Chapter 2159 - 1661: Reporting In

Icaroya was silent for a few seconds, then slowly began to speak.

"I understand, you go rest first, and await my notice."

"Lord Icaroya!!!"

Buseray immediately panicked, eager for Star Ring City to send troops to rescue Krisia at once, unwilling to delay even for a second.

"Calm down, do you think being anxious would help?"

Icaroya coldly reminded.

Upon hearing Icaroya’s words, it felt like a bucket of cold water had been poured over Buseray, instantly calming him down. His expression shifted momentarily before he finally gritted his teeth and said,

"I’m sorry."

"You may go."

Icaroya didn’t want to say more.

Although Buseray was very unwilling, he still retreated. Right now, he could only have faith in Icaroya.

Just after Buseray left, Green Ghost entered.

He looked at the exceptionally cold expression on Icaroya’s face and said, "Lord Icaroya, has something happened?"

"The Immortal Empire has rebelled, daring to do so at such a critical juncture!"

Icaroya’s left hand involuntarily clenched into a fist, the sound of bones creaking.

Upon hearing Icaroya’s words, Green Ghost’s expression also turned serious, hoarsely saying, "The Immortal Empire is so bold, daring to jump out and cause trouble at this time. I’ll gather manpower immediately."

Icaroya raised her hand, coldly stating,

"It’s useless. The Immortal Empire is not as simple as it appears. Emperor Kilmock is a troublesome fellow; you’re no match for him. Actually, it’s not surprising that the Immortal Empire rebelled, but the timing is troublesome since they chose a side now."

Icaroya longed to mobilize forces to eliminate Kilmock’s group.

However, her forces were already insufficient, and now it’s worsened.

"What do we do? The Immortal Empire is holding a lot of our Star Drills."

Green Ghost felt quite troubled.

"Let me think."

Icaroya unusually found herself in a dilemma.

Green Ghost hastily reminded, "Lord Icaroya, there’s another issue. Since the Immortal Empire has already rebelled, have those small squads performing tasks for us in other areas also turned? And right now, Star Ring City still has many people from the Immortal Empire; should we capture them?"

"No need."

A glimmer of light flashed in Icaroya’s eyes, and she lifted her head to reply.

"Why?"

Green Ghost asked, puzzled.

"It’s simple. Emperor Kilmock’s defection was likely decided on the spot. Those Immortal Empire teams performing tasks for us and the personnel in Star Ring City probably aren’t aware. Moreover, the interference in the Negative Universe is strong, with communication effects being poor; any distance makes it ineffective, making it impossible to convey Emperor Kilmock’s orders here. So there’s no need to trouble them; we’re already busy enough, adding more trouble is unnecessary, just keep an eye out."

Icaroya calmly stated.

"But what if Emperor Kilmock informed his subordinates beforehand?"

Green Ghost asked worriedly.

"No, if that were so, Krisia couldn’t have missed it. She would have reported it long ago."

Icaroya replied solemnly.

Hearing this, Green Ghost’s expression became more anxious, the situation worsening.

"You should go now, assign some people to closely watch the Immortal Empire personnel in Star Ring City."

"Understood."

Green Ghost then withdrew.

Icaroya watched Green Ghost’s departing silhouette, lost in thought. When it came to matters with the Immortal Empire, she truly could not immediately figure out a solution, though it was not something she could ignore.

Not to mention the captured Krisia, Kilmock also held the Star Drill and occupied her operations point.

Things couldn’t just end like this.

...

Far on the west side of Star Ring City.

Inside the Black Light Command Room.

Tilo reported to Su Mo, "Su Mo, we are about to arrive at Star Ring City."

"Stop."

Su Mo suddenly said.

"Yes!"

Tilo stopped immediately.

Qian Chengxue curiously asked Su Mo, "What’s going on?"

"Nothing, Black Light doesn’t have the entry recognition system for Star Ring City. Going closer would subject us to layers of interrogation, wasting too much time; I’ll just pilot the mecha over myself."

Su Mo deliberated briefly then said.

"Alright."

Qian Chengxue nodded in response.

"I’ll leave Xue’er to you, wait for my return."

Su Mo stood up from his chair.

"Alright, go with peace of mind, I’m here."

Qian Chengxue slightly nodded.

Su Mo then turned and left the command room, heading toward the hangar.

Soon, Su Mo piloted Mad Eye Rhenhok, exited from the Black Light’s hatch, and flew towards Star Ring City.

Before long, Su Mo could see the outline of Star Ring City, and soon after, he occasionally encountered patrol squads.

But these patrol squads, upon seeing Mad Eye Rhenhok, the recognition systems passed directly, all clearing the path.

Therefore, Su Mo steered Mad Eye Rhenhok, smoothly entering Star Ring City.

He parked the mecha on the outdoor landing of the central administrative building, opened the cockpit, and nimbly jumped down, walking towards the administrative building.

Along the way, military-clad officers encountered him. Upon seeing Su Mo, they all stopped and saluted, saying,

"Commander!"

...

Su Mo gave a slight nod, acknowledging them, then proceeded straight to the third floor.

Those saluting officers then began to engage in peculiar conversations.

"Did I see wrong just now, was that Commander Su Mo?"

"That was indeed Commander Su Mo!"

"Did he come to participate in this Negative God Star operation? I haven’t seen him before."

"Of course, it’s possible he was on a special mission before. He’s one of the Royal Order of Twelve Knights."

"That makes sense."

...

Soon, Su Mo passed through layers of guards, appearing at the door of Icaroya’s office. He lifted his right hand to knock but hesitated for a moment. He then took a deep breath and knocked on the door.

Knock knock~

Inside, Icaroya, who was deep in thought, had her thoughts interrupted at once. She looked up towards the door and raspily said,

"Come in."

At that moment, the door was pushed open, and Su Mo walked straight in.

In seeing Su Mo, a hint of astonishment flashed in Icaroya’s cold eyes, quickly vanishing.

Su Mo walked up to Icaroya and said in a deep voice.

"Lord Icaroya."

Icaroya stared at Su Mo, finally asking after a long time.

"The old man?"

"The old man is dead. I’ve now inherited the Black Light Empire, becoming the new emperor. Moreover, Lord Icaroya, I know the tasks you need to complete."

Su Mo candidly stated.

Upon hearing Su Mo’s words, Icaroya’s expression rarely showed unusual changes. However, she didn’t ask Su Mo how he knew; she only asked,

"You haven’t told anyone, right?"

"I’ve only informed Goli and convinced her to oversee the major evacuation. If there are no accidents, Goli and her team will soon leave the Negative Universe."

Su Mo calmly replied.

After listening to Su Mo, Icaroya’s tense expression involuntarily relaxed, returning to calmness. She then gazed at Su Mo, their eyes meeting, and asked,

"Are you meeting me now as the Emperor of the Black Light Empire or as a member of the Star Ring City’s Royal Order of Twelve Knights?"

Upon hearing this, Su Mo knelt on one knee before Icaroya and said,

"Royal Order of Twelve Knights, Sixth Seat, Su Mo reporting for duty! Please instruct me!"

"Good! Very good!"

Icaroya stood up, revealing a rare smile.