Shadows of the Deep Space
Chapter 585 - 350: Holy Army (Five-in-One)_6

Chapter 585: Chapter 350: Holy Army (Five-in-One)_6

"Commander, dinner is ready!"

But he was just about to finish speaking when he froze, looking at Su Ming and the others in astonishment.

He hadn’t expected the Commander to have guests.

Novlin turned to the young man and said,

"Deyee, I understand."

"Good!"

Deyee hastily left.

"Lord Su Ming, since you’ve come all this way, please join us for a meal."

Novlin turned and invited Su Ming and his companions.

"All right, then we’ll impose."

Su Ming didn’t decline or refuse because he needed to negotiate for supplies with Novlin and also gather some intelligence; hence, dining together was the best choice.

"Come with us!"

Novlin then led Su Ming and the others away.

Shortly after, Novlin brought Su Ming and the others to a spacious area.

There, simple metal tables were set up, densely packed with people sitting around them.

Novlin led Su Ming and a few others toward the main table.

Along the way, the members of the Holy Army curiously looked at Su Ming and his companions.

Soon, Su Ming and his group reached the main table where Deyee and others served lunch.

Bowls of porridge made from synthetic starch and a small dish of salted meat were placed before them.

But this wasn’t the point; the point was that everyone’s porridge was portioned out, with one bowl per person from Novlin’s group.

Thus, there were no bowls in front of Su Mo and others.

"Deyee, is there no more food?"

Novlin turned her head to ask Deyee.

"Commander, you didn’t say anything in advance; how could there be food?"

Deyee replied, somewhat embarrassed.

Hearing this, Novlin and others pushed their bowls of porridge toward Su Ming and his group, apologizing as they spoke.

"The resources are limited, please understand."

Rhein and others exchanged glances and looked at Su Ming.

Su Ming was silenced.

So, he pushed the bowls back to Novlin and said,

"Well, Novlin, you eat."

"Does it not suit your taste?"

"No, that’s not it; we’re actually not very hungry, right?"

Su Ming took a deep breath and forced a smile as he replied.

"Yes, yes, yes!"

Rhein and the others hurriedly chimed in.

"No need to be so courteous!"

Novlin pushed the bowls back toward Su Ming and his group.

Su Ming and the others looked at the porridge before them, their expressions growing more awkward.

At that moment, Su Ming suddenly noticed several children gathered around, staring eagerly at their bowls.

One of the boys, about seven years old, continuously licked the spoon in his hand, looking eagerly at him.

Seeing this, Su Ming couldn’t hold back and handed his bowl to the boy.

Rhein followed suit and handed their bowls to the children.

The children happily took the bowls and ran off!

"Ah, these little rascals, really disrespectful!"

Bair, seeing this, complained somewhat angrily.

"It’s all right."

Su Ming replied awkwardly.

He had always thought that Novlin and others were unwilling to help him, but he hadn’t expected them to be so poor that they could barely afford food.

And here he was, asking them for supplies for eight hundred Mecha.

Su Ming suddenly felt he was being excessively unreasonable.

Rhein and the others also felt very ashamed.

"Lord Su Ming, when you’re hungry later, I’ll have someone prepare food."

Novlin said softly to Su Ming.

"Thank you, Miss Novlin. How are things in the Dark Star Empire? Are you struggling significantly?"

Su Ming took a deep breath and asked.

"Ah, yes! It’s not just us, all the citizens of the Dark Star Empire are in dire straits. We at least have a meal to eat; many people don’t even have that and starve to death."

Novlin said with a complicated expression.

"That bad?"

Rhein and the others exclaimed in astonishment.

"Initially, it wasn’t so bad. Although times were tough when the Dark Star Empire first gained independence, we could still survive. But as time passed, the situation worsened. We thought it was because of corrupt officials, and some even risked their lives to see the Emperor, later raising the banner of purification in an attempt to eliminate the corrupt officials. But we later found out that it wasn’t so simple."

Fia said, annoyed.

"What is it then?"

Su Ming asked curiously.

"Later we found that the biggest problem came from the Emperor, he is the root of all troubles," Novlin calmly explained.

"That’s right, that old undying guy has been around for over a thousand years and still hasn’t kicked the bucket!" Bair cursed through gritted teeth.

"Ah? Your Emperor has been alive for over a thousand years?" Rhein and the others replied in shock.

"What’s so surprising about that? Isn’t your Council Chairman also over a thousand years old?" Fia replied as if it were the norm.

"It seems so," Rhein and the others paused slightly, but upon further thought, it seemed true that the Council Chairman had indeed been alive that long.

"So, you want to overthrow the Emperor?" Su Ming asked after some thought.

"That’s right, we want to overthrow the Emperor and return to the Federation. Actually, we are all one family; before the Dark Star Empire was established, we were also part of the Federation," Bair said, full of longing.

Rhein and the others asked with a curious expression.

"You want to return to the Federation?"

"Of course, it’s all we dream about, the Federation is so much better!" Bair and the others said longingly.

Hearing this, Su Ming touched his forehead and showed a bitter smile.

It was ironic that many inside the Federation were very dissatisfied with the Council, yet here there was an immense desire to return.

But it was also normal; even if the system of the Federation was not good, at least the common people had a way to live and food to eat.

The nobles of the Federation were still under the restraint of law.

As for the Dark Star Empire, only the nobility had a good life; the common people had no human rights, no one cared if they died, let alone thinking about prospering.

For a while, everyone fell into silence, and the atmosphere suddenly turned heavy.

"Ah~" Su Ming slowly sighed and then slowly began, "Captain Novlin, could you please do me a favor?"

"Sure."

"Could you send someone to help search for our Mother Ship ’Emperor’?"

"No problem, I’ll arrange for someone right away. Rest well here in the meantime," Novlin replied hastily as she rose to leave.

"Um, be careful during the search, don’t be mistaken for an enemy," Su Ming said, a bit worried.

"Understood!" Novlin nodded in response.

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The next day, inside the hall of the Starlight City Su Family Mansion.

Su Zhen Tian, Su Yao, and Su Ying, along with other sons, were sitting at the dining table.

An Ke, the butler, and Su Fu were in attendance.

They were having breakfast while watching the projected TV.

The TV was broadcasting the latest news.

A female presenter in professional attire with short hair was reporting seriously.

"We interrupt to bring you this important news; the Federation 13th Legion, not long ago, launched a surprise attack on the Dark Star Empire’s second largest energy reserve, Heart of Sky Base, and succeeded in destroying it, dealing an unprecedented blow to the Dark Star Empire..."

"Motherfucker, beautifully done!" Su Zhen Tian praised excitedly upon hearing this.

Su Yao also showed a very astonished expression, unbelievingly saying,

"Did I hear that wrong? The 13th Legion that entered the Empire’s territory not only wasn’t annihilated, but they also destroyed the Heart of Sky Base of the Dark Star Empire? Incredible." freewebnσvel.cøm

"This 13rd Legion was just established recently, how are they so strong?"

Su Ying asked with a furrowed brow.

"Young master, although the 13th Legion was recently formed, it doesn’t mean it lacks combat strength. It mainly depends on who the personnel drawn are. The Federation might have called back a lot of retired elite sergeants when forming it," An Ke, the butler, offered his opinion.

"Well said! Motherfucker, it’s really a pity they didn’t call me back! I’ve long wanted to enter the Dark Star Empire to give those bastards a bit of color."

Su Zhen Tian said regretfully.

Hearing Su Zhen Tian’s words, Su Yao’s expression immediately changed, hurriedly persuading,

"Father, you’ve been retired for so many years, it’s no longer suitable for you to return to the battlefield."

"Big brother is right. Moreover, the Thunder Group Company still needs you to carry the flag; what will happen to the company if you go to serve?" Su Ying and others quickly spoke up, trying to dissuade Su Zhen Tian.

The family company’s situation was not good as it was, and if Su Zhen Tian neglected it while serving, it would be unacceptable.

"Shut up, motherfucker! Can’t any of you be a bit more ambitious? Always tentative in everything you do, if I’m not here, would you all die?"

Su Zhen Tian scolded his sons angrily.

Su Yao and the others didn’t say a word after hearing Su Zhen Tian’s rebuke.

"Ah!" Su Zhen Tian also sighed helplessly.

In fact, it was not that he was unwilling to delegate power, but up to now, none of his sons were able to fully carry the company’s burdens.