Chapter 428: Human Relations and Worldly Wisdom (Five in One)

“How can that be? The City Exam matter was discovered by you. This is a great achievement! Don’t you want it?”

Seeing Su Ming trying to back out, Okins quickly said to him.

“No, you can have it. I’m leaving now.”

Su Ming said, turning to slip away.

Okins quickly pulled Su Ming back and said to him.

“No, how can I take your credit? You must report this matter to the City Lord yourself.”

“Oh, it’s fine.”

Su Ming quickly declined.

Just as the two were pulling each other, the half-open door suddenly swung open.

Daeldo, who had just finished reporting, was also startled, looking surprised at the two pulling each other at the doorway.

At this moment, Gakels and Faraon both looked at Su Ming and Okins.

“Cough cough!”

Okins quickly coughed, signaling Su Ming to stand properly.

Su Ming instantly straightened up, startled.

Gakels then said in a deep voice.

“What are you two doing standing at the door? Come in.”

Su Ming and Okins then walked in.

Daeldo then backed out, closing the office door.

Faraon kept scrutinizing Su Ming from head to toe, which made Su Ming feel a bit uneasy. Would this Vice Council Speaker cause trouble for him?

Although the Donao Star Sea battle was won, and he had made significant contributions, he was afraid the other party might be petty. After all, he had caused them quite a bit of trouble and even snatched their Scarlet Country.

At this moment, Gakels spoke in a deep voice.

“Is there something?”

Su Ming and Okins exchanged glances, communicating with their eyes.

“You first!”

Faraon grew impatient, seeing the two remain silent for a long time, and said.

“If there’s something, just say it. Why are you dawdling?”

“That, General Su Ming has important matters to report.”

Okins decisively spoke.

Gakels and Faraon both looked at Su Ming. Su Ming’s mouth twitched slightly, then he said seriously.

“Lord Gakels, Lord Faraon! It’s like this: not long ago, I was in charge of supervising the City Exam, and I found that there were problems with the City Exam. The people from the Mechanical Cult infiltrated the examinees and helped them achieve excellent results. If this matter is not dealt with, the consequences will be very serious. At that time, their hidden pawns will infiltrate the Federal Government in all aspects.”

When Faraon heard Su Ming’s words, his eyes instantly widened like brass bells, and he asked furiously.

“What did you say?”

Gakels’s head buzzed, and his face instantly darkened, but he still controlled his emotions and said in a deep voice.

“Su Ming, you can’t speak carelessly. Do you have concrete evidence?”

“Yes, this is the list of abnormal students I found while supervising the Thirteenth District. I checked their previous archives, and their grades don’t match at all. Many of them suddenly transformed from mediocrity into geniuses!”

Su Ming raised his wristband and sent the comparative data to Gakels.

“Hmm, if this is true, then it’s big trouble.”

Gakels looked at the data before him, his expression extremely solemn as he spoke.

“Lord Gakels, the situation might be more troublesome than you imagine.”

Su Ming then added.

“How so?”

Gakels asked without raising his head when he heard Su Ming’s words.

“I think it might not be just this session; it’s necessary to investigate further back.”

As a result, Gakels and the other two looked at Su Ming with strange expressions when they heard his words.

Su Ming was also startled, very puzzled. Why were they looking at him like that? Did he say something wrong?

However, in the next second, Su Ming suddenly realized that he himself had also instantly transformed from a mediocre person into a genius.

An awkward expression immediately appeared on his face; this was hitting too close to home.

Su Ming quickly coughed and awkwardly explained to Gakels.

“Lord Gakels, my situation is quite special and can only be considered an exception. But precisely because I am an exception, I am even more certain that there aren’t so many overnight geniuses in this world!”

“What you said makes sense. Then you will assist in this investigation.”

Gakels said, taking the hint.

Although Su Ming’s situation was similar, Gakels still believed he was fine.

Who would be so foolish as to expose themselves? Moreover, Su Ming had passed numerous reviews, inspections, and tests.

Su Ming’s expression stiffened when he heard Gakels’s words; sure enough, he couldn’t escape it. What was meant to come would come.

However, just as Su Ming was about to agree, Okins suddenly spoke.

“Wait, Lord Gakels.”

“What is it, Okins?”

Gakels turned to look at Okins, asking with a deep frown.

“Lord Gakels, wasn’t there a breach in the Wormhole Time-Space Defense Line due to the monster tide?”

“I know that, and then?”

“We just received news that there have also been abnormal movements in the Lost Land and the Abyss of Fallen, and both sides have sent requests for reinforcements.”

Okins reported with a somewhat nervous expression.

When Gakels heard Okins’s words, he immediately stood up from his chair, his face changing drastically as he said.

“What did you say?”

“What the hell, how did everything get mixed up?”

Faraon also bristled, saying angrily.

The situation was clearly so good before, but now it suddenly became somewhat beleaguered on all sides.

“I’m not sure either, but it’s normal for such a situation to occur. The Three Great Forbidden Zones seem independent, but in fact, there’s some unknown connection within them.”

Okins explained cautiously.

Gakels paced back and forth in the office with his hands behind his back, his aged face constantly changing.

Faraon anxiously said to Gakels.

“Gakels, why are you walking back and forth? Quickly make a decision!”

“What other ideas could there be? Of course, it’s reinforcements.”

“How to reinforce? My troops are all in the Donao Star Sea.”

“Let me think.”

Gakels said, rubbing his temples.

Okins coughed and suggested to Gakels.

“City Lord, I think Su Ming can lead a team for reinforcement.”

Su Ming’s eyes immediately widened as he looked at Okins.

Okins returned Su Ming a look, as if saying, “You’re welcome.”

At this moment, Gakels’s expression changed several times, then he said to Su Ming.

“Su Ming, you don’t need to worry about the City Exam matter; I will have Okins handle it. The Federal Government is currently in a time of crisis. I know you haven’t fully recovered, but there’s no other way now. We’re really short on manpower. I order you to lead a team to reinforce the Abyss of Fallen.”

“Yes.”

Su Ming responded solemnly.

At this moment, Vice City Lord Okens said to Gakels.

“Lord Gakels, Su Ming has always handled matters steadily, so this task will definitely be fine if given to him. However, I’m afraid of unforeseen circumstances that he might find difficult to handle on his own, as his strength is still a bit weaker and his foundation not quite sufficient.”

Su Ming was also somewhat surprised to hear Okins’s words, but he did not speak and instead stood quietly.

Gakels pondered for a moment and said.

“Su Ming, for this operation! You will take the V Generation Biological Mecha · Ilyas, and I will also assign Celes to you.”

Su Ming was also very surprised to hear this and asked.

“City Lord, isn’t the Federal Government currently dealing with the Mechanical Cult? Is it alright to give Celes to me at this time?”

“You don’t need to worry about that. The Federal Government doesn’t only have one optical computer.”

Gakels replied calmly.

“Understood.”

Su Ming responded, his mind stirring slightly, confirming his suspicion that the Federal Government had indeed developed a new artificial intelligence optical computer.

“City Lord, although this biological mecha is powerful, it cannot be used for long-term combat.”

Okins continued.

“I know, the problem is there isn’t a ready-made V Generation Mecha for him. His V Generation Mecha is still on the waiting list. The V Generation Mecha that is almost finished belongs to General Xinlade. Sinrad’s mecha was destroyed, and I plan to have him lead a team to reinforce the Wormhole Spacetime, so I can’t possibly give that one to Su Ming.”

Gakels replied, clearly having a headache.

“The City Lord is right, then what should we do? Su Ming is currently piloting a Level 4 Battleship.”

Okins also asked, feeling helpless.

When Gakels heard this, his expression changed several times, and then he said to Su Ming.

“Su Ming, I will transfer a brand new Level 5 Battleship and 10 Tier 4 Mecha · Shadow Slayer to you, as a reward for your reinforcement this time!”

“Thank you, Lord Gakels. However, may I make a small request?”

Su Ming respectfully said to City Lord Gakels.

“Speak!”

“I would like to transfer someone from the Seventh Army.”

“Who?”

“Colonel O’Neill, who is specifically in charge of transportation. We are short on personnel for logistics here.”

“Good!”

Gakels agreed without hesitation, seeing that Su Ming was requesting a logistics officer.

At this moment, Okins immediately asked.

“Lord Gakels, what about the Lost Land over there?”

“Let me think.”

Gakels didn’t have a very good candidate at the moment.

Hearing this, Su Ming took the initiative to speak.

“Lord Gakels, I do have a candidate to recommend.”

“Speak.”

Gakels and the others all looked at Su Ming.

“I think we can release Legion Commander Luo Kui and let him lead a team to reinforce! Instead of letting him stand trial, it’s better to let him atone for his sins through meritorious service. Now is precisely the time when we need people.”

Su Ming suggested very seriously.

When Faraon heard Su Ming’s words, a hint of surprise flashed across his old face; he hadn’t expected Su Ming to intercede for his son.

“I think this method is feasible.”

Okins’s eyes lit up, and he quickly agreed.

The reason City Lord Faraon had been staying here all this time was, frankly, for Rogue.

Recently, whenever they worked, everyone tried to avoid Faraon as much as possible, fearing being scolded by him.

Gakels’s brows immediately furrowed into a tangled mess, looking very conflicted.

At this moment, Faraon, who was beside him, said impatiently.

“Gakels, just give me a straight answer, yes or no! If you agree, I’ll cover the expenses for this reinforcement to the Lost Land!”

“Alright!”

Gakels agreed upon seeing this.

Seeing that the matter was settled, Su Ming respectfully said.

“Lord Gakels, then I shall take my leave.”

“Go!”

Gakels waved his hand in response.

Su Ming then turned and left the office.

Seeing this, Okins said to Gakels.

“Lord Gakels, shall I also take my leave?”

“Okins, listen carefully. I don’t care what reason those offending students had for joining the Mechanical Cult. As long as they are found, they will all be dealt with to the fullest extent, with no leniency. You should understand what I mean, right?”

Gakels’s words revealed a chilling killing intent.

“Sir, rest assured, I will mobilize the Night Owl personnel to handle it.”

Okins responded with a solemn expression.

“Go!”

When Gakels heard this, he raised his hand and waved, saying.

Vice City Lord Okens then respectfully withdrew.

In the long corridor.

Su Ming sighed as he walked towards the distant elevator.

The current situation of the Federal Government was truly terrible; it was hard to even have a few peaceful days.

Just as he was about to reach the elevator entrance, a hurried sound of footsteps came from behind, followed by a shout.

“Su Ming, wait!”

Su Ming stopped, turned his head, and saw Okins rushing over.

“Lord Okins?”

“Why are you walking so fast?”

Okins said, panting.

“I’m just hurrying to get the battleship, then gather the troops for preparations, so we can depart soon.”

Su Ming explained with a smile.

“Let me tell you, the City Lord did approve a Level 5 Battleship for you, but getting a ship isn’t that simple.”

Okins advised Su Ming.

“Lord Okins, why do you say that? Could it be that the people below would dare to disobey Lord Gakels’s orders?”

Su Ming asked, quite curious.

Of course, he didn’t doubt the truthfulness of Okins’s words.

“Disobeying isn’t the case, but Level 5 Battleships also vary in quality. They could just give you any one, and it would still count as giving you one.”

“That’s true, then what should we do?”

“I still have some time now. I’ll take you to pick a Level 5 Battleship, a good one.”

Okins said, looking at his wristband.

“Thank you, Lord Okins.”

Su Ming said with great gratitude.

“Why are you being polite with me? Let’s go quickly.”

Okins then pulled Su Ming away.

Not long after.

A Level 4 Battleship · Jellyfish, ten kilometers long, with a slender hull covered in gray armor, flew out from the Third Planet and headed towards the distant sun.

Jellyfish Central Control Room.

Commander Su Ming and Vice City Lord Okens stood on the observation deck.

Vice City Lord Okens said to Commander Su Ming.

“Don’t put too much pressure on yourself for this support mission to the Abyss of Fallen. Although the monsters there are acting abnormally, the situation isn’t that bad. After all, the Second Legion and the troops led by Mia are guarding it.”

“Understood.”

“Also, for this support mission, you need to escort a batch of very important weapons and supplies. You must be extremely careful and not make any mistakes. If the situation stabilizes there, you can withdraw at any time. The reason I strongly recommended you is that there’s really no other way; the Federal Government is truly stretched thin in terms of manpower, and this task would have eventually fallen to you anyway.”

“Lord Okins, you don’t need to explain. Everything you said in your office before, I’ve kept in mind. I’m grateful to you.”

Commander Su Ming turned his head and, seeing no one around, took out a black card and slipped it to Vice City Lord Okens.

A total of 100 black cards, amounting to 50 billion federal currency, were found in the treasure room. He specifically had them exchanged into 5 black cards worth 10 billion each.

“Oh, no need for this!”

Vice City Lord Okens saw Commander Su Ming trying to give him a card and quickly declined.

“Yes, there is! You’ve taken such good care of me. If you don’t accept it, I’ll truly feel bad.”

Commander Su Ming said sincerely.

Seeing Commander Su Ming insist, Vice City Lord Okens found it difficult to refuse, so he accepted it and said.

“Then I won’t be polite.”

“Mm.”

Commander Su Ming replied with a smile.

“By the way, we’ll be arriving at the Federal Government’s shipbuilding area soon.”

Vice City Lord Okens looked out at the starry sky and said.

Commander Su Ming looked at the increasingly close sun and asked curiously.

“The Federal Government’s shipbuilding area, it’s not behind the sun, is it?”

“You got it right. It’s a good chance for you to see it.”

“Mm.”

Commander Su Ming was also very interested for a moment.

Before long, the Level 4 Battleship · Jellyfish flew past the sun.

Immediately after, a spectacular sight appeared in Commander Su Ming’s eyes.

In the distant starry sky, cylindrical mechanical devices of various sizes floated, and inside these cylinders, ships under construction were clamped.

Countless Operators controlled the equipment, working inside.

Zzzzt! Zzzzt!

Countless sparks constantly flashed.

Those cylindrical mechanical devices continuously absorbed sunlight, providing the electrical energy for the work.

At the same time, in front of these cylindrical mechanical devices, floated a Space Defense Fortress · Star Pulse, with a diameter of six hundred kilometers, its surface rotating with three intertwined black mechanical rings, constructed entirely of black metal, its surface embedded with countless gun barrels and launch ports, as well as numerous defensive strongholds, ships, and mecha units.

“So many ships under construction?”

Commander Su Ming was momentarily shocked.

“Ships are not like mechas; their construction cycle is too long. Although the Federal Government also procures from various arms dealers, the quantity procured is far from meeting the demand, so more reliance is placed on self-construction.”

Vice City Lord Okens explained to Commander Su Ming.

“Understood. So, which ships are better?”

Commander Su Ming asked somewhat excitedly.

“Remember one thing: ships produced by Xiguang Laboratory are definitely the best. According to the information I have now, there are a total of twelve Level 5 Battleships completed but not yet delivered. Among them, three are produced by Xiguang Laboratory. These three are the Heavy Level 5 Battleship · Wanderer, the Balanced Level 5 Battleship · Javelin, and the Agile Level 5 Battleship · Meteor Light.”

Vice City Lord Okens smiled as he leaked the information to Commander Su Ming.

“Which of these three should I choose?”

Commander Su Ming asked humbly.

“Fallen Light. This Level 5 Battleship cost the most. Moreover, this ship was designed by Dr. Cadiz of Xiguang Laboratory. Although it’s an early work and the configuration is unknown, one thing I’m very clear about: none of the ships designed by Dr. Cadiz are bad. You should know he is the strongest chief doctor in the Ship Department, specifically responsible for the design and production of Star Destroyers.”

Vice City Lord Okens said with a smile.

“Understood.”

Commander Su Ming replied with a smile.

“Remember, when we meet Minister of Arms · Camiran later, you must insist on this ship. Anyway, Lord Gakels didn’t explicitly say which one to give you, and I’ll naturally handle the rest for you.”

Vice City Lord Okens instructed Commander Su Ming.

“Okay!”

Commander Su Ming nodded in response.

Soon after, the Level 4 Battleship · Jellyfish sailed into the Star Pulse Fortress and arrived at Dock No. 1.

Click!

With a slight vibration, the Level 4 Battleship steadily docked at berth number 52.

The No. 1 exit opened.

Vice City Lord Okens and Commander Su Ming walked down the gangway.

At this moment, a middle-aged man with a chubby face, greasy complexion, a huge beer belly, eyes as small as peanuts, and wearing a high-ranking uniform, walked over with a group of subordinates, greeting them with a smile.

“Oh, isn’t this Vice City Lord Okens?”

“Lord Camiran, long time no see! I’ve missed you greatly!”

Vice City Lord Okens replied enthusiastically.

“Cut it out. Which general is this? He looks unfamiliar.”

Camiran scrutinized Commander Su Ming.

“Let me introduce you, Lieutenant General Su Ming!”

Vice City Lord Okens introduced with a chuckle.

“Hello, Lord Camiran.”

Commander Su Ming politely extended his hand to Camiran.

Camiran politely reached out and shook Commander Su Ming’s hand.

Although he didn’t know Commander Su Ming, no matter what, such a young lieutenant general, accompanied by Vice City Lord Okens, deserved the respect due to him.

Then he looked at Vice City Lord Okens and asked.

“Okins, what brings you here this time?”

“Camiran, General Su Ming is here by the order of Lord Gakels to pick up a Level 5 Battleship.”

Vice City Lord Okens replied to Camiran with a smile.

“Oh, isn’t this putting me in a difficult position? Recently, several Level 5 Battleships have been completed, but each one has been reserved by a legion. However, since this is Lord Gakels’s order, and Vice City Lord Okens has personally accompanied him, I’ll give you the Level 5 Battleship · Gladiator. Is that fair enough?”

Camiran said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Commander Su Ming couldn’t help but curse inwardly, thinking, as expected, those in these important positions are all shrewd individuals.

He hadn’t given him any of the three ships from Xiguang Laboratory, just casually picked one to fob him off.

At this moment, Vice City Lord Okens glanced at Commander Su Ming, who, understanding the hint, said.

“Lord Camiran, thank you for your kindness, but I’m here to pick up the Fallen Light.”

As soon as these words were spoken, the faces of Camiran’s subordinates behind him all darkened, but none of them dared to speak up.

The fat on Camiran’s face twitched, then he said with a smile.

“General Su Ming, you’re really joking. That Fallen Light isn’t finished yet, and it was reserved by the First Legion a long time ago.”

“I want it even if it’s not finished.”

Commander Su Ming said with a very firm attitude.

At this point, the smile on Camiran’s face gradually faded. A middle-aged man with a long, narrow face and a big nose behind him said angrily.

“How can you get whatever you want?”

“Wu Yue, what are you saying? Step back.”

Camiran reprimanded him indifferently.

“Yes!”

Wu Yue quickly replied respectfully.

At this moment, Camiran chuckled and said to Commander Su Ming.

“General Su Ming, there’s really no way I can give you the Fallen Light. Why don’t you pick another one?”

“No, I want only the Fallen Light.”

Commander Su Ming stubbornly insisted.

“And if I don’t give it?”

Camiran, despite his good upbringing, was starting to lose his composure. He had been in this position for so many years, and everyone he met was always polite to him.

Instantly, the atmosphere plummeted.

However, at this moment, Vice City Lord Okens said with a smile.

“Lord Camiran, let’s talk for a moment.”

As Vice City Lord Okens spoke, he pulled Camiran aside and whispered to him.

“Lord Camiran, just give him the ship. This General Su Ming is no small fry.”

“What’s his background?”

“Let me give you a hint: he’s from the Thirteenth Corps, and you see how young he is to be a lieutenant general? You should know how much that adult values him. And you’re not in the right here; you should know this order was personally issued by City Lord Gakels, and he even had me accompany him to pick up the ship.”

“The problem is that Fallen Light was reserved by General Xinlade of the First Legion, and he’s about to be promoted to Grand General.”

Camiran said with a dark face.

Of course, he had one more thing he didn’t say, which was that he had already privately accepted a bribe.

“Oh, why do you care so much? If Sinrad has an opinion, just push it to Lord Gakels, and it’ll be over! You need to know, this General Su Ming is even more difficult to offend. Look at how polite I am to him.”

Vice City Lord Okens said, appearing to be looking out for Camiran’s best interests. Then he secretly slipped the black card Commander Su Ming had given him into Camiran’s hand.

Camiran was stunned for a moment, then his expression changed several times, finally compromising.

“This… sigh… fine!”

“That’s more like it.”

Vice City Lord Okens said with a chuckle.

The two then walked back together. At this moment, Camiran immediately changed his demeanor and said to Commander Su Ming with a chuckle.

“General Su Ming, I was just joking with you. You want the Fallen Light, right? Please follow me!”

“Okay, thank you for your trouble.”

Commander Su Ming didn’t mind.

Camiran then led Commander Su Ming and Vice City Lord Okens towards the nearby mobile platform.

Soon, they took the mobile platform and arrived at Dock No. 2, reaching the Fallen Light.

Commander Su Ming looked up, and a Level 5 Battleship · Fallen Light, 50 kilometers long, with a bow like a sharp blade, a slender hull covered in pitch-black armor, and tens of thousands of launch ports densely packed on both sides, emanating a powerful sense of oppression, came into view.

Camiran tapped his wristband, and a virtual interface popped up, displaying the parameters of the Fallen Light.

Fallen Light

Class: Level 5 Battleship

Main Cannon: Positron Beam Cannon

Universal Launch Ports: 100,000

Interception Cannons: 5,000

External Armor: Mok Alloy (with a small amount of Eternal Metal added)

Power Unit: EWS-05 Nuclear Fusion Power Unit * 2

Faster-than-light Flight Device: 2 Hertz Light

Electronic Equipment: BDS-05 Scanning Device · Glimmer, CWS-05 Anti-interference Device, WXL-05 Stealth Device, CJS-05 Energy Barrier Device * 2

Camiran proudly introduced each feature to Commander Su Ming.

As Commander Su Ming listened to Camiran’s introduction, his eyelids twitched wildly!

This Level 5 Battleship · Fallen Light is equipped so well? The faster-than-light flight device uses 2 Hertz Light, which is only equipped on Star Destroyers… And it also has a dual energy barrier and camouflage equipment; its performance is maxed out to the limit. This time, he really hit the jackpot.

“Are you satisfied, General Su Ming?”

Camiran asked with a smile.

“Satisfied.”

Commander Su Ming replied readily.

“Since you’re satisfied, let’s proceed with the paperwork. Also, will you pick it up yourself, or should I have someone deliver it to the designated Interstellar Airport for you?”

Camiran asked with a very good attitude.

“No need for such trouble, I have Operators with me. I’ll have them pilot it.”

Vice City Lord Okens said directly to prevent any unforeseen circumstances.

“Alright.”

Camiran replied, feeling a bit pained.

Not long after.

Commander Su Ming completed the pickup procedures, and Vice City Lord Okens’s subordinates also arrived.

Vice City Lord Okens whispered to Commander Su Ming.

“I won’t go up with you. Just tell them where you want the ship to go.”

“Okay, thank you for your hard work.”

Commander Su Ming said with great gratitude.

“No need to mention it, go ahead!”

Vice City Lord Okens said to Commander Su Ming.

Commander Su Ming nodded, then boarded the Fallen Light with the Operators.

They walked inside, and soon arrived at the Fallen Light’s Central Control Room.

The entire Central Control Room was very spacious, with a hollow circular control console in the center. In front of the console was a command platform with a command chair on it.

On either side of the Central Control Room’s front were observation decks, and on either side of the rear were two fast-moving platforms.

“Sir, where should we take the ship?”

At this moment, an older Operator asked respectfully.

“Royal Court Academy Interstellar Airport!”

Commander Su Ming walked to the command chair, sat down, and stated the destination.

“Yes!”

The Operator immediately responded.

—

Royal Court Academy · Interstellar Airport.

Rhein, Timmy, and others, wearing exoskeletons, looked around with puzzled expressions.

“Boss, we’ve been waiting here for him for a long time, why haven’t we seen anyone?”

“Not sure.”

Just then, a huge roar suddenly came from the sky.

They all looked up and saw a brand new Level 5 Battleship piercing through the clouds, slowly descending.

“Wow, a brand new Level 5 Battleship.”

“Not just brand new, this ship looks so advanced.”

“I’m so envious.”

“I wonder which big shot owns this ship.”

Ankajia and the others were practically drooling.

At this moment, Fallen Light slowly descended towards the parking spot in front of Rhine and the others.

Boom!

Fallen Light steadily docked at the parking spot.

Then, the exit ramp opened.

Commander Su Ming, dressed in combat armor, walked down the exit ramp.

“Hey, hey, isn’t that the boss?”

Zhang Yi exclaimed in surprise.

“It really is the boss, so what’s the deal with this battleship?”

Rhine and the others immediately tensed up.

At this moment, Commander Su Ming also saw Rhine and the others, and walked straight over, smiling as he spoke to them.

“Why are you all standing there motionless?”

“Boss, that ship is…?”

Rhine and the others asked nervously.

“Fallen Light, our new ship!”

Commander Su Ming replied with a smile.

“Great, we have an advanced ship!”

Rhine and the others cheered excitedly.

“That’s amazing, I didn’t expect Commander Su Ming to be able to get such an advanced battleship.”

Timmy also praised him sincerely.

“It’s alright, but don’t get too happy too soon, we’re about to go on a mission.”

Commander Su Ming said to everyone with a serious expression.

“No problem, as long as we follow the boss, no matter what the mission is, it will definitely be fine.”

Rhine and the others replied without any fear.

Although they didn’t know what mission they were going on, as long as they followed Commander Su Ming, they didn’t have to worry. Could it be more dangerous than when they soloed the Scarlet Country?

“Good, then prepare quickly. Move all the weapons and ammunition from the Wind Movement. Also, Xiguang Laboratory and the military will transfer mechas later; you are responsible for receiving them. Once everything is ready, we will depart.”

Commander Su Ming said to Rhine and the others.

“Yes!”

Rhine and the others immediately responded.

The next day.

Inside the Fallen Light’s hangar.

V Generation Biological Mecha · Ilyas was moved to its exclusive position.

Dr. Borden respectfully said to Commander Su Ming.

“Lord Su Ming, Lord Blacks has sent me to accompany you. I will be responsible for your health and the maintenance of the biological mecha.”

“Thank you for your trouble.”

Commander Su Ming politely said to Borden.

“It’s my duty, and this is Celes.”

Borden picked up a metal box and opened it. A porcelain white sphere with metal wings flew out, then let out an annoyed sound.

“Ah ~ I’m so mad!”

“Celes, what’s wrong? Who made you angry?”

Commander Su Ming asked with a chuckle.

“Who else? Of course, it’s those bastards upstairs. They’re simply too annoying. As soon as they got a new second-generation optical computer, they gave my throne and authority to it. Hmph, how heartless.”

Celes projected a virtual image, pouting and complaining angrily.

“Don’t be angry, isn’t this good? You can take a vacation.”

Commander Su Ming replied with a smile.

“Hmph, annoying, I’m never going back.”

Celes said with her hands on her hips, making a solemn vow.

Commander Su Ming couldn’t help but laugh at this scene.

Just then, Rhine walked over and reported to Commander Su Ming.

“Boss, everything is ready.”

“Let’s go to the central control room.”

Commander Su Ming said calmly.

“Yes!”

Rhine and the others immediately followed Commander Su Ming, walking towards the central control room.

Inside the central control room.

Timmy was directing Li Menghan and the others to familiarize themselves with the performance and operating system of the Level 5 Battleship · Meteor Light.

“Everyone must memorize the parameters of the Fallen Light as soon as possible. The Fallen Light is very different from the Wind Motion. In terms of volume alone, it is ten times larger, and various electronic systems are more advanced and complex.”

At this moment, the central control door opened, and Commander Su Ming walked in with Rhine and the others.

“Commander Su Ming.”

Timmy greeted him with great respect.

“How’s the familiarization going?”

Commander Su Ming asked with concern.

“There’s no big problem, it’s just too complex. It will take some time to become very familiar with it.”

Timmy nodded in response.

“No rush, you can take your time to familiarize yourselves. I happen to need to purchase some nuclear thunder.”

Commander Su Ming said to Timmy with a smile.

Although the military would supply them with ammunition, they only supplied conventional missiles. Weapons like nuclear thunder still had to be bought with their own money.

He had used up all the nuclear thunder he purchased last time.

“Okay!”

Timmy nodded in response.

Commander Su Ming then turned and left.

Early the next morning.

Inside the Fallen Light’s central control room.

Commander Su Ming sat calmly in the command chair.

This time, he purchased a total of 10 Wind Aoi, 5 Fury Wind, and 5 Storm’s Fury, spending a total of 35 billion, with 190.5 billion remaining.

Of course, it wasn’t that Commander Su Ming didn’t want to buy more, but the quota was already full.

Just then, Timmy walked over and reported.

“Commander Su Ming, all purchased items have arrived.”

“Very good, then let’s set sail. The Federal fleet is already waiting in outer space.”

Commander Su Ming nodded in response.

“Yes, activate the anti-gravity device and begin ascending.”

Timmy then began to direct and issue commands.

“Yes!”

Inside the Interstellar Airport, the Level 5 Battleship · Meteor Light slowly ascended, then its propulsion device activated, spewing scorching flames from its tail, flying towards the high altitude.

Soon after, Fallen Light broke through the atmosphere and entered outer space, flying towards the rendezvous coordinates.

At this moment, the optical imaging device automatically popped up a virtual image projection.

Through the image, one could see in the distant starry sky, a Level 5 Battleship · Shield Ya, a Level 5 Battleship · Ice Thorn, and two large Level 5 transport ships hovering.

At this moment, communication requests connected.

Timmy reported to Commander Su Ming.

“Commander Su Ming, Shield Ya and Ice Thorn have sent communication requests!”

“Connect.”

Commander Su Ming replied calmly.

Swish!

A holographic image of a man in a major general’s uniform, with white hair and wrinkled skin, and resolute eyes, and a woman in a colonel’s uniform, with short flaxen hair, looking capable and sharp, appeared. They saluted Commander Su Ming.

“General!”

“Major General Tang Yan, Colonel Li Rong! Are you ready?”

Commander Su Ming asked in a deep voice.

“Everything is ready, awaiting your command.”

The two replied solemnly.

“Very good, all units, depart for the Abyss of Fallen!”

Commander Su Ming directly issued the order.

As the order was given, the Fallen Light and other ships increased their power output, activating their superluminal flight devices, and one by one, they entered the Subspace and disappeared.

…

—

Inside the Mient Intermediate Academy · Teacher’s Office.

Tang Yan, Chen Yi, Gao Wen, and other teachers were together organizing paper files.

These files would later be sent to various higher academies and the military department, following the students’ destinations.

At this moment, Teacher Gao Wen said enviously to Tang Yan.

“Teacher Tang Yan, I didn’t expect Commander Su Ming to be your student. And now he’s even been promoted to Major General, it really makes people sick with envy.”

“To be honest, I didn’t expect him to be promoted to Major General either, but I’m truly happy for him.”

Tang Yan also said with great emotion.

Looking back now, he felt that everything was so unreal. A student who was on the verge of death just a few years ago had now become a Major General.

“If you ever make it big in the future, don’t forget us.”

Gao Wen said with a chuckle.

“Don’t say that, I’m just an ordinary teacher, I never thought of making it big. And honestly, Commander Su Ming’s achievements today are all thanks to himself. I, as a teacher, didn’t help much.”

Tang Yan shook his head and replied, he didn’t want to trouble Commander Su Ming.

“Old Tang, that’s not right, you should use your connections.”

Chen Yi advised Tang Yan.

“Forget it, no need! By the way, Chen Yi, how did your student do in this City Exam?”

“Don’t worry, my student Zhou Heng did exceptionally well this time, scoring a full 73 points in the Mecha Sub-section! I also checked his comprehensive paper, 270 should be no problem, my spot is secure this time.”

Chen Yi said in a very good mood.

“Congratulations, this time you can finally get what you wished for.”

Tang Yan said with a smile.

“Haha, same to you.”

Chen Yi replied happily.

But just then, a rapid sound of footsteps came, followed by the office door being violently pushed open.

A teacher shouted in extreme terror.

“Something happened.”

“Teacher Zheng Ke, what happened?”

Tang Yan and the others were all startled and quickly asked.

Zheng Ke said, out of breath.

“The Federal Government just announced that the City Exam is invalidated and needs to be retaken!”

“Invalidated? No way? How could it be invalidated?”

Chen Yi asked, his head buzzing.

“Chen Yi, don’t be upset! It’s okay to retake it, it’s just going through the process again. With your student’s ability, he might even do better on the retake.”

Tang Yan quickly tried to persuade Chen Yi.

“You’re right.”

Chen Yi’s troubled heart relaxed a little upon hearing Tang Yan’s words.

At this moment, Teacher Zheng Ke spoke up.

“Oh dear, it’s not as simple as retaking the exam. Many students have been arrested! Teacher Chen Yi, your student Zhou Heng has also been arrested!”

“What did you say? How could he be arrested?”

Chen Yi was stunned.

“I don’t know, I only know that the Night Owl department came to arrest them. What kind of organization is Night Owl? That’s a notorious secret service agency, very few people who go in come out alive.”

Zheng Ke said helplessly.

“Ah!”

Upon hearing this, Chen Yi’s vision went black, and he felt like he was about to faint.

Tang Yan and the others quickly supported Chen Yi and said.

“Old Chen, hold on, get some water!”

Gao Wen and the others quickly handed over water cups.

Chen Yi took the water cup and took a gulp, gradually recovering, still panting.

“Are you okay?”

Tang Yan asked with concern.

“I’m fine, I just didn’t expect things to develop to this point.”

Chen Yi said with a bitter smile.

“It’s okay, take your time! You’re only one short, it’ll definitely be fine.”

Tang Yan kept trying to persuade Chen Yi.

“Sigh.”

Chen Yi let out a long sigh.

Knock knock!

At this moment, a knock on the door sounded.

Tang Yan and the others all looked towards the doorway, only to see a man in uniform standing at the door, knocking on the doorframe.

“Is Teacher Tang Yan here?”

Tang Yan and the others immediately tensed up. Someone coming to find him at this critical juncture didn’t seem like a good thing, so they cautiously asked.

“Why are you looking for him?”

“I have a transfer letter for him here. I came specifically to deliver it to him. Is he not here?”

The staff member asked politely.

“I am Tang Yan, what transfer letter?”

Tang Yan asked, puzzled.

“You’ve been transferred to Rainy City · Oakga Academy.”

The staff member said politely.

“What did you say? I’ve been transferred to Oakga Academy? Are you sure you’re not mistaken?”

Tang Yan asked, his face full of disbelief.

“Yes, this is your transfer letter.”

The staff member stepped forward and handed the transfer letter to Tang Yan, then turned and left.

Gao Wen and the others all gathered around and said.

“Quick, open it and see!”

Tang Yan quickly opened the transfer letter and saw that it was real. And what was most striking was that the recommender at the bottom of the transfer letter clearly stated the name Commander Su Ming.

“Commander Su Ming.”

Tang Yan murmured, his eyes a little moist.

“Congratulations, I told you you were going to make it big, and this time you really got what you wished for.”

Gao Wen and the others all congratulated him joyfully.

“Thank you, everyone.”

Tang Yan couldn’t help but show a brilliant smile.