Zhao Ning was quite surprised when he saw the message. He didn't expect the Military Department to respond so quickly, and with Vice Admiral Alifei arranging to send him off, it was a nice setup.
He immediately changed his clothes, pushed open the door, and walked out.
"Good morning, young master!"
A maid in the hallway greeted respectfully.
"Hmm."
Zhao Ning nodded slightly and headed towards the Observation Deck outside the castle.
He quickly arrived at the Observation Deck, where Su Mulong, Su Zhen Tian, Su Yuan, and Zhao Ning were sitting around a table having breakfast.
Su Mulong saw Zhao Ning walking over and spoke up.
"Zhao Ning, you're up. Come have some breakfast."
"No thanks, Grandpa, I'm here to say farewell."
Zhao Ning replied respectfully.
"Hmm? You just returned yesterday, leaving so soon?"
Su Mulong was also quite surprised.
Su Yuan and Zhao Ning were both startled and asked worriedly.
"Son, where are you going?"
"Just handling a little matter, I'll be back before the year's end."
Zhao Ning said with a smile.
"Make sure to stay safe."
Zhao Ning advised anxiously.
"I will."
Zhao Ning smiled at Zhao Ning.
Su Mulong pondered for a moment, then told Zhao Ning.
"It's quite unstable outside lately; many people want you dead. Be careful, and I won't say more."
"Alright, I'll head off now."
Zhao Ning saluted the elders and turned to leave.
...
Xi Guang Laboratory·Building 1.
Zhao Ning walked straight into the elevator, took out his officer card, and swiped it.
The elevator rapidly descended.
Click!
The elevator quickly descended to the first underground level, the metal doors opened, and Celeste floated towards him, complaining unhappily.
"You finally decided to come back."
"I was only gone for a day."
Zhao Ning replied with a smile.
"You didn't take me, lied to me, jerk, prioritize women over friends..."
Celeste unhappily listed out Zhao Ning's faults.
"Stop, I'll take you next time for sure."
Zhao Ning consoled Celeste while walking towards the hangar.
Then he suddenly saw Admiral Kabunofa walking past the crossroad ahead, he was slightly startled and muttered.
"Admiral Kabunofa? What's he doing here?"
"What are you talking about?"
Celeste asked, puzzled.
"It's nothing."
Zhao Ning replied with a smile.
Soon he and Celeste arrived at the hangar, where they saw workers removing the scaffolding around Ilyas, making it look brand new.
Dr. Blakes stood under Ilyas, gazing at the colossal Biological Mecha.
Zhao Ning walked up to Dr. Blakes and asked.
"Lord Blakes."
"Yes, what is it?"
Dr. Blakes said calmly.
"I wanted to ask if Ilyas is fully serviced. I'm preparing to visit the Bright Star Sea."
Zhao Ning said to Dr. Blakes.
"It's fully serviced. Let Bodden accompany you."
Dr. Blakes directly assigned Bodden to Zhao Ning.
Although Zhao Ning had used the V-type Gene Potion and his body underwent a qualitative leap, having a doctor nearby was still necessary just in case.
"Alright, please help move the mecha onto He Feng."
Zhao Ning replied with a nod.
"Hmm."
Dr. Blakes responded indifferently.
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Starlight City·Central Interstellar Airport.
He Feng docked at the berth, Vice Admiral Alifei stood at the entry waiting.
Zack standing nearby, asked puzzledly.
"General, who are you waiting for? Our cargo is loaded, we should have departed long ago?"
"Don't ask what you shouldn't."
Alifei said sternly to Zack.
"Yes."
Zack hastily responded.
Soon Zhao Ning came over carrying a simple luggage bag.
"Zhao Ning!"
Alifei walked up with a full smile, giving Zhao Ning a big hug.
"Alifei, long time no see!"
Zhao Ning responded warmly.
"You kid, now you're a renowned figure worldwide."
Alifei said excitedly to Zhao Ning.
"Don't tease me."
Zhao Ning said with a face full of helplessness.
"Who's teasing you? Single-handedly challenging the Royal Knight Order's Sakari Captain, the Holy Temple Knights' Asya Captain, and the Mechanical Sect Leader Kroos's achievements are widespread! You must know what kind of figures those are; only Admiral Kabunofa can put them down a notch. You taking on three at once is simply monstrous."
Alifei became increasingly enthusiastic.
"Monstrous?"
Zhao Ning replied speechless.
"Haha, slip of the tongue! Let's not talk about this, let's board the ship."
Alifei laughed heartily.
"Alright!"
Zhao Ning followed Alifei onto He Feng.
Alifei led Zhao Ning towards the room while asking.
"Why did you suddenly decide to head to the Bright Star Sea this time?"
"Isn't my troop stationed at the Bright Star Sea? I'm going over to take a look."
"Oh, I remember the Thirteenth Legion's main forces are at the Bright Star Sea."
"And you? Why are you heading to the Bright Star Sea at this time?"
Zhao Ning asked Alifei curiously.
"Transporting weapons and ammunition, there's going to be a major retreat there; a tough battle might be imminent."
Alifei explained to Zhao Ning.
"I thought the Cosmic Army Headquarters had already transported the reserved supplies back, it should have been a smooth retreat? Why is the progress so slow?"
Zhao Ning asked with a bit of confusion.
"You might not know, it's because the Shabask and other Kingdoms are relocating to the Federation."
"Oh, I see."
"Originally Lord Omid couldn't decide, but after an incident in Saint Joex, Omid immediately aligned with the Federation."