Chapter 600: Extra 5

Three days later.

Inside the magnificent palace.

Commander Sakari sat on the throne, his eyes vacant.

Deputy Commander Disfa, Deputy Commander Tossk, Legion Commander Os, and others were also silent, leaning against the dragon pillars, their heads bowed, smoking cigarettes.

“Alas!”

The entire palace was very oppressive, filled with choking smoke and low sighs.

At this moment, a series of loud roars came from outside.

Commander Sakari and the others raised their heads, looking at the tightly shut metal door, and spoke with dejected expressions.

“They’re here!”

Outside the palace plaza.

The Type VII Bio-Mecha Irinria landed powerfully with many other mechas. Zhang Yi and the others spread out, taking over the security of the entire Imperial Palace.

Rhine and Ankajia, along with others, opened their mechas and jumped down.

Crack!

The cockpit of Irinria opened, and Su Ming, dressed in a General’s uniform, floated down.

Su Ming led Rhine and the others directly towards the main gate of the palace. The Dark Star Empire soldiers along the way lowered their heads when they saw Su Ming.

Soon, Su Ming and his group arrived at the tightly shut main gate of the palace.

Rhine and Ankajia walked up, simultaneously pressing on the closed door to push it open.

Commander Sakari, Legion Commander Os, and the other generals, a dense mass of them, all looked towards Su Ming.

Su Ming glanced over them; they were all his former defeated foes.

Su Ming straightened his collar, then, under everyone’s gaze, strode towards the throne.

Along the way, some of the people were fearful, some calm, and some filled with anger, but not a single one dared to speak.

Soon, Su Ming walked in front of Commander Sakari and said proudly.

“Answer, your answer.”

Commander Sakari also took a deep breath. Under the gaze of all his subordinates, he strode forward, holding a surrender document with both hands, and bowed his head as he handed it to Su Ming, saying hoarsely.

“We are willing to surrender.”

Su Ming looked at the surrender document in front of him, took it, and replied.

“I accept.”

At once, everyone present lowered their heads.

Then Su Ming looked around and asked.

“I have something I want to ask you all: are you willing to join the Thirteenth Corps and serve under me?”

Commander Sakari and the others were all stunned, and they all looked up at Su Ming.

“Are you serious?”

“Of course, I am!”

Su Ming replied calmly.

“We are willing!”

Commander Sakari and the others responded with immense excitement.

To put it bluntly, although they surrendered, they were not truly convinced by the Federal Government from the bottom of their hearts; they only worshipped the strong.

However, if they were to surrender to Su Ming, that would be a different matter entirely.

Su Ming’s power was clear for them to see, so they were naturally willing to follow him.

Swish, swish~

At once, everyone in the great hall knelt on one knee, their right hands placed over their chests.

“We are willing to follow General Su Ming to the death, without regret!”

Su Ming flicked his cloak, turned to face the kneeling crowd, and said.

“Very good, but I must speak plainly first. From now on, you are members of the Federal Government; there will be no more Dark Star Empire. I can overlook what you did in the past, but if anyone does not follow the Federal Government’s system from now on, then don’t blame me for being impolite! Of course, rest assured, since you have joined the Federal Government under me, I will definitely treat you all equally!”

Su Ming said to Commander Sakari and the others with authority.

“We will heed Lord Su Ming’s teachings!”

Commander Sakari and the others replied in unison.

“Very good, you may all rise!”

Su Ming said to Commander Sakari and the others.

Commander Sakari and the others then stood up.

At this moment, Roglian walked over, holding a tray with both hands. On the tray were the Dark Star Emperor’s crown and dragon robe.

Commander Sakari took the tray and presented it to Su Ming.

Su Ming pushed it back with his hand and said.

“No need, these belong to the Dark Star Emperor. Let them remain with him always!”

“Thank you, Lord Su Ming!”

Commander Sakari and the others said gratefully upon hearing Su Ming’s words.

“No thanks needed. Take me to the Dark Star Emperor’s mausoleum; I want to pay my respects personally.”

Su Ming said calmly to Commander Sakari.

“Alright, please follow me.”

Commander Sakari said respectfully.

Soon after, Su Ming and his group arrived at the mausoleum behind the Imperial Palace.

The entire mausoleum was very simple, with hard white rock paving the ground, and a simple stone tomb located in the center, not as grand and magnificent as imagined.

Su Ming approached the stone tomb and saw several gravestones standing there.

The Dark Star Emperor’s gravestone was next to Miss Bisi’s, and next to them were the gravestones of the Dark Star Emperor’s son and daughter.

Commander Sakari explained softly to Su Ming.

“The Emperor specifically instructed that if he were to die someday, there was no need for a grand ceremony, only to be buried with Miss Bisi.”

“Mmm.”

Su Ming nodded slightly.

At this moment, Rhine picked up a bouquet of flowers and handed it to Su Ming.

Su Ming took the flowers, bowed to the Dark Star Emperor’s gravestone, and then placed the flowers on it.

Gentle breezes blew through.

Su Ming slowly raised his head, his thoughts drifting with the breeze into the sky.

——

New Era 0003, July 1st.

The Federal Government carried out an internal purge and passed judgments on those who fled that year, confiscating all their assets and demoting them to second-class citizens.

New Era 0003, August 1st.

The New Apocalypse Divine Kingdom, the Holy Republic (Holy Army), the Dark Star Empire, the Lost Land, and all remaining Neutral Countries all announced their accession to the Federal Government.

The Federal Government re-merged all humanity, achieving great unification.

To celebrate this historic moment, the Federal Government specially held a grand ceremony in Starlight Plaza.

Starlight Plaza.

Soldiers in exoskeleton armor stood neatly at the edge of the plaza.

A dense crowd of citizens gathered outside the plaza.

Many reporters stood at the edge of the plaza, setting up professional equipment, filming the grand celebration from all angles.

A grand stage was set up in the center of the plaza, with a temporary lounge backstage.

Long, leisurely tables were placed throughout the huge plaza, laden with various delicacies, fruits, and drinks.

Lord Long Chen, Dragon Lan, Faraon, and many council members, officials, and generals stood by the leisure tables, chatting and laughing.

“I never thought the Federal Government could achieve an unprecedented merger and re-unification!”

“Yes, Council Speaker Long Xian would surely be very pleased if he saw this.”

“Indeed.”

Just then, the ceremonial officer shouted loudly.

“General Gabres, General Hessia… Arriving!”

Lord Long Chen heard the ceremonial officer’s shout and said with a smile.

“General Gabres and the others are back from their exploration!”

“Let’s go.”

Faraon and the others all walked towards General Gabres and his group.

General Gabres and the others saw Lord Long Chen and his group approaching and greeted them politely.

“Lord Long Chen, Lord Faraon…”

“Hmm, you’re finally back. How was the exploration?”

Lord Long Chen then asked.

“Don’t even mention it. We flew very far and didn’t find many good resource planets. It feels like we’re confined within a circle.”

General Gabres complained with some irritation.