Shadows of the Deep Space

"Mia, what's happening?"

Su Ming asked in a low voice.

"I'm not too sure. We'll know when we get to the command room later."

Mia shook her head and said with a heavy expression.

"Got it."

Su Ming nodded.

Soon they arrived at the third floor via the moving platform, hurriedly running to the command room.

The command room was very spacious, with a T-shaped layout, and at the forefront was the battle command platform where Commander Soraya stood, her face full of anger.

Su Ming and the others walked to the front row, speaking gravely.

"Commander!"

...

"Everyone's here!"

Soraya glanced at the crowd and spoke coldly.

"Commander, what's happened?"

The expressions of Aifulin and the others were serious as they asked.

"The Heavenly Revelation Divine Country assembled a large number of troops to attack our major mining sites within the Abyss of Descent. Several sites have fallen; the troops were slaughtered, and the mined minerals were plundered."

Soraya explained concisely.

"Damn it, we haven't even brought trouble to them, yet they're recklessly attacking us. Do they really think we're a pushover?"

Mia exploded immediately, cursing bluntly.

"Exactly, the Heavenly Revelation Divine Country is getting too arrogant."

Though Aifulin often disagreed with Mia, at this moment she also felt the Heavenly Revelation Divine Country was overly bold.

The numerous officers expressed their indignation.

"Commander, this can't be tolerated!"

"Quiet down!"

Soraya ordered coldly.

The crowd quieted down upon hearing Soraya's words.

"Provide full support to the attacked mining sites, exterminate all the invading Heavenly Revelation Divine Country troops, and show them a lesson."

Soraya issued the commands without hesitation.

"Yes!"

Mia and the others were very excited upon hearing Soraya's orders.

This time, they could finally fight openly.

"Let's start assigning tasks now. Admiral Aifulin, you're responsible for supporting mining site number G212."

"Yes!"

Aifulin responded immediately.

"Shari, you're responsible for supporting mining site number G72."

...

Soraya quickly arranged the personnel and tasks.

Mia looked at Commander Soraya with great anticipation, waiting for the orders that would be given to her.

"The last site, G311, will be led by Major General Su Yao. All called-out personnel should head into battle immediately."

Soraya announced solemnly.

"Wait, why am I excluded again?"

Mia questioned Commander Soraya, annoyed.

Swoosh!

The crowd's gaze all turned to Mia and Commander Soraya.

Soraya spoke coldly.

"Your troops have just arrived at the Abyss of Descent, and they're unfamiliar with this place, so you won't be participating!"

"You're looking down on us."

Mia retorted angrily.

Since her defeat last time, Commander Soraya had not allowed her to enter battle.

"Mia, a person should be self-aware. The commander is doing you a favor. Your flagship is still under repair—what will you fight with? You'd better stay at headquarters and wait for our triumphant return."

Aifulin said with a smile.

"What did you say? Why can't I fight?"

Mia retorted angrily.

"Enough, Mia. Su Ming and the others have just arrived and are unfamiliar with the Abyss of Descent. Take them to get acquainted. Dismissed!"

Soraya scolded with a stern face and then turned and left directly.

Shari and other generals got up and left the command room one after another.

Aifulin smiled, looking very pleased, and spoke to Mia.

"We're off, bye!"

"Damn it!"

Mia watched Aifulin's smug expression, becoming even more annoyed.

Soon, most people in the battle command room had left.

At this point, Su Ming spoke to Mia.

"Mia, let's go."

"I'm furious that they're not letting me onto the battlefield for revenge."

Mia grumbled angrily through gritted teeth while walking out with Su Ming.

Su Ming looked at Mia's anger and unwillingness, pondered for a moment, and said.

"Mia, don't be mad. Gather all the troops, and let's head to the Abyss of Descent."

"Forget it; that old woman Soraya won't let us fight. If we head to the Abyss of Descent now, won't we be defying orders? Then there might be trouble for you too."

Hearing Su Ming's suggestion, Mia felt a moment of joy but quickly deflated, waving it off.

"Who said we're going there to fight? They're doing their thing, and we're just going to the Abyss of Descent to get familiar with the area. Isn't this exactly what Commander Soraya ordered?"

Su Ming smiled slyly at Mia.

Mia listened to Su Ming's words, flashing a mischievous smile.

"Su Ming, you're being naughty!"

"Teacher, are we doing this?"

Su Ming replied with a grin.

"Of course, we're doing this!"

Mia responded enthusiastically.

"Alright, let's go recover what was ours. Didn't Heavenly Revelation Divine Country take your giant planet? Let's go snatch it back and avenge our fallen comrades."

Su Ming directly confronted Mia with his plan.

"Alright, position the ship at docking port number 7. I'll message Umtu to get all troops onboard."

Startled, Mia experienced a strange feeling following Su Ming's words, then smiled and replied.

"Okay."

Su Ming raised his wristband to send a message to Timi.

...

Not long after, Su Ming and Mia hurried to docking port number 7.

"Hurry up, quicken the pace!"

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They saw Vice Admiral Umtu urging the troops, who were boarding the Level 5 Battleship·Sunset in an orderly fashion.

"Wow, this ship looks brand new!"

"Seems pretty high-end."

"Is this our regiment's ship?"

"Not sure, seems unlikely; our regiment leader is pretty broke."

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Numerous soldiers maneuvered their mechas as they boarded the ship, excitedly discussing.