Shadows of the Deep Space Chapter 1981 4: Extra Story 4

At this moment, Mia pulled Su Ming aside and said to him irritably.

"You brat, you didn't even tell me you were alive. I was grieving over you for so long!"

"Ah, but I just got back. Let's not talk about that now. I heard that Rhein and the others have returned for further studies."

"Yes, they're in that teaching building!"

Mia pointed towards the distant teaching building as she spoke.

"Wait, shouldn't you be teaching them? Why are you here teaching freshmen?"

Su Ming asked in confusion.

Mia, hearing Su Ming's words, suddenly got angry and said.

"It's all because of that scoundrel Fleck. He's afraid I'll lead Rhein and the others astray, so he stubbornly won't let me teach them."

"Haha, don't get angry!"

Su Ming nearly burst into laughter upon hearing this; Vice Principal Fleck truly has foresight.

"Forget it, I'm not going to argue with him."

"Ms. Mia, you go ahead and lead the students. I'll go find Rhein and the others."

"Alright, but you'll owe me a drink later!"

Mia said with a cheeky smile.

"No problem, we won't stop until we're drunk!"

Su Ming replied with a grin.

"Great, it's settled then!"

Mia happily walked towards the waiting freshmen.

Su Ming also headed towards the teaching building.

...

Moments later, Su Ming arrived at the corridor outside the classroom and looked inside through the window.

He saw Rhein and the others sitting neatly in their seats, heads down, writing on their test papers.

Vice Principal Sang Qi was sitting on the podium, sipping tea and invigilating.

Su Ming counted briefly; only half of the classmates remained in the entire class.

He took a deep breath, walked to the classroom door, raised his hand, knocked on the door, and then opened it to enter.

Vice Principal Sang Qi frowned, looked at Su Ming, who had walked in wearing a mask, and said in a deep voice.

"Don't you see there's an exam going on here? You can't disturb us casually."

"Sorry, I have something urgent with them."

Su Ming responded with a smile.

When Rhein and the others heard the voice, they all raised their heads to look at Su Ming, and their eyes widened in disbelief.

"Who are you?"

Vice Principal Sang Qi asked with a dark face.

"It's me!"

Su Ming removed his mask and replied with a smile.

Vice Principal Sang Qi's eyes suddenly widened.

Rhein and the others immediately became ecstatic and shouted excitedly.

"Boss!"

"Don't get too excited!"

Su Ming said with a smile.

Rhein and the others did their best to restrain their emotions.

At this time, Vice Principal Sang Qi took a deep breath and said excitedly.

"Su Ming, you're alive, that's wonderful!"

"Thank you for your concern, but about my return, I hope you can keep it confidential for now."

"Of course, no problem, it would be an honor!"

"Thank you."

Su Ming replied politely.

Vice Principal Sang Qi then left with his book and teacup.

Su Ming then looked at the excited Rhein and others, and said with a smile.

"Everyone, stop the exam and come on a mission with me!"

"Great, no more exams!"

Rhein and the others threw their papers into the air, cheering!

"Alright, Rhein stays, the rest of you quickly go prepare!"

Su Ming smiled and said to everyone.

"Yes!"

Ankaga and others quickly left to gather their subordinates and prepare the ships.

Su Ming then walked to Rhein and asked.

"Rhein, prepare some flowers, we're going to the cemetery."

"Okay!"

Rhein hesitated for a moment, then nodded in response.

The reason for Su Ming's return this time was not only to gather Rhein and the others to go to the Dark Star Empire but also to pay respects to all the fallen.

...

Cemetery · Eternal Resting Place.

Su Ming stood in front of rows of tombstones, looking at the familiar names on them, feeling a bit melancholic.

Rhein handed a bunch of flowers to Su Ming at this point.

Su Ming took the flowers and placed them one by one in front of the tombstones, bowing to each and softly saying.

"I've come to see you!

"Rest in peace here; I'll handle the rest."

....

The breeze blew continuously.

Su Ming stood silently.

After a while, Ankaga came over from a distance and said to Su Ming.

"Boss, the ship and personnel are ready."

"Let's go!"

Su Ming turned to leave with Rhein.

....

New Era Year 0003, June 16.

Inside the Dark Star conference room.

Captain Sakari sat in the main seat, Roglian Chief stood beside him.

Deputy Commander Disfa, Deputy Commander Soske, Legion Commander Aus, and others sat below, each with faces full of anger.

"Damn it, those Holy Army guys are really seeking death, daring to mess with us!"

"Do they really think we're made of clay?"

"Captain Sakari, when have we ever been humiliated like this? I say we obliterate them!"

The numerous generals at the scene angrily said.

"Quiet!"

Roglian Chief calmly spoke up.

The excited crowd immediately quieted down.

At this moment, Sakari spoke coldly.

"I don't regard the so-called Holy Army, I could obliterate them in minutes, but the problem is that the Federation stands behind them!"

"Captain Sakari is right, the real trouble is the Federation. Now that Chilami and the Mechanical Clan have been defeated, the Federation is the strongest now."

Roglian Chief agreed.

"The Federation is also wounded, they're not doing well either."

Aus Commander snorted and said.

"That's true, but a camel in decline is still bigger than a horse, let alone the Federation isn't dead yet."

Roglian said calmly.

All the generals fell silent at this moment.

Then the meeting room door was pushed open, and a communications officer ran in hurriedly, gasping for breath, shouting.

"Bad news!"

"What bad news?"

Sakari frowned and asked.

"The Federation's Ancient-level Star Destroyer Grey Angel has breached our territory and is heading straight for Dark Star!"

The communications officer quickly reported.

"What, could the Federation be coming to attack us?"

"No way!"

"What do we do now?"

...

The many generals present changed their expressions, despite their bravado about not fearing the Federation, they hadn't expected the opponent truly to come.

At this moment, Sakari raised his hand and slammed down on the armrest, standing up with a gloomy expression.

"Quiet, everyone prepare for battle with me, let's face the Federation!"

"Yes!"

Everyone responded in agreement.

...

In the black starry sky.

Inside the central control room of the Ancient Star Destroyer Grey Angel.

Su Ming rested his chin on one hand, sitting sideways on the command chair, casually tossing a grape he picked up beside him.

At this moment, Little Grey swiftly flew over, opened its mouth to catch the grape, happily squeaking at Su Ming.

"Chirp chirp~"

The piercing alarm sounded, following which the scan screen displayed one by one red dots, and red alert boxes popped up.

"Warning: Scan detected Legendary Level Star Destroyer Void!"

"Warning: Scan detected Legendary Level Star Destroyer Oath!"

...

Timi immediately operated, using the optical imaging device to present the captured images.

In the starry sky, Void, Oath and other ships were sailing in, lining up neatly afterwards!

Following that, one ship after another opened their boarding exits.

Sakari Captain led his dark mass of subordinates out swiftly, arranging in a formation to prepare for battle.

Timi smiled at Su Ming and said.

"Lord Su Ming, personnel of the Dark Star Empire have deployed."

"Interesting, let's meet them!"

Su Ming directly stood up from the command chair.

...

In the starry sky.

The Ancient Legendary Level Star Destroyer Grey Angel opened rows of boarding exits.

Rhein and others piloting their mecha charged out first, then uniformly arranged into formation.

At this moment, Sakari opened the communication channel and said.

"What are you Federation doing here?"

"We're here to negotiate your surrender!"

Rhein directly replied.

"Haha, just you guys? Do you really think we're weaklings? We're not afraid of you!"

Kogis took the lead to shout.

"That's right!"

Numerous Dark Star Empire generals spoke up.

"Hmph, truly arrogant!"

Sakari replied coldly.

Then, Rhein and the others maneuvered their mechas to the sides, following which the Grey Angel opened its boarding exits.

Swoosh!

A terrifying stream of light shot out swiftly, following which Pseudo-VII-type Biological Mecha Irinlia appeared in front of Sakari and others.

Sakari and the others saw this, showing extremely shocked expressions on their faces.

"Everyone, long time no see!"

Su Ming smiled and spoke.

"Su Ming, you're not dead!"

Sakari and the others were utterly shocked to hear Su Ming's voice!

"Exactly, I'm here to persuade you to surrender."

Su Ming smiled at Sakari and the others.

At this moment, Sakari and the others were silent, lacking the courage to fight Su Ming, as they were entirely unmatched.

At this time, Su Ming controlled Irinlia to fly forward a bit.

Sakari and the others were startled, retreating quickly.

Su Ming watched this moment, chuckling silently and said.

"I'll give you two choices, first is to accept my suggestion, second is for me to make you accept my suggestion. Of course, you don't have to be so anxious to answer, I'll give you three days to think it over."

Upon hearing Su Ming's words, Sakari and the others silently maneuvered their mechas to fly back.

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