Shadows of the Deep Space Chapter 1980 3: Extra Story 3
Previously on Shadows of the Deep Space...
"What's up?"
Su Yuan looked at Zhao Ning in confusion.
"Let's go, we need to get the room ready."
Zhao Ning whispered to Su Yuan.
"You guys eat; we'll go tidy up your room."
Su Yuan suddenly realized and quickly left with Zhao Ning.
Su Ming was happy to see his parents being so warm to Irelia.
At this time, the projected TV started broadcasting news.
"Hello everyone, this is the Federation Center News Channel. We are now broadcasting a major piece of news: the New Apocalypse Divine Country held a grand coronation ceremony today. King Coronan officially passed the throne to Princess An Ruoxue, making her the first Queen in the history of the Divine Country..."
Next, the image switched to live footage of the scene.
Su Ming saw An Ruoxue wearing a white phoenix robe and a gem crown, taking her seat on the throne in the Holy Temple with Coronan's support.
Archbishop Deshier held the Holy Scripture, praying and blessing her.
Limi and others bowed to An Ruoxue.
The scene was magnificent.
Su Ming smiled brightly as he watched.
Irelia noticed Su Ming's rapt attention and whispered with a smile into his ear.
"What's the matter, missing your little sweetheart?"
"Ahem, no!"
Su Ming's smile froze, and he hastily explained in a fluster.
Irelia's smile grew even brighter as she watched Su Ming's anxious expression.
At this moment, the news anchor continued reporting.
"Next, a quick interstellar news update: remnants of the Dark Star Empire had a conflict with the Holy Army at 7 PM last night. Though this conflict caused no casualties, regional tensions are escalating, and there's a possibility of war reigniting within the Dark Star Empire..."
Irelia's brow slightly furrowed at this news.
Su Ming curiously asked.
"After the great battle three years ago, how did it all end?"
"How else? The Federation, considering that Chilami, the Mechanical Clan forces, and the remnants of the Dark Star Empire all helped in besieging the Space-Time Dragon·Harukas, just let them each go their separate ways."
Irelia replied coolly.
"So what's the situation with the Dark Star Empire now?"
Su Ming asked thoughtfully.
"The Federation initially thought that since the Dark Star Emperor had fallen in battle, they would slowly reel them in, but these people refused to surrender, and now it's a hassle."
Irelia spoke lightly.
"No worries, I'll handle those big dummies!"
Su Ming said to Irelia with a laugh.
"Alright."
Irelia nodded without saying much.
"By the way, where's my subordinate?"
"Mia retired and went back to Imperial Court Academy to teach, and Rhein and the others returned to the academy to further their studies."
"That's not bad."
Su Ming responded with a smile.
Just then, Irelia's bracelet kept vibrating, with messages popping up one after another.
She glanced down at it, then immediately put it on silent mode.
"What's up?"
Su Ming asked curiously.
"Nothing, I forgot there was a meeting today."
Irelia smiled at Su Ming.
"What? There's a meeting today? Is it a small meeting or a big meeting?"
"A full meeting."
"Ahem, perhaps you should hurry to the meeting, I'll deal with the Dark Star Empire issues."
Su Ming quickly got up and told Irelia.
"Alright then."
Irelia replied with a smile.
It was then that Zhao Ning and Su Yuan walked over, looking a bit puzzled at the two standing up.
"Why aren't you eating?"
"Father, Mother, we have some work to attend to."
"Ah, you're leaving?"
"Yes, we'll be back once we're done."
Su Ming said to his parents.
Irelia also respectfully said.
"I'm sorry, Uncle and Auntie, we'll visit some other time."
"Alright, stay safe."
Su Yuan and Zhao Ning quickly said.
"Okay!"
Su Ming and Irelia then left together.
...
Starlight City Imperial Court Academy.
Su Ming, wearing a smiling mask, entered through the main gate, walking to the right past a white stone fountain, and soon saw several prominent signs.
Each sign clearly displayed the names of different classes.
Beside each sign stood solemn-looking teachers dressed in vintage blue-striped uniforms.
Behind these teachers stood students who had come to report in.
Seeing this scene brought back a flood of memories for Su Ming, as if he had returned to the time when he first enrolled at the Imperial Court Academy.
Back then, he had come here to register just like this.
At that moment, the teachers were leading their students away, leaving only a group of students behind one sign with no one to take charge.
Su Ming glanced at the sign, which read Mecha Class 23.
He was surprised for a moment—it was that class again—then walked over to inquire.
"Excuse me, students, where's your teacher?"
"She hasn't shown up yet."
The new students replied one after another.
"Not here? Who's your teacher?"
Su Ming showed a peculiar expression. At the Imperial Court Academy, teachers were exceptionally diligent; aside from Mia, he hadn't heard of anyone being late.
"It's Teacher Mia."
The students present replied.
Hearing this, a wide array of expressions spread across Su Ming's face, and he chuckled.
"I'm your senior; I know what's next for you all. Come with me!"
"Thank you, Senior!"
The students gratefully said in chorus.
Su Ming then led them to the comprehensive building to find Director Chen Zhu for their uniforms.
Ten minutes later,
Mia rushed to the meetup point in a white shirt, black skirt, and long boots, reeking of alcohol, only to find no one there. She became a bit frantic and said.
"Ah! Where did those little rascals run off to?"
...
In the comprehensive building.
The Mecha Class 23 students were orderly queuing for their uniforms.
Just then, Mia ran over in a hurry and, seeing the group of students, said out of breath.
"So this is where you all ran off to."
"And you are?"
The freshmen present, seeing Mia in her drunk state, were bewildered and asked.
"I'm your Teacher Mia."
"Huh?"
"What's with the 'huh'? Why weren't you waiting for me?"
"A senior led us here."
"Which senior?"
Mia asked irritably.
At this time, a familiar voice came from the side.
"Teacher Mia, you're late again!"
Mia froze, turned around shakily to look at Su Ming.
"Teacher Mia, it's been a while since we last met, you don't recognize me?"
Su Ming said with a smile.
"You... you're alive!"
Mia excitedly reached out and hooked an arm around Su Ming's neck.
"Ahem, teacher, please calm down; everyone's watching!"
Su Ming said, both crying and laughing.
Mia, hearing Su Ming's words, looked towards the new students present.
They were all gaping in disbelief.
"Ahem, wait here for a moment."
Mia quickly released Su Ming, coughed, and said, then dragged Su Ming to the side.
The new students began muttering in confusion.
"Why does our teacher seem so nonchalant?"
"Is she really fit to be our teacher?"
"We're so unlucky!"
"No way, we must ask for a new teacher!"
...