Shadows of the Deep Space
Chapter 287: Pretense and Deception (Added for book friend Shishui Blueberry) (Third Update)

Chapter 287: Chapter 287: Pretense and Deception (Added for book friend Shishui Blueberry) (Third Update)

Girls dressed as maids were trimming the green plants.

Suddenly, Su Ming felt as if he had entered another world.

From here, it was clear that the lifestyle of the Abayk Royal Family was in no way inferior to those of the Federation’s corporate giants.

"How extravagant."

Mia couldn’t help but comment.

"Mia!"

Fleck, who was sitting in the front row, turned his head and glared at her.

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Mia responded, sounding bored.

Just then, the hovercar drove straight to the front of the castle and slowly came to a stop.

As the car door opened, Fleck, Mia, and Su Ming stepped out.

Martins approached, shook hands with Fleck, and said with a smile,

"The banquet is ready, and His Majesty has been waiting for you for a long time."

"Alright, let’s go in then."

Fleck replied calmly.

"This way, please!"

Martins then led Fleck and the others inside.

As they passed through the doorway, they entered a luxurious hall with a golden floor covered by a bright red carpet.

Servants and soldiers on both sides bowed their heads.

At that moment, Su Ming saw a short, fat man with a greasy face and luxurious rings on his fingers, wearing a luxurious red robe adorned with stars, coming toward them with a smile.

"Fleck, it’s been a long time."

"King of Baisitan, indeed, it has been many years."

Fleck replied politely.

"The years have passed, yet you haven’t seemed to age a bit."

"Neither have you."

"Today we must catch up properly, the banquet is ready; let’s eat and talk."

King Baisitan said smilingly.

"Alright!"

Fleck and the others followed King Baisitan to the banquet hall.

Throughout, Su Ming kept an eye on King Baisitan.

Although he had little to do with this man, from the exchange he had just seen with Fleck, the king was no fool, a true sly fox.

They soon reached the banquet hall, where a twelve-meter-long ruby table came into view, adorned with bunches of fresh flowers.

King Baisitan directly took the seat of honor, while Fleck, Su Ming, and Mia sat together on the left side.

Clap! Clap!

The King of Baisitan clapped his hands.

Young, beautiful maids came carrying dish after dish.

In an instant, the table was filled with thirty-six different dishes.

Then, several maids stepped forward and poured a cup of crystal-clear red wine for Su Ming and the others.

"This cup is to you. You’ve come from afar, and it is only right to receive you sooner. However, I have been entangled in trivial matters recently; please don’t mind."

King Baisitan raised his glass and said.

In fact, he had originally planned for Martins to deal with Fleck and the others, making excuses to avoid meeting them if Fleck asked for a meeting.

But the situation developed beyond his expectations. After negotiating with Martins failed, Fleck and his group neither left nor made any further moves, staying quietly on the ship.

This made King Baisitan somewhat uneasy, prompting him to invite Fleck over.

"The King is really too polite."

Frick also raised his wine glass in a courteous response.

"Cheers!"

The King of Baisitan laughed and downed his drink.

Su Ming and his companions also finished the wine in their glasses.

Mia’s eyes immediately lit up; the quality of the wine was very good, and she quickly signaled the maid behind her to refill the glasses.

At this moment, while the King of Baisitan was dining, he apologized to Duofu.

"Fleck, my old friend, I actually invited you to dinner today to apologize."

"For what?"

Fleck’s mind stirred, but he responded very naturally as if nothing was amiss.

"Of course, it’s about the mining area in the Gotosk Rift Valley, this whole mess was indeed our fault, but we couldn’t help it! The rebel forces were supported by the Dark Star Empire, and we really didn’t dare to take action against them."

The King of Baisitan was somewhat surprised by Fleck’s reaction, but he still began his own act.

"You say it’s a minor issue, let’s not dwell on it, let’s drink instead!"

Fleck raised his wine glass nonchalantly and said.

"Good!"

The King of Baisitan smiled, clinked glasses with Fleck, and drained his glass, but he felt increasingly uneasy.

After finishing his drink, Fleck praised it highly.

"This wine is excellent, smooth, and rich in aroma..."

"Since you like it, when you leave, I’ll have someone send you a few cases."

The King of Baisitan and Fleck exchanged insincere pleasantries.

"Good! Then I won’t be polite, haha!"

Fleck accepted with a laugh.

Seeing how good Fleck’s mood was, and that he even took the time to accept his wine, the King of Baisitan frowned slightly, then he asked without any outward sign.

"Fleck, would the loss of this mining area have a bad impact on you? If so, I would feel even more guilty."

"No worries, why talk about such depressing things? There’s already a solution for the mining area, and it’s actually great news for you."

"Great news?"

"Hasn’t the rebel force taken over your territory?"

"Yes."

"I have already requested support from the school, and the Imperial Court Academy has decided to dispatch a tier five combat fleet. I’ll help you wipe them all out, and that will solve everything."

Fleck became increasingly cheerful as he spoke, even taking a big gulp from his wine glass.

When the King of Baisitan heard Fleck’s words, his old face twitched, and he thought to himself.

"Damn!"

He had hoped that the Imperial Court Academy would choose the easier path and withdraw, but they were unexpectedly firm, sending their main fleet.

If this continued, not only would the resources be taken back, but his own forces would be defeated, and he would suffer major losses.

So, the King of Baisitan quickly changed tactics, laughing as he said.

"Oh, brother Fleck, such a small rebel group is hardly worth bothering the Imperial Court Academy!"

"I thought the same initially, but when I reported it, the academy was furious! So they deployed the main fleet and senior students to help, and everything will be solved. I just need to stay on the ship and wait for it to be over."

Fleck said with a laugh.

"Cough cough, brother Fleck, after reconsidering, I don’t feel this is the right move. This rebellion was our mistake, how can we bother the Imperial Court Academy to such an extent? How about this, let me negotiate with the rebels? I’ll make them return seventy percent of the resources, then release the people."

The King of Baisitan asked with a laugh.

"This..."

Fleck immediately looked troubled.

"Brother Fleck, think about it! If we don’t leave them something, how can they be willing to give up peacefully? Besides, direct combat is very dangerous for the hostages, it’s not worth the loss!"

The King of Baisitan earnestly analyzed.