Shadows of the Deep Space
Chapter 411 - 322: Direct Confrontation (Five in One) _3

Chapter 411: Chapter 322: Direct Confrontation (Five in One) _3

"Su Ming, Grandpa doesn’t have much to give you, so here’s a billion Federation Coins as a red envelope for you."

Su Zhen Tian picked up his phone and transferred the billion Federation Coins back to Su Ming.

"Grandpa, this doesn’t seem right?"

Su Ming hesitated before responding.

"Don’t mention it, let’s keep things separate! You’ve already paid back what you owed the family, and this is a red envelope from Grandpa!"

Su Zhen Tian said to Su Ming.

"Alright then, Grandpa, there’s one more thing I want to ask you."

"Go ahead!"

"I applied for the academy entrance exam a while ago and then went to Awahog Kingdom · Kamorden Base City."

"Hmm, and then?"

"I discovered a smuggled Third Generation Mecha·Wind Chaser. From its design and the erased nameplate, I can determine that it’s the latest model produced by our very own family."

Su Ming said with a grave expression.

"Motherfucker, are you sure you didn’t see it wrong?"

"I’m not wrong, absolutely certain. Are you responsible for the smuggling?"

"It wasn’t me smuggling it; it looks like someone in the family is deceiving their superiors and subordinates."

Su Zhen Tian said, annoyed.

"Is this a serious matter?"

"Serious? How could it not be serious! The Federation has strict controls on weapon exports, especially for Third Generation and above Mecha. If this gets discovered, it’s going to be a huge issue and will definitely result in severe punishment! And since you stumbled upon one, it means these people have smuggled more than one! If these transactions are uncovered, it would be a disaster!"

"What do we do now?"

Su Ming asked, finding the situation troublesome.

"You don’t need to worry about this. I’ll find the culprits and resolve the issue!"

Su Zhen Tian also suppressed his anger.

"Okay!"

Su Ming nodded in agreement.

...

The next morning, just after dawn.

Imperial Court Academy dormitory.

Su Ming pushed open the door to his dormitory and stepped in.

Rhein and others, seeing Su Ming return, couldn’t wait to approach him and ask.

"Class leader, how did it go?"

"Did you succeed in the exchange?"

"Do you have any badges or something?"

...

"Yes!"

Su Ming replied with a smile.

"Where is it? Let us see!" frёeωebɳovel.com

Ankaga and the others said eagerly.

"Here!"

Su Ming handed over the book he was carrying to them.

"Eh? Class leader, why are you showing us books?"

Zhang Yi asked, confused.

"You have to take an exam first, only then you can get it. This book contains the content for the examination."

Su Ming explained with a smile.

"Ugh, what a hassle, I thought we were done but now there’s an exam."

Upon hearing this, Rhein and the others lost their excitement.

At this moment, Su Ming noticed that Mandy and Sun Lu’s mattresses and blankets were rolled up, with a suitcase placed beside them. He asked curiously,

"Mandy, Sun Lu, where are you two going?"

"We’ve just passed our advancement exams, so we thought we’d take a few days off to go home and share the good news with our families."

Mandy and Sun Lu said to Su Ming with a smile.

"Oh, you’re not from the Third Planet, are you?"

Su Ming asked, looking at their luggage and speaking thoughtfully.

"No, I’m from Earth Flame Star, and Sun Lu is from Cui Lan Star."

Mandy explained to Su Ming.

"Oh, I see!"

"Class leader, would you like to come and stay at my place for a few days?"

Sun Lu invited Su Ming.

"No thanks, I have to prepare for this exam coming up."

Su Ming picked up the Federation Constitution and shook it as he declined.

"That’s too bad, do come over sometime when you’re free."

Sun Lu replied somewhat regretfully.

Rhein also spoke to Su Ming at this time.

"Class leader, we’re going to start training soon, following the curriculum left by Teacher Mia."

"Mhm, train well. I also have to prepare for the exam, so let’s all focus on our tasks for now. Come to me if you encounter any issues!"

Su Ming said to Rhein and the others.

"Okay!"

Rhein and the others nodded.

...

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A month later.

Outside the Danube Star Sea·Crimson Country’s outer space.

The massive Blood Ridge Fortress floated in the starry sky, alongside a Mother Ship called Blood Mist, measuring over 280 kilometers in length. With its triangular-shaped bow, a central red main cannon extending out, and a body covered with thick armor and numerous firing ports.

In the surrounding space, countless Battleships and Mecha were densely scattered, forming a web-like formation around the fortress.

In the space opposite the Imperial Army,

Three Mother Ships, each 300 kilometers long with scaly blue armor and concave bows, each extended a blue main cannon measuring 300 meters in caliber. Both sides of the ships were densely covered with numerous firing ports and interceptor cannons, leading three powerful battle groups in triangular formations.

These three Mother Ships were named Hummingbird, Red Brilliance, and Thunder Whale respectively, each with its battle formation arranged in a triangle.

On the outer perimeter of this triangular array, the Hurricanes, the Hurricanes, the Storms, and the Gales – all 5th level Battleships – led numerous fleets to form four separate formations.

These four formations, positioned on the corners of the triangle formed by the Mother Ships, together created a vast battle array.

The gathered number of ships reached into the thousands!

Meanwhile, both sides continued to reinforce their fleets from the rear.

The two fleets faced off across the main star of Crimson Country.

...

Evening, Imperial Court Academy·Cafeteria No. 1.

Su Ming stepped in, holding the Federation Constitution and several reference books.

At this time, the large cafeteria buzzed with students nearly filling every seat.

The students discussed excitedly among themselves.

"Have you heard? Sky Dome City has gathered thousands of ships in the Danube Star Sea, and they’re in a standoff with the Imperial Army!"

"You’re only finding out now? You’re a bit behind the times. Look, they started fighting two hours ago."

"Really? I didn’t see that on the Star Cluster Forum."