Shadows of the Deep Space
Chapter 591 - 351: Holy Army 2 (Five-in-One)_6

Chapter 591: Chapter 351: Holy Army 2 (Five-in-One)_6

"I haven’t eaten it either."

Novlin also spoke with a complicated expression.

Su Ming, upon hearing this, showed an embarrassed look on his face.

"Never mind then, just this pig."

"Don’t rush, brother, have you really eaten vegetables? What do they taste like?"

Keastin asked curiously.

"There’s nothing special about their taste, just a bit more refreshing."

Su Ming explained helplessly.

"Amazing! You really must be someone important, but that’s normal, considering you could easily pull out a million Federation Coins, I should have known you’re no ordinary person."

Keastin gave Su Ming a thumbs up.

Seeing this, Novlin spoke up.

"Mr. Keastin, please don’t talk too much about Mr. Su Ming’s affairs to others, to avoid unnecessary trouble."

"Don’t worry, I won’t blabber. I’ll have someone slaughter this pig now, and once the meat is portioned, I’ll have it sent over to you."

Keastin responded to Novlin.

"Thank you, then we’ll take our leave now!"

Novlin then left with Su Ming and Fia.

Soon after leaving the breeding farm, they walked along the dirty, muddy road.

Fia couldn’t help but ask,

"Mr. Su Ming, is the Federation really that good? They don’t even eat pork? And they have vegetables?"

"It’s not as exaggerated as that, but yes, the conditions are better, and we really don’t eat pork. As for vegetables, I only eat them occasionally."

Su Ming explained diplomatically.

"How wonderful, if only we were born in the Federation too!"

Fia exclaimed enviously.

Su Ming heard this and hesitated before speaking.

"If you dislike the Dark Star Empire so much, why don’t you leave?"

Novlin sighed and explained to Su Ming.

"We’d like to leave too, but it’s not that simple. We all have families behind us; what would happen to them if we left? And if we left the Dark Star Empire, where could we go? The Neutral Country isn’t much better, it’s quite unstable. As for the Federation, it’s not as if you can just walk in whenever you want."

"That’s true."

Su Ming sighed after hearing Novlin’s words.

"Moreover, if we all left, then our people would have even less hope and could only live in eternal darkness, so we must resist as best as we can."

"You’re right."

"Let’s not talk about these heavy topics. I’ll take you to Deputy Corps Commander Renie."

Novlin adjusted her mood and said with a slight smile.

"Okay!"

Su Ming nodded.

Novlin then led the way towards the center.

Half an hour later, they arrived in front of a dilapidated three-story metallic building.

The entrance to the metallic building was guarded by a team dressed in Exoskeleton Armor.

"Captain Debisa."

Novlin approached and greeted the captain guarding the place.

"Novlin, what brings you here? Anything you need?"

A burly, rough-skinned man responded surprisingly.

"I’m here to see Deputy Corps Commander Renie. Could you let him know I need to speak with him?"

Novlin politely requested.

"Just a moment, I’ll notify him."

Captain Debisa immediately hurried inside.

Su Ming and Novlin quietly waited.

About five minutes later, Captain Debisa hurriedly came out and spoke to Novlin.

"Novlin, Renie Army Commander said he’s a bit busy now and there’s about to be a commendation ceremony. If it’s not urgent, he asked you to come see him after the ceremony is over."

Su Ming heard this and slightly nodded at Novlin, indicating they could look for Deputy Corps Commander Renie later.

Novlin then asked Debisa.

"Captain Debisa, we will come looking for Lord Renie later, and where is the recognition ceremony being held?"

"Right in the central square, many legion commanders are attending this time, it should be very lively."

Debisa responded to Novlin.

"Okay, then we will go ahead."

Novlin then led Su Ming away, heading towards the central square.

...

Not long after, Su Ming and his companions reached the central square area.

In the center of the square, a simple square podium had been set up.

Below the podium and on both sides, long metal chairs were arranged, filled with a sea of people.

"Wow, so many people, it’s been a long time since it was this lively."

Fia said excitedly.

"Let’s find a place to sit."

Novlin led the two to vacant chairs and sat down.

At that moment, Su Ming heard people from the Holy Army excitedly discussing nearby.

"Tukelei is truly incredible, who would have thought he could pull off such a big move so quietly, really makes us proud."

"Indeed, I used to think that guy was all talk, but it seems I was shallow."

"I feel the same way."

"By the way, Deputy Corps Commander Renie’s health is getting worse, I heard he’s retiring soon. With Tukelei pulling off such a big move, isn’t the deputy corps commander’s position practically his for the taking?"

"Definitely, his election is a guaranteed win."

...

Su Ming, listening to the crowd’s discussion, also grew curious about this Tukelei character. Who exactly was he?

Suddenly, the bustling scene quieted down.

Su Ming looked up and saw an aged man, hunched over, with white hair, skin covered in black spots, and a kind face, walking onto the square’s square podium.

He picked up the microphone and began speaking in a deep voice.

"Everyone, today is a very special day, our Holy Army has been quiet for so many years, and finally, we’ve accomplished an event worth recording in history! Now, please welcome Legion Commander Tukelei to the stage to share the details of this event and his experience, and I hope everyone eagerly learns from him!"

Applause!

The crowd burst out into enthusiastic applause.

Then, a middle-aged man wearing Second Generation Exoskeleton Armor, with a large nose, a beard-covered face, and shiny hair, walked confidently onto the podium.

Renie Army Commander then handed the microphone to Tukelei.

Tukelei took the microphone, beaming proudly at the crowd.

"Hello everyone, let me tell you about how I coordinated this operation..."

Su Ming observed the man curiously, listening intently to his speech.

He had not expected to see their contact here.

Knowing that they could invade, this man was indispensable.

At this moment, Tukelei on stage continued energetically.

"Listen, this success didn’t happen overnight but was the result of my long-term planning and exhaustive efforts! Initially, I randomly met the Thirteenth Legion Commander on the Federation’s Star Cluster Forum. We hit it off because we saw eye to eye! That’s when the idea of attacking the Heart of Sky Base surfaced."

"Who would have thought that providence favors the prepared, and the Thirteenth Legion invaded the Empire’s territory so quickly. I put in a great effort and finally contacted the Thirteenth Legion Commander. Then at the edge of the Dark Forest Star Sea, we waited painstakingly, and eventually, they arrived. I personally led them into the Dark Forest Star Sea, helping them avoid various dangerous creatures in the Star Sea..."

Tukelei spoke passionately.

Su Ming listened more and more and felt something was amiss. He spoke up gravely.

"That’s strange."

Novlin and Fia also slightly startled, turned to Su Ming and said.

"What’s wrong?"

"He is not telling the truth, we received intelligence support but there was nobody leading us; we completed it independently."

Su Ming said gravely.

"Are you sure?"

Fia asked excitedly, her eyes lighting up.

Knowing the position of Deputy Corps Commander was up for election, and until now, Novlin’s reputation and reviews had been among the best. They had not anticipated this man achieving such significant results. Now realizing there was something wrong with the opponent, how could they let him get away?

"Sure."

Su Ming replied with certainty.

Hearing this, Fia stood up on the chair and shouted loudly.

"You’re lying!"