legion. Our Legion Commander ordered us to bring Mark back.”
Major Feibabi replied self-righteously.
Su Ming listened to the two arguing, his brows almost twisted into a mess, and then he spoke coldly.
“Shut up, both of you!”
Although Major Weida and Major Feibabi glared at each other, they still closed their mouths.
“Who is Mark?”
Su Ming asked expressionlessly.
“I am.”
At this moment, a tall, muscular, bearded man replied in a deep voice.
“Tell me, who did you kill?”
Su Ming looked at Mark and asked.
After hearing Su Ming’s words, Mark didn’t back down but said very assertively.
“I don’t know the person I killed.”
“You don’t know them, so why did you kill them?”
Su Ming asked patiently.
“That day we were drinking at the restaurant, and that jerk was spouting nonsense in front of me, slandering Lord Faraon, saying that the City Lord was a traitor colluding with the Dark Star Empire. How could I tolerate him? So I picked up a beer and smashed it over his head. Who knew that guy was just a weakling and died instantly.”
Mark didn’t hide anything and directly laid it out.
After hearing Mark’s words, Su Ming keenly sensed that something was wrong, and immediately asked.
“Slandering City Lord Faraon? Wait, is the sudden lockdown of the Federal Government recently related to this matter?”
“Yes, General.”
Major Weida nodded and replied.
“What exactly happened?”
Su Ming looked at Major Weida and asked.
“I’m not too sure either, it’s just that there are rumors that the three City Lords are colluding with the Dark Star Empire.”
Major Weida replied with a slightly unnatural expression.
Hearing this, Su Ming’s expression changed several times, then he spoke.
“Alright, I generally understand. Feibabi, no matter what, Mark did indeed kill someone on Cuilan Star, and this matter falls under the jurisdiction of the Seventh Army. If you have objections and want to take the person away, you should negotiate through official channels.”
“We negotiated, but they didn’t agree.”
Feibabi replied helplessly.
“If they don’t agree, you should continue to negotiate, instead of rashly snatching the person. To put it bluntly, if Weida and his men hadn’t considered you part of the Federal Government, they could have eliminated you on the spot without a problem.”
Su Ming said sternly, his face serious.
Feibabi and the others lowered their heads when they heard Su Ming’s words.
After scolding Feibabi, Su Ming turned to Major Weida and said.
“Weida, take Mark back. As for Feibabi and the others, for my sake, let this matter go. After all, they are all our own people.”
“Yes, General!”
Major Weida respectfully responded upon hearing Su Ming’s words.
Mark didn’t say anything unnecessary and walked directly to Weida, extending his hands.
Weida took out handcuffs and put them on Mark, then said to Su Ming.
“General, then we’ll be leaving now.”
“Go!”
Su Ming nodded.
Major Weida then led his men away.
Feibabi and the others, in low spirits, said to Su Ming.
“General, we will also return to report.”
“Mm, next time, don’t be so reckless in your actions. You need to consider the consequences. What was originally a small matter, after you guys messed it up like this, will turn into a big deal, and it might even cause the two Legions to fight.”
“Understood.”
“Good that you understand, go.”
Su Ming didn’t say much else, waving his hand to let them leave.
Feibabi and the others left dejectedly.
Su Ming looked at the retreating figures of the two groups, his head aching.
Buzz~
At this moment, his wristband vibrated, and a message popped up.
“Dear Major General Su Ming, your flight application has been approved. Please proceed to S112 docking bay and board the Level 5 Battleship · Wind Movement for your return to Third Planet.”
Su Ming lowered his head to glance at the message, then turned and left.
Over an hour later.
Su Ming arrived at docking bay S112, where a Level 5 Battleship, 45 kilometers long, covered entirely in sky-blue armor, with a wind-shuttle shaped hull and numerous launch ports densely packed on both sides, came into view.
At this moment, at Entrance 1, a white-haired, energetic man in a colonel’s military uniform was waiting with a group of subordinates.
Seeing this, Su Ming walked towards them.
“General.”
These officers saluted in unison when they saw Su Ming.
“Mm.”
Su Ming raised his hand in return.
“General, I am Colonel Kaven. I will be in charge of your journey this time.”
Kaven said respectfully.
“Mm, please send someone to help me transfer the cargo to the ship.”
Su Ming handed Kaven the list of items he had stored.
“Yes!”
Kaven immediately took it.
After giving his instructions, Su Ming walked up the gangway and boarded the Wind Movement.
Wind Movement.
Inside a spacious and bright room.
Su Ming sat on the sofa, raising his wristband to log into the Star Cluster Forum.
He continuously browsed the posts on the forum, but after flipping through for a long time, he didn’t see anyone discussing rumors or similar matters.
However, Su Ming did see an official sticky post clarifying something, and he clicked to read it.
“Federal Government Official Announcement: Regarding the online spread of rumors about the three City Lords colluding with the Dark Star Empire, these are all false. These are all propaganda attacks by the enemy, whose purpose is to disrupt our internal order. We ask all citizens to remain rational and not be deceived. This is a special clarification!”
After reading the announcement, Su Ming stroked his chin and fell into thought.
If he wasn’t mistaken, the Star Cluster Forum should have been controlled by the Federal Government, and all related information cleared.
Thinking of this, Su Ming closed the Star Cluster Forum.
— —
The next day, Third Planet · Outer Space.
A ripple appeared in the dark starry sky, and the Level 5 Battleship · Wind Movement emerged from Subspace.
Su Ming stood on the observation deck, looking at Third Planet in the distance, a bright smile on his face.
“Finally, I’m back.”
He then raised his wristband and sent a message to Rhine, asking him to pick him up.
At this moment, Colonel Kaven walked up to Su Ming and respectfully reported.
“Major General Su Ming, we are about to land at Starlight City · Interstellar Airport.”
“You’ve all worked hard.”
“It’s our duty.”
Colonel Kaven replied respectfully.
An hour later.
The Level 5 Battleship · Wind Movement landed steadily at the Interstellar Airport.
The flat ground split open, and a giant metal grid rose, extending a passage that aligned with the main boarding exit.
Su Ming walked out of the ship with his suitcase and headed towards the underground passage.
Soon after, Su Ming, pulling his suitcase, arrived at the waiting hall.
“Squad Leader!”
Rhine, Ankajia, and the others rushed forward, extremely excited.
“You’re all here.”
Major General Su Ming swept his gaze around, and almost everyone in the class was present.
“Of course!”
Rhine chuckled and reached out to take the suitcase.
“Alright, Rhine, arrange for a few people to retrieve my goods and transfer them to the Wind Movement. The rest of you, follow me back to the Royal Court Academy.”
Major General Su Ming said in a very good mood.
“Understood, Mandy, I’ll leave it to you.”
Rhine immediately arranged.
“No problem.”
Mandy promptly replied.
“Let’s go!”
Major General Su Ming nodded and said.
Soon after, Royal Court Academy · Dormitory Building.
Major General Su Ming and the others returned to their dorms, chatting and laughing.
“Ah, I’m finally back. I missed this so much!”
Major General Su Ming looked at his bed and said with deep emotion.
“Class leader, was your advanced study smooth this time?”
Rhine and the others asked excitedly.
“Heh heh, not smooth at all. I almost couldn’t come back.”
Major General Su Ming’s mouth twitched slightly as he heard Rhine and the others mention the advanced study.
“Ah? Didn’t they say advanced study was very simple?”
“What happened?”
Rhine and the others were stunned.
“It’s a long story. I’ll tell you in detail when I have a chance. I am now a Major General and can officially form my own fleet. When I get back, I’ll transfer all of you over and form my personal guard!”
Major General Su Ming formally said to Rhine and the others.
“Really?”
Rhine and the others shouted with immense joy.
“Of course it’s true. And I’m going to equip each of you with a Four-Generation Mecha to form our own mecha fleet.”
Major General Su Ming said to everyone in a very good mood.
He decided to find a way to form a personal guard of pure Fourth Generation Mecha, after all, fighting alone was really too disadvantageous.
And he also had to find a way to get a battleship; without his own battleship, everything was inconvenient.
“Fourth Generation Mecha? How much would that cost?”
Rhine and the others were stunned.
“You don’t have to worry about the money. Once my mecha are ready, I’ll find a way to solve it. And I’ll also apply for funding from the Thirteenth Corps.”
Major General Su Ming said to Rhine and the others.
“That’s great!”
Rhine and the others cheered excitedly.
“Let’s not talk about these for now. I ask you, what exactly happened to the Federal Government? How is it that I’ve only been gone for half a year, and when I came back, it felt like the world had changed, and the atmosphere was all wrong.”
Major General Su Ming asked Rhine and the others with confusion.
“It’s like this, someone is spreading rumors online about City Lord Gakels, City Lord Faraon, and City Lord Alicia, saying they colluded with the Dark Star Empire and the Apocalypse Empire.”
Rhine said with a headache.
“Isn’t that pure nonsense? Do people actually believe such low-level rumors?”
Major General Su Ming said helplessly after listening.
“You’re right, at first we didn’t believe it either and didn’t take it seriously. But the bad part is that the people below already had deep-seated grievances. As a result, here in Starlight City, some people accused City Lord Faraon of being the traitor.”
“How could Faraon be a traitor? Isn’t he a sworn enemy of the Dark Star Empire’s Third Army?”
Major General Su Ming said, his brow furrowed.
“Exactly! They said City Lord Faraon colluded with the Dark Star Empire, deliberately sending troops out to be surrounded to trick Federal Government troops into going to their deaths! The people in Sky Dome City were furious when they heard this and accused Garkles of being a traitor, saying he was inactive and sold out his comrades. And they said our Thirteenth Corps secretly colluded with the Dark Star Empire, putting on a show, otherwise how could we have broken through the Dark Star Empire’s defense and returned safely?”
Zhang Yi also said to Major General Su Ming with anger.
“They really dare to speak.”
Major General Su Ming’s mouth twitched slightly.
“It’s not just that. The people of Rainy City originally came out to mediate and persuade, but many people from Sky Dome City and Starlight City stood up to confront them, directly launching area-of-effect attacks. They said City Lord Alicia harbored ill intentions, colluded with the Apocalypse Empire, and deliberately held back troops, watching Federal Government forces be defeated by the Dark Star Empire! Suddenly, everyone was blaming each other, and the problem was that there was a large group of brain-dead people following suit. Soon, the situation spiraled out of control. There were fights everywhere, and even cases of people being beaten to death.”
Rhine added with a headache.
“What was the reaction of the three City Lords?”
Major General Su Ming asked, his brows tightly furrowed.
“The three City Lords were also very angry. Isn’t this clearly shaking the foundations? So they issued martial law and sent people to arrest. Now there are a large number of people locked up in prison, and everyone is begging for connections to get people released.”
Rhine said helplessly.
“Forget it, we won’t get involved in these matters. We just need to do our own thing well.”
Major General Su Ming said rationally.
“Yes.”
Rhine and the others responded in unison.
“I have two things for you to do now. One is to keep an eye on the goods being transferred to the Wind Movement. The other is to watch over this plant; absolutely do not lose it.”
Major General Su Ming opened his suitcase, took out the potted plant, and handed it to Rhine.
“What kind of plant is this? I’ve never seen it before. Is it very valuable?”
Rhine asked curiously after taking it.
“Hmm, it’s worth some money, about 100 billion federal currency.”
Major General Su Ming replied calmly.
“Oh my goodness, that expensive! Boss, you’re not joking with us, are you?”
Rhine and the others were immediately startled.
“Do you think I’m someone who jokes around?”
Major General Su Ming replied with a smile.
“We’d better take turns watching it. If it really gets lost, selling us wouldn’t be enough to compensate.”
Rhine and the others swallowed, saying under immense pressure.
“No need to be so nervous, just relax. I won’t talk to you anymore, I need to go to the Government Administrative Building to take care of some business.”
Major General Su Ming said to Rhine and the others.
“Okay!”
Rhine and the others nodded.
“Ankajia, give me the keys to my black supercar.”
Major General Su Ming turned to Ankajia and said.
“Here, Boss!”
Ankajia pulled out the keys and threw them to Major General Su Ming.
“I’m leaving.”
Major General Su Ming took the keys and left directly.
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Starlight City.
Outside the Federal Government Administrative Building.
Major General Su Ming parked the black supercar in the designated parking spot, then got out and walked towards the building.
When he entered the building and arrived at the lobby, it was bustling with staff and officers everywhere.
Major General Su Ming walked directly towards the back door.
A moment later, Major General Su Ming arrived on the 7th floor of the Government Administrative Building Tower.
When he exited the elevator, he entered a gigantic circular hall.
The entire hall was very lively, with many officers conducting business, and clear signs could be seen at each service window.
Major General Su Ming immediately spotted the reimbursement window.
He then followed the procedure, walked to the self-service machine in the corner of the hall, printed out the reimbursement form, filled in his information, and then walked towards the reimbursement window.
As he approached, he saw a brawny man in a major’s uniform with a buzz cut, who had a straightforward personality, berating a man in a work uniform with a small mustache at the window.
“You guys are too stingy, you’re only compensating me with a used Gun Knight?”
“What else?”
“At least give me a new one!”
“Why new? The Gun Knight you had was already used when it entered service, who knows how many years it had been used. Is there a problem with compensating you with a used one now?”
“Yes, there’s a big problem. I lost it for the Federal Government, so I should be compensated with a new one.”
“Dream on! If you want a new one, and he wants a new one, where would the Federal Government get so much money? And if new ones were so easy to replace, then everyone who wanted a new one wouldn’t cherish their mecha and would deliberately ruin them, wouldn’t that be terrible? Just this used one, do you want it or not?”
“I want it.”
The brawny man replied awkwardly.
Major General Su Ming pondered for a moment. Although the staff member handling the business spoke harshly, the logic was sound, so he walked to a waiting chair behind the window and sat down.
He took out the reimbursement form, looking at the material exchange application on it, and muttered.
“This seems fair. Exchanging materials shouldn’t be a problem.”
At this moment, sitting beside Major General Su Ming, a handsome and cheerful man in a colonel’s uniform saw the reimbursement form in Major General Su Ming’s hand and asked curiously.
“Brother, are you also here to process a reimbursement?”
“Yes.”
“Which generation of mecha are you reimbursing?”
“Fourth Generation Mecha, and you?”
Major General Su Ming replied.
“What a coincidence, mine is also a Fourth Generation Mecha, but I don’t plan to directly get a mecha. I’m going to try to see if I can exchange it for materials and then find someone to customize a better mecha.”
The man said in a good mood.
“I’m also planning to exchange for materials.”
Major General Su Ming didn’t expect someone else to have the same idea as him. It seems there’s a chance.
“Is that so? That’s great.”
The man’s expression brightened when he heard Major General Su Ming’s words. He had found a companion with the same plan.
“Next!”
At this moment, the staff member at the window called out.
“Coming!”
The man immediately stepped forward and handed the materials to the staff member.
The staff member looked at the materials and said.
“Zhou Rui, the mecha you damaged was a 70% new Tier 4 Mecha · Shadow Slayer. We are now compensating you with an identical Shadow Killer.”
“Brother, I don’t want the mecha. Can I exchange it for an equivalent value of Level 5 Titanium Chromium Ore?”
Zhou Rui said with a smile.
“No, what are you all thinking? This isn’t a nursery window, where do you get so many conditions. You have two choices: either exchange for the mecha, or take the money and buy it yourself. No materials!”
The staff member in front of him scolded Zhou Rui directly.
“Yes, yes, yes.”
Zhou Rui replied with a bitter face.
“Hurry up and choose, money or mecha.”
“Can you let me think about it?”
“Go to the side and think. Next!”
The staff member shouted impatiently.
Major General Su Ming walked over with a nervous heart. This was troublesome; even Zhou Rui had failed.
Soon, Major General Su Ming walked to the window, picked up his materials, and handed them to the staff member.
The staff member took Major General Su Ming’s materials and glanced at them, his expression subtly shifting. He then looked up at Major General Su Ming, then down at the name filled out on the materials, and said with a very good attitude.
“Are you Major General Su Ming?”
“Yes.”
Major General Su Ming nodded slightly in response.
“I’ve looked at your application form. You damaged a brand new, high-grade Fourth Generation Mecha. You want to exchange it for materials?”
“That’s right, I want to exchange all of it for Level 5 Titanium Chromium Ore.”
“No problem. This mecha of yours is valued at 30 billion federal currency. I will convert all of it into Titanium Chromium Ore for you, according to the Federal Government’s material procurement price.”
The staff member in front of him said with a smile.
Major General Su Ming was also very surprised to hear this. So smooth?
However, he immediately realized that something out of the ordinary must be at play. Vice City Lord Okens must have given a heads-up in advance.
At this moment, Zhou Rui, who was nearby, exploded when he heard the staff member’s words.
“No, why can he exchange for materials and I can’t?!”
“He damaged his mecha while performing meritorious service for the Government Administrative Building, so of course he gets preferential treatment.”
“No, I also damaged mine while performing a mission for the Federal Government. You can’t play favorites.”
“You still have the nerve to say that? You were on a reconnaissance mission, how did you manage to destroy your mecha? Were you deliberate? I haven’t even verified the authenticity of the information you submitted yet. How about you hand it over, and I’ll send it to the evaluation team for another verification.”
The staff member retorted angrily.
“No need, I was wrong, I was just complaining.”
Zhou Rui immediately backed down.
If any problems were found during verification, he wouldn’t even be able to get reimbursement.
The staff member snorted, then ignored Zhou Rui, picked up the stamp, and stamped Major General Su Ming’s application materials. Then he said to Major General Su Ming.
“Major General Su Ming, I have already processed the paperwork for you. However, the materials will take some time to allocate. You will be notified by message once they are ready.”
“Okay, thank you.”
Major General Su Ming let out a slight sigh of relief and turned to leave.
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