Shadows of the Deep Space
Chapter 608 - 354: Return Voyage (5-in-1)_4

Chapter 608: Chapter 354: Return Voyage (5-in-1)_4

"I spent millions on this watch, it’s really valuable!"

"I have a necklace here."

...

Everyone, including Allu, hurriedly took off their jewelry.

"The sack is here, throw it in!"

Rhein grabbed the sack and rushed forward.

Everyone threw their money and valuables into the sack.

Soon, the sack was overflowing.

Su Ming looked at everyone, who was being so generous, and said.

"Make a note of how much money you contributed, I’ll reimburse you later!"

"What are you saying! It’s like you’re the only one being rescued."

In a bad mood, Kaff replied.

"That’s right, squad leader, you always lead the charge in battles; now that it’s about money, it can’t be just you paying!"

Rhein and the others agreed.

"We’re a team, they saved you, they saved us. You don’t need to repay this money."

Shu’en and the others chimed in.

Su Ming looked at everyone and smiled brightly.

"Alright! Then I won’t be polite with you."

"That’s more like it, don’t be so wishy-washy like a woman."

Hejassi laughed in reply.

Su Ming nodded and dragged the sack over to Novlin and her crew.

He walked up to Novlin and her team, handed the sack filled with money and valuables over, and said.

"This is for you!"

Novlin paused for a moment upon seeing it, then reacted and said.

"No, we can’t accept it."

"This is a small gesture from us, don’t be polite. Without your rescue, we would’ve died in the Dark Forest."

Su Ming urged Novlin.

"No, we didn’t save you for a reward."

Novlin quickly shook her head in refusal.

"Yes, the sister is right."

Fia and the others echoed.

Even though they were tempted by the sack of money and in desperate need of it, they stuck to their principles.

"Novlin, don’t be shy, consider it a donation to the Holy Army. You truly need the money in your current situation."

Su Ming forcefully handed the sack to Novlin.

In fact, even if Novlin hadn’t saved them, Su Ming was willing to support the Holy Army, as it meant opposing the Imperial Army.

"Alright, on behalf of the Holy Army, I thank all of you!"

Novlin was eventually persuaded by Su Ming.

"No need to be so polite. Here’s my Star Cluster Forum account. If you ever encounter difficulties and need my assistance, contact me through the forum. I will help if I can!"

Su Ming handed over a paper with his Star Cluster Forum account written on it to Novlin and said.

"Alright, we’ll be leaving now."

Novlin accepted the note and, feeling touched, said to Su Ming.

"Goodbye. If you ever come to the Federation, I’ll give you a proper reception!"

Su Ming said to Novlin and her team.

"Goodbye!"

Novlin and her crew then returned to their Mecha and operated it to leave the Emperor.

Su Ming and his team stood there, watching them leave.

....

Emperor · Central Control Room.

Zhou Yuelin reported to Vickers Major General.

"General, Su Ming and his team have returned to the Emperor, and the Holy Army has left."

"Alright, notify everyone, Emperor is setting sail!"

Vickers Major General then gave the order.

"Yes, sir!"

Zhou Yuelin immediately responded.

....

At the interstellar airport, Emperor re-activated, and its massive hull slowly rose.

Novlin and her team halted their Mecha operations, turned their heads to watch the slowly rising Emperor.

Fia asked with some sadness.

"Sis, will we see them again?"

"I don’t know, maybe we will." ƒreewebɳovel.com

Novlin replied sorrowfully.

At this moment, Emperor’s propulsion was fully engaged, flying towards the distant sky, eventually disappearing from sight.

...

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Emperor · Dockyard.

Su Ming and his team returned to Wind Moving.

"We’re finally back."

"Finally, I can take a bath. I haven’t bathed in ten days; I’m almost becoming stale."

"That’s right, although the Holy Army is good, their conditions are too harsh."

"This time was really life-threatening."

.....

Rhein and others expressed their emotions.

"Alright, everyone go rest well. Everyone except those on rotational duty are on leave!"

Su Ming said to Rhein and his team.

"Got it."

Rhein and the others responded.

Su Ming then walked towards his room.

He opened the door to his room.

Little Gray dashed quickly and jumped into Su Ming’s arms.

"Squeak squeak~"

Little Gray snuggled against Su Ming, whining with a pitiful sound.

Su Ming laughed, patted Little Gray’s head to comfort it.

"Alright, I’m back, I’ll get you some grapes later."

Upon hearing Su Ming’s words, Little Gray became very happy, chirping.

Su Ming then walked into his room with Little Gray and closed the door.

...

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Five months later.

Emperor · Temporary Officers’ Office.

Su Ming leisurely drank hot water while listening to Curia and the others talking.

"Don’t you think it’s strange?"

Curia said with a frown.

"What’s strange?"

Shu’en and the others asked curiously.

"We’ve been navigating for five months since leaving the Land of Lost, right?"

"That’s right, so what?"

"It’s been so long, and we haven’t returned to the Federation yet, don’t you find that odd?"

"You might have a point, but could it be because we’re taking a detour?"