Shadows of the Deep Space
Chapter 334 - 309: Exploding Star (Five in One)_6

Chapter 334: Chapter 309: Exploding Star (Five in One)_6

"What’s the condition?"

"Firstly, your debt is completely forgiven, the military will cover it, and you must know that it’s an astronomical amount. Secondly, the welfare benefits will be upgraded one notch, and this time, they’re giving you a lot of autonomy."

"Pfft, as if I care!"

Mia snorted coldly.

At this moment, those following behind, like Rhein and the others, were in an uproar.

"Did I hear that wrong? Vice City Lord Okens seems to be poaching Teacher Mia?"

"Ah, Teacher Mia wouldn’t really agree, would she?"

"Exactly, she’s not really going to leave, is she?"

"What’ll we do if Teacher leaves?"

...

"Shh!"

Su Ming suddenly frowned and gestured for everyone to be quiet.

At this point, Vice City Lord Okens and Mia, walking in front, naturally noticed the many students following them. However, the two did not say anything, only heading silently towards a vacant spot in the field in front of the teaching building.

Su Ming and the others couldn’t keep up and could only watch from a distance, unable to hear their conversation.

Then, Lord Okens smiled at Mia and said,

"Miss Mia, are you really going to refuse to return to the military? Won’t you consider it for yourself, or for your students?"

"What do you mean by that?"

Mia looked at Vice City Lord Okens with a displeased tone.

"Your students will probably be joining the military soon. Once they do, they will need guidance. If you return to the military, I believe they will have a better future."

Vice City Lord Okens said with a grin.

Upon hearing this, Mia was somewhat hesitant.

Seeing Mia wavering, Okens then said,

"If you feel the conditions I offered earlier aren’t generous enough, feel free to ask for more. As long as the military can do it, it won’t be a problem."

"You said that, right?"

"That’s right."

"Fine, first get Dr. Blakes to come here and apologize to me!"

Mia said bluntly.

Upon hearing Mia’s words, the smile on Okens’s face froze, and somewhat flustered, he said,

"Stop joking, how could that possibly happen! Even if you killed him, he would never apologize, it’s not possible!"

"Then what’s the point in talking!"

Mia replied irritably.

"Oh come on, aren’t you just being unreasonable? How about I apologize instead?"

Okens was nearly driven mad by Mia.

"Why would I want you to apologize?"

"Change it."

"Fine, but I haven’t thought it through yet. I’ll tell you once I’ve decided."

"Wait, we need to set some ground rules first. You can wait to think it over and propose later, but it cannot involve Dr. Blakes. That guy, not to mention me, even the military can’t handle him. He’s a madman, a total lunatic!"

"Okay, but I’m curious, why are you so eager to bring me back?"

Mia looked at Okens suspiciously, as if pondering some major change that compelled these old men to compromise so easily.

"I won’t hide it from you. Isn’t the main flagship of the Residual Light Army back for repairs?"

"I know that."

"But it’s not going well. The ship can’t be fixed, and there’s not enough manpower! Lord Gakels is really worried about issues arising at the Abyss of Descent and wants to send reinforcements there. But this decision couldn’t get through because the other two Vice Chairmen—one of them wants to fight the Imperial Army, and the other wants to defend our home! Lord Gakels wants to mobilize troops from Starlight City to the Abyss of Descent. But you know that place is very dangerous, and ordinary generals just can’t handle it, so we need you."

"Heh, I knew there was no good news. You throw such a dangerous mission at me right off the bat!"

Mia said irritably.

"It’s not like we have a choice! Also, this could be a great opportunity for you to rejoin the military, you might not get such good terms again."

Okens explained hurriedly, worried that Mia might change her mind.

"Don’t worry, I won’t back out on what I promised."

Mia waved off and replied.

...

Meanwhile, Su Ming watched as Rhein and the others were all in disarray, feeling a bit of a headache himself.

"What now? We can’t hear anything."

"I wonder if Teacher Mia has agreed?"

...

Rhein and the others gloomily discussed.

At that moment, Allu said to Su Ming and others,

"Teacher is coming over."

Rhein and the others quickly shut their mouths.

Soon, Mia walked up to Su Ming and others, smiling.

"You bunch of rascals are really bold! Daring to come here and eavesdrop, don’t you know that eavesdropping on military secrets can get you shot?"

"Ah..."

Rhein and others were also taken aback.

"I’ll let it slide this time, but don’t eavesdrop on things you shouldn’t, especially in the military. They’d take minutes to treat you as spies."

Mia tapped on Rhein and the others’ heads as a warning.

"Understood."

Su Ming and the others nodded in response.

"Alright, enough of that. No classes today. Meet tonight at the Starlight City·Radiant Hotel, I’ll treat you all to a big meal!"

Mia told everyone.

Rhein and the others, hearing Mia was treating everyone to dinner at the hotel, were not happy at all but rather felt very downcast.

Su Ming’s heart also sank, seeing that it looked like Teacher Mia was really leaving.

At this moment, Allu and other girls, with tears in their eyes, asked,

"Teacher, are you really leaving?"

"Sigh, the rise and fall of the Federation are the responsibility of every citizen. I don’t want to leave either, but there’s really no other way!"

Mia let out a long sigh and replied with a look of great reluctance.

But she was barely able to suppress a smile.

Internally, she was already bursting with laughter, not because she wanted to leave but because they had offered her too much!

"Teacher, what about us when you’re gone?"

Rhein and others asked with a gloomy expression.

"I haven’t thought about it yet, but don’t worry, I’ll make sure everything’s arranged properly. Alright, enough of that, go change and meet later at the hotel!"

Mia told everyone.

"Okay!"

Su Ming responded calmly.

After Mia finished speaking, she turned and left, leaving only Su Ming and others behind.

Su Ming looked at the despondent faces around him and said to Rhein and others,

"There’s no banquet that doesn’t come to an end; sometimes, separation is for a better reunion in the future. I believe Teacher Mia has her reasons for making this decision, and as her students, we should support her. Let’s all adjust our mood and try to be as happy as possible tonight at dinner so that Teacher Mia can leave with peace of mind."

"The class president is right!"

Upon hearing this, Rhein and others nodded affirmatively.

"Alright, let’s break up."

Su Ming told everyone.

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