Shadows of the Deep Space Chapter 1982: Extra Story 5

Three days later.

Within the resplendent palace.

Sakari sat listlessly on the throne.

Deputy Commander Disfa, Deputy Commander Soske, Commander Aus and others were also silent, leaning against the Dragon Pillar, heads bowed, smoking the cigarettes in their hands.

"Sigh!"

The entire palace was extremely oppressive, filled with choking smoke and low sighs.

At this moment, loud rumbling sounds came from outside.

Sakari and the others raised their heads, looking towards the tightly closed metal door, and spoke with dejection.

"They're here!"

...

Outside the palace square.

Pseudo-VII-type Biological Mecha·Irinlia descended powerfully with many mechas, and Zhang Yi and others dispersed, taking over the security of the entire Imperial Palace.

Rhein and Ankaga, among others, opened their mechas and jumped down.

Clack!

The cockpit of Irinlia opened, revealing Su Ming in a Grand General Uniform, floating down.

Su Ming, accompanied by Rhein and others, headed straight for the main entrance of the palace, and the Dark Star Empire soldiers along the way lowered their heads upon seeing Su Ming.

Soon, Su Ming and his group arrived at the tightly closed main palace door.

Rhein and Ankaga approached, pressing simultaneously on the closed door and pushing it open.

Sakari, Aus, and the other dense group of generals all looked towards Su Ming.

Su Ming glanced over, seeing nothing but former defeated opponents.

Su Ming straightened his coat, then, under the watchful eyes of everyone, strode towards the throne.

As he passed by, some watched with fear, others with calm, and still others burned with anger, but none dared to utter a sound.

Soon, Su Ming stood in front of Sakari, proudly speaking.

"Answer, your answer."

Sakari also took a deep breath and, under the gaze of all his subordinates, boldly stepped forward, holding a surrender document in both hands, bowing and presenting it to Su Ming, hoarsely saying.

"We are willing to surrender."

Su Ming looked at the surrender document in front of him, accepted it and replied.

"I accept."

For a moment, everyone present lowered their heads.

At this, Su Ming glanced around, then asked.

"I have something to ask you all. Are you willing to join the Thirteenth Army and serve under my command?"

Sakari and the others were stunned, lifting their heads to look at Su Ming in surprise.

"Are you serious?"

"Of course it's true!"

Su Ming replied calmly.

"We are willing!"

Sakari and the others responded with great excitement.

To speak frankly, although they were surrendering, they were not truly convinced by the Federation. They only revered strength.

However, surrendering to Su Ming was a different matter altogether.

Su Ming's strength was evident to them; naturally, they were willing to follow him.

Shwoosh~

In an instant, everyone in the great hall knelt on one knee, placing their right hand on their chest.

"We pledge to follow General Su Ming to the death, without ever giving up!"

Su Ming swung his cape, turned to the kneeling crowd, and said.

"Very well, but let me make one thing clear. From now on, you are members of the Federation; the concept of the Dark Star Empire no longer exists. The things you did in the past, I can overlook, but should anyone not adhere to the Federation's rules in the future, don't blame me for being unkind! Rest assured, having joined the Federation and serving under me, I will certainly treat you all equally!"

Su Ming said sternly to Sakari and the others.

"We heed your guidance, Lord Su Ming!"

Sakari and the others responded in unison.

"Very well, rise!"

Su Ming said to Sakari and the others.

Sakari and the others immediately stood up.

At this moment, Roglian approached, holding a tray on which the Dark Star Emperor's crown and Dragon Robe were placed.

Sakari took the tray and presented it to Su Ming.

Su Ming pushed it back, saying.

"No need, those belong to the Dark Star Emperor; let them remain with him forever!"

"Thank you, Lord Su Ming!"

Captain Sakari and the others expressed their gratitude upon hearing Su Ming's words.

"No need to thank me, take me to the Dark Star Emperor's tomb, I wish to pay my respects personally."

Su Ming said calmly to Sakari.

"Alright, this way, please."

Captain Sakari said respectfully.

...

Soon after, Su Ming and his party arrived at the cemetery behind the Imperial Palace.

The entire cemetery was quite simple, with hardened white rocks paving the ground and a simple stone tomb situated at the center, not as majestic and grand as imagined.

Su Ming approached the stone tomb, noticing several tombstones standing there.

The tombstone of the Dark Star Emperor stood next to that of Miss Bi Si, and beside them were the tombstones of the Emperor's son and daughter.

Sakari softly explained to Su Ming.

"The Emperor specifically instructed that if he were to die, he didn't need any arrangements, just to be buried alongside Miss Bi Si."

"Hmm."

Su Ming nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

At this moment, Rhein picked up a bouquet of flowers and handed them to Su Ming.

Su Ming took the flowers, bowed to the Dark Star Emperor's tombstone, and then placed the flowers on it.

A gentle breeze blew past.

Su Ming slowly lifted his head, his thoughts drifting to the horizon with the breeze.

...

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New Era Year 0003, July 1st.

The Federation conducted an internal cleansing and passed judgments on those who fled that year, stripping them of all assets and reducing them to second-class citizens.

New Era Year 0003, August 1st.

The New Apocalypse Divine Country, Holy Republic (Holy Army), Dark Star Empire, Land of Lost, and all remaining Neutral Countries all announced their entry into the Federation Government.

The Federation Government reunified all of the Human Clan, achieving great unification.

To celebrate this historic moment, the Federation Government held a grand ceremony at Starlight Square.

Starlight Square.

Rows of soldiers clad in Exoskeleton Armor stood neatly at the square's edge.

The square's perimeter was crowded with masses of people.

Numerous reporters stood at the square's edge, setting up professional equipment to comprehensively capture this grand celebration.

A grand stage was erected at the center of the square, with a temporary backstage lounge set up behind it.

On the vast square, slender banquet tables were arranged, with various foods, fruits, and drinks placed on top.

Long Chen, Long Lan, Farren, and numerous council members, officials, and generals stood beside the banquet tables, chatting and laughing.

"Who would have thought the Federation could achieve an unprecedented merger, realizing great unification once again!"

"Yes, if Dragon String Council President saw this scene, he would surely be very comforted."

"Indeed."

...

At this moment, the ceremonial officer shouted aloud.

"General Gabres, Admiral Hayes... present!"

Long Chen, upon hearing the officer's call, smiled and said.

"Gabres and the others have returned from exploration!"

"Let's go."

Farren and the others walked towards Gabres and his group.

Gabres and his entourage, seeing Long Chen and the others approaching, greeted courteously.

"Lord Long Chen, Lord Farren...."

"Hmm, you finally returned, how was the exploration?"

Long Chen immediately inquired.

"Don't even mention it, we flew very far and found only a few good resource stars, feeling like we're trapped within a circle."

Gabres complained with some frustration.