Shadows of the Deep Space
Chapter 359 - 313: After Many Twists and Turns (Five in One)_6

Chapter 359: Chapter 313: After Many Twists and Turns (Five in One)_6

"I know, that’s why I want to ask for your help. As for the price, we can negotiate."

Su Ming said very sincerely.

Mi Fei and the others looked toward Hagett upon hearing this.

Hagett poured a glass of liquor, then downed it in one gulp; after a long pause, he spoke in a hoarse voice. fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm

"Mr. Su Ming, if it were anyone else discussing this deal, we would have definitely refused."

"I understand, the risk is too high!"

"Let’s not mince words here, we’re just trying to make a living; we have families to think about, so we must consider safety. However, we’ve seen for ourselves your character and strength. Taking you there and bringing you back isn’t out of the question. But we can only dock at the Royal City interstellar airport of the Awahog Kingdom."

"That’s enough. Please name your price."

Su Ming said very sincerely.

"From here to the Awahog Kingdom, it’s about a three-day journey. If it’s a round trip, normally it would cost 3.2 million Federation Coins. But since you’re chartering a round trip, the cost is higher. Nonetheless, we won’t rip you off; just give us 10 million Federation Coins."

Hagett offered a very low price.

"Okay, I really appreciate it."

Su Ming was very satisfied with the price; they weren’t making much profit off of it.

If he wasn’t mistaken, Hagett had taken the 20 million bounty into account as well.

"Su Ming, when do you want to depart?"

Hagett asked immediately after.

"The sooner the better!"

Su Ming did not beat around the bush and stated his preference clear.

Hearing this, Johnny and the others exchanged looks, standing up one by one and saying,

"Then what are we waiting for? Let’s go now!"

"Let’s do just that. Call all the crew members out and return to the ship immediately."

Hagett also stood up and replied.

Watching this scene, Su Ming silently took note of this favor.

...

At four o’clock in the early morning.

The Fatty Dun slowly ascended from the interstellar airport.

In the central control room, Hagett said to Su Ming,

"We’re departing for the Royal City of the Awahog Kingdom now. Although it’s quite turbulent there, the interstellar airport hasn’t been closed, so there’s not much of a problem with customs clearance, all the formalities have been approved! However, the Awahog Kingdom has issued a risk notice, stating they don’t guarantee the safety of any ship or person."

"No problem, leave security to us! If anyone doesn’t know better and tries to intercept us midway, we’ll take care of it!"

Su Ming said very calmly.

"Alright, check all ship systems and prepare to start the Superluminal Flight Device!"

Upon hearing Su Ming’s words, Hagett felt a weight lift from his heart.

"Roger that!"

Mi Fei and the others responded in unison.

...

Three days later.

The vastness of space was accompanied by ripples.

The Fatty Dun ended its superluminal flight and emerged from subspace.

Su Ming, Mikos, and Ankaga stood in the command room’s observation deck, looking out at the space ahead.

At that moment, they saw a red planet far away, its entire atmospheric surface swirling with vortices, indicating an extremely hostile climate.

In addition to that, on the planet’s surface, they could see many third-grade battleships responsible for security patrols.

Just then, a communication request popped up on the Fatty Dun’s operations screen.

Mi Fei immediately reported,

"Grandpa, we received a communication request from the Awahog Kingdom Space Defense Force."

"Patch them through."

Hagett said steadily.

Mi Fei then connected the communication, and a tall man wearing Second Generation Exoskeleton Armor with a fiery temper appeared on the screen.

"I am Major Dara of the Awahog Kingdom Space Defense Force!"

"Hello, officer. We are the Fatty Dun, and we have declared ourselves."

"I know. Among your declared personnel are people from the Imperial Court Academy; have their team leader come over."

Major Dara said directly.

At this point, Su Ming calmly stepped forward and said,

"That’s me!"

Major Dara scrutinized Su Ming and then asked,

"You are bringing so many Mecha weapons into our country; what do you intend to do?"

"We have someone who vanished in Kamorden Base City; we’re here to search for them."

Su Ming replied briskly.

He was well aware that without a reasonable explanation, they would never allow them to bring so many weapons into the country.

"Alright. But let me be clear up front, although Kamorden Base City is still nominally under our jurisdiction, it has actually spiraled out of control. If anything happens to you there, we are not responsible!"

Major Dara stated bluntly.

"No problem, we are responsible for ourselves!"

Su Ming agreed straightforwardly.

"Good, I have recorded this conversation. If any issues arise, don’t come looking for us!"

Major Dara ended the communication abruptly.

"Pah! Playing that card again, huh? This so-called ’loss of control’ is definitely a self-directed act by the Awahog Kingdom."

Ankaga complained bitterly.

"That’s not necessarily the case. This time it’s probably a true loss of control."

Su Ming replied to Ankaga.

"You sure?"

Ankaga replied, bewildered.

"I think Su Ming is right; I came to the same conclusion. Before I left, there had already been abnormal activities in the city, and large-scale riots often broke out at night."

Mikos responded, agreeing vehemently.

At that moment, Captain Hagett said to Su Ming and the others,

"Mr. Su Ming, we will now commence entry into the planet. We should arrive at the interstellar airport in about half an hour."

"Alright, we leave it in your hands, let’s go!"

Without hesitation, Su Ming led Mikos and the others to the hangar.

...

Shortly afterward, inside the hangar!

Rhein and the others were all gathered together.

Su Ming addressed them simply,

"In a moment, we will reach the Awahog Kingdom’s interstellar airport. However, our destination is not Royal City, but rather Kamorden Base City under its jurisdiction."

"Do we ride our mechas there?"

Rhein asked, looking at Su Ming.

"No, directly riding our mechas would be too conspicuous. Besides, we are still in the dark about the whole situation; we have no idea where to start!"

"So what should we do?"

Angel and the others all looked to Su Ming.

"We must first enter Kamorden Base City, meet up with those three seniors, get the latest firsthand information, and then conduct our investigation. We need to find out who attacked the lab, who has the materials and the power device, and who captured the senior. Only when we understand all the facts can we make a move."

"What do you suggest?"

"My suggestion is for Rhein to stand by with the team on the ship, while I take a few skilled individuals with me to Kamorden Base City for investigation."

Su Ming laid out his plan succinctly.

At this point, Hamiu slapped his chest and said,

"If it comes down to fighting, I’m particularly skilled in that area. Take me with you; I can take on ten by myself."

"Count me in as well!"

Ankaga also chimed in.

ps: Happy Mid-Autumn Festival to everyone!