Shadows of the Deep Space - Chapter 1690 - 538: Beginning_6

Chapter 1690: Chapter 538: Beginning_6

Director Roli smiled at everyone and said.

“Yes, indeed!”

“Just not sure how much is appropriate?”

…

King Billco and others asked one after another.

“Not much, each neutral country needs to hand over 500 billion Federation Coins or items of equivalent value!”

Director Roli directly held out a hand and said to everyone.

“500 billion!!!”

“Lord Roli, how would we have that much money!”

“Lord Roli, even if you sold all of us, it wouldn’t amount to that much.”

…

Everyone present was stunned upon hearing the number, their expressions turning extremely grim.

At this moment, Roli spoke harshly.

“Hmph, I’m kindly giving you a chance, yet you complain here. 500 billion, pay it or not as you wish, don’t blame me for not reminding you, the guys from the Dark Star Empire won’t leave even your bones. You’ll regret it later if you don’t act now.”

“My lord, it’s not that we don’t want to pay, but it’s genuinely unaffordable.”

The Baistein Country Master of the Abayk Kingdom pleaded momentarily.

This amount of money is really too much for them to gather. Even if they managed to pay, what would they eat or drink after entering the Federation? They can’t live as beggars, can they?

“Spare me the sob stories, they don’t work! The rule is simple, money gets you in, no money, no talk!”

Roli showed no mercy.

Then the Hotega Country Master of the Awahog Kingdom hurriedly said to Vox.

“Vox, aren’t you familiar with General Su Ming? The country truly faces a life-and-death moment and really needs his help now.”

Numerous nobles from the Awahog Kingdom, along with princes and princesses, looked hopefully at Vox. This was their final lifeline, as they genuinely couldn’t muster 500 billion Federation Coins.

These years, with daily warfare in the Danube Star Sea, survival itself had become a problem.

“Sigh~ I’ll give it a try.”

Vox’s expression shifted dramatically before he replied to the Hotega Country Master.

“Then please do.”

The Hotega Country Master said joyfully.

At this point, Vox stepped forward and spoke to Director Roli.

“Lord Roli, we are friends with Federation General Su Ming, could you give us some leeway?”

Upon hearing this, everyone on the scene looked over.

Director Roli was momentarily stunned by Vox’s words, then mocked them.

“What nonsense are you spouting? You think you can just say you know Admiral Su Ming and expect me to believe it?”

“My lord, we’re really not deceiving you.”

Vox said to Director Roli.

“Enough of that, if you really know him, ask him to vouch for you!”

Director Roli replied with a cold sneer.

Hearing this, Vox was left with no other option than to turn to Monica and say.

“Monica, could you give Su Ming a call?”

Upon hearing Vox’s request, Monica bit her lip gently. Honestly, she truly did not wish to trouble Su Ming. Moreover, after so many years without contact, reaching out for the first time only to ask for a favor felt wrong.

However, gazing into the expectant eyes of her father and everyone else, Monica could only take out her phone and dial Su Ming’s number.

“Sorry, the phone you dialed is temporarily unavailable!”

A reminder sounded.

“Why can’t I reach him? Daughter, try again.”

Vox said with a bit of panic.

Monica dialed again, yet it still didn’t connect, so she said to Vox.

“I can’t get through, I’ll try sending a message.”

“Quick, send it!”

Vox’s heart was in his throat.

Monica then quickly edited a message and sent it to Su Ming.

Soon, more than ten minutes went by, yet Monica still received no reply.

At this moment, Director Roli sneered sarcastically.

“Alright, stop pretending, is Admiral Su Ming really someone you people can claim to know? I’m not that gullible. Also, this is Black Flame Star, no one else counts here but Lord Rosaga!”

Upon hearing this, Vox tried to explain, but the words got stuck in his throat.

Director Roli disregarded Vox and said coldly to everyone.

“You all better listen; consider carefully whether you value your lives or money more!”

Upon hearing this, everyone fell into silence.

At this moment, the Hotega Country Master asked Vox.

“Vox, do you actually know General Su Ming, or have you mistaken him for someone else?”

“Country Master, I’m not lying to you, my daughter indeed has a good relationship with General Su Ming.”

Vox quickly explained.

At that moment, an old man leaning on a cane, his face full of wrinkles and hair slightly white, spoke unhappily.

“Country Master, don’t believe what Vox said. Had he really known him, they would have connected already. Besides, even if he did know him, it probably isn’t as good as he claims.”

“Lord Angdu is right.”

Several nobles nearby echoed in agreement.

The Hotega Country Master, hearing this, looked at Vox with eyes filled with disappointment.

Vox also had no retort. In truth, they hadn’t contacted Su Ming in many years, and with Su Ming now being a Federation Admiral at such heights, it was normal if he didn’t acknowledge them.

Upon witnessing her father being humiliated so, Monica, though very unwilling to accept it, could only lower her head.

At this time, the surrounding nobles and officials of the Awahog Kingdom also changed their gaze towards Vox and his group. It no longer held previous respect, resembling more the gaze given to a swindler.

Isawen, standing on a high platform, looked on with interest.

At this moment, Director Roli approached Isawen and whispered.

“Young Master Isawen, it’s about time.”

“Hmm!”

Isawen then descended from the high platform.

All eyes gathered on Isawen as he first walked up to the Baistein Country Master of the Abayk Kingdom and said.

“Lord Baistein Country Master!”

“Lord Isawen, could you please assist and speak some good words, we really can’t come up with 500 billion.”

Lord Baistein begged Isawen.

“It’s negotiable, there are ways to discuss this matter!”

Isawen said with a smile.

“Really?”

Lord Baistein exclaimed excitedly, as if seeing a lifeline.

“Of course, but Lord Baistein, I noticed your Sixth Princess Maryla is quite lovely, as are these others.”

Isawen pointed at a few princesses and noble ladies with an ambiguous smile.

Princess Maryla and others immediately showed expressions of panic.

Lord Baistein’s face stiffened, revealing an extremely awkward expression.

“Lord Isawen, what do you mean by this?”

“Nothing much, just giving you a hint. We’re all smart people, think it over carefully yourself.”

Isawen said, not waiting for a reply before moving on to other country masters.

He then proceeded to point out individuals one by one, most of whom were exceptionally beautiful, including some noblewomen.

Very soon, Isawen approached the Hotega Country Master with a smile and said.

“Lord Hotega, your Eleventh Princess Joni, and this Monica lady, are quite something!”

Monica and the others’ faces immediately showed a bit of anger, but they dared not speak against it.

The Hotega Country Master, faced with this, angrily replied to Isawen.

“Lord Isawen, you’re going too far at this point.”

“Haha, whether it’s too far or not, consider it yourself. I’m merely providing a new path.”

Isawen replied with a smile.