Shadows of the Deep Space
Chapter 398 - 320 Military Control (Five-in-One)_2

Chapter 398: Chapter 320 Military Control (Five-in-One)_2

Su Ming found this difficult to respond to.

"So many mecha remnants, we probably...."

"Don’t worry about that, whatever you want transported, I’ll have my people take care of it for you. You won’t need to lift a finger the entire way!"

Vox of course knew that Su Ming and his crew didn’t have enough hands to move all of that.

"That’s really too kind of you."

"No trouble at all, after you helped us defeat the Ghost Shadow Sect and the City Lord, the entire city is now under our Dark Dragon Association’s control."

"Well, congratulations then."

"It’s all thanks to you, Mr. Su Ming. May I discuss something with you?"

"Go ahead."

Su Ming, hearing this, knew that Vox was getting to the heart of the matter.

He was going out of his way to treat them, and it certainly wasn’t just out of gratitude.

"Mr. Su Ming, as you know, our city specializes in producing new Fluorescent Ore materials."

"Mhm!"

"As such, our annual mining income is quite substantial. But as you know, fat meat will always attract attention. Even though the Ghost Shadow Sect and the City Lord are gone, there’s no guarantee that another power won’t pop up someday. So, I was hoping... can you offer us protection?"

Vox asked earnestly.

"This...."

Su Ming also furrowed his brows upon hearing this.

"Don’t worry, we wouldn’t expect you to protect us for nothing. Here’s a little token of appreciation, not much, just a billion Federation Coins. Plus, we’ll continue to pay our respects every year!"

Vox pulled out a black card as he spoke.

Ankaga and his companion looked towards Su Ming upon hearing this.

And Su Ming was also feeling a bit of a headache as he responded.

"Mr. Vox, as for protection, I really can’t promise you that. After all, the Federation has very strict controls, as you’re aware."

"Ah~"

Vox sighed upon hearing this.

"However, Monica and I are friends. If there’s ever an issue, just say the word. I certainly won’t stand by and do nothing."

Su Ming shifted the conversation, then continued.

Vox, hearing this, suddenly brightened up and said with a smile,

"Right! Mr. Su Ming is correct, we’re all friends. Monica, why not toast Mr. Su Ming right now?"

Upon hearing her father’s words, Monica raised her glass towards Su Ming.

"Su Ming, I toast to you!"

"Cheers!"

Su Ming raised his glass and clinked it with Monica’s.

They both drained their glasses in one go.

At that moment, Vox pushed the black card into Su Ming’s hand.

"Mr. Su Ming, my daughter is quite straightforward and isn’t good with words, please understand."

"No, Monica is perfectly fine, but I can’t accept this card."

Su Ming shook his head, politely refusing.

"How can that be right? Even if not for protection, this card is a small gesture of my goodwill, you must accept it!"

Vox forcibly stuffed the card into Su Ming’s pocket.

All he wanted was a backup plan, and now that Su Ming had said he was a friend of his daughter, that was enough!

The card had to be given.

"Well, if you insist, I’ll accept it."

Seeing Vox insist to this extent, Su Ming no longer refused.

"Mr. Su Ming, you are indeed straightforward. Let’s drink!"

Vox, extremely happy, raised his glass.

...

The following morning.

The Dark Dragon Association dispatched a fleet of transport vehicles that drove out of the city in a grand procession.

Su Ming and the others, along with Monica, escorted the transport convoy in their mechas, ensuring its safety.

The many transport vehicles moved like a dragon towards the Royal City.

By dusk, the convoy arrived smoothly at the interstellar airport and approached Fatty Dun.

Upon their arrival, they were met by Mi Fei and others who had been waiting for a long time.

However, when Mi Fei and his company saw so many transport vehicles approaching, they were also astounded.

At this moment, Su Ming, controlling his mecha, landed it in front of Mi Fei. He opened the cockpit and deftly jumped down.

"Mr. Su Ming, you’re back."

Mi Fei promptly greeted him with courtesy.

"Yes, these are the goods for transport; could you assist with loading them?"

Su Ming requested politely.

"Of course, it’s what we should do."

Mi Fei quickly nodded and immediately directed people to start unloading and reloading.

...

Over three hours later.

Su Ming and Monica stood in front of Fatty Dun, watching Rhein and the others loading goods.

Judging by the loading speed, everything should be finished in no more than another hour.

At that moment, Monica hesitated, then spoke to Su Ming,

"Su Ming, would you take a walk with me?"

"Sure."

Su Ming replied with a smile.

The two walked off into the distance. Throughout the walk, neither spoke, and the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.

After a while, Monica broke the silence with a complex expression,

"Su Ming, can I ask you a question?"

"Sure, go ahead."

"The things you told me before, how much of it was true?"

Su Ming’s smile instantly became a bit stiff and he replied with slight awkwardness,

"I’m sorry, I had to do that. After all, I was in an unfamiliar place and needed to investigate. To be honest, I never expected to bump into you like that. Maybe it’s fate."

"Hmm, then when you leave this time, will you come back again?"

Monica looked up at Su Ming and asked.

Su Ming found himself at a loss, uncertain how to answer, and hesitated before saying,

"I’m not sure about that. After I return this time, I’ll be starting my studies, which might be very demanding, and who knows, I might even have to enlist."

"Hmm, have you ever thought about staying here? I mean, have you considered it...."