Shadows of the Deep Space Chapter 1665 - 534: Return Voyage (Part 4)
Previously on Shadows of the Deep Space...
"The efficiency is satisfactory, give me the specific harvest report."
Su Ming stated with a faint smile.
"Understood."
Onite wasted no time and pulled up the report.
"Hurry up!"
Rhein and the others chimed in with breathless excitement.
"I will start by detailing the mecha statistics: we recovered 15 V Generation Mecha remnants, consisting of 1 top-end, 3 high-end, 5 standard, and 6 low-end units!"
Onite announced with a broad grin.
"Incredible, 15 V Generation Mechas! We are set to make a fortune this time!"
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Rhein and his comrades shouted amidst their fervor.
"That many?"
Su Ming was genuinely surprised.
"It is quite expected, as we salvaged wreckage belonging to both the United Army and the Mechanical Clan. Furthermore, among them are two specific models originally manufactured by Heavenly Revelation and Dark Star."
Onite provided context to Su Ming.
"How are there models from Dark Star and Heavenly Revelation in the mix?"
Su Ming inquired, clearly taken aback.
"The Mechanical Clan seized those units from both nations and converted them into Puppet Mechas,"
Onite replied with a smirk.
"Hmm, go on with the report."
"There are 102 Fake V Generation Mecha remnants, 1,251 IV Generation Mecha remnants, and 15,221 III Generation Mecha remnants! I have compiled all other profit statistics into these tables."
Onite cheerfully handed the documents over to Su Ming.
"Haha, boss, we have truly hit the jackpot."
...
Rhein and the others were absolutely beside themselves with joy.
Su Ming scanned the file and felt a wave of profound emotion wash over him.
This haul was massive; aside from the value of the Grey Angel, the sheer salvage profit was astronomical.
However, the prospect of the immense repair costs for these remnants gave Su Ming an instant headache.
Just then, Sunshine’s console emitted a notification.
"Alert: The Federation Star Cluster Forum has successfully enabled its signal source."
...
Li Menghan promptly reported to Su Ming.
"Sir, our fleet is currently approaching the Federation."
"Understood."
Upon hearing this, Su Ming lifted his bracelet and attempted to access the Star Cluster Forum.
Surprisingly, he gained access without any issues.
The entire forum was buzzing with activity, with countless new posts emerging like weeds after a spring rain.
Finding himself momentarily at ease, Su Ming began to browse through the discussions.
"Hearty congratulations to the Shabask Kingdom for officially joining the Federation Government and successfully migrating to the Old Galaxy!"
"Welcome to the Sea Tide Kingdom for completing its relocation to the Federation."
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Beyond the Shabask Kingdom, numerous other Neutral Countries have already moved to integrate into the Federation, with many others currently drafting plans to follow suit.
"The Federation Government has finally disclosed its latest fiscal report, projecting positive earnings for the current year!"
"Prominent economist Mr. Mankoli has issued a new article, offering high praise for the fiscal state of the Federation!"
...
At this moment, Su Ming’s attention was drawn to an official notification, and he clicked it out of pure curiosity.
Ever since the overhaul of the Star Cluster Forum, official statements had become quite rare.
"As the year draws to a close, the Federation Government is organizing an extravagant gala at the City Lord’s Mansion·Starlight Square on New Year’s Day to honor our returning soldiers and ring in the new era. Distinguished Federation soldiers will be publicly recognized and decorated..."
The comment section beneath the post had already reached billions of replies.
"Incredible, public honors!"
"We are actually going to witness history unfolding."
"Just the thought of it is thrilling!"
"It feels just like the glory days of the Federation!"
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Su Ming checked the date; there were still several days until the year ended, providing ample time to reach the location.
He continued to scroll, witnessing various heated arguments.
"Oh please, you Dark Star Empire savages, look at this? Such fresh fruit, and so expensive! Can you even afford it? Actually, I forgot—you cannot afford it, and you have likely never laid eyes on such a thing!"
"Pfft, nothing special, only a tiny fraction of your populace can actually afford that."
"There might not be anything special about it, but at least we do not survive on corpse powder! Actually, wait, you people cannot even afford that!"
"You are the ones who cannot afford it!"
"Unsatisfied? Look at our prosperity; our stores are stocked with everything, and prices are remarkably low. Do you possess such luxuries?"
"You..."
"I truly do not understand why you endure such misery. Is your Emperor your father? I would have defected a long time ago!"
"Brother, tell me, how can one immigrate to the Federation? Are your borders open to us?"
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"Federation, do not get too arrogant! We will lay siege to you soon enough, and then all of your wealth will be ours!"
"Look at that! Savages, all you ever know how to do is plunder!"
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Su Ming’s expression turned peculiar as he watched citizens from the Dark Star Empire and the Heavenly Revelation Divine Country desperately inquiring about immigration.
It appeared that the open access to the Star Cluster Forum was exerting mounting pressure on both of those nations.
Truthfully, Heavenly Revelation and Dark Star were in an uproar; however, they remained unable to sever the Federation’s signal, and their internal censorship proved ineffective since even the most basic electronic devices could pick up the signal.
A new, heated thread caught his eye, created by a user with the ID 'Gentle Little Fairy'.
Recognizing the handle, Su Ming smiled faintly and entered the conversation.
The post was exceptionally chaotic.
Glimmer of Light (Seventh Seat of the Holy Temple Knight·Elora): Are you abandoned dogs who fled the Abyss of Descent now acting proud here?
Gentle Little Fairy (Mia): Oh, look who it is—the ones who lost the conflict at the Abyss of Descent and the Tidal Star Sea, fleeing in terror while casting aside their armor.
Glimmer of Light: Mia, if you have any courage, come forward for a duel. Do not skulk like a frightened turtle behind your defensive lines!
Gentle Little Fairy: Oh, a duel? Since when have you Holy Temple Knights ever fought honorably? The knight code must serve as nothing more than paper for your latrines!