Chapter 431: Easy to Invite Gods, Hard to Send Them Away (5-in-1)

Soon, the two arrived at the door of the interrogation room.

Smoot reached out to open the tightly shut interrogation door, but suddenly stopped.

Barton looked at Supervisor Smoot in confusion.

Supervisor Smoot’s expression changed several times, then he raised his hand to signal him.

Barton quickly leaned closer to Smoot.

Smoot whispered a few words into Barton’s ear, and Barton immediately nodded in response.

Immediately after, Barton opened the interrogation door, walked in himself, and casually left the door ajar, not closing it completely.

Inside the interrogation room.

Commander Su Ming sat calmly on the interrogation chair, raising his head to look at Barton who had just walked in.

Barton’s face was grim as he spoke to Commander Su Ming.

“Commander Su Ming, I have already reported to the Supervisor. From now on, I will be solely responsible for your interrogation.”

Commander Su Ming’s expression remained unchanged upon hearing this, completely unmoved.

Barton’s facial muscles twitched, and he threatened coldly.

“Commander Su Ming, don’t think that just because you are a Lieutenant General, you can act with impunity. Our Night Owl Department has handled many Generals.”

Commander Su Ming still looked at Barton very calmly, not bothering to reply.

“Captain, this guy is so arrogant!”

The subordinates present, seeing Commander Su Ming’s blatant disregard for Barton, were all very irritated. Usually, anyone brought into the Night Owl Department would be trembling with fear.

Barton raised his hand to stop his subordinates, then snorted coldly and said.

“It doesn’t matter, I like the stubborn ones. We’ll take our time. The interrogation starts now. If you don’t cooperate, don’t blame me for directly convicting you.”

“Alright, I’ll cooperate.”

Commander Su Ming replied helplessly.

“I ask you, when we were apprehending An Ruoxue, why didn’t you help?”

Smoot asked directly.

“I didn’t know she was An Ruoxue, and I don’t know any of your people either.”

Commander Su Ming replied simply and clearly.

Barton was immediately enraged upon hearing Commander Su Ming’s words, and said.

“You’re full of crap! Do you think sophistry will work?”

Commander Su Ming looked at Barton calmly and said placidly.

“I’m not equivocating.”

Barton immediately said coldly.

“General Su Ming, as far as I know, you are very familiar with An Ruoxue.”

“That’s right, I am quite familiar with her. The problem is, she was completely wrapped up, so I really didn’t recognize her. If you hadn’t mentioned it, I wouldn’t have known it was her.”

Commander Su Ming replied very calmly.

Barton’s expression changed upon hearing this, as he kept recalling the scene at the time. An Ruoxue was indeed wearing a trench coat and a hood then.

He took a deep breath and said coldly,

“General Su Ming, then can you explain to me why you appeared there? Don’t tell me it was a coincidence; we’re not three-year-olds.”

“It was a coincidence, believe it or not. I went there to eat. That barbecue restaurant is very good; I’ve eaten there before. Any other questions?”

Commander Su Ming replied straightforwardly.

After hearing Commander Su Ming’s words, the veins on Barton’s forehead bulged. He knew the other party was spouting nonsense, but the key was that he couldn’t do anything about him. He couldn’t get any answers or any substantial evidence.

At this moment, Barton’s gaze fell on Commander Su Ming’s wristband, and he immediately spoke to his subordinate.

“Xu Dong, go get his wristband!”

Xu Dong immediately walked up to Commander Su Ming upon hearing Barton’s words, and said fiercely.

“Hand it over!”

Commander Su Ming cooperatively removed his wristband and handed it to Xu Dong.

Xu Dong then handed the wristband to Barton.

Barton took the wristband and threatened Commander Su Ming.

“General Su Ming, it’s still not too late to confess now. Once I find evidence from the wristband, I won’t be so polite then.”

“Whatever.”

Commander Su Ming looked at Barton with interest.

“He’s really stubborn.”

Barton said, and was about to reach out to unlock the wristband.

At this moment, Commander Su Ming suddenly spoke.

“Wait, I have something to say.”

“Scared? Don’t you think it’s a bit late?”

Barton sneered.

“No, I just want to remind you that this wristband contains classified military information. If you open it and don’t find any problems, you’d better touch your own heads then to see if they’re still on your necks.”

Commander Su Ming replied with a smile.

“Who are you trying to scare? Do you really think we’re easily frightened?”

Barton said with a dark face.

“Please!”

Commander Su Ming said nothing more, extended his hand, and made a ‘please’ gesture towards Barton.

Xu Dong and the others looked at Barton uneasily.

Although Barton said so, he didn’t dare to open Commander Su Ming’s wristband.

If they opened the wristband, found no evidence, and saw confidential information they shouldn’t have, the Council would not let them live.

Just as Barton was in a dilemma.

The door of the interrogation room was pushed open, and Smoot walked in, saying with a forced smile.

“How’s the interrogation going?”

“Lord Supervisor Smoot, General Su Ming refuses to cooperate. This is his wristband; we should be able to find some evidence from it.”

Barton directly handed the wristband to Smoot.

“What wristband are you looking at? Hurry up and return it to General Su Ming.”

Smoot gave Barton an displeased look and said.

This kid actually tried to dump the blame on him. He’d have to give him a good talking-to later.

“Yes.”

Barton’s expression stiffened, and he quickly handed the wristband back to Commander Su Ming.

Commander Su Ming took the wristband and put it back on his hand.

At this moment, Smoot sat on the interrogation chair and said with a chuckle to Commander Su Ming.

“General Su Ming, the matter of An Ruoxue is very serious. The Federation has suffered countless casualties of brave soldiers because of these lurking enemies, which is why you were brought here for questioning. We are just doing our duty, and we ask for your understanding.”

Commander Su Ming looked at Smoot, who was playing the good cop, and said calmly.

“Understanding, I absolutely understand. You can interrogate me however you want, for as long as you want. Anyway, my current mission is to escort important supplies to the Abyss of Fallen for support, by order of Lord Gakels. The front line is so dangerous; how comfortable it is to stay here safely for a few days! But if the front line collapses due to a lack of timely supplies, that’s not my problem.”

Smoot’s face immediately darkened upon hearing Commander Su Ming’s words.

If the Abyss of Fallen collapsed, not only could he not bear the responsibility, but the entire Night Owl Department couldn’t either.

Smoot quickly said with a forced smile.

“General Su Ming, this is all a misunderstanding. You can leave now.”

“Leave? I’m not going anywhere; I’m just sitting here. Your people are too impressive. Even Lord Fortian doesn’t have such great official prestige as you do.”

Commander Su Ming leaned back against the chair, replying with a half-smile.

Smoot and the others, hearing Commander Su Ming mention the Second-in-Command, Fortian, all felt their hair stand on end.

They hadn’t expected Commander Su Ming to even know Fortian. This time, they were in big trouble.

Barton and the others looked at Smoot, at a loss.

Smoot took a deep breath, then smiled at Commander Su Ming and said.

“General Su Ming, please wait here for a moment.”

Immediately after, Smoot turned and left. Barton, seeing this, quickly followed him out.

Soon they arrived in the outer corridor, and Barton immediately said to Smoot.

“Supervisor, that Commander Su Ming is clearly trying to pressure us!”

“Shut up, you’ve really gotten me killed. You want to get promoted and make a fortune, but you don’t even look at who you’re dealing with. Now, you’ve hit a wall, haven’t you? Do you know who is standing behind him? Those are top figures in the Federation. What’s wrong with him pressuring us? He has the confidence to pressure us.”

Smoot directly cursed at Barton.

“Then what do we do now?”

Barton hadn’t expected to cause such a huge mess.

“What else can we do? We have to report to the higher-ups.”

Smoot raised his wristband and dialed the Second-in-Command, Fortian’s, number.

A few minutes later, the encrypted communication successfully connected, and a cold voice echoed from the wristband.

“What is it?”

“Lord Fortian, the people below have arrested Lieutenant General Su Ming.”

Smoot replied nervously.

“Who told you to arrest him?”

Fortian immediately cursed in a furious tone upon hearing Smoot’s words.

“That Lieutenant General Su Ming was involved with the renegade An Ruoxue, and the people below, after encountering him, just…”

“Just what? Do you think I don’t know he’s involved with An Ruoxue? I specifically removed him from the suspect list, and you, good job, directly brought him back! He is now the Council-appointed leader General of the Abyss of Fallen support army. You arrested him; who will lead the support? If anything happens there, can you bear the responsibility?”

Fortian furiously cursed at Smoot.

The Mechanical Cult and the lurking pawns of the two nations had already driven him to his wits’ end.

These idiots had now caused him another problem.

As for whether Commander Su Ming had any issues, there was actually no need to debate it. Long ago, Gakels had him thoroughly investigated, and later, Commander Su Ming had also proven himself with his actions.

As long as Commander Su Ming didn’t betray the Federation, whatever mistakes he made were not an issue.

“Lord, what do we do now? We released him, but he won’t leave.”

Smoot replied frantically.

“I don’t care about this; you clean up your own mess. If you can’t clean it up, just wait to die!”

Fortian hung up the communication after speaking.

Smoot stared blankly at the disconnected communication, completely stunned.

“Lord, what do we do now?”

Barton asked in extreme fear.

It truly was as the saying goes: inviting a god is easy, but sending one away is hard.

“What to do? Go beg him! Otherwise, you’ll all die with me!”

Smoot snapped back to reality and cursed at Barton.

“Yes, yes, yes!”

Barton quickly replied, completely devoid of his previous arrogance.

Soon, the two opened the interrogation room door and walked back in.

Commander Su Ming sat calmly in the chair, very composed.

“General Su Ming, this is all our fault, everything is a misunderstanding. I’ll see you out.”

Smoot said very humbly.

“No, everything must be done officially. I can stay here for a few more days.”

Commander Su Ming replied unmoved. Anyway, the Fallen Light’s repairs would take five days, and he had plenty of time.

“Don’t, Lord!”

Smoot said with a mournful face.

“Hmph, your crying is useless.”

Commander Su Ming replied unmoved.

“Lord, I’ll kneel before you, please!”

Smoot, seeing the situation, was about to kneel before Commander Su Ming.

Barton, seeing his superior about to kneel, quickly followed suit.

At this moment, Commander Su Ming reached out, helped the two up, and said with a smile.

“No, I can’t accept that.”

“Lord, please be magnanimous and forgive us. We’ll do whatever you want.”

Smoot pleaded without any decorum.

Many others who witnessed this scene were all dumbfounded. It was their first time seeing Lord Smoot so humble, knowing that he was known as the ‘Cold-faced Butcher,’ and countless high-ranking officials had been scared out of their wits in front of him.

Commander Su Ming, seeing that it was almost enough, said with a smile.

“Alright, where is Lin Chuyu?”

“She is an important suspect, in Interrogation Room 0.”

Barton quickly replied.

“Take me to see her.”

Commander Su Ming said very straightforwardly.

“Uh…”

Barton was momentarily unsure how to respond.

“What, is there a problem?”

Commander Su Ming asked Smoot and the other.

“No problem, you come with me, I’ll take you there right now.”

Smoot shuddered and quickly said to Commander Su Ming.

Upon hearing this, Commander Su Ming got up and followed Smoot and the others out of the interrogation room.

They walked along the corridor, heading deeper inside.

Soon they arrived outside a transparent interrogation room. The walls of this interrogation room were made of a special type of glass, allowing people outside to clearly see inside, but those inside could not see out.

Outside the interrogation room, there was a group of Night Owl staff responsible for supervising the interrogation.

These staff members, seeing Smoot, immediately stood up and greeted him.

“Lord Smoot!”

“You’re all dismissed.”

Smoot waved his hand, dismissing all of them.

“Yes!”

These Night Owl staff members left one after another.

Commander Su Ming walked to the glass wall and looked inside.

Inside the cold interrogation room, Lin Chuyu, wearing a Major’s military uniform, sat on the interrogation chair, her face very pale, looking devoid of color.

At the interrogation table in front of Lin Chuyu, sat two women dressed in Night Owl department uniforms.

The interrogator on the left, Ye Yan, had short, ear-length hair, sharp eyes, and a harsh expression.

The interrogator on the right, Ao Zhen, was corpulent and had a fierce countenance.

“Lin Chuyu, I’m asking you one more time, did you help An Ruoxue infiltrate the Special Operations Department?”

“No, she got in on her own. You can check the relevant records.”

Lin Chuyu shook her head and replied.

Bang!

Ye Yan suddenly slammed the interrogation table and stood up, looking at Lin Chuyu and saying fiercely,

“You’re still not cooperating honestly. It looks like you’ll have to go hungry for a few more days.”

“I’m telling the truth.”

Lin Chuyu replied dejectedly.

“Lin Chuyu, don’t think that just because you have a pretty face and have charmed a group of officers, you can count on them to save you. Stop dreaming! This is the Night Owl Department. No one can ever walk out of this department alive. Give up, and cooperate obediently! Don’t wait until we find evidence and then put you through every single torture. By then, it will be too late for you to regret it!”

Ao Zhen warned Lin Chuyu.

Since they hadn’t found any substantial evidence yet, and Lin Chuyu was a legitimate Federal officer, they couldn’t directly resort to torture.

“I’ve told you everything. I really don’t know anything else.”

Lin Chuyu replied, biting her lip slightly.

Ao Zhen turned her head to Ye Yan and said,

“This one’s lips are not just any strict!”

“To deal with someone with such tight lips, just a little torture, and she’ll spill everything!”

Ye Yan’s patience had reached its limit. She was in no mood to waste any more time with Lin Chuyu.

She was ready to break the rules and use torture first.

“Good!”

Ao Zhen stood up and agreed.

Just as the two were about to make a move, the door of the interrogation room suddenly opened, and Commander Su Ming walked in, speaking in a cold voice.

“What are you two doing?”

Lin Chuyu was also startled by the voice. She slowly raised her head to look at Commander Su Ming, and a hint of mist appeared in her eyes.

At this moment, Ye Yan and the other interrogator turned to look at Commander Su Ming. Seeing that Commander Su Ming was not wearing a Night Owl uniform, they angrily questioned him.

“Who are you? Who let you in?”

“I’m her accomplice.”

Upon hearing this, Commander Su Ming smiled and said to Ye Yan and the other interrogator.

“How audacious!”

Ye Yan was instantly enraged. She hadn’t seen such an arrogant person in years.

Cough cough ~

Just then, a cough sounded, and Smoo Do walked in.

Ye Yan and the other interrogator were also startled to see Smoo Do, and they quickly stood up and greeted him.

“Lord Smoo Do!”

“Ye Yan, listen up, both of you. This is General Su Ming. Be polite!”

Smoo Do said sternly.

Ye Yan and the other interrogator were also taken aback, and they replied very unwillingly.

“Yes.”

At this moment, Commander Su Ming glanced at Lin Chuyu, then spoke.

“Smoo Do, your people seem a bit reckless. Are you planning to extort a confession through torture?”

“It’s not that she refused to cooperate. Of course, we had to use some methods!”

Before Smoo Do could speak, Ye Yan said grumpily.

“Shut up! Who told you to speak?”

Smoo Do cursed with a dark expression.

At this moment, Commander Su Ming raised his hand, interrupting Smoo Do, and walked directly towards Ye Yan and the other interrogator, step by step. The invisible pressure made the two feel fear, and they involuntarily stepped back.

“You, what do you want to do?”

“Nothing. Smoo Do, shouldn’t I find an opportunity to report your interrogation methods to Lord Gakels or Lord Fortian?”

Commander Su Ming said indifferently.

Ye Yan and the other interrogator were stunned by Commander Su Ming’s words.

Smoo Do quickly said with a compensatory smile.

“Lord Su Ming, there’s no need to alarm the two Lords with such a small matter. Leave it to me to handle. Afterwards, I will definitely punish them severely.”

“Alright.”

Commander Su Ming didn’t continue to be aggressive.

Smoo Do let out a long sigh, then turned to Ye Yan and the other interrogator, asking with suppressed anger.

“Have you interrogated anything?”

“No.”

Ye Yan replied in panic.

“Since you haven’t interrogated anything, then release her.”

Smoo Do’s expression changed for a moment, then he issued the order.

Ye Yan and the other interrogator were stunned by Smoo Do’s words. Lin Chuyu was a major suspect, and he was just letting her go?

Just as they were about to say something, Smoo Do glared at them directly.

Ye Yan and the other interrogator were immediately so scared that they swallowed the words that were on the tip of their tongues.

Smoo Do, of course, knew that Lin Chuyu was highly suspicious, but the problem was that Commander Su Ming was even more difficult to provoke.

However, an unexpected scene occurred. Commander Su Ming calmly said,

“No need.”

“Huh?”

Smoo Do looked at Commander Su Ming in surprise.

“Interrogate her as you should. I only have one request, and that is to conduct the interrogation fairly and justly.”

Commander Su Ming turned to Smoo Do and said.

Lin Chuyu was highly suspicious. If he were to use his authority now to force Smoo Do to release her, it would indeed be satisfying.

But in hindsight, it would also lead to gossip. Once someone targeted it, things would become troublesome.

Therefore, Lin Chuyu had to undergo a full review by the Night Owl Department and be released after completing all procedures, so that there would be no problems in the future.

“Uh, okay.”

Smoo Do was also startled when he heard this, but he quickly reacted and replied.

“Hmm, get two dinners over here.”

Commander Su Ming pulled up a chair, sat directly opposite Lin Chuyu, and then spoke.

“Okay, right away!”

Smoo Do immediately responded.

Not long after, Batten came over with two bento boxes and placed them in front of Commander Su Ming, saying,

“Lord Su Ming, there’s not much to eat this late at night, only staff bento boxes.”

“Hmm, Chu Yu, eat something.”

Commander Su Ming didn’t mind, directly opened the bento box, and handed one to Lin Chuyu.

“Okay!”

Lin Chuyu nodded and took the bento box.

The two sat opposite each other and ate.

Smoo Do and the others stood awkwardly on the side. It was not right for them to avoid it, nor was it right for them not to avoid it.

After a few bites, Lin Chuyu said to Commander Su Ming with a somewhat dejected expression,

“I’m sorry, this matter has implicated you.”

“It’s no implication at all. Actually, I was going to the Abyss of Fallen to escort supplies, and I happened to stop by here and learned about this from Tigerdo.”

Commander Su Ming replied while eating.

“Hmm.”

Lin Chuyu nodded.

“By the way, how much do you know about An Ruoxue’s matter?”

Commander Su Ming asked calmly.

“I really don’t know, and she didn’t do anything.”

Lin Chuyu shook her head and replied.

“I understand. Actually, I also feel that An Ruoxue is quite good and doesn’t seem like someone who would do such a thing! However, the fact that she is from the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom is probably undeniable.”

Commander Su Ming said calmly to Lin Chuyu.

Although Commander Su Ming believed that An Ruoxue was not that kind of person, her identity was definitely confirmed; otherwise, the Night Owl Department would not have done this.

“I understand.”

Lin Chuyu nodded.

“Alas, I didn’t expect our next meeting to be like this.”

Commander Su Ming said with some emotion.

After hearing Commander Su Ming’s words, Lin Chuyu’s expression became even more dejected, and she could only eat in silence.

Not long after, the two finished their bento boxes completely.

Commander Su Ming said to Lin Chuyu,

“It’s getting late, I should go! Of course, you don’t have to worry. Just relax and accept the investigation here. I believe you’ll be out very soon.”

“Okay, be careful on your way.”

Lin Chuyu replied with a slight smile.

Commander Su Ming then got up and left the interrogation room, and Smoo Do and the others quickly followed him out.

“Sir, this way!”

Smoo Do eagerly led Commander Su Ming towards the exit.

However, when they arrived at the elevator to leave, Commander Su Ming suddenly stopped and didn’t move.

Smoo Do’s heart immediately sank, and he thought to himself,

“Oh no, this guy isn’t going to go back on his word, is he!”

Of course, while grumbling to himself, Smoo Do still asked with a smile,

“Sir, what’s wrong?”

“Smoo Do, I’ll just say one thing: when you’re reviewing Lin Chuyu, you must be fair and just. Don’t pull any of those messy tricks on me. If I find out you’re messing around, you know the consequences.”

Commander Su Ming warned Smoo Do very seriously.

“Sir, don’t worry! I’ll take care of this. If there are any problems, just come to me.”

Smoo Do quickly promised.

“It better be.”

After Commander Su Ming finished speaking, he walked into the elevator.

“Sir, take care!”

Smoo Do respectfully bowed to Commander Su Ming.

The elevator doors slowly closed.

“Phew ~”

Smoo Do and Batten and the others all breathed a sigh of relief. They had finally sent off this plague.

At this moment, Ye Yan and Ao Zhen also discussed in low voices, annoyed.

“I said that women like Lin Chuyu are not proper officers. Sure enough, she relied on her looks to cling to a powerful figure.”

“Exactly!”

At this moment, the smile on Smoo Do’s face gradually faded, replaced by a ferocious, severe expression. The suppressed grievance and anger in his heart instantly ignited.

He turned his head ferociously and roared at Ye Yan and the other interrogator,

“Shut up, you two like to gossip behind people’s backs, don’t you? Batten, sew up their mouths with thread, give them nutrient solution, and don’t let them speak for ten days! If they still don’t learn their lesson, skin them alive!”

“Yes!”

Batten immediately responded.

“Director, no!”

Ye Yan and the other interrogator pleaded in terror.

But it was no use. Batten and the others directly dragged the two away.

“Two stupid donkeys!”

Smoo Do looked at the two being dragged away, cursed resentfully, and then turned and left.

—

Four days later.

Fallen Light Central Control Room.

Commander Su Ming sat in the command chair.

ONeill brought over sliced fruit, pastries, and coffee, and said eagerly,

“Lord Su Ming, this is the afternoon tea I specially prepared for you.”

“Thanks.”

Commander Su Ming didn’t stand on ceremony with ONeill.

Rhine and the others, who were beside him, were dumbfounded by this scene. They finally witnessed what a sycophant truly was.

This guy was really good at flattery, and he changed his tactics every day to flatter the boss.

The key was that they couldn’t say anything, and even if they despised this guy, it was useless. This guy’s skin was really thicker than a city wall.

At this moment, Lieutenant Colonel Dansang’s image connected, and he saluted Commander Su Ming.

“General Su Ming, the Yu Yang has been repaired and is ready to set sail!”

Commander Su Ming checked the time on his wristband, 115 hours! It was 5 hours ahead of the five-day mark. He immediately issued the order.

“All ships, set sail!”

“Yes!”

Timmy and the others immediately responded.

After making arrangements, Commander Su Ming turned to ONeill and praised him.

“Well done. How much did this repair cost?”

“How could it cost money? It’s all reimbursed by public funds. And I even took some time to get 13.4 billion in reserve funds approved by the military.”

ONeill said with a chuckle.

“Huh? Approved?”

Rhine and the others were all stunned.

“That’s right, we’re a regular fleet, and the Thirteenth Corps’ application quota is very high. I’ve looked at your historical outstanding bills; many could have been reimbursed, but they weren’t. So I reimbursed all of them for you, from ammunition, medical expenses, mechanical parts, down to toothbrushes and towels! And I even applied for overtime subsidies and double pay for holidays!”

ONeill said with a chuckle.

Upon hearing this, Commander Su Ming immediately rubbed his forehead, somewhat exasperated.

He didn’t know whether to be happy or cry. All these bills would eventually be charged to Dragon White.

At that time, Dragon White might think he was fleecing her.

But then again, ONeill’s approach was actually correct. If they didn’t reimburse like this, the maintenance fees would be very expensive.

Their fleet now relied entirely on Commander Su Ming to earn extra money to sustain itself.

If they didn’t earn extra money for a long time one day, their funds would definitely run into problems.

“You don’t need to tell me about these things. You can handle them as you see fit.”

Commander Su Ming was really too lazy to listen.

“Okay.”

ONeill replied very happily.

He was now increasingly fond of this cushy job.

At this moment, Fallen Light and the other ships successfully detached from Blacklight Fortress and appeared in the starry sky.

Timmy then said to Commander Su Ming,

“Commander Su Ming, everything is ready.”

“Depart, target Abyss of Fallen!”

Commander Su Ming directly issued the order.

“Yes!”

Timmy responded solemnly.

The Fallen Light and other fleets immediately activated their superluminal flight devices, disappearing into Subspace.

Several days later.

In the dark starry sky, there were Kirami everywhere, in the form of octopuses and integrated with Zerg genes.

The Fallen Light, the Shieldia mothership, and the Ice Thorn’s interceptor cannons and launch ports continuously poured out beams and missiles.

Boom!

One Kirami after another was destroyed, and the entire starry sky looked like a fireworks display.

Inside the Fallen Light’s central control room.

Timmy continuously reported on the battle.

“We have eliminated 320,000 units of Kirami.”

“Scans show a large number of Kirami approaching in the Front area.”

Su Ming listened to Timmy’s report and asked ONeill in a deep voice.

“ONeill, is the path to the Abyss of Fallen so difficult? So many wandering monsters.”

“That shouldn’t be right. The last time I transported, there were quite a few wandering monsters, but not this many?”

ONeill also looked at the red dots displayed on the scan screen, very puzzled.

At this moment, the scanning device popped up a red alert.

“Warning: Large numbers of Kirami are gathering at coordinates 3211, 4221, 4223!”

“Activate optical devices to capture images.”

Timmy immediately gave the order.

A holographic image appeared, showing Kirami, like a tide, frantically gathering in the distant starry sky, forming a giant black cellular mass.

The surface of the entire black cellular mass continuously wriggled, and the kais biological reaction kept soaring.

“Monitor biological reaction intensity!”

“6651, the value is still rising!”

Su Ming looked at the intensity of the reaction, which was almost approaching a Type IV Lord-level.

He immediately said to Timmy.

“Ignore it, full speed ahead!”

“Yes!”

Timmy immediately responded.

The fleet began to accelerate forward.

At this moment, the Kirami aggregate frantically compressed its body, instantly differentiating into a Type IV Leader-level Kirami, a hundred meters tall, with a humanoid body, a deformed head, two pairs of fleshy wings, and hands like beast claws.

Immediately after, it pursued the fleet at high speed from behind, and the distance between them continuously shortened.

Then, this Type IV Leader-level Kirami opened its mouth, continuously accumulating Kais Beams, and fired them at the Level 5 Battleship · Ice Thorn, which was bringing up the rear.

The Ice Thorn continuously released missiles and redirected its interceptor cannons to attack, but the effect was not very good.

Seeing this, Timmy reported to Commander Su Ming.

“Commander Su Ming, that monster has caught up.”

Su Ming took a look. To eliminate this monster, he would probably have to use the ship’s main cannon, but turning the ship’s bow was too troublesome.

Thinking of this, he said to Rhein.

“Rhein, you lead a team to quickly eliminate it.”

“Yes!”

Rhein immediately turned and left.

Not long after, the Fallen Light’s boarding exit opened, and Rhein, piloting the Pseudo V-generation Mecha · Crazy Shadow, led ten Royal Thunders, quickly charging towards the Type IV Leader-level Kirami.

Su Ming sat in the command chair, watching Rhein and the others fight through the optical imaging device.

When Rhein and the others approached the target, the Kirami opened its mouth and shot a dazzling Kais Beam at Rhein and the others.

Rhein issued a warning to everyone, and they quickly evaded.

Immediately after, they shot dazzling beams at the Kirami from a distance.

Boom!

The AT Field on the Kirami’s surface violently shook and twisted, quickly disintegrating.

At this moment, Rhein, controlling the Pseudo V-generation Mecha · Crazy Shadow, went full power, turning into a streak of light and rushing over!

Crack!

The Crazy Shadow Mecha and the Type IV Leader-level Kirami passed each other.

Three-quarters of the Kirami’s body was horizontally cut open, almost breaking into two sections, and a large area of cells evaporated, causing the kais biological reaction to drop significantly.

At this moment, Ankajia and the others attacked at high speed, swinging particle light blades at the Type IV Leader-level Kirami’s body.

The entire Kirami was cut into pieces, and its activity quickly dropped to freezing point.

Seeing that the target was resolved, Rhein shouted in the communication channel.

“Retreat!”

At this moment, Timmy also reported to Su Ming.

“Target eliminated.”

“Alright, once Rhein and the others return, accelerate forward and leave this place quickly.”

Su Ming said to Timmy in a deep voice.

Although the monsters encountered now were easy to deal with, it was better to be safe than sorry.

“Understood!”

Timmy immediately responded…

Abyss of Fallen · Federation Defense Line.

In the center of the dark starry sky, an endless, giant, gaping abyss was sunken downwards, with countless strange streaks of light flowing into it.

Directly in front of the entrance to the Abyss of Fallen, a long defense line was formed by mechanical gemstone-shaped fortresses, giant sunflower-shaped space-based weapons, and countless fleets and mecha formations.

However, this defense line was much smaller compared to the Wormhole Spacetime.

Additionally, in the starry sky not far to the right of the defense line, the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom also erected a defense line. The two were very close, and their patrol personnel constantly watched each other.

Besides that, behind the Federation’s defense line, there were two disc-shaped space cities, one large and one small.

The smaller space city was closest to the defense line. The entire space city was constructed from black metal, covered with a thick, shell-like armor, densely packed with various facilities and defensive weapons.

The Federation’s headquarters for the Abyss of Fallen defense line was located inside it.

As for the large disc-shaped space city, its entire hemispherical shell was made of special transparent crystal. Inside, towering buildings, floating islands with lush greenery, sky waterfalls, and winding aerial tracks created an incredibly prosperous and lively scene.

At this moment, in the Abyss of Fallen Defense Line Headquarters · Abyss Hall.

Many generals gathered here.

Su Yao, Belise, Gunnite, and Su Yuan were also among them.

At this moment, a sound of footsteps came, and a woman in a general’s uniform, with red hair reaching her waist, an oval face, fair skin, a hot figure, and exquisite beauty, walked in with a group of subordinates.

Su Yuan glanced at her, and somewhat puzzled, said to Su Yao.

“Sister, what day is it today, so many people gathered here, even that Evelyn came.”

“Don’t discuss her.”

Su Yao warned her brother in a cold voice.

This General Evelyn was the eldest daughter of the Ke Fan Group, their Lei Shen Group’s sworn enemy. The two families already had a bad relationship.

If any conflict arose, it would be troublesome, especially since her military rank was so high.

Su Yuan quickly shut his mouth upon hearing Su Yao’s words.

At this moment, a woman with a tall and elegant figure, delicate and cold beauty, dressed in a general’s uniform, and a tall man, like a towering mountain, with a rugged face, distinct features, deep and sharp eyes, and an aura that made people tremble, walked over.

The many military officers present, seeing who had arrived, straightened their expressions and greeted them.

“Lord Shali, General Angulate!”

Shali and General Angulate nodded slightly in response to everyone.

If Su Ming had been present, he would have recognized at a glance that this Shali was the captain of the Star Destroyer · Star Hidden.

At this moment, another set of powerful footsteps came.

Everyone turned their heads to look, only to see an old woman with a tall figure, white hair tied in a small braid, a thin face crisscrossed with wrinkles, and deep, sharp eyes, walking over with a taut expression.

Instantly, the entire hall fell silent, and everyone saluted and greeted her with solemnity.

“Soleia Commander!”

“Follow me!”

Soleia spoke coldly.

“Yes!”

Everyone followed her.

Soon, everyone followed Soleia Commander to the waiting area of Connection Channel No. 1.

The entire connection channel was transparent, allowing a view of the external starry sky.

Since the headquarters’ space city could not dock ships internally, all ships could only be embedded externally and enter through the connection channel.

At this time, many generals were discussing in low voices.

“Why are we here? Are we welcoming someone?”

“I heard that the Federation’s relief army is about to arrive. I heard that this time they are escorting a big shot, and also transporting a huge amount of weapons.”

“That’s great, the relief army is finally here, we can be allocated weapons.”

Just as everyone was excitedly discussing.

Soleia turned her head and scanned the room, her face instantly darkening. She asked coldly.

“Where’s Mia? Why didn’t she come?”

At this moment, Evelyn stepped forward and said mockingly.

“Commander, do you even need to think? She must be dead drunk, probably sleeping in her room right now. If you ask me, it’s better if she doesn’t come, to avoid any more trouble later.”

Evelyn wished Mia wouldn’t come, so they could just claim an extra share.

Soleia’s old face showed a hint of anger after hearing Evelyn’s words, but she didn’t say anything more.

At this moment, a woman next to her, wearing a colonel’s uniform, with a well-proportioned figure, orange hair tied up, bright eyes, and two dimples on her face, retreated timidly, then quickly left.

This woman was none other than Mia’s adjutant, Yun Xuan.

Soon, Yun Xuan rushed to Mia’s room door and kept knocking.

Bang bang!

“Lord Mia!”

After a long while with no response, Yun Xuan could only take out a spare mechanical key to open the door.

The room inside was a mess, with liquor bottles everywhere.

Lace bras, underwear, and black stockings were scattered on the sofa and floor.

Yun Xuan rushed into the bedroom, only to see Mia lying on the bed, sound asleep.

She quickly went over and shook Mia, shouting.

“Lord Mia, wake up!”

“Stop shouting, let me sleep a little longer.”

Mia mumbled in a daze.

“Lord Mia, don’t sleep anymore! We need to collect weapons and ammunition today. If you go late, there won’t be any left.”

Yun Xuan shouted anxiously.

“What did you say? Collect weapons and ammunition?”

Mia immediately sobered up upon hearing Yun Xuan’s words and sat up directly.

“Yes!”

Yun Xuan quickly replied.

“Oh no, I overslept! I’ll put on my clothes and leave quickly.”

Mia grabbed the general’s uniform from the bedside and quickly put it on.

Yun Xuan was stunned by this sight and quickly reminded her.

“Lord Mia, you’re not wearing underwear!”

“Wear what? It’s too late, let’s go!”

After putting on her clothes, Mia directly pulled Yun Xuan and sprinted out.

Not long after, Mia rushed with Yun Xuan to the waiting area of Connection Channel No. 1.

Swish swish!

Everyone turned their heads to look at Mia.

“Sorry, I overslept!”

Mia said without batting an eyelid.

“What a strong smell of alcohol.”

Everyone whispered.

Soleia looked at Mia, who had rushed over, her face growing even more displeased.

At this moment, Evelyn sneered and said.

“Commander, in the entire military department, who dares to drink every day, disregard military discipline, making this place seem like a bar?”

“Hmph, what does it matter to you?”

Mia replied indifferently.

“Enough, everyone, stop talking.”

Soleia reprimanded angrily.

Evelyn closed her mouth, extremely annoyed. She completely didn’t understand why Soleia Commander would tolerate Mia so much.

Mia, on the other hand, had an indifferent expression.

At this moment, General Angulate spoke in a deep voice.

“They’re here!”

Upon hearing this, everyone looked up at the distant starry sky.