Moments later, Su Ming arrived at the Starshine Castle.
The entire interior of the Starshine Castle was bustling with activity, and officers were handling matters everywhere.
Su Ming headed towards Long Baiās office. The guards along the way saluted and let him through upon seeing Su Ming.
Su Ming quickly reached the door of Long Baiās office and saw Mo Xiu sitting on a waiting chair with a helpless expression.
Su Ming hesitated for a moment and then walked over to greet him.
"Lord Mo Xiu."
"Su Ming, are you alright? I heard you were hospitalized?"
Mo Xiu was surprised to see Su Ming.
"Iām fine now."
Su Ming replied with a smile.
"Thatās good to hear. I truly have to thank you this time. If it werenāt for your timely intervention, things would have been dire."
Mo Xiu said gratefully.
"Thereās no need to be so formal. I actually admire your Sky Dome City troops very much. You deserve the primary credit for winning this war."
Su Ming responded courteously.
Naturally, these words werenāt just flattery. Despite the fact that the people from Sky Dome City were not the sharpest and hard to manage, in other aspects, they were beyond reproach.
Among all the legion battles he had witnessed, the people from Sky Dome City charged the fiercest and never backed down.
Mo Xiu, hearing this, could only chuckle bitterly, uncertain of what to say.
At this point, Su Ming, pretending to be unaware, asked.
"Lord Mo Xiu, why are you sitting here?"
"Sigh, Iām here to plead for Luo Kui, but Long Bai refuses to see me, so I can only wait here."
Mo Xiu replied helplessly.
Upon hearing Mo Xiuās words, Su Ming realized something. The people from the Divine Word Court were well-known for being ruthless and devoid of humanity. However, with Long Baiās status, she should have some influence or contacts.
Additionally, defying the Councilās orders was a serious offense, and in harsh terms, itās not unreasonable to talk about execution, so pleading was indeed necessary.
"Uh, how about I find an opportunity later to say a few good words in front of the Legion Commander?"
Su Ming suggested after thinking for a moment.
After all, they had fought side by side before.
"Alright, Iāll leave it to you then."
Mo Xiu thanked him.
"Iāll go in first then."
After saying that, Su Ming walked up to the door of Long Baiās office and raised his hand to knock.
"Knock, knock!"
"Come in!"
A cold voice came from inside the office.
Su Ming pushed the door open and walked in.
He saw Long Bai sitting at the desk, her head lowered, processing documents.
Su Ming walked up to Long Bai, saluted, and said.
"Legion Commander."
Long Bai put down the pen in her hand, raised her head, and looked at Su Ming to ask.
"How is your health?"
"Thereās nothing much. The doctor said a three-month rest would be fine."
Su Ming reported to Long Bai.
Hearing this, Long Bai said to Su Ming.
"Alright, Iāll grant you a three-month long leave. Go back to the Third Planet and rest well. If you feel unwell, go to the Xi Guang Laboratory and find Dr. Blakes."
"Okay."
Su Ming nodded in agreement.
"Also, here are your medals for this battle and the military commendation report. Take it back and follow the process."
Long Bai handed over a box and a document to Su Ming.
"Alright!"
Su Ming accepted them, opened the box for a glance, and saw three Moon Badges and seven Star Badges inside, two of which were Dark Red Moon Badges, corresponding to the two V-generation Biological Mechas he defeated.
It was unfortunate he didnāt take down Agolotto; that one would definitely earn a Sun Badge.
The military commendation report marked 9000 merits, including rewards for killing Vice Admiral Muk.
Just then, Long Bai coldly continued to speak to Su Ming.
"Moreover, I have something else for you."
"What is it?"
Su Ming asked with a serious expression.
"This time when you go back, escort Ilyas to the Xi Guang Laboratory for maintenance, and escort Luoqi Commander back for his trial."
Long Bai instructed Su Ming.
After hearing her words, Su Ming hesitated for a moment before saying.
"Legion Commander, although Luo Kui defied orders, we did win the war; couldnāt the punishment be lighter?"
After hearing Su Mingās words, Long Bai looked at him and said.
"Everyone should be accountable for their actions."
"Alright then."
Su Ming responded somewhat awkwardly.
"Go now!"
Long Bai said coldly.
"I shall take my leave then."
Su Ming said and turned to leave.
As he exited the office, Mo Xiu approached urgently and asked.
"Su Ming!"
"Lord Mo Xiu, youāre still here?"
Su Ming was a bit surprised, not expecting Mo Xiu to still be around.
"How did it go?"
Mo Xiu asked with a bitter smile.
"You might want to be mentally prepared. I spoke on behalf of Lord Luo Kui, but Long Baiās stance is that everyone must take responsibility for their actions."
Su Ming relayed the exact words to Mo Xiu.
"I understand, thank you."
Mo Xiu sighed deeply upon hearing this.
"Sorry, I couldnāt help much. I have things to attend to, so I must go now."
"Take care!"
"Alright!"
Su Ming nodded slightly and turned to leave.
...
Three days later.
Starshine Fortress Ā· Dock 1.
The Level 5 Mother Ship Ā· He Feng was situated at the docking bay, with Admiral Alifei and Su Ming standing side by side at Entrance 1.
Commander Luo Kui stood in front of them, while Rhein and others stood menacingly behind.
This escort duty was jointly executed by Admiral Alifei and Su Ming, on the First Legionās Level 5 Mother Ship Ā· He Feng. As for the Wind Moving, it had been moved inside the Mother Ship.