Chapter 407: Pulling Teeth from the Tiger’s Mouth (Five in One)
by SunflowerFor a moment, the atmosphere on site became a bit awkward.
Hai Lan naturally saw the predicament Su Ming and the others were in, and she sighed helplessly, saying, “Mr. Su Ming, I actually didn’t intend for you to help us restore our country. I know this matter is beyond your capabilities. I just want to ask you to help me get an introduction to Lord Rogue.”
Upon hearing Hai Lan’s words, Su Ming coughed and replied, “Madam Hai Lan, you’ve come at a really inconvenient time. Most of the troops have gone out to battle, and Commander Rogue and the others have also left.”
“Alas!”
Hai Lan sighed in disappointment when she heard Su Ming’s words.
“Mother.”
Katini called out worriedly when she saw her mother’s low spirits.
“It’s nothing.”
Hai Lan showed a doting expression and stroked Katini’s head.
Grumble~!
At this moment, Katini’s stomach suddenly rumbled.
Su Ming heard it and smiled, saying to Hai Lan and Katini, “Madam Hai Lan, Katini. You haven’t eaten yet, have you? How about I treat you to a meal first?”
“Really?”
Katini said very happily.
“Of course it’s true. What do you want to eat?”
Su Ming dotingly rubbed Katini’s small head and asked.
At this moment, Hai Lan spoke, feeling a bit apologetic, “Mr. Su Ming, this isn’t very good, to make you spend money.”
“It’s nothing. We just met, and it’s just a meal. Besides, we haven’t eaten yet either. Let’s go!”
Su Ming replied with a smile.
“Alright, then we’ll trouble you.”
Seeing this, Hai Lan no longer insisted.
“Let’s go!”
Su Ming and the others then led them out.
A moment later.
Su Ming took them to a high-end steak restaurant.
“Welcome.”
Two tall, elegantly made-up female waitresses greeted them respectfully.
“Give us a quiet private room.”
Su Ming simply instructed.
“Alright, please follow me.”
The female waitress led Su Ming and the others to a private room in the corner of the second floor.
After taking his seat, Su Ming picked up the menu and asked Hai Lan and Katini, “Is there anything you’d like to eat?”
“Mr. Su Ming, just order whatever you like.”
Hai Lan replied politely.
Su Ming then handed the menu to the female waitress and instructed her, “One signature set meal for each person, and also serve all your special dishes. Also, we don’t need private room service, please don’t come in and disturb us.”
“Understood, please wait a moment.”
The female waitress respectfully withdrew.
Not long after, exquisite plates of low-temperature steak were brought up, filling the entire dining table.
Katini couldn’t help but swallow a mouthful of saliva as she looked at the meat on the table.
Seeing this, Su Ming chuckled and said, “Katini, hurry and eat.”
“Okay.”
Upon hearing Su Ming’s words, Katini happily picked up her knife and fork, cut a piece, and chewed it.
Hai Lan, on the other hand, sat gracefully, quietly watching her daughter eat.
“Madam Hai Lan, you should eat some too. See how it tastes.”
Su Ming said when he saw this.
“Okay.”
Hai Lan nodded, also picked up her knife and fork, cut a small piece of beef, and tasted it lightly.
Su Ming and Rhine and the others also picked up their knives and forks and began to eat.
However, after a few bites, Su Ming saw Hai Lan sitting there preoccupied, barely eating anything.
Su Ming sighed inwardly, raised his wristband, and searched the intelligence database of the Combat Command Headquarters for information about Scarlet Country.
Whoosh!
Dense data and messages popped up.
He couldn’t help but shake his head as he looked at this information.
Scarlet Country is located at the center of Donao Star Sea, and its geographical location is very important, being one of the three major transit points in the Dark Star Empire’s occupied territory. When the Dark Star Empire launched the war, the first country they destroyed was Scarlet Country.
And now, guarding Scarlet Country is Deputy Legion Commander Avabido of the Dark Star Empire’s Third Legion. He not only commands a large army but also possesses a Star Destroyer – Dark Blood.
In addition, Su Ming also saw a piece of information: all members of the Scarlet Country royal family were massacred, with no information on survivors.
Su Ming sighed slightly, then advised Hai Lan, “Madam Hai Lan, please eat more. As for the matter of restoring your country, don’t worry too much. After all, Scarlet Country has not been invaded for just a day or two. Now the Federal Government has gathered a large number of troops and also has the intention to push back. Who knows, maybe one day they will push to Scarlet Country, so there is still a little hope.”
“I know, it’s just that this is our last hope, and we can’t miss this opportunity.”
Hai Lan forced a smile.
“But Madam Hai Lan, I don’t quite understand why you are so persistent about restoring your country? After all, most of the Scarlet Country royal family members have basically been killed.”
Su Ming looked at Hai Lan, somewhat puzzled, and asked.
Although his words might not sound good, given Hai Lan and their current situation, wanting to restore their country was simply a fantasy.
Even if the Federal Government really pushed back to Scarlet Country, and even took Scarlet Country.
The Federal Government might not be willing to help them restore their country, as without sufficient benefits, the Federal Government would not give up the territory they had captured.
Hai Lan and Katini showed very sad expressions upon hearing Su Ming’s words.
“Sorry.”
Su Ming said apologetically when he saw this.
Hai Lan shook her head and looked at Su Ming, saying, “Mr. Su Ming, you don’t need to feel sorry. I knew about the sacrifice of my husband Amis and the others a long time ago. The reason I am so persistent about restoring our country is because it was my husband Amis’s wish.”
“Alas, I really want to help you, but my strength is insufficient, and I am powerless to do so.”
Upon hearing this, Su Ming said in a deep voice.
“I understand.”
Hai Lan nodded.
For a moment, the atmosphere in the private room became somewhat heavy.
Rhine and the others quietly lowered their heads and ate.
Not long after, Su Ming and the others finished their meal. However, because he ordered a lot, there was still a lot of food left.
Hai Lan frankly said to Su Ming, “Mr. Su Ming, can I pack up the remaining dishes?”
“Of course, Rhine, go call the waitress.”
Su Ming finished speaking, glanced at Rhine, then rubbed his fingers.
Rhine immediately understood and hurried away.
“Thank you, Brother Su Ming.”
Katini said to Su Ming very happily.
“It’s a small matter.”
Su Ming said to Katini with a smile.
A moment later.
Su Ming and the others walked out of the restaurant.
Hai Lan, carrying the leftovers, stopped and bowed deeply to Su Ming, thanking him, “Thank you, Mr. Su Ming, for your hospitality.”
“You’re welcome.”
Su Ming shook his head and replied.
“Brother Su Ming, will we meet again in the future?”
Katini asked very reluctantly.
“Yes, you stay with your mother obediently, and when I have free time, I’ll come to see you.”
Su Ming reached out and stroked Katini’s small head.
At this moment, Rhine rushed back, holding a large black bag in his hand, and handed it to Su Ming.
Su Ming took the bag and gave it to Katini, saying, “Katini, this is for you.”
“Mr. Su Ming, this isn’t appropriate. You’ve already helped us so much.”
Hai Lan instantly recognized what was inside the black bag. If she wasn’t mistaken, it should all be cash.
“Madam Hai Lan, this is for Katini.”
Su Ming immediately saw their financial difficulties. Although he had left them a good amount of money back then.
But after all, Starlight City is expensive, and they also had to raise so many children and beg for help everywhere, so it was estimated that not much was left.
“Alright, Katini, quickly thank Mr. Su Ming.”
Hai Lan said to Katini with a somewhat complex expression.
“Thank you, Brother Su Ming.”
Katini obediently thanked Su Ming.
“Hmm, if you have anything, come find Brother Su Ming.”
Su Ming said to Katini with a smile.
“Okay!”
Katini nodded in response.
“We’re leaving, Madam Hai Lan.”
Su Ming then bid farewell to Madam Hai Lan.
“Take care.”
Madam Hai Lan bowed slightly again to Su Ming and the others.
Su Ming took Rhine and the others and turned to leave, walking towards the Combat Command Headquarters.
Hai Lan looked at Su Ming’s retreating back, her face showing a very conflicted expression.
At this moment, she looked down at Katini, took a deep breath, her expression becoming very firm, and then pulled Katini to chase after Su Ming and the others, shouting, “Mr. Su Ming, wait a moment!”
Su Ming and the others heard Hai Lan’s shout, then stopped and turned to look at Hai Lan and Katini who were chasing after them.
“Miss Hai Lan, is there anything else?”
Su Ming asked in confusion.
Rhine and the other four also looked at Hai Lan, very puzzled.
Hai Lan took a deep breath and said with a very firm gaze, “Mr. Su Ming, I am officially issuing a commission to you. I hope you can help us restore our country.”
Su Ming was very surprised to hear Hai Lan’s words.
Rhine and the others were instantly dumbfounded and said in shock, “Madam Hai Lan, please don’t joke around. Let’s not even talk about whether we have the ability to help you restore your country; just the matter of restoring a country is not that simple. It requires a huge price, do you understand? It’s not just a little bit!”
“I understand, and I can afford the price, and it’s definitely enough.”
Hai Lan replied very solemnly.
“How is that possible?”
Rhine and the others replied, dumbfounded.
They had clearly just seen the plight of Hai Lan and her daughter, who could barely afford to eat, so how could they afford the price?
“Rhine, stop talking.”
Su Ming’s eyelids twitched when he heard Hai Lan’s words, and he interrupted Rhine very seriously.
Rhine and the others immediately shut their mouths.
Su Ming understood Madam Hai Lan very well.
She was typically from a noble background, a well-educated lady, not someone who would boast or act without discretion.
“Madam Hai Lan, this is not the place to talk. Let’s discuss this elsewhere.”
Su Ming said very seriously.
“Okay.”
Hai Lan nodded slightly.
“Follow me.”
Su Ming then led them away.
Not long after, Su Ming brought everyone to A24 Villa on Serenity Street.
This was a two-and-a-half-story villa built with white crystal stone, equipped with a hundred-square-meter courtyard.
Su Ming picked up his officer’s card and swiped the access control.
Beep!
The door opened automatically.
Su Ming led everyone into the villa and arrived at the spacious and luxurious living room.
The furniture placed here was very high-end and all brand new. It had to be said that the houses provided by the military were quite good.
However, Su Ming was not in the mood to check these out. He led everyone through the spiral staircase to the second floor and randomly entered a guest room.
Then he said to Rhine and the others, “Check this room. Don’t miss any corners, and dismantle any suspicious electronic devices.”
“Okay!”
Rhine and the others immediately began to search.
Immediately after, Su Ming activated his bio-armor to cover his entire body, scanning the entire room in all directions.
After a long while, all potential hazards were cleared.
Su Ming then said to Rhine and the others, “Rhine, you go out and guard, don’t let anyone get close. I’ll talk with Madam Hai Lan.”
“Okay!”
Rhine and the four others immediately left the room, closing the door behind them.
Katini looked at Su Ming and her mother in confusion. Although she didn’t quite understand what was happening, she could clearly feel that the atmosphere was off.
At this moment, Su Ming said very seriously to Hai Lan, “Madam Hai Lan, what you just said was very dangerous.”
“I understand, which is why I’ve never told anyone, even when I wanted to meet Lord Rogue, I just wanted to make contact. But I trust you.”
Hai Lan nodded in reply.
In fact, Hai Lan didn’t trust the Federal Government at all, because she was robbed on her first day of entry. If she hadn’t met Su Ming, she might have already been lying dead on the streets.
Also, Scarlet Country was not without any assets in the Federal Government, but all those assets had problems; they were either frozen or couldn’t be withdrawn.
Su Ming was also touched after listening to Hai Lan’s words, then he spoke.
“But you should be very clear that my current strength is not enough to help you restore your country.”
“Mr. Su Ming, your current strength is indeed not enough. But in just over a year, you went from being a student to a Major General. There must be a big shot behind you, and he can definitely do it.”
Hai Lan replied with great certainty.
“This…”
Su Ming showed a bitter smile when he heard Hai Lan’s words, not knowing how to explain.
“Mr. Su Ming, don’t worry, the chips I’m offering far exceed the price you will pay, it’s definitely enough!”
Hai Lan said to Su Ming very seriously.
“What chips?”
Su Ming asked with increasing curiosity after hearing Hai Lan’s words.
“Katini, give me the necklace.”
Hai Lan said softly to Katini.
“Mhm.”
Katini then took off the inconspicuous necklace from her neck and handed it to Hai Lan.
After Hai Lan took it, she immediately handed it to Su Ming.
“Mr. Su Ming, here.”
“This necklace is?”
Su Ming took the necklace and looked at it carefully, his brows furrowed. He couldn’t see anything special about this necklace, and the material wasn’t good either.
Even if this necklace was made of pure Eternal Metal, it still wouldn’t be enough.
“This necklace is a key.”
Hai Lan said calmly.
“A key?”
Su Ming replied with great surprise.
“Yes, Mr. Su Ming, do you still remember the package I lost?”
“I remember.”
“There should have been a small bottle of Eternal Metal inside, right?”
Hai Lan looked up at Su Ming and asked.
“That’s right.”
Su Ming nodded in response.
That bottle of Eternal Metal had just been used by him to make a mecha not long ago.
“My chip is a coordinate in the Dark Forest.”
“Coordinates? What coordinates?”
“My husband, Amis, went to explore the Dark Forest for the Scarlet Country many years ago. During the exploration, he was attacked by monsters and lost his way in the Dark Forest. Later, he escaped to a planet. This planet had no value, but Amis found a giant Eternal Metal raw ore weighing thousands of tons on this planet.”
Hai Lan looked at Su Ming and said very seriously.
Su Ming’s heart suddenly skipped a beat when he heard Hai Lan’s words.
“Miss Hai Lan, are you kidding me? A thousand tons?”
“That’s right, it’s a thousand tons. The small bottle of Eternal Metal you had before was scraped from it, but I don’t know the specific purity and content.”
Hai Lan replied with great certainty.
When Su Ming heard Hai Lan’s words, he immediately walked back and forth in the room with his hands behind his back, completely stunned.
A thousand tons of Eternal Metal raw ore.
Even if the content was only fifty percent, that would be enough to make two V Generation Mechas. No, it should be more than that, three might even be enough.
The more Su Ming calculated, the more astonished he became.
Hai Lan watched Su Ming quietly.
At this moment, Su Ming suppressed the restlessness in his heart and said to Hai Lan.
“Please continue.”
“Amis did not bring this Eternal Metal raw ore back when he discovered it. Because he knew very well that he was not the crown prince of the Scarlet Country, and such a large piece of Eternal Metal would only bring disaster to the Scarlet Country. Therefore, he built a small base on the spot, hid the Eternal Metal raw ore deep in the earth’s core, and finally, he returned from the Dark Forest alone! The necklace in your hand is the key to activate the base. If Mr. Su Ming can help me restore my country, I will tell you how to get to that planet.”
Hai Lan said neither humbly nor arrogantly.
Su Ming rubbed his forehead, feeling a headache after hearing Hai Lan’s words.
The chip Hai Lan offered was enough. If she handed this chip over to the Federal Government, there would be two outcomes.
The first outcome: the Federal Government fulfills its promise and helps Hai Lan restore her country.
The second outcome: the Federal Government would get rid of Hai Lan and her daughter, because getting rid of them was much simpler than getting rid of the Dark Star Empire, and the cost would be much lower.
To be honest, Su Ming was really tempted now, but the problem was that he couldn’t handle this cake. And he had his own principles, disdaining to do those dirty things, not to mention that his relationship with Hai Lan and her daughter was quite good.
Hai Lan waited quietly. She had already put all her wealth on Su Ming.
However, she believed that she had not misjudged him.
Su Ming’s expression changed for a while, and finally, he let out a deep breath and spoke.
“Madam Hai Lan, I accept this mission. I will do my best to help you restore your country.”
Hai Lan showed a smile when she heard Su Ming’s words and said.
“Thank you, Mr. Su Ming.”
“You’re welcome, Miss Hai Lan. I need you to do something now.”
Su Ming said to Hai Lan.
“What is it?”
“I’ll take you to Morris Interstellar Bank to open a black card and deposit 10 billion federal currency into it. Then we’ll go to the Combat Headquarters, and you can use that 10 billion to issue the mission to restore the Scarlet Country, and I’ll take on this mission.”
“Okay!”
Hai Lan immediately understood what Su Ming wanted to do.
He wanted to make this official and file it with the Federal Government.
“No time to lose, let’s go.”
Su Ming then led them out of the room.
At this moment, Rhine and the others, who were guarding the door, saw Su Ming and them come out and immediately went up to ask.
“Boss, how was it?”
“How was what?”
Su Ming replied in a deep voice.
“I knew it was impossible to reach an agreement!”
Rhine and the others let out a long sigh and said.
“I agreed.”
Su Ming replied simply.
“Ah!”
“No way!”
“Boss, you didn’t get kicked in the head by a donkey, did you?”
Rhine and the others shouted, dumbfounded.
“Stop talking nonsense, follow me.”
Su Ming said to Rhine and the others.
“Okay.”
Rhine replied in a daze.
Not long after.
After Su Ming took Hai Lan and the others to Morris Interstellar Bank to open a black card, they hurried to the central hall of the Combat Command Center.
They then arrived at Window No. 1.
“Hello, what can I help you with?”
A female staff member with long black hair and a very glamorous appearance politely asked Hai Lan.
Of course, the reason she was so polite was because Su Ming was standing next to Hai Lan, clearly a person with connections.
“I am Hai Lan, the Royal Representative of the Scarlet Country. I want to issue a mission to restore my country.”
“Ah?”
The female staff member was instantly stunned.
“What ‘Ah’? The Scarlet Country has always been a friendly Neutral Country recognized by the Federal Government, and the Federal Government now also has a policy allowing Neutral Countries to issue missions here. Please follow the regulations.”
Su Ming immediately said to the female staff member.
“I can’t make that decision. How about I call the supervisor over?”
The female staff member said uneasily.
“Go ahead.”
Su Ming didn’t make things difficult for her.
The female staff member quickly got up, opened the door behind her, and went in.
Not long after, Lieutenant Ou Zi hurried out.
When he saw Su Ming and the others, he was also startled and spoke in surprise.
“It’s you, no, Commander Su Ming.”
“What a coincidence. Since we’re old acquaintances, please help me with the formalities and publish the mission.”
Su Ming looked at Lieutenant Ou Zi and said with a smile.
He still had a good impression of this Lieutenant Ou Zi.
“Commander Su Ming, there’s no problem with issuing it to her according to the rules, but it requires a large deposit. This kind of mission isn’t issued casually.”
Lieutenant Ou Zi said with difficulty.
“It’s okay, Madam Hai Lan, give it to him.”
Su Ming said to Hai Lan.
Hai Lan then took out the black card and handed it over, saying.
“Sir, there are 10 billion federal currency in here.”
Ou Zi was also stunned after hearing this. He didn’t expect that someone from a fallen country could come up with so much money. Although this amount of money was not enough for anyone to take on a mission of this level, it was enough to get the mission published.
He took a deep breath and said.
“Alright, I’ll process it for you now.”
Ou Zi then proceeded with the operation.
Not long after, Ou Zi successfully published the mission.
Instantly, the huge projection device in the hall suddenly displayed a brand new mission.
S-Class Mission.
Scarlet Sorrow.
Mission requirement: Help the Scarlet Country restore its nation.
Mission reward: 10 billion federal currency.
Many officers who came as subsequent reinforcements were very surprised when they saw the newly refreshed mission and discussed it.
“Damn, a new mission has been refreshed, the reward is so generous.”
“Generous my foot, open your eyes and see, it’s not some small, insignificant country that needs to be restored, but the Scarlet Country. That’s a strategic location, 10 billion is useless, not even enough to fill a tooth gap.”
“Seems like it.”
“No one would take this mission for so little money, but it’s normal. The Scarlet Country has been fallen for so long, it’s already good that they can come up with 10 billion.”
At this moment, at the counter, Ou Zi said to Su Ming.
“It’s done.”
“Good, please help me accept the mission, and I also want all the information about the Scarlet Country.”
Su Ming took out his military ID and handed it over.
“Ah?”
Ou Zi was a bit stunned for a moment. What kind of play was this?
“Is there a problem?”
Su Ming asked calmly.
“No problem, I’ll do it for you now.”
Ou Zi immediately processed it for Su Ming.
Soon, Ou Zi completed the task, and the public display screen immediately showed that the mission had been accepted.
Many officers were in an uproar when they saw this scene.
“Holy crap, which idiot accepted it?”
“I don’t know which idiot accepted it without looking carefully at the mission. But I know he’s going to cry very soon, because there’s a penalty for abandoning a mission.”
“At least 20% of the liquidated damages must be compensated, and the longer the delay, the more expensive the liquidated damages will be.”
At this moment, after Su Ming accepted the mission, he left the counter with Hai Lan and the others.
They then heard the officers walking by discussing the restoration of the Scarlet Country.
Rhine and the others said to Su Ming with bitter faces.
“Boss, are you sure there’s really no problem?”
“Yeah, are we really going to fight a Star Destroyer?”
“You don’t need to worry about this. Just wait for my arrangements.”
Su Ming replied with little confidence. Don’t look at how readily he accepted it; he also had a headache after accepting it.
“Alright, what do we do now?”
Rhine and the others asked blankly.
“Go back to the villa to rest.”
Su Ming said to everyone.
“Okay!”
Rhine and the others nodded in response.
Late at night.
Villa, master bedroom.
Su Ming sat on a chair and projected a map of the entire Donao Star Sea with his bracelet.
He stared at the area where the Scarlet Country was located. The entire area was deep red, indicating that it was heavily controlled by the Dark Star Empire.
Although the military’s data did not have a specific deployment map of the Imperial Army in the Scarlet Country, it did have data on troop numbers.
Nearly one-fifth of the Scarlet Fangs Legion’ forces were stationed throughout the Scarlet Country, which was hundreds of times his own forces. Moreover, he didn’t even have a Level 5 battleship in his hands. By all accounts, they were not on the same level.
“How do we fight this? Do I really have to ask for reinforcements?”
Su Ming muttered to himself.
He now had only one option, which was to ask the Legion Commander for help, but if he did, it would most likely be confiscated. The Federal Government was currently desperate for high-grade materials, which could be seen from the dividends from the Bug Planet.
Su Ming felt it was inappropriate no matter how he thought about it. He really wanted to swallow so much Eternal Metal himself, but the problem was that he couldn’t quite manage it.
“Hoo!”
Su Ming took a few deep breaths, calmed his surging heart, and focused on the star map, contemplating various tactics.
At this moment, a flash of inspiration suddenly appeared in his mind, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
“I’ve got it!”
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The next morning.
Rhine and the other four, including Ankajia, were preparing breakfast in the dining room.
“Rhine, what stimulated the boss? After he came back last night, he locked himself in the room and hasn’t come out yet.”
Zhang Yi said in a low voice.
“You ask me, who do I ask? My head is still spinning.”
Rhine’s head was about to explode just thinking about fighting the Scarlet Country.
He wasn’t idle last night either; he specifically checked the information on the Scarlet Country, and the more he looked, the more despair he felt.
“What do you think Mrs. Hai Lan discussed with the boss? I can’t figure out how Mrs. Hai Lan managed to persuade him.”
Ankajia asked with great curiosity.
They knew Su Ming very well; he was a very rational person, and his decisions were difficult to change.
Unless absolutely necessary, Su Ming would not take them on such a risky venture.
“Can’t figure it out.”
Ha Miao shook his head like a rattle-drum.
At this moment, Hai Lan walked down from upstairs with Katini.
Seeing them, Rhein immediately spoke.
“Mrs. Hai Lan, breakfast is ready. Come eat some.”
“Okay, is Mr. Su Ming not up yet?”
Hai Lan turned her head and looked around.
“The boss isn’t up yet, let’s eat first.”
Rhein said to Hai Lan and the others.
“Okay.”
Hai Lan nodded in response.
They sat around the dining table and ate breakfast.
Just as they were almost finished eating, Su Ming hurried down the stairs.
“Boss, breakfast is ready!”
Rhein called out to Su Ming.
“Rhein, Ankajia, you two come with me to the General Command Post. Zhang Yi, Ha Miao, you stay here with Mrs. Hai Lan.”
Su Ming arranged simply.
“Understood!”
Upon hearing this, Rhein and Ankajia immediately got up and followed Su Ming out.
Not long after.
Su Ming and the others arrived at the General Command Post.
“Boss, what are we doing here?”
Rhein asked curiously.
“I have an appointment with Colonel Adoka, the Logistics Officer of the Command Post.”
Su Ming simply told Rhein.
“Ah, Boss, you need supplies?”
Ankajia asked in confusion.
“Mm.”
Su Ming nodded slightly in response.
Soon, they arrived at the logistics area and saw a corpulent, fat-faced, big-eared middle-aged man with two mustaches, wearing a colonel’s military uniform, scolding his subordinates.
“Listen up, all of you! For all logistics supply applications, except those approved by the Legion Commander and quota supplies, all other excess amounts must be settled in cash! No arrears allowed! If this one defaults a little today, and that one defaults a little tomorrow, who’s going to fill the rotten hole that’s dug?”
“Yes, Commander Adoka.”
Everyone responded in unison.
“Boss, this Colonel Adoka seems very difficult to talk to?”
Rhein whispered.
“I know.”
Su Ming nodded, then walked up.
At this moment, Adoka also saw Su Ming approaching, and immediately waved his hand at his subordinates.
“Dismissed!”
The many officers breathed a sigh of relief and left.
“Colonel Adoka, I am Major General Su Ming. You must have seen the appointment information, right?”
Su Ming said to Adoka.
“I saw it, but Commander, there’s no problem with you needing supplies, but you must have heard what I just said to my subordinates, right?”
“No problem.”
“Alright then, what supplies do you need?”
Adoka raised the tablet in his hand and tapped a few times, and a virtual projection interface popped up.
“I need two sets of XSK-05 Advanced Nuclear Fuel Rods for Pseudo V-generation Mecha, and Nuclear Fuel Rods for V Generation Mecha – Thunder Mecha.”
Su Ming stated his requirements one by one.
He purchased two sets of spare fuel rods and some common parts for himself, and also prepared a supply for Wind Movement and other Mecha. As for regular supply materials, he filled them up directly.
Adoka looked at the quantity list and stared at Su Ming in surprise.
“Commander, you want so much?”
“What’s the problem? I’m not defaulting on your money.”
Su Ming said to Adoka.
“Uh, alright! These total 23 billion federal currency.”
Adoka quoted Su Ming the price.
“That expensive? Can it be cheaper?”
Su Ming also frowned slightly, feeling a bit pained.
“Commander, the Pseudo V-generation Mecha fuel rods and parts you want are inherently expensive. If you feel you can’t afford it, then reduce the quantity.”
Adoka replied without giving any face.
“No need, keep this quantity. I also want to buy Nuclear Thunder Missiles, both the Mecha-loaded and Ship-launched types.”
Su Ming immediately continued to say to Adoka.
Upon hearing this, the fat on Adoka’s face wiggled, and then he spoke.
“Commander, there’s no problem with you buying Nuclear Thunder, but Nuclear Thunder is restricted. Your current military rank is Major General, so you can only purchase 10.”
“Can’t you sell me more?”
Su Ming’s heart sank as he asked.
“No, if you want to hold more, you need to apply to Lord Rogue.”
“Alright then!”
“Here are the four existing Nuclear Thunder types, take a look yourself.”
Adoka tapped on the tablet.
Swish!
The virtual interface switched.
HXC-01 Sub-light Nuclear Thunder Missile Wind Sunflower: Mecha-loaded, tactical type, price 1 billion federal currency.
HXC-02 Sub-light Nuclear Thunder Missile Raging Wind: Mecha-loaded, heavy-duty type, price 2 billion federal currency.
SCX-01 Nuclear Thunder – Light Emissary: Ship-loaded, tactical type, price 2 billion federal currency.
SCX-02 Nuclear Thunder – Storm’s Fury: Ship-loaded, heavy-duty type: 3 billion federal currency.
Su Ming glanced at them, then spoke.
“5 Wind Sunflower, 3 Raging Wind, 2 Storm’s Fury.”
“Exactly 40 billion federal currency.”
“Good, please arrange for them to be ready as soon as possible. I’m in a hurry to use them.”
Su Ming raised his wristband and transferred the money.
“Alright, they can be ready by this afternoon. Where do you want them delivered? We can deliver to your door.”
Adoka’s attitude instantly did a 180-degree turn, and he said eagerly.
Logistics personnel like them preferred such wealthy and straightforward commanders, rather than stingy ones.
“Okay, help me deliver them to the Wind Movement.”
Su Ming said to Adoka.
“No problem.”
Adoka replied with a smile.
“Let’s go.”
Su Ming then led Rhein and the other person away.
When they walked out of the Command Post building, Rhein and Ankajia finally recovered from their daze, swallowed with difficulty, and asked.
“Boss, you’ve acquired so many weapons and supplies, you’re not planning to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army of the Scarlet Country, are you?”
“That’s right, are you scared?”
Su Ming asked with a smile.
“How could that be? We’ll follow you through fire and water. If we so much as blink, we lose!”
“Good, let’s go back and meet up with Zhang Yi and the others, then return to the Wind Movement!”
“Mm!”
Rhein and the other person immediately responded.
In the afternoon.
Feimanke Base City Interstellar Airport.
The Level 4 Wind Movement was docked at its berth, and supply transport vehicles, like a long dragon, drove over.
Inside the cargo hold.
Su Ming, Hugh Eun, and others stood on the observation deck, watching as Iron Head Mecha unloaded and transported sealed weapon crates and supply boxes.
“Why are there so many supplies?”
Hegas asked, somewhat dumbfounded.
“It’s not just supplies, there are a lot of Nuclear Thunder in here. Su Ming, what are you planning to do?”
At this moment, Hugh Eun saw several weapon boxes with the Nuclear Thunder symbol branded on them, and his eyelids twitched as he spoke.
“Su Ming, what big mission did you take on? You’re spending so much money?”
Timmy asked with a smile.
“Mm, I took on a super mission.”
Su Ming nodded in response.
“What kind of mission is it? The reward must be very generous, right?”
Hegas and the others asked with great anticipation.
“Helping Mrs. Hai Lan restore the Scarlet Country.”
Su Ming coughed and said.
Upon hearing Su Ming’s words, Timmy and the others instantly froze in place, and the scene was silent.
After a long while, Hegas scratched his head and spoke.
“Commander Su Ming, you’re not joking with us, are you?”
“Joking? I’m serious. Once the cargo is loaded, we’ll depart immediately.”
Su Ming said simply and clearly.
Timmy took a deep breath and said with a smile.
“Commander Su Ming, then how much is the reward for this mission?”
“If I say 10 billion, would you believe me?”
Su Ming looked at Timmy and the others and said.
“No!”
Timmy and the others all shook their heads. These supplies alone were more than 10 billion federal currency. Wasn’t this a pure loss?
“Alright, it’s a secret. I’ll tell you when the time is right. For now, what you need to do is quickly familiarize yourselves with the Royal Thunder Mecha. We’re really going to war with the Imperial Army, and our opponent this time is very strong.”
Su Ming said very solemnly.
“Understood!”
Timmy and the others responded seriously.
Not long after, the Wind Movement finished resupplying and then set sail, flying towards the sky.
In the central control room.
Timmy said to Li Menghan.
“Preheat the FTL flight device, await orders.”
“Understood!”
Li Menghan immediately responded.
At this moment, Timmy turned to look at Su Ming.
“Where are we flying to?”
“First, we’ll meet up with Vickers. I need to get some Mechanical Octopuses from him. I’ll arrange the rest later.”
Su Ming said to Timmy.
“I understand.”
Timmy then brought up the star map and arranged the initial flight path herself.
Soon, the Wind Movement activated its FTL flight device and entered Subspace travel.
At this moment, Su Ming sat in his chair, raised his wristband, and brought up the entire Donao Star Sea star map, observing the overall battlefield situation.
Currently, the forces of the Dark Star Empire and the Federation have met in various Neutral Countries, and both sides are fighting to seize supplies.
This has led to a large number of Dark Star Empire troops being tied up, so the Dark Star Empire’s current military strength is very tight.
This was also one of the most important reasons why Su Ming dared to take on the Scarlet Country mission.
Otherwise, relying solely on him would be courting death.
Moreover, there was good news now: Rogue had moved the main force forward to the Neutral Country of Kvitern – Planet Haikank, directly opposite the Scarlet Country. A temporary headquarters had been established there to provide support and supplies to all participating forces.
Once the Dark Star Empire’s Blood Prism Fortress or Star Destroyer joined the battle, they would immediately rush to provide support.
Therefore, if his supplies ran out, he could retreat there for replenishment.
In fact, at first, Su Ming had considered instigating a large-scale battle with the Dark Star Empire.
However, after much calculation, Su Ming realized that his influence was too limited, and it was simply unrealistic to mobilize a large force.
Therefore, he would have to rely more on himself.
Thinking of this, Su Ming then magnified the star map of the Scarlet Country.
As one of the Dark Star Empire’s three major transit points, and the central one at that, the Scarlet Country saw Imperial Army forces, having plundered supplies, transit through it daily to return to the rear.
The Dark Star Empire would not easily allow such an important strategic point to be taken.
However, Su Ming was determined to pull a tooth from the tiger’s mouth this time, and for a moment, he inexplicably felt his blood begin to boil with excitement.
Su Ming slid his hand across the star map, carefully examining the outer space region of the Scarlet Country’s border.
He found dozens of asteroid fields, all suitable for hiding.
Su Ming stroked his chin, analyzing carefully.
He needed to find a location that was the most inconspicuous, not easily discovered by the Imperial Army, and also convenient for retreat, to serve as the Wind Movement’s hiding spot.
Unfortunately, no matter how much he looked, there was no place that met his requirements.
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