Shadows of the Deep Space
Chapter 202: Victory (Extra for Alliance Leader Salted Fish Sage) (3rd Update)

Chapter 202: Chapter 202: Victory (Extra for Alliance Leader Salted Fish Sage) (3rd Update)

At that moment, the Gakels City Lord also quickly asked,

"Where’s the neural pod?"

"It reconnected and exited safely."

"Check quickly, is there any casualty?"

"Yes, right away!"

Dr. Bodden immediately commenced a self-check.

...

At the Peak of the Stars Arena, the indicator lights on the silent neural pods suddenly turned from red to green.

Accompanied by bursts of hissing air, the neural pods automatically opened.

Su Ming and the others opened their eyes one by one, sitting up somewhat dazedly.

"They’ve disconnected from the competition, and the malfunction has been resolved!"

Dr. Wu from the crowd exclaimed excitedly.

Zhou Yuan and other doctors rushed forward to check on the awakening students.

Su Ming hadn’t even recovered yet when a female doctor with some freckles on her face rushed up to him, scanning his body with a portable medical device while soothing him.

"Don’t move, we’re checking you."

...

Major Andak, seeing this scene, also relaxed his taut nerves, thankfully escaping danger.

Had all these participating personnel died today, he, in charge of security, would have seen the end of his career.

These weren’t just ordinary students; they were all the future hopes of the Federation. And the ones leading them, even though from different systems, were all his superiors.

Most importantly, he was responsible for the security of the entire arena during the competition’s duration. If something went wrong, he couldn’t escape the blame.

However, fortunately, he soon received feedback from Dr. Zhou Yuan that all the students were fine. Only a few students were a bit listless, but it was no big issue.

So Major Andak reported the latest updates to his superiors.

At that time, on the spectator stands, Mia, seeing Su Ming and the others coming out, was also thrilled. However, since the neural pod area was controlled by the Imperial Court Sect soldiers, she couldn’t go in, so she could only wait patiently.

At this moment, the audience in the stands, seeing the participating students lining up, started discussing.

"They’re out!"

"Is the competition over?"

"Who won, who lost?"

"No, they didn’t even show us the most exciting part."

.....

Shiva, the host, seeing the audience starting discussions, then spoke up with a broad smile.

"Everyone, please quiet down. Today’s contest has ended. Although there were some accidents, our contestants still tenaciously completed the competition. Let’s give them the warmest applause, in support and encouragement!"

Shiva led the applause, and the audience also followed suit in clapping.

Just then, a voice sounded through the hidden earpiece Shiva, the host, was wearing. After he listened, he raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet.

The clapping quickly subsided, and with a smile, Shiva said,

"Now I will announce the final winner of the league."

At that moment, the hearts of everyone at the venue, as well as personnel from the three schools, were all raised.

Even the people from Bikong Academy were still harboring a glimmer of hope. They hoped for a miracle, as this was, after all, a public tri-school league!

"The winner is Imperial Court Academy!"

Shiva, the host, shouted enthusiastically.

At this moment, more than half of the audience in the stands stood up, cheering excitedly.

"We won!"

"Imperial Court Academy won!"

....

On the spectator platform, Vice Principal Fleck held his chest and sighed in relief, finally winning. He really was getting too old for such stress.

"Oh yeah! My bonus is secured!"

Mia shouted excitedly.

Vice Principal Fleck and others immediately gave Mia a deadpan look.

"Cough cough, I’m just kidding, I’m happy for the academy."

Mia’s smile stiffened as she looked at Fleck.

"You’d best be."

Fleck warned her grumpily.

"Vice Principal Fleck, don’t look at me! Everyone is cheering, and shouldn’t we hurry over?"

Mia quickly changed the subject, speaking awkwardly.

"Let’s go!"

Fleck, no longer concerned with Mia, promptly left with many teachers.

At this moment, Su Ming and the others, seeing the countless cheering spectators, also revealed brilliant smiles and raised their hands to wave at the audience.

That’s when a large number of reporters were allowed in, continuously taking photos of Su Ming and his companions.

Just then, the host Shiva spoke up.

"Ladies and gentlemen, due to equipment malfunctions in the arena, the award ceremony for the competition will be moved to the Starlight City Lord’s Mansion. It will be broadcast by the relevant media, and everyone can watch it later. This tri-school competition now concludes here, thank you..."

"Ah? The awards aren’t happening here?"

"No way!"

"Who cares where it is, as long as we won!"

...

The crowd excitedly discussed among themselves.

Hearing the host Shiva’s words, Su Ming was very surprised, not expecting the awards ceremony to be at the City Lord’s Mansion, but it seemed even more grand that way.

As he was contemplating, Rhein and others excitedly ran over, shouting.

"Su Ming!"

"Class leader, you played so beautifully!"

"You’re so awesome, you even sneaked into the base city."

...

"Not bad."

Su Ming, surrounded by his classmates, smiled and replied.

Mia squeezed in at that moment, her eyes shining as she asked,

"How did you do later in the fight?"

"Didn’t you see?"

Su Ming asked, puzzled.

"See what? The live broadcast went out a while ago. Can you still get the award?"

Mia rubbed her hands together, eagerly asking.

"Uh, should be no problem."

Su Ming thought for a moment and cautiously replied.

"Haha, I knew you’d be fine, you’re truly my student."

Mia excitedly slapped Su Ming’s arm.

At that moment, Major Andak approached them and said solemnly,

"Please head to the underground garage and take the bus to the City Lord’s Mansion; they’re already preparing the awards ceremony."

"Great, let’s set off."

Vice Principal Fleck, who was chatting with Begfin and others, replied happily.

Consequently, the students from all three schools headed towards the elevator, regardless of winning or losing, all bound for the City Lord’s Mansion.

....

Moments later, inside the bus,

Mia and Su Ming sat in the front, Mia uncharacteristically serious as she asked,

"Su Ming, did something happen at the end?"

"Yes, the Mechanical Clan invaded, and Artificial Intelligence Celeste paused the match to deal with the invading Mechanical Clan personally, eventually resolving it by sheer luck."

Su Ming briefly explained to Mia.

After listening to Su Ming, Mia pondered for a few seconds before advising him,

"When you went to Terra Royal Base, what did you see?"

"Biological Mecha, it looked like a research site for Biological Mecha."

Su Ming thought for a moment and replied.

"I thought so. Remember, if anyone asks about related information, don’t mention what you shouldn’t."

Mia directly corrected Su Ming and reminded him.

"Okay."

Su Ming nodded in agreement.

...