Chapter 2184 - 1686: United in Purpose

"Then let’s shift all responsibility for the failure onto Icaroya, just say she’s too strong! We did try our best, and most importantly, let’s not undermine each other."

Brunan sinisterly suggested.

"Alright."

Amiclair took the lead in responding.

"No problem."

Patrick and others echoed, indeed it was a solution of sorts,

"Alright, let’s settle on this. Also, just to be clear, if anyone doesn’t follow suit and undermines us, we’ll join forces to fight back!"

Brunan added a cautious note.

"Okay."

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Negative God Star · Star Ring City.

The entire area became a large battlefield.

The communication channel continuously echoed voices from various squad members.

"In the M28 defense zone, a V-type Lord-level Alien Species · Black Demon Source has appeared."

"Hold on! We’re coming to assist."

"The Y18 defense zone is experiencing a new wave of monster tide, estimated numbers at 1,830,000+, requesting fire support."

"This is the Star Ring City Command Room · 712 Command Platform. Currently marking fire support coverage areas for you, please stay safe."

"This is the Black Light, announcing that the VI-type Fortress-level · Combined Beast in the W71 defense zone has been eliminated."

"Amazing! So incredible."

"That’s the second one, right?"

"That’s correct, three appeared in total, one was eliminated by Star Ring City, and the other two by the Black Light."

"No wonder it’s Lord Su Mo’s battleship, simply incredible!"

...

Su Mo operates the Mad Eye Rhenhok, with one fierce shot piercing through a V-type General-level Insect Race · Red Dragonfly Flying Insect.

Thick blood splattered.

"Ooh~"

The V-type General-level Insect Race · Red Dragonfly Flying Insect let out a piercing scream.

Su Mo operated the mecha to kick the Red Dragonfly Flying Insect and pulled out the Thunder God’s Spear.

The entire Red Dragonfly Flying Insect fell towards the cracked earth.

Su Mo turned his head to look around, scanning the battlefield, the whole situation was gradually getting under control.

It won’t be long before it’s all over.

However, Su Mo’s expression was not particularly joyful; this sudden bout of unrest was indeed a wake-up call for Star Ring City and everyone involved.

Su Mo couldn’t even imagine the scale of the battle statistics and the loss.

Originally short on personnel, it’s getting worse, isn’t it?

...

Star Ring City · Command Room.

Icaroya stands on the observation deck, looking into the distance at the Black Light sweeping through the battlefield, and Su Mo in the midst of a killing spree.

Her expression remained tense.

Though Su Mo’s participation minimized losses,

this sudden unrest undoubtedly caught her off guard.

She’s now very concerned whether everyone will be able to proceed with the third round of plans after the battle concludes.

But worrying won’t help now, everything must adapt to change.

After a while, Green Ghost approached and reported to Icaroya.

"Negative God Star’s unrest has been quelled, the invading monster tide has been slain, but the casualties aren’t light, specific numbers are still being consolidated."

"Alright, pass my orders to commence the third round of operations."

"Lord Icaroya, we’ve just endured a shock; issuing third round operational orders now might bring down morale, no?"

Green Ghost hesitated slightly before speaking.

"Teams capable of execution will proceed, those incapable must explain reasons for delay, our time is extremely tight, there’s no time left."

Icaroya had no choice, Negative God Star is becoming increasingly unstable. The longer time drags, the more dangerous it becomes; it’s unpredictable what subsequent challenges might arise.

"Understood, I’ll go issue the third round of operational orders."

Green Ghost nodded towards Icaroya before leaving.

At this time, a spirited little old man with little mustache hurried forward as he saw Green Ghost and Icaroya had finished their conversation.

This little old man was none other than Olisi, the logistics supervisor of Star Ring City, who had previously provided items for Su Mo.

"Lord Icaroya."

Olisi forced a very unpleasant smile.

"Speak, what’s the matter."

Icaroya asked indifferently.

"Well, for the upcoming third round of operations, we’re facing an issue: teams in the first and second rounds either failed to recover the Star Drill or lost them, so we’re short on Star Drill supplies now."

Olisi quickly explained the situation.

Upon hearing Olisi’s words, Icaroya’s gaze turned even colder.

Olisi, noticing Icaroya had not spoken for quite a while, swallowed nervously, as his expression grew increasingly tense.

"Activate the reserve Star Drill."

"Y-yes, I’ll get right on it."

Olisi let out a long sigh of relief; fortunately, Lord Icaroya had initially built plenty of spare ones; otherwise, things would have been impossible to manage.

Icaroya continued to stand on the observation deck, looking onward.

...

On the other side, Su Mo, seeing the battle was over, decided to return to the Black Light for a respite.

The public communication channel announced:

"Attention all personnel, Star Ring City is about to issue third round operational orders, everyone in the assigned teams will receive task assignments, please note the following points."

"First, if your team was hit and cannot proceed with tasks or requires a delay, please submit an application within 24 hours of receiving the task."

"Second, if your team can execute the task, please embark within 48 hours."

...

Su Mo was quite surprised upon hearing this notification.

"So soon for operations?"

"Guess there’s no time left, otherwise that mad woman, no matter how deranged, wouldn’t resort to this."

The creator · Swallower spoke in a low tone.

"Speak kindly, she is quite intelligent. But doing this, won’t the people below get really low in morale and passive?"

Su Mo’s mouth slightly twitched, speaking with worry.

"There’s a very good chance."

The creator · Swallower replied deeply.

At this moment, Su Mo’s electronic bracelet vibrated, displaying a task notification.

"Dear Lord Su Mo, you have not been assigned a specific task, please personally verify your task with Lord Icaroya."

Su Mo glanced at the bracelet notification and then maneuvered his mecha towards Star Ring City.

As Su Mo noticed, all nations’ ships and mechas were heading towards Star Ring City.

Meanwhile, voices echoed through the public communication channel.

"I am the Galmotos Empire · Third Legion · Seventh Battalion; our team was hit hard, with more than half lost; is there any other brother battalion similarly affected, let’s band together for a mission."

"I am Yanas Kingdom · Second Legion · the eleventh company; our team lost half too, we can band together and apply for one mission."

"Alright, let’s meet at Port 17!"

"Good!"

"Come on brothers, all incomplete teams report for consolidation! If heavily damaged, consolidate more! Time to get to work!"

"Great, let’s do it!"

...

Su Mo listened to the dialogues in the public channel, observing numerous damaged units flying orderly towards different ports for consolidation.

He was deeply impressed by the sight.

Throughout the communication channel, there were none of the usual war-time wails and mourning.

Instead, everyone’s fighting spirit was high, commencing swift recovery and regrouping.

...

Su Mo witnessed this scene and couldn’t help but smile.

Star Ring City Command Room · Observatory.

Icaroya also noticed that troops returning were rapidly recovering and self-regrouping.

Amazingly, everyone’s morale remained intact, with spirits soaring.

This was something she had never seen before.

Icaroya fell into deep thought, clearly attributing everything to the previous speech, just as Su Mo had said, it was a success!