Shadows of the Deep Space
Chapter 263: Emergency Combat (Added for the alliance leader, Maple Night) (Part 4)

Chapter 263: Chapter 263: Emergency Combat (Added for the alliance leader, Maple Night) (Part 4)

Thus, Jessa dared to threaten Xiao Ye viciously, but did not dare to do so to Fleck.

"You’re being completely reckless, aren’t you?"

"I am out of options, there are very important people and things on that ship."

"What kind of things?"

"I don’t know either, they didn’t tell me. I was just given a strict order that we must rescue them."

"What on earth has happened on that ship?"

Fleck’s eyebrows knitted into a frown as he asked.

"It’s unclear, but I only know that the people inside are nearly all dead. Two Tier 3 Battleships that were escorting have also sent people on board, but they all died!"

Jessa explained the situation anxiously.

"You don’t have any clarity, and then with the ship being that dangerous inside, you dare let my students go for the rescue?"

Even by thinking with his toes, Vice Principal Fleck could surmise that there must be some illicit and uncontrolled substances on the ship that should not see the light of day.

"Major General Fleck, our soldiers’ lives are lives too. When we go to battle, we don’t consider if it’s dangerous or not!"

"But they have not yet grown up, they could serve the Federation better in the future. They shouldn’t be exposed to danger so soon."

"Major General Fleck, this mission is very important, the Federation needs them. This is not a meaningless sacrifice."

Jessa almost roared his response.

Fleck fell silent upon hearing Jessa’s words.

...

At the training area at that moment.

Su Ming and the others were sitting on the ground, drinking water and chatting idly.

"We should arrive at our destination the day after tomorrow, and when we complete the mission and return to the academy, we must treat ourselves to a good meal in the cafeteria."

"That’s right, I used to think the canteen food was just okay, but only after getting on the ship did I realize how good the academy’s cafeteria food is."

...

Rhein and the others griped one after another.

"Be content, what you are eating right now is special treatment! The ingredients used are also good, it’s just that the chefs are not as good as those in the school cafeteria! If you don’t believe me, go back and try the large cafeteria, taste the soldiers’ meals on the ship and you’ll know."

Mia retorted while she sipped her small drink.

"Heh, we were just complaining casually, teacher."

Rhein and the others replied, scratching their heads.

Just then, a piercing alarm suddenly rang throughout the ship, followed by an abrupt announcement.

"Emergency notice, the ship has entered a state of emergency battle readiness. All teachers please proceed immediately to the combat meeting room..."

"What’s happening? Entered a state of emergency battle readiness? Why is combat involved? Aren’t we in a safe zone?"

"Yeah, what’s going on? Aren’t we just responsible for transporting?"

"Could it be that we’ve encountered a monster attack?"

...

Rhein and the others asked in confusion.

Upon hearing the broadcast, Su Ming felt a sudden sinking in his heart, a very bad premonition.

Of course, it wasn’t just Su Ming and his group that were in an uproar; students from other classes discussed the news with shock and surprise.

Mia looked at the scene and shouted sternly.

"What’s the panic? Get into your mechs and into battle-ready status. Wait for my return!"

"Yes!"

Su Ming and the others responded gravely, then they each dashed towards the Iron Guards.

At this time, students from other classes who were not in mechs also ran towards their mechs.

Mia and the other teachers rushed off towards the combat meeting room.

...

Half an hour later, in the combat meeting room.

Fleck explained the ins and outs of the situation to Mia and the others, as well as the objectives of the combat mission.

"Our combat mission has two main goals this time, the first is to rescue the research scientists Ting Li and Li Mengqi, and the second is to retrieve a top-secret four-sided box."

"What’s inside that box?"

Tang Xuan, the teacher, asked with furrowed brows.

"I don’t know, and I don’t know what happened on the Nautilus, not even Major General Jessa, who issued the rescue order, is clear on that."

Fleck replied with a sigh.

"Hmph, what else could it be? It must be something shady. Even in this situation, those old guys above still refuse to speak."

Mia complained with annoyance.

Fleck, irritated, tapped the conference table and scolded Mia.

"I brought you here to discuss combat operations, not to listen to you complain."

"Fine, I got it."

Mia responded by lifting her hand and tapping her ear.

At this point, Teacher Alfam spoke up with a grave voice.

"This mission is too dangerous; I don’t think it is suited for students. Why not have the soldiers from Red Teeth join us instead?"

"That’s impossible, we don’t have enough hands. For this operation, we need to penetrate deep inside the Nautilus. This Class 4 Mother Ship isn’t a regular combat ship but a fortress-type mother ship with an exceptionally complex internal structure. We need a large number of personnel to go in for the rescue. And the worst part is, all the personnel sent from the two accompanying Class 3 frigates to the mother ship have died."

Fleck said with a headache.

"I just don’t understand how they could dare to transport such important people and items in a Class 4 ship, not to mention without an escort of experts?"

Teacher Tang Xuan was also very angry, as their stupid mistakes meant they now had to clean up the mess.

"If you ask me, we might as well reject this rescue mission."

Mia leaned back in her chair and spoke with a defeatist attitude.

"Is that possible? Not saving a life, how would that reflect on Imperial Court Academy’s reputation?"

Fleck immediately rejected Mia’s foolish idea.

After listening to Fleck, Mia’s expression turned serious.

"Since you put it that way, it seems we don’t have a choice and can only go in to rescue. Then we have to consider the worst-case scenario, this operation will surely result in significant casualties. Therefore, my suggestion is that we recruit five of the most elite students from each class to participate in the operation. The other students should stay outside and not go in to die."

After hearing Mia’s proposal, Tang Xuan and the others fell silent.

Mia’s method might reduce casualties, but it also meant that the brightest students might end up losing their lives.

"Let’s do it that way, everyone go and prepare. Red Teeth is already heading toward Nautilus."

After a moment of difficulty, Fleck finally made the tough decision.

"Okay!"

Tang Xuan and the others didn’t say much else.

...

In the training area,

Su Ming and the others were patiently waiting.

At this time, teachers like Mia hurried back.

"Teacher, what happened?"

Su Ming and the others looked at Mia with curiosity.

"A Class 4 Mother Ship returning to base encountered some issues, and we need to go on a rescue mission."

Mia explained the situation with a serious tone.

"Sigh, we thought something had happened, turns out it was just a rescue mission."

Rhein and the others didn’t take the news too seriously after hearing it.

"It’s not that simple, this mission is very dangerous. Everyone must immediately check the mecha fuel and ammunition status, and if you need supplies, send a request to logistics! Also, Su Ming, Rhein, Allu, Angel, and Zhang Yi, the five of you, must pick some additional personal weapons to take with you."

Mia spoke seriously.

"Understood!"

Su Ming and the others changed their demeanor when they heard Mia’s words.

...