Shadows of the Deep Space Chapter 1701: 540: Undermining the Foundation (Part 6)
Previously on Shadows of the Deep Space...
Although this wasn't their first trip to the Dark Forest, the entire group remained tense, since the area posed extreme hazards and severe interference.
Shortly afterward, the Thunder Extreme stealthily entered a menacing nebula and penetrated the Meteorite Zone.
Countless outdated mechas cruised through the Meteorite Zone, maintaining disciplined surveillance.
Several gray blips popped up right away on the Thunder Extreme's scanning system.
“Lord Su Ming, we’ve reached the Holy Army’s sub-base!”
Timi announced, grinning.
“Send them a communication request.”
Su Ming nodded and instructed.
“Sure!”
Timi agreed with a nod.
…
Inside the Meteorite Stronghold's central command center.
Fia directed her team.
“Stay sharp, everyone. Things have been tense around here lately.”
“Alright!”
Her subordinates chorused back.
All of a sudden, an unknown comms request appeared.
The operations officer from the Holy Army gaped at the alert, then turned to Fia in confusion.
“Lord Fia, unidentified comms request incoming.”
“Impossible! No patrol reported any intruders!”
Fia exclaimed, stunned.
“No clue here either—scans look clear. Accept it?”
The subordinate inquired hesitantly.
“Accept it.”
Fia paused briefly before deciding.
“Yes.”
The operator swiftly handled it.
Swipe!
Su Ming's face materialized on the ops display.
Fia's eyes bulged at the sight of Su Ming, then lit up with joy as she called out.
“Lord Su Ming!”
“Fia, it's you.”
Su Ming smiled in greeting.
“Lord Su Ming, where are you? How'd you manage to contact us?”
Fia questioned eagerly.
“Right outside the stronghold. I'll drop the stealth and dock the ship!”
Su Ming informed Fia.
“Alright.”
Fia nodded instinctively.
Just then, the Star Destroyer·Thunder Extreme materialized in the void beyond the stronghold, triggering a piercing alarm from the scanning array as a huge red marker flared.
“Warning: Star Destroyer·Thunder Extreme detected!”
….
The outer defense mechas froze in shock at the Thunder Extreme's emergence, terror etched on their faces.
Fia stared blankly at the holographic feed but soon regained poise, grabbing the comms and rallying her crew.
“No panic, everyone—they're allies!”
…..
Only after Fia's words did the team's nerves settle.
Now, the Thunder Extreme eased toward the Meteorite Stronghold, docking seamlessly.
Su Ming exited with Ankaga and Zhang Yi, stepping into the Meteorite Stronghold.
Fia rushed forward to welcome them.
“Lord Su Ming.”
“Fia! Where's Miss Novlin?”
“Huh? Big Sis isn't here in the stronghold. Need her for something?”
Fia clarified promptly.
“She's not here? Where then?”
Su Ming queried, puzzled.
“In the Land of Lost.”
“Why'd she head there?”
“Most Holy Army leaders went to the Land of Lost—something big's brewing, but details are fuzzy to me.”
Fia shook her head as she answered.
“Can you get me to her? Urgent matters to discuss.”
Su Ming requested of Fia.
“Of course.”
“Got a ship bound for the Land of Lost? Thunder Extreme's too flashy.”
“Easy—we've got one departing soon for there.”
Fia nodded affirmatively.
“Alright,”
Su Ming smiled back.
“This way!”
Fia guided Su Ming and companions onward.
Moments later, Su Ming's group boarded the Level 5 Mother Ship·Evil Fang alongside Fia.
“Impressive—ship's fixed up nicely, no more foul odor.”
Su Ming remarked to Fia with a grin.
“We owe you for that sale back then; it'd have been rough without it these years.”
Fia told Su Ming gratefully.
“No biggie!”
Su Ming brushed it off smilingly.
“Conditions aboard aren't ideal—trip might be rough for you.”
Fia apologized a bit.
“No issue at all.”
Su Ming waved it off.
“Then let me show you to your quarters for some rest.”
Fia led Su Ming to the cabins.
…
Not long after, the Level 5 Mother Ship·Evil Fang set off toward the Land of Lost.
The Star Destroyer·Thunder Extreme reactivated stealth and trailed discreetly.
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