Shadows of the Deep Space - Chapter 1763: 552: Return Voyage (Part 2)
Capítulo 1763: Chapter 552: Return Voyage (Part 2)
“General Su Ming, you’re too kind.”
Everyone stood up to respond.
“Alright, then I’ll be off. Goodbye!”
Su Ming turned to leave.
At this moment, An Ruoxue quickly stood up and called out.
“Su Ming, let me see you off.”
“Alright.”
Su Ming and An Ruoxue left the meeting room together.
…
In the cold corridor, An Ruoxue walked beside Su Ming and said somewhat ruefully.
“Beautiful moments always pass quickly; in the blink of an eye, you’re leaving again.”
“Sometimes parting is for a better reunion next time.”
Su Ming said calmly.
“Really?”
“Yes, Ruoxue, come with me. I have a gift for you.”
“What kind of gift?”
An Ruoxue was somewhat surprised.
“You’ll know in a moment.”
Su Ming said with a smile.
“Alright.”
An Ruoxue, curious though she was, didn’t pursue further questions.
Soon Su Ming led An Ruoxue to the dock where the Thunder Extreme was anchored.
There they saw the Fake VI Generation Mecha·Demon Hunter and Fake VI Generation Mecha·Light Judge emerge from the Thunder Extreme, placed on an empty lot beside it.
Although the cockpits of these two mechas had been penetrated, they still emitted a powerful oppressive aura.
“Two Fake VI Generation Mechas?”
An Ruoxue said in surprise.
“Yes, these two are for you.”
Su Ming said with a smile.
He had previously considered taking one back to Rhein, but after weighing his options he decided to leave both for An Ruoxue.
The Old King’s Army and Divine Word Legion ended up in such a situation because they lacked Advanced Mechas, so they needed them more here.
“Thank you, I also have a gift for you.”
An Ruoxue didn’t refuse; they really needed top-notch weaponry now.
“What gift?”
Su Ming asked with surprise.
“Close your eyes.”
An Ruoxue said with a bright smile on her face.
“Alright.”
Su Ming was perplexed as to why a gift required him to close his eyes, but he complied.
Suddenly, Su Ming felt a soft sensation on his lips; his body trembled slightly as he instinctively backed away, opening his eyes to look at An Ruoxue, and said, with a twitching mouth.
“You caught me off guard.”
“Haha, success!”
An Ruoxue said with a radiant smile, hands behind her back.
Su Ming sighed and said helplessly.
“Alright, no more jokes. Take care of yourself.”
“You too, make sure to stay alive.”
An Ruoxue said, gazing deeply at Su Ming.
“Alright, goodbye!”
After bidding farewell to An Ruoxue, Su Ming turned and left.
Watching Su Ming’s departing back, An Ruoxue felt very sad inside, but her face still maintained a bright smile.
.
…
Sometime later, inside the Thunder Extreme Central Control Room.
Su Ming entered.
Timi and the others respectfully spoke.
“Lord Su Ming, everything is ready; we can set sail.”
“Set sail, depart from the Holy Shadow Fortress.”
Su Ming said, sitting down in the command chair and issuing the return order without hesitation.
“Yes!”
Timi immediately operated the Star Destroyer·Thunder Extreme to start, disengaging from the docking apparatus, and then the reverse propulsion system began to work, allowing the entire ship to start slowly exiting the Holy Shadow Fortress.
Soon the Thunder Extreme left the Holy Shadow Fortress and appeared in the vast starry sky.
At this moment, Timi respectfully asked.
“Lord Su Ming, which route should we take to return to the Federation?”
Su Ming waved his hand to open the Star Map, taking a careful look. Last time An Ruoxue sent him back to the Federation on a roundabout route, which took nearly half a year, but back then, he was aboard a Level 5 Ship, while the Thunder Extreme’s speed would allow them to return to the Federation in about 15 days.
However, Su Ming didn’t have time to waste now, so he turned and asked Timi.
“Timi, how long to return directly to the Federation?”
“4 days! But it’s risky, as we need to traverse through the Heavenly Revelation Divine Country’s defenses. Fortunately, their forces have been withdrawn, leaving vulnerabilities in the defenses.”
Timi explained to Su Ming.
“Then let’s take the direct route; set off!”
Su Ming issued the command directly.
“Yes, initiate the superluminal flight device; destination, Federation!”
Timi immediately gave the directive.
The Thunder Extreme promptly activated its superluminal flight device, disappearing into Subspace.
…
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Inside the Starlight City·Federation Administrative Building Office.
Long Bai sat at the desk, reviewing files.
Yun Rou stood by respectfully.
At this moment, the door swung open, and Ferion hurriedly entered, picked up a document, and presented it to Long Bai, reporting.
“Sir, this is the latest war report from the three major defense lines.”
Long Bai accepted the report and flipped through it, his gaze growing colder by the minute.
Ferion spoke solemnly to Long Bai.
“Lord Long Bai, the situation isn’t very optimistic; today’s casualty numbers are 1.5 times higher than yesterday, and are still rising.”
“I understand, dismiss yourself.”
Long Bai said with cold detachment.
“Yes!”
Ferion turned and left the office.
Long Bai then turned to Yun Rou and said.
“Yun Rou, stand guard outside; from now on, unless I call you, prohibit anyone from entering.”
“Yes!”
Yun Rou respectfully exited, closing the office door.
Long Bai stood and turned, activating a hidden mechanism on the bookshelf.
Ka!
The bookshelf together with the wall cracked open, revealing a stairway passage.
Long Bai walked down coldly, and the bookshelf and wall slowly closed back together.
…
Inside Xi Guang Laboratory·Underground Second Floor.
In an empty room, Dr. Blakes stood coldly.
Ka!
At this moment, the room’s wall cracked open, and Long Bai emerged from within.
Without exchanging pleasantries, Blakes led Long Bai out of the room, heading to the black containment chamber holding VI-type Heroic Level Chilami Brooklyn Deputy Clan Leader.
