Chapter 759: Astonishment
Su Mo listened and regarded Alles with even greater admiration.
As the soon-to-be Council President, Alles actually took the risk to go to the frontline personally.
Though he hadn't been to the frontline, he obtained information from the Star Ring Forum and knew how dangerous the frontline was.
"Council President, isn't the frontline very dangerous? Aren't you afraid something might go wrong?"
"Federation soldiers are fearless, why should I be afraid? However, the situation at the Observer Base on Ceres is indeed very bleak, facing countless monstrous attacks every day. Moreover, the Imperial Army is constantly watching us, ready to strike ruthlessly whenever possible. I chatted all night with Spade, he made three requests: first, supplies; second, reinforcements; and third, experts! They urgently need top-tier experts on the frontline, with Wang Hai and Shiris alone not being sufficient—what's needed is a top supporting expert who can hold everything together."
Alles looked at Su Mo and spoke.
Upon hearing this, Su Mo chuckled since he wasn't a fool—he could easily discern the invitation in Alles's words.
"Council President..."
"Su Mo, I know you've retired, but the Federation desperately needs you now. In my eyes, your strength is beyond doubt, and I believe you could become the Federation's sharpest sword, overcoming challenges for the Federation's rise. We could cooperate flawlessly!"
Alles gave Su Mo the highest praise, sincerely inviting him.
"Council President..."
"Haha, there's no need to be modest, Council President Long Ming often mentioned and praised you to me."
Alles said with a smile.
Su Mo took a deep breath and then spoke to Alles.
"Council President, you might have misunderstood. It's not that I don't want to serve the Federation, but I'm unable to—even though I want to! Look!"
As he finished speaking, Su Mo removed his collar to reveal the sinister, frightening Polluted Blood Stain inside.
Alles was also shocked upon seeing the Polluted Blood Stain on Su Mo's body, furrowing his brow as he spoke.
"How did you get injured so severely?"
Su Mo replied helplessly: "Back when the Black Brilliance was returning, it was attacked by the Demun Empire, leaving me with no choice but to forcibly pilot the unrepaired Fake V Generation Mecha, Ghost Deformity, resulting in severe contamination. After treatment, there's been some relief, but just recently, in order to intercept Imperial Army's transport ships, I had to fight again, leaving me in this condition."
"Ah, such a pity, truly a pity. I never expected your injuries to be so severe."
Alles showed undisguised regret, genuinely feeling sorry, thinking that Su Mo's inability to serve was a great loss for the Federation.
"It's nothing, haha."
Su Mo seemed completely unbothered, his mind as open as can be.
"Would you like me to arrange for special treatment to see if you can get a little better?"
Alles spoke sincerely.
"Haha, no need, treating this won't be very effective—I know this better than anyone. Council President, there's no need for concern, it's no big deal, isn't it true that you've already helped get my funds approved?"
Su Mo said in high spirits.
"That's what you deserve, and I should thank you. If you hadn't intercepted the Imperial Army's supplies, once they reached the frontline, we'd have been put on the defensive. At that point, I'd be inheriting a mess instead of the favorable situation now."
Alles thanked him truly.
"It's what I should have done, Council President, I won't say much more. If my health improves in the future, anywhere the Federation needs me, I'll not hesitate."
Su Mo solemnly promised Alles.
"That assurance is enough—no need to say more."
Alles nodded sincerely after hearing Su Mo's promise.
Nearby, Hai Yue kept looking at the time on her bracelet—it had exceeded the anticipated time greatly, with many inquiry messages appearing on it.
After hesitating for a moment, she finally stepped forward and spoke softly.
"Council President."
When Su Mo saw Hai Yue approaching, he roughly guessed what was going on, thus proactively addressed Alles.
"Well, Council President, it's getting late. I'll be on my way."
"Alright, here's my private number, you can call me if you need anything."
Alles handed an inconspicuous card to Su Mo.
"Okay, goodbye."
Su Mo took the card and turned away.
Once Su Mo left, Hai Yue hurriedly spoke to Alles: "Alles, the meeting time with other alliance countries is approaching and the people in the conference room are urging."
"I know, Hai Yue, I need you to do something."
Gazing at Su Mo's departing figure, Alles spoke after contemplating for a while.
"Yes."
Though somewhat surprised, Hai Yue immediately complied.
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31st Floor of the Parliament Building.
Obic brought over a heap of file documents and spoke amiably to Kagan.
"Director, I've brought all the files you requested."
Kagan looked at the pile of documents and smiled.
"Bringing them now—what's the use?"
"Sorry."
"If apologies resolved mistakes, would there still be a need for punishment in this world? You should save your effort, the Minister already knows you've messed things up, and your punishment will be coming soon."
Kagan poked Obic's chest, smiling smugly while reprimanding.
Just then, Silig approached again from afar.
Kagan saw this and told Obic: "No more fooling around with you, go apologize to Minister Silig."
The other employees present also buried themselves in work, fearing becoming implicated.
Obic restrained his emotions, not exploding—he knew that doing so would worsen his situation.
When Silig reached him, Obic apologized earnestly.
"Sorry, Minister, it was all my fault, please..."
"Haha, what are you talking about, Deputy Minister Obic? Is that trivial task your responsibility?"
Silig laughed heartily in reply.
Obic was stunned, and Kagan looked at Silig with disbelief.
"Minister? You..."
"Is this your place to speak?"
Silig stared coldly at Kagan.
Kagan trembled all over, suddenly as if falling from summer to the freezing winter, shivering uncontrollably!
"Minister, I'm a bit confused."
The unexpected change left Obic not only unbelieving but also confused.
"Haha, Deputy Minister Obic, you do joke around. Didn't expect you to have a close relationship with the Council President. Transferred to headquarters not long ago and already promoted to fill the vacancy as Deputy Minister of Logistics, truly hidden depths, how modest—didn't reveal a thing."
Silig kindly spoke to Obic.