"My Lord, rest assured with handling it; how could I make such a basic mistake? The recovery is, of course, comprehensive, and that chain gun is placed over there."
Onite pointed to a rack fixed with weapons in the distance, where the chain gun was placed.
Su Ming walked over and looked at the jet-black chain gun, saying to Onite with great satisfaction.
"Well done, you’ve earned a rit!"
Although this chain gun is not as formidable as the Dawn Spear, it has its advantages and is very useful in specific battles.
"Thank you, my Lord!"
Onite grinned from ear to ear.
...
Several days later.
Inside the Dood Light Central Control Room.
Su Ming sat in the command chair, leaning sideways against the back, pondering so matters.
At this mont, Timi reported to Su Ming.
"Commander Su Ming, we are about to conclude superluminal flight and reach the Cosmic Army Headquarters. Considering that Abyss of Descent is quite tight on resources, we didn’t resupply much, so we need to stop at the Cosmic Army Headquarters for so supplies."
"Alright."
Su Ming nodded slightly in response.
...
Cosmic Army Headquarters · eting Room.
Commander Alekde stood on the conference dais, with stern-faced officers seated in the eting positions below.
The most prominent among them was the officer in the central position of the front row—a tall, lean figure wearing a General Uniform, with neat black short hair, a hooked nose, eyes like deep, frigid pools exuding bone-chilling coldness, and an overwhelming sense of power.
This man was none other than Admiral Xinlad.
"I’ll say this one last ti; listen carefully! This escort mission is extrely important, and any issues are absolutely unacceptable. If sothing goes wrong, I’ll hold every one of you accountable!"
Commander Alekde laid down the law with a stern voice.
"Yes!"
The assembly echoed in unison.
"Dismissed!"
Commander Alekde imdiately told the assembly, turning to leave through a side door at the edge of the conference dais.
At this mont, the generals on site stood up and gathered around Xinlad, offering congratulations and flattery.
"Congratulations, General Xinlad!"
"With you leading the escort, it’s sure to be foolproof."
"Indeed, we feel reassured with you at the helm."
...
"Don’t say that, we still rely on all of you and request your cooperation."
Admiral Xinlad replied with great humility.
"General Xinlad, what are you saying? We’ll definitely cooperate unconditionally once you give the order!"
"Right, once this escort mission is over, perhaps you’ll be promoted to General."
...
Everyone cheerfully praised.
"Thank you all for your kind words."
Hilard left the eting room amidst the crowd’s admiration.
...
anwhile, Alekde, burdened with thoughts, headed for the office.
"Commander, what’s the matter?"
Admiral Taite asked curiously.
"Nothing much, just worried about this escort mission. After all, this isn’t like past escorts; it’s the headquarters’ stockpile of several centuries of resources. If sothing goes wrong, it’s disastrous!"
"Didn’t you mobilize a massive force to escort it?"
"It’s not enough!"
"But every available force has been mobilized."
"I know."
Commander Alekde said irritably.
Just then, a rapid series of footsteps approached, and an officer hurriedly ran over to report.
"Commander, a returning ship has applied for docking at headquarters for resupply. It’s about to land at headquarters."
"Returning ship? Returning from where?"
Alekde stopped walking and asked.
"Abyss of Descent."
The officer responsible for reporting quickly responded.
"Abyss of Descent? Wasn’t that place just attacked by the Heavenly Revelation Divine Country and Chilami? They just requested support from us, and we dispatched personnel a few days ago. How can there be a ship returning?"
Commander Alekde furrowed his brows slightly, puzzled.
"A bit unusual?"
Admiral Taite was also a bit perplexed.
Commander Alekde imdiately inquired.
"Who’s the commanding officer of the returning ship?"
"It’s Admiral Su Ming."
The officer quickly reported.
"Su Ming? It’s actually him?"
Taite was also a bit surprised, not expecting it to be Su Ming returning.
"Inform him imdiately to co to the office to see ."
Commander Alekde said with a slight shift in gaze to the reporting officer.
"Yes!"
The officer promptly responded.
...
Cosmic Army Headquarters · Interstellar Airport.
The Sunshine landed slowly at the designated docking position.
Inside the Central Control Room.
"Lord Su Ming, we’ve landed at the designated dock."
Timi reported to Su Ming.
"Alright, Onite, how long for the resupply?"
Su Ming nodded slightly, then inquired from Onite, who was beside him.
"Lord Su Ming, it’s just a routine resupply. We can set sail 12 hours from now."
Onite replied with a grand smile.
"Alright, we’ll depart once resupply is completed!"
Su Ming instructed simply.
"Good!"
Timi and others nodded in agreent.
Buzz~
Just then, Su Ming’s wristband suddenly vibrated, and a ssage popped up.
Su Ming glanced down at the ssage, his brow furrowing slightly.
"What is it, boss?"
Rhein asked curiously.
"I just received a ssage from headquarters; Commander Alekde wants to see ."
Su Ming did not keep it from Rhein and the others.
"Huh? Why does Commander Alekde want to see you?"
"Boss, I rember you and Alekde don’t really get along, right? I recall causing Commander Alekde to lose face before."
"He wouldn’t use this as an opportunity to give you a hard ti, would he?"
...
Rhein and others said in great surprise.
"Stop guessing. Commander Alekde doesn’t have the ti to give a hard ti, it must be about sothing."
Su Ming said as he stood up from the command chair.
"Yes."
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