Chapter 1179 - 445: Farewell (5-in-1) Part 3

"Understood."

"There’s one more thing I’d like to ask for your help with."

Commander Soraya said very politely.

Su Ming was somewhat flattered and quickly replied.

"Commander Soraya, please just say what you need. As long as I can do it, I will not delay."

"Alright, then I’ll be straightforward. You’ve seen how severely the internal defenses of the Abyss of Descent have been damaged this time, haven’t you?"

"I have seen."

"This is the aid and compensation report I proposed to the Council; please help me deliver it to the Council. Also, could you speak positively on our behalf in front of the Council to get the Council to approve more aid and compensation for us?"

Soraya handed a very thick document folder to Su Ming, asking him earnestly.

In Soraya’s view, the Council members aren’t just stingy; they would never spend one more penny than necessary.

Su Ming represented Council support, obviously as someone from the Council faction. If he’s willing to help, he might have some influence in the Council.

That’s why Soraya personally appealed to Su Ming.

Upon hearing this, Su Ming also found himself in a difficult position, as he knew better than anyone how stingy the Council was.

But he didn’t refuse Commander Soraya. Instead, he reached out for the document and said, taking a deep breath.

"Commander Soraya, even if you didn’t say it, for the deceased soldiers, I will do my utmost."

"Your words are enough; on behalf of all the soldiers, thank you."

Soraya said very gratefully.

"It’s my duty, I’ll take my leave then."

Su Ming replied humbly.

"Alright."

Soraya nodded slightly.

Su Ming, holding the document folder, turned and left the office.

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Starlight City Lord’s Mansion Hall.

Old generals, dressed in advanced military uniforms, with white hair, determined faces, and sharp eyes, along with elderly men dressed in various luxurious clothes, exuding extraordinary demeanor, gathered in the hall, discussing impatiently.

"What’s going on, we’ve been waiting here for ages, but the Gakels City Lord hasn’t seen us yet."

"Does he have something to hide?"

"I don’t know, but if he doesn’t let us see the Council Chairman, then he’s definitely up to something!"

"Such a huge incident, is it resolved with just an announcement and cleanup?"

...

"Gentlemen, Lord Gakels has not been feeling well recently and is not fit to meet so many guests. Why don’t you come back another time?"

Yun Rou apologized sincerely.

"No way, we’ll wait all night if we have to, we must see him today!"

"Exactly!"

...

The people on-site replied discontentedly.

Yun Rou also felt strained in this situation.

At this moment, a middle-aged man with rough skin and a rugged face, wearing Third Generation Exoskeleton Armor, rushed in and shouted.

"Lord Yun Rou!"

"Captain Kanab, what’s the situation?"

Yun Rou turned to Captain Kanab and asked.

Kanab ran up to Yun Rou and whispered a few words in her ear.

Yun Rou’s face changed suddenly and then said.

"Please take them to the back hall; I’ll inform Lord Gakels."

"Okay."

Kanab responded quickly.

Yun Rou hurriedly left the hall.

...

In the office.

Gakels sat at the desk, holding his forehead with one hand, looking very distressed.

At this moment, the door was pushed open, and Yun Rou walked in somewhat flustered and said.

"Lord Gakels, there is a problem."

"Has Farren arrived?"

Gakels sighed and replied. What’s inevitable is destined to happen.

"No, it’s Lords Long Chen, Long Ying, and Long Lan visiting."

Yun Rou reported to Gakels.

"What did you say? We’re in big trouble now."

Gakels stood up directly from the chair, looking very displeased.

He originally thought the boorish Farlo would come causing chaos, but he didn’t come, and instead, the three from the Dragon Family arrived.

"Lord, what should we do now?"

"What else can we do but receive them? Where are they?"

"I’ve already had Kanab take them to the back hall."

Yun Rou said to Gakels.

"Let’s go, to the back hall."

Gakels took a deep breath and left the office with Yun Rou.

They quickly reached the back hall and saw the three from the Dragon Family sitting leisurely on guest chairs, sipping brewed tea.

"Lord Long Chen, Lord Long Ying, Lord Long Lan. You’ve come; why didn’t you give notice earlier so I could greet you at the door."

Gakels entered the back hall with Yun Rou and greeted them enthusiastically.

The three from the Dragon Family stood up from their chairs and replied very politely.

"No need to be so formal."

"Yes, traditions shouldn’t be broken; please, sit, the three of you."

Gakels extended enough courtesy to the three from the Dragon Family.

In fact, Gakels City Lord and Commander Alekde both served as managers for the Dragon Family—one managing Starlight City’s economy and administration, the other overseeing the family’s military.

But the three members of the Dragon Family were the Council Chairman’s children, making their family status higher than Gakels’s.

Of course, the reason the three from the Dragon Family were so gracious to Gakels was because they needed his support to ascend.

"Alright."

The three from the Dragon Family sat down again.

"May I ask, Lord Long Chen, what brings you here so suddenly?"

Gakels asked nonchalantly.

"To be honest, Gakels, we’ve come for that mysterious video."

Long Chen said to Gakels.

"Lord Long Chen, that video was synthesized by the Mechanical Sect, specifically to provoke and divide us internally."

Gakels hurriedly explained.