Shadows of the Deep Space
Chapter 286: Attending the Banquet (Second Update)

Chapter 286: Chapter 286: Attending the Banquet (Second Update)

"Our mining area has been occupied by the rebels, and the people of Abayk Kingdom don’t care, leaving us to fight it back on our own..."

Mia briefly explained the situation to Su Ming.

"Isn’t that obviously Abayk Kingdom playing tricks?"

"Yeah, the problem is they’ve got us cornered. Now, there are only two options, either shelter them or fight ourselves, but look at us, can we even fight?"

"No way, I’d rather not have those resources than choose to shelter them. Sheltering them is serious business, you should know the state the Federation is in right now, teacher. And most importantly, if we really shelter the Abayk Kingdom, there’s no telling they might use the Federation’s protection to start a conflict with the Imperial Army, and then drag the Federation down with them."

"I’m just amazed, kid, how do you know so much?"

"Haha, I’m okay, I usually like reading strategy books. But teacher, what do you guys plan to do?"

"Don’t ask me about this brain-killing stuff, and that’s not even the worst part yet!"

Mia didn’t want to think more about it.

"So what is the worst part?"

Su Ming looked at Mia curiously.

"Didn’t you notice that the portions in the cafeteria have decreased a lot recently?"

Mia asked with a smirk.

"It seems to have decreased quite a bit. What’s the problem?"

"Didn’t we save quite a few survivors the other day? They ate up a lot of our food reserves in two meals, now our supplies are about to be problematic!"

"Can’t we get more supplies?"

"What do you think?"

"..."

After hearing Mia’s words, Su Ming was speechless, really, when it rains it pours!

Just then, a sound of footsteps approached, and Mia and Su Ming turned their heads to look.

They saw Vice Principal Fleck approaching with his hands behind his back and a scowl on his face.

Seeing Vice Principal Fleck, Mia quickly hid the wine she was holding behind her back and asked with a grin.

"Why are you here? I’m not teaching today, so no need to keep an eye on me, right?"

Fleck replied irritably.

"I’m not in the mood to keep an eye on you, I’m here for something."

"What’s the matter?"

Mia looked puzzled at Fleck, knowing this old guy always had troublesome issues when seeking her out.

"That mining area issue, do you have any good ideas?"

Fleck had thought so hard his head hurt, yet he still didn’t have a solution. Thus, he decided to ask Mia, as she had solved many such issues before.

"What good idea could I possibly have, either fight or pull out."

Mia responded bluntly without a second thought.

"Can’t you think of a proper solution for me?"

Fleck replied, annoyed.

Standing aside, Su Ming calmly spoke up.

"Principal, the root of this issue lies with the Abayk Kingdom. If you want to solve this, you need to talk to the King of Abayk."

"Ah, how do we talk? It’s clear that they’re banking on our fix."

"There’s not completely no way to talk."

"You have a way?"

Fleck looked at Su Ming, surprised.

"Pressure."

"How do we apply pressure? I’ve considered it, but it just isn’t worthwhile!"

"You need to meet with the Abayk King first."

"That’s simple, King Baisitan of Abayk has sent us an invitation, he wants to host me tonight."

"That’s a great opportunity."

"But how do I apply pressure, how can I make sure it won’t be a loss?"

"It’s simple, when you’re dining with King Baisitan, he’s surely going to bring up the mining area to test you. You need to act unconcerned while also letting the king know that you have already asked for reinforcements from the Imperial Court Academy. The Imperial Court Academy has dispatched a 5th level fleet to eradicate the rebels! I believe the king will be thrown off balance because after all, they want resources, not a real fight."

Su Ming analyzed the situation clearly.

"Sure, I just fear that old fox won’t fall for it!"

Fleck thought for a moment before replying.

"It all depends on your acting skills, Principal. To put it plainly, this is a contest of psychological games and fake chips. As long as you don’t show any flaws, there shouldn’t be a problem."

Su Ming said with a smile.

Mia looked at Su Ming somewhat surprised, she had not expected this brat to possess not only great combat talent and intelligence but also a pretty good strategic mind.

"Haha, alright, it’s settled then! Mia, come to the banquet with me."

Fleck finally made up his mind, as he could not think of a better solution.

"Me? No, I hate dealing with your messes."

Mia replied with a dark face.

"No, you must come with me, and besides, there’s free booze. Aren’t you going to drink?"

"If you put it that way, a trip might not be too bad."

"Su Ming, you should come too."

Fleck decisively called Su Ming along, feeling that Su Ming was quite sharp-witted, which made him a safer bet to bring along.

"Is that appropriate?"

"Why wouldn’t it be? Seeing more of the world will only benefit your future growth, not harm it."

"Okay then."

Su Ming did not refuse.

"Follow me!"

Fleck then left with Su Ming and Mia.

....

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Abayk Base City·Main Road.

Hovering patrol vehicles with flashing lights flew ahead, clearing the way.

A low-key black hovering vehicle followed the leading vehicles.

At that moment, the entire main road was cordoned off, and the areas on both sides were crowded with citizens who kept looking at the black hovering vehicle, whispering among themselves.

"Who is sitting in that car?"

"Who else could it be, didn’t you see the flag? It’s from the Federation Government."

"The cowards from the Federation Government, aren’t they busy running away?"

"Who knows!"

"If you ask me, the King is just too merciful. Instead of wasting words with the Federation, he should confiscate all their properties."

....

Inside the black hovering vehicle, Su Ming looked through the window at the outside scenery.

The main base city of the Abayk Kingdom was quite prosperous, with a very dense population, but its infrastructure couldn’t compare to that of Starlight City.

Although the city was filled with high-rise buildings, they were made of the plainest materials, and in the dim corners along the way, many homeless people could be seen.

"Are you nervous?"

Mia asked Su Ming, who seemed a bit trance as he looked out the window.

"Not really."

Su Ming replied very calmly.

"Tsk, boring! Despite your young age, you’re as dull as an old man."

Mia responded dispiritedly.

Su Ming noticed Mia’s description and his mouth twitched slightly, but he said nothing.

....

Half an hour later.

As the hovering vehicle reached the city center, a majestic castle came into view, constructed entirely of bluestone and densely covered with moss, giving it a sense of historical age.

Creak!

The towering doors of the castle slowly opened.

The honor guard at the door saluted respectfully as the black hovering vehicle drove straight in.

Upon entering the castle, a lush green lawn came into view, hidden spray devices continuously emitted misty water vapor, moisturizing the greenery.

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