Shadows of the Deep Space
Chapter 299 Credits (Extra for League Leader Bing Shan Mu Xue) (Fifth Update)

Chapter 299: Chapter 299 Credits (Extra for League Leader Bing Shan Mu Xue) (Fifth Update)

"That’s what I should have done, I took them and fled to the Federation, hoping to seek assistance from the Federation, but unfortunately, the Federation doesn’t intend to interfere in the affairs of the Neutral Country. However, the Federation has been quite kind to us, at least they gave us a place to stay."

Erina’s voice sounded a bit dejected as she spoke.

"Yeah, as long as you’re alive, there’s hope. You did the right thing."

Hai Lan comforted Erina.

Upon hearing Hai Lan’s words, tears uncontrollably fell from Erina’s eyes. She had no one to confide in these past days, silently shouldering immense pressure.

At that moment, she finally couldn’t hold back anymore.

"It’s okay, things will get better."

Hai Lan gently embraced Erina to console her.

Su Ming and the others watched this scene, filled with deep emotion.

Soon Erina composed herself and quickly said to Su Ming and the others.

"I’m sorry everyone, I was a bit out of sorts there. I’ll go get you some water right now."

"No need to bother, with so many children, you’ve got enough on your plate."

Su Ming and the others hurriedly said.

Erina quickly shook her head in response.

"How could I not? Thanks to you, the princesses were able to arrive here safely. You are the benefactors of the Crimson Country, please wait a moment."

"Then sorry to trouble you."

Seeing Erina so insistent, Su Ming didn’t refuse.

Erina hurried off to get water.

Su Ming looked around and saw barely any furniture or decorations, just the most basic necessities of life.

But that was normal, the Federation had taken them in out of humanitarianism, and wasn’t obligated to provide anything more.

Before long, Erina came over with a tray, on which there were cups of water and half a pack of biscuits with the packaging opened. It was obvious that they were usually too thrifty to indulge, but had brought them out to treat their guests.

"Please have some water and something to eat, I’m sorry for the lack of hospitality."

"No, thank you."

Su Ming and the others politely accepted the cups of water.

.....

As evening approached, Hai Lan, Catherine, and Erina escorted Su Ming and the others to the door.

Catherine looked at Su Ming and the others with reluctance.

"Big brother, are you leaving?"

"Yes, we should be going back. Stay well here, and call us if you need anything."

Su Ming touched Catherine’s head as he said goodbye.

"That’s right, we will come to visit you often."

Rhein and the others also said with some reluctance.

"Okay, Catherine will be good."

Catherine nodded obediently.

"Goodbye."

Su Ming and the others waved farewell to Catherine and the rest.

Catherine stood quietly at the door, watching as the figures of Su Ming and his friends receded into the distance, her eyes slightly red.

...

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The next morning.

Su Ming was lying in bed, sound asleep.

Bang!

The dormitory door was abruptly pushed open.

Su Ming and the others immediately woke up, turned their heads to look.

They saw that the one who had pushed open the door was none other than Allu.

Su Ming’s nerves jumped, and he immediately pulled the covers over his shorts.

Chaos ensued in the dorm.

"Ah!"

Rhein and the others reacted as if a hornet’s nest had been disturbed, a complete mess.

"What are you all shouting for, it’s not like you’ve never seen it before."

Allu said, laughing at Rhein and the others’ reaction.

"Allu, what are you doing? This is the men’s dormitory, why are you imitating Teacher Mia?"

Rhein asked with a frown.

"Teacher Mia can come, why can’t I?"

"All right then, why are you here? It’s so early, and there aren’t any classes today!"

Rhein and the others asked, exasperated.

"Could it be something to do with Teacher Mia?"

Su Ming also looked at Allu curiously.

"That’s right, the school is about to announce the credit rankings soon, I came to tell you."

Allu said excitedly to Su Ming and the others.

"Credit rankings?"

Su Ming immediately sat up.

"Yes, all the first-year students from all departments have returned. The school is going to start announcing the rankings, and these credits are crucial to our future."

Allu said, very excited.

"You go on, we’ll wash up and then head over."

Su Ming told Allu.

"Wash up your ass, hurry up and go take a look."

Rhein and the others also woke up, jumping off their beds like Tibetan mastiffs, ready to dash out.

"Hey, hey, at least change your clothes."

Su Ming called out with a wry smile.

"Oh, right."

Rhein and others immediately snapped back to reality and rushed back to their beds.

Allu, witnessing this scene, couldn’t help but laugh.

....

In the central courtyard of Imperial Court Academy, it was filled with a sea of students.

Tens of thousands of first-year students had almost all gathered here. Of course, apart from the first-year students, many from the second-year came to watch as well.

Everyone looked at the projection equipment and discussed amongst themselves.

"I wonder how many credits I’ll get."

"Yeah, if I get too few, that would be terrible."

"My heart is about to leap out, if I miss this chance to earn credits, who knows how long it will be until the next."

...

Every first-year student excitedly spoke.

At this time, some of the second-year students who had gathered around also started discussing.

"I wonder how many academic credits this batch of juniors will be able to get?"

"They should be able to get quite a few, I hear this batch is quite outstanding."

"But they won’t get that many, it’s super hard to get those credits, and the military guys won’t just hand them out willy-nilly."

"Of course, since it’s all about converting them into military honors."

...

At this moment, Su Ming and others also hurried over, with Rhein saying excitedly,

"Looks like we made it in time, they haven’t announced it yet!"

"How many credits do you think we got?"

"How would I know, but our class leader’s score must be wicked high!"

"Well, that’s a no-brainer!"

...

Su Ming shook his head as he watched Rhein and the others so excited.

Suddenly, the atmosphere heated up as many students excitedly shouted,

"Vice Principal Fleck is here, the announcement is about to happen!"

...

Fleck waved to the crowd, walked onto the temporary stage, and said solemnly and seriously,

"Everyone, please quiet down!"

The previously noisy scene immediately fell silent, and Vice Principal Fleck continued to address everyone,

"Not long ago, all the first-year students of the Imperial Court Academy participated in the academy’s first major practical mission. Everyone performed exceptionally well and completed the practical task perfectly. Now is the time for you to reap the fruits of your efforts, so let’s begin announcing the academic credits for all first years."

As Fleck’s voice died down, the holographic projection equipment suddenly started operating.

Everyone held their breath.

Swish!

Suddenly, a dense list of names and scores appeared, all displayed from high to low.

"Wow!"

Instantly, the entire venue erupted in astonished exclamations!

"Am I seeing things? The first place, Su Ming, actually got 862 credits!"

"My goodness! The second place, Beikaen, has only 178 credits!"

...

Not only were the first-year students from various departments shocked, but the second-year seniors also showed expressions of disbelief, discussing among themselves.

"What’s going on? How did that Su Ming get so many credits?"

"Is this data correct?"

"That’s too exaggerated!"

...

"Class leader! You got 862 credits!"

"That’s freaking awesome!"

Rhein and others shouted excitedly at Su Ming.

"Don’t just look at me, you guys find your own scores too."

Su Ming quickly urged Rhein and the others.

Soon enough, Rhein and the others found their own results.

"Haha, I got 92 credits!"

Rhein couldn’t stop smiling from ear to ear.

"I got 92 as well!"

Allu also said with surprise.

Su Ming looked carefully and found that Allu, Rhein, Zhang Yi, and Angel all received 92 credits, while the rest of the class only got around 60-70 credits.

At this moment, everyone’s phones vibrated.

Su Ming picked up his phone and saw that it was a message from the school.

He opened the message, and a table popped up.

Su Ming (Male)

Class: First Year, Class 23.

Credits: 862.

The breakdown of the scores is as follows:

1: Delving into the Insect Nest to rescue people, earned 20 credits.

2: Encircling and killing a Type III Elite Level mutated creature Chilami gene-splitter Deformed Brain Beast, earned 10 credits.

3: Encircling and killing a Type III General Level mutated creature Chilami gene-splitter Suture Beast, earned 20 credits.

4: Encircling and killing a Type III Lord Level mutant Chilami·Eruke, earned 30 credits.

5: Intercepting the Frenzy Fourth Generation Biological Mecha·Sin Salamander, earned 120 credits.

6: Rescuing Dr. Li Mengqi and Dr. Ting Li, earned 500 credits.

7: Killing the rebel personnel Deser, earned 30 credits.

8: Killing the rebel leader Bink, earned 60 credits.

9: Rescuing hostages: 40 credits.

10: Completing the practical mission, comprehensive award 32 credits.

...

Su Ming was stunned as he looked at this table of credits.

His eyes were fixated on the sixth item for rescuing Li Mengqi and Dr. Ting Li, which was clearly worth a fortune!

The rebel leader who wanted to kill all of them was worth only 60 credits.

At that moment, Su Ming noticed a credit conversion reference chart at the bottom of the table.

He took a closer look.

Junior Corporal military rank: 10 credits.

Sergeant military rank: 20 credits.

Senior Corporal military rank: 50 credits.

Lieutenant military rank: 100 credits (Graduation line).

First Lieutenant military rank: 200 credits.

Captain military rank: 500 credits.

Major military rank: 1,000 credits.

...

Looking at this military rank conversion chart, Su Ming’s face revealed a strange expression; he was nearly qualified for a major’s rank.

If he remembered correctly, his uncle’s son, Su Rui, was also close to being promoted to major.

But Cousin Su Rui was no spring chicken; at least twenty-something years in the military, and with the family’s support, he was barely close to major.

And yet, here was Su Ming catching up with him, which was a bit exaggerated.