"Lord Fanluo God Emperor, we canât dispatch any more troops. Thereâs been an issue with our rear production area. Those remnants of the Old Royal Family have launched a large-scale rebellion. Many regions have fallen, and now weâre surrounded on all sides. The situation is extremely dire."
Fanluo God Emperor displayed a look of melancholy on his face and said to Edrig.
"Edrig, you heard what Archbishop Nicholas just said. Itâs not that Iâm unwilling to send troops to support you, but thereâs simply no way to support."
"Then what about this side of Tidal Star Sea?"
"Hold our ground."
"Alright."
Edrig responded after a few seconds of silence.
"Fanluo God Emperor, how should we deal with the rebellion at the rear?"
Archbishop Nicholas immediately inquired.
"Sigh, send someone to suppress it!"
Fanluo said with a somewhat helpless expression.
"Is this alright? That group from the Old Royal Family seems aggressive this time. Could they have allied with the Federation?"
Archbishop Nicholas asked worriedly.
"Rest assured, thatâs impossible. It was the people from the Old Royal Family who initially took the Heavenly Revelation Divine Country away from the Federation. The Federation remembers this well. Even if the Old Royal Family wanted to cooperate with the Federation, the Federation wouldnât agree."
Fanluo said to Nicholas.
"Understood."
Archbishop Nicholasâs expression eased considerably upon hearing this.
"Alright, thatâs enough about the matter. Everyone, you may leave."
Fanluo God Emperor said to the crowd.
"As you command!"
Nicholas and others respectfully withdrew.
Edrig also severed the remote communications, soon leaving Fanluo God Emperor alone in the hall, sitting on the throne.
At this moment, the helpless expression on Fanluo God Emperorâs face faded, replaced by an evil smile.
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Holy Shadow Planet Fortress.
On the empty observation deck.
Su Ming stood there with hands behind his back, gazing into the distant starry sky, pondering over what An Ruoxue had said to him.
Given his current situation, the difficulty of returning to the Federation in the short term is far from trivial.
An Ruoxue might jest with him, but she never messes around when it comes to serious matters. If she canât send him back, it indicates that the road back is more challenging than imagined.
Moreover, the conspiracy regarding the Old Kingâs Armyâs combat plans seems irrelevant to him, yet it is indeed closely related.
If An Ruoxue and her group succeed, Fanluo God Emperor will surely suffer a severe setback, making it much easier for him to deal with him later. However, if An Ruoxue and they fail, once Fanluo God Emperor successfully manufactures weapons, his power will increase dramatically, creating a huge disparity.
Therefore, Su Ming truly hopes An Ruoxue and her team succeed, and he does want to help An Ruoxue. But unfortunately, his current condition is terrible; Ilyas is still asleep, giving him the sense of being eager yet powerless.
"Sigh!"
Su Ming thought about this and let out a slight sigh, then turned and left the observation deck, heading towards the D1 area.
Just as Su Ming arrived at a secluded lounge, he suddenly heard a faint sound coming from a corner of a hidden corridor.
Su Ming quietly approached and saw Misak and Kedosa talking in low voices in the corner.
He decisively hugged the wall, listening carefully to their conversation.
"This is a blind spot with no surveillance, so say whatâs on your mind."
"Father, Iâve truly tried my best, but itâs really impossible; An Ruoxue completely ignores me. And what disgusts me the most is Conriv, who always tries to outdo me and deliberately undermines me. I suggest taking An Ruoxue to see the mecha, and he says his familyâs mecha is better than ours. I give An Ruoxue a gemstone necklace, and he gives a more expensive one. Iâm truly helpless."
Kedosa grew increasingly frustrated, his handsome face twisted.
Misak listened to Kedosaâs words and showed a trace of anger, but quickly calmed down and spoke.
"Donât worry, son. Since you canât defeat him, then take a less conventional approach."
"Father, you mean?"
"Donât worry about anything. Iâve already arranged everything for you. Just today, one of our people is on duty in the surveillance room."
"Is this okay? If Coronan finds out, heâll skin me alive."
Kedosa replied with some fear.
"What are you afraid of? In the eyes of those at the top, everyone is just a bargaining chip, and An Ruoxue is no exception. At most, weâll bleed a little, which will surely settle things."
"Really?"
"When have I ever done anything without certainty? But after this is done, you might be in for a hard time. However, it doesnât matter. As long as you endure it, when the rice is cooked, theyâll have no choice but to accept it."
Misak spoke to Kedosa.
"No matter what, as long as it succeeds."
Kedosa said excitedly.
"Thatâs right, youâre indeed my son. Letâs go!"
Misak then led Kedosa back to the lounge.
After the two walked away, Su Ming stepped out from behind the metal pillar, his expression constantly changing.
Although their conversation was vague, Su Ming could slightly speculate and deduce that these two guys had ill intentions, likely wanting to target An Ruoxue.
He had witnessed many dirty dealings like this.
Without the slightest hesitation, Su Ming immediately turned and left to find An Ruoxue.
....
Not long after.
Su Ming arrived at An Ruoxueâs room door and knocked gently on the door.
Knock knock~
As a result, he waited for a long time without any response.
Su Ming patiently knocked again, but still received no reply.
At this moment, a patrol unit passed by. Seeing Su Ming knocking on An Ruoxueâs door, the leader, a robust man donning Third Generation Exoskeleton Armor with thick brows and big eyes, spoke in a deep voice.