Shadows of the Deep Space
Chapter 420 - 323: A Dilemma (Five in One)_5

Chapter 420: Chapter 323: A Dilemma (Five in One)_5

Everywhere, soldiers’ desperate cries filled the air.

"Doctor!"

"Please, we need a doctor, my brother can’t hold on anymore!"

...

The entire scene was chaotic, filled with despair and death.

Su Ming glanced at the comments below the post, which had already reached tens of millions.

"Oh, how tragic!"

"Who can save them?"

"Through the screen, I feel like I’m suffocating."

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...

Su Ming closed the post and continued browsing other posts.

Soon, Su Ming found a post about a blockade of the airways, and he clicked into it.

"According to reliable information, the airways leading to the Neutral Country have been blocked by the Imperial Army, and the situation is very critical. Black Flame Star has already issued a first-level alert. The Tenth, Eleventh, and Twelfth Legions stationed at Black Flame Star have also entered a state of readiness."

"Damn it! I don’t understand how the airways could be blocked by the Imperial Army, what the hell are those idiots at the top doing?"

"Seriously, they should hurry up and figure out a way to dispatch troops to break open the airways. If it’s too late, the troops from Sky Dome City will be in danger."

...

Su Ming’s expression grew more solemn as he read the comments.

Just then, a new top comment suddenly appeared.

"Seriously, Sky Dome City was about to win, but then the enemy reinforcements arrived. Meanwhile, Starlight City and Rain Capital just stand by and watch without joining the fight! If you ask me, the biggest reason for this defeat is them, because they don’t care about others and remain aloof, Sky Dome City ended up losing and suffered heavy casualties!"

"That makes sense!"

Instantly, this top comment gained a lot of support.

Su Ming furrowed his brows, closed the post, and started browsing other posts.

However, as he scrolled, similar comments began appearing in other posts.

Su Ming noticed this trend and immediately felt that something was amiss. He closed the posts he was browsing and opened others.

As he expected, the same comments cropped up.

These comments quickly ignited the people of Sky Dome City, who began posting online to criticize Starlight City and Rain Capital.

"Starlight City and Rain Capital are cowards!"

"The enemy is at our doorstep, and they don’t dare to send troops, while Sky Dome City has already deployed, and they just stand by and watch without providing support."

"This loss is so unjust!"

"We could have won, but we lost!"

"It’s really frustrating."

"Forget it, don’t talk about it anymore, it’s useless! They’re even afraid to go out and rescue people, let alone expect those two cities to join the fight."

...

Su Ming watched as the public opinion spiraled out of control, his gaze growing colder.

The situation was ominous, as someone was deliberately directing the blame for the defeat toward Starlight City and Rain Capital.

Although it was the people of Sky Dome City currently pointing fingers, Su Ming felt that the person guiding this issue might not necessarily be someone from Sky Dome City.

It was very likely the doing of spies from the Imperial Army, who were fueling the flames and trying to escalate the situation.

Just then, Su Ming’s phone suddenly vibrated, displaying a message.

"Dear Mr. Su Ming, the Federation Military Department officially informs you that your review has passed, and your rank of major is officially effective. Welcome to the Federation Military Department...."

Su Ming read the message and sighed softly.

"Sigh!"

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Starlight City · Federation Government Executive Building · Dawn Hall.

The entire hall was arranged in a T-shape, with the main conference podium at the front, where Gakels stood solemnly.

Below the podium, row after row of seats were laid out.

Farren, with a livid face, and Alicia along with others, sat in the front row, while other councilors dressed in light blue striped robes sat in the seats behind.

At that moment, Dawn Hall was very noisy, as everyone continuously discussed the defeat.

"Oh no, what do we do now?"

"How should I know? I’m nearly frantic, my troops have suffered heavy losses, and the remaining forces have retreated to Tasji Country and can’t return!"

"Damn the Imperial Army, actually cutting us off at the route, blocking the airways!"

...

"Silence!"

Gakels sternly called out.

The many councilors immediately shut their mouths, and the noisy Dawn Hall quickly quieted down.

Gakels, with a cloudy gaze, glanced over all the councilors present and said seriously,

"The reason I have convened you all here for this full meeting today, I believe, is clear to everyone!"

Upon hearing Gakels’ words, all the councilors tensed up.

"I won’t waste time with unnecessary words. The mixed military units have now retreated to Tasji Country. However, the airways to the Neutral Country have been severed by the Imperial Army, trapping that force. Can anyone tell me, what should the Federation do now?"

Gakels asked with a stern face.

The large assembly hall fell silent, with no one speaking up.

"What? No one has anything to say now? I told you before not to engage the Imperial Army head-on, but you wouldn’t listen, and now look what’s happened?"

Gakels said, his words tinged with anger.

Had Farren and the others just listened to him,

not sending troops on their own or avoiding direct aggressive confrontations, the situation wouldn’t have gotten this bad.

Farren abruptly stood up, banging the armrest, already seething with frustration, unable to tolerate the criticism.

"Fine, enough with the hindsight! I did lose this war, but the Imperial Army isn’t that strong either, merely relying on more reinforcements. I now request the council to call back the Immortal Legion. I want to completely annihilate them!"