Shadows of the Deep Space
Chapter 425 - 324 Sky Control Base (Five in One)_4

Chapter 425: Chapter 324 Sky Control Base (Five in One)_4

"Squad leader, you say."

"Joining the Thirteenth Legion does indeed carry higher risks since the legion will soon be heading into battle. Your families are just looking out for your well-being! That’s why I don’t want to put you in a difficult position. Those who can join, join; those who can’t, it’s okay, I understand. We are classmates and also comrades who share life and death!"

"Mm."

The students present replied one by one, their eyes red. freēwēbηovel.c૦m

Su Ming turned to Rhein and said,

"Rhein, go buy some liquor. Let’s all drink together today!"

"Alright!"

Rhein nodded in agreement.

...

The next morning, inside the dormitory,

Su Ming started packing his luggage; he was set to leave for the hangar in the afternoon.

"Why does it feel like there’s so much stuff, it doesn’t all fit in the suitcase."

Zhang Yi looked at the overflowing suitcase and complained with a headache.

"Why are you taking so much luggage?"

Su Ming glanced at Zhang Yi and asked.

"It’s because I’m worried there won’t be anything on the ship. It’s better to bring more rather than be caught unprepared. By the way, squad leader, can we bring liquor?"

Zhang Yi curiously asked Su Ming.

"Heh, I suggest you don’t bring it. Some veterans in other legions might bring liquor, but that’s because their legion commanders turn a blind eye. We don’t even know who our legion commander is yet. If it turns out to be a strict person, you could get disciplined in a minute!"

Su Ming reminded Zhang Yi.

"Then forget it."

Zhang Yi took out two bottles of white liquor from his suitcase.

Knock, knock!

Just then, someone knocked on the door of the dormitory.

"Who is it?"

Su Ming walked over to open the door.

He saw a delivery guy pulling a suitcase filled with bunches of white flowers.

"Hello, who ordered these fresh flowers?"

"Flowers? Rhein, did you guys order them?"

Su Ming turned with a puzzled look and asked.

"Yes, we ordered them. Sign for them."

Rhein called out to Su Ming.

Su Ming promptly signed his name on the delivery slip, then brought the fresh flowers inside, and asked curiously,

"Why did you order so many flowers? Are you going to confess en masse to someone?"

"What are you talking about? Before we depart, we’re going to the mausoleum to worship the God of Victory and ask for His blessing for our triumphant return!"

Rhein explained to Su Ming.

Upon hearing Rhein’s words, Su Ming’s body stiffened, then he calmly replied,

"When did you guys start believing in that?"

"We don’t really believe in it either, but it’s a tradition. Many who join the military go there. We just thought we’d pay a visit and ask for blessings!"

Rhein explained to Su Ming.

"Squad leader, join us!"

Ankaga said to Su Ming.

"No thanks, I didn’t buy any flowers."

Su Ming shook his head in reply.

"Don’t worry, we bought an extra bunch for you."

"Still, I’d rather not."

"Don’t be such a spoilsport, come on!"

"Yes, come on, we already discussed it with Angel and the others!"

Rhein and others pleaded earnestly.

"I don’t really feel like going. Maybe you should go?"

Su Ming’s expression was incredibly complex.

"Come on, let’s go!"

Ankaga grabbed Su Ming and pulled him along.

"Right, together!"

Rhein and others hurriedly picked up the flowers and pushed Su Ming to join them.

"Ah!"

Su Ming sighed and followed Rhein and the others out of the dormitory.

They soon arrived downstairs, where Allu and others were already waiting, holding flowers.

Of the whole class of fifty people, thirty had signed up for the Thirteenth Legion.

It was an astonishing number, for while the Thirteenth Legion offered better benefits than the previous legions, recruiting within the Imperial Court Academy was not very ideal.

Most were forcibly drafted due to having military ranks; the number of volunteers was quite small.

After all, graduates from the Imperial Court Academy, unlike other schools with no choice, could easily join any legion.

"The squad leader is here. Let’s hurry."

Allu and others said cheerily.

"Mm."

Su Ming didn’t want to dampen everyone’s spirits and nodded slightly in agreement.

...

Not long after,

Su Ming and others arrived inside the mausoleum.

The usually quiet mausoleum had become much livelier.

Many students headed toward the open space where the Hegos statue stood.

Su Ming and others followed suit.

When they reached the statue, they saw it surrounded by fresh flowers.

One after another, senior students went forward, prayed earnestly before the statue, and then laid down their flowers.

Su Ming watched this scene, growing more silent, but still he quietly lined up with Rhein and the others.

Soon it was their turn. Su Ming and his comrades went forward one by one, placed their flowers down, and gave a small bow.

After doing all this, Su Ming silently led everyone away from the mausoleum.

He said to Angel and the others,

"We’re departing this afternoon. Make sure you’ve packed everything!"

"Mm!"

"And when you leave, regardless of whether your family agrees or not, send them a message. Don’t leave any regrets!"

"Okay!"

Rhein and the others nodded in response.

...

In the afternoon, at the Imperial Court Academy hangar area,

Su Ming controlled the Slaughter Mecha and headed toward the gathering point.

Rhein and Ankaga, operating the mechas, followed Su Ming, carrying the containers that held Red Slaughter and Gun Knight.

They soon arrived at the gathering point, where Zhang Yi and others had been waiting in formation for a long time.

Matthew and others had arrived as well. They looked at Su Ming and the rest, bidding farewell with heavy hearts.

"Be careful on the journey and make sure to return safely!"

"Alright, goodbye!"

Su Ming operated the Slaughter Mecha, soaring into the sky.

Rhein and others swiftly controlled their mechas to leap up, closely following Su Ming.

From high above, they could see mechas continuously taking off from the Imperial Court Academy’s hangar area.