"Why is it taking so long? When I customized that Fake V Generation Mecha·Shadow Lord, it didnât take this long; it was done in a month."
When Su Ming heard Long Baiâs words, it was like a bucket of cold water poured over him; with such a long cycle, even daisies would have wilted.
"For Fake V Generation Mecha, many components are ready-made. Once you place the order, they just use inventory equipment to make it. But for the V Generation Mecha, itâs different; each one has to be scheduled, and theyâre all made on demand."
Long Bai briefly explained to Su Ming.
"Legion Commander, last time I went to Xi Guang Laboratory to customize a mecha, I saw Dr. Faruga was making a new model of V Generation Mecha. Itâs about to be completed; could you schedule that one for me first?"
Su Ming thought of the almost completed V Generation Mecha he saw while customizing the Shadow Lord, and smiled as he spoke to Long Bai.
Even though orders are scheduled, who knows which of the three doctors will take charge of his order? He remembered clearly that Vice City Lord Okens explicitly told him Farugaâs technology was the best.
If he could get that mecha scheduled for himself, it would not only shorten the wait time but also secure the best mecha.
"No, each V Generation Mecha is assigned to a specific person. Do you know who that V Generation Mecha is scheduled for?"
Long Bai decisively denied.
"Who?"
"Admiral Xinlad, one of the reserve candidates for General, and the most likely candidate to become the Federationâs eighth General."
"Alright, then Iâll just have to wait patiently."
Su Ming responded awkwardly when he heard this.
Long Bai glanced at Su Ming, contemplating.
"By the way, since youâre so capable in finding Eternal Metal, I have a long-term task for you."
"What task?"
Su Ming asked curiously.
"The Federation is currently in urgent need of Eternal Metal, so you can help find resources in this area."
"Isnât whatâs available enough? How much more is needed?"
"Not much, the Federationâs current gap in Eternal Metal is about 20,000 tons."
Long Bai said to Su Ming.
Su Mingâs face showed extreme shock at Long Baiâs words.
"20,000 tons?"
"Thatâs right, is there a problem?"
Long Bai calmly asked.
"No, no problem, Legion Commander, if thereâs nothing else, Iâll take my leave."
Su Mingâs mouth twitched; he finally understood why the Federation was so poor.
Just the gap in Eternal Metal is this big; how could they not be poor?
"Wait, I have another important urgent task for you."
Long Bai spoke to Su Ming.
"Legion Commander, please speak."
Su Ming was slightly startled, but immediately responded.
"I want you to carry the Councilâs orders, go to the Danube Star Sea command headquarters, and order Mo Xiu to rest in place at the Four Major Transfer Countries and cease the attack."
Long Bai issued the task to Su Ming coldly.
"Huh? Cease the attack? Isnât the current war situation favorable to us?"
Su Mingâs face showed immense shock when he heard Long Baiâs words.
"Yes, but thatâs only on the surface. Mo Xiu and others have already conquered the four major transfer countries affiliated with the Dark Star Empire and are now advancing on the two Neutral Countries and Siloke Star Sea transfer area. If we let them continue fighting, itâll touch the Dark Star Empireâs bottom line; the Emperor wonât abandon the Danube Star Sea, and will definitely send strong reinforcements. At that time, the situation will be completely out of control, and both sides will definitely go to full-scale war, which I donât want."
Long Bai explained to Su Ming.
"Legion Commander, youâre right, but a full-scale war doesnât mean weâll lose; in fact, our chances of winning are high."
After listening to Long Bai, Su Ming asked with furrowed brow.
"Do you want to know the real reason?"
Long Bai glanced at Su Ming and asked softly.
"Yes."
Su Ming nodded solemnly.
"I can only tell you; we canât afford to lose too many troops."
Long Bai responded coldly.
"I see, Legion Commander, I really canât handle this task. You should send someone significant, I think Admiral Ferion would be very suitable, as only he can fulfill this duty."
Su Ming responded with great difficulty.
What a joke, the people of Sky Dome City had just crushed the Imperial Army and were about to take over the entire Danube Star Sea, in high spirits.
To ask them to rest and stop attacking now, theyâd tear him apart.
Thinking about that scene made Su Mingâs back chill.
"No, Ferion canât control Mo Xiu. Anyway, youâve already offended him once; offending him again doesnât matter."
Long Bai directly rejected Su Mingâs suggestion.
"Huh?"
"Whatâs wrong, is there a problem?"
"No, but Legion Commander, why donât you let the Council Chairman issue the order? With the Chairmanâs prestige, even if the people of Sky Dome City are unwilling, they would comply with the Chairmanâs order."
Su Ming tried to suggest.
"No, the Council Chairman canât issue this order; this order can only be issued by the highest command under the Council."
Long Bai decisively refuted.
"Why not?"
Su Ming felt as if his heart was a restless sea upon hearing Long Baiâs words.
He couldnât understand at all; there was a shortcut available; just a command from the Council Chairman would suffice, but why make things so complicated now?
"No reason; this is for you to handle. You must ensure they follow the order and stop the attack!"
"What if they refuse and disobey?"
"If Mo Xiu defies the order, then apprehend him."