Chapter 539 Star Ring City

Five hours later, Star Ring City, Port No. 1.

The Black Light passed through layers of inspection and landed.

In the command room observation deck.

Su Mo let out a long breath and said.

"We're finally back."

"Yes, we are back, but look at this scene."

Qianchengxue looked at the port, where ships were smoking everywhere, and her expression was a little unnatural.

Su Mo glanced around and saw rescue medical teams and repair teams everywhere, and couldn't help shaking his head.

"The situation is not optimistic. Wait for me on the ship. I'm going to report back to Ikaroya."

"Okay."

Qianchengxue and the others nodded in response.

Not long after, Su Mo walked out of the exit and headed towards the inner ring of Star Ring City.

Just as he was passing by the road, he saw several officers gathered together, smoking and talking in hoarse voices.

"Do you think Lord Ikaroya will accept our petition?"

"I'm not sure, but I really hope Lord Ikaroya can accept it. I don't think our request is excessive. We just want to know the truth, to know what we are doing."

"To be honest, Afel and the others didn't know what they were doing when they died, and they didn't know what the meaning of everything they did was."

"Sigh~"

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Su Mo couldn't help but stop, took a look, and then continued forward after a long time.

Star Ring City, Administrative Building Office.

Ikaroya stood with her hands behind her back, quietly looking at the holographic image of Negative God Star in front of her.

At this time, the work progress table had soared to 67 percent, but Ikaroya was still very dissatisfied with the result.

"Too slow."

Ikaroya said coldly.

"Lord Ikaroya, the people below have really tried their best. And not long ago, a new round of riots broke out on Negative God Star, and the operating conditions have become even worse."

Qing Gui rarely defended the people below, knowing that he would never speak up normally.

"I know, but now I just want results."

Ikaroya was as unapproachable as ever.

Qing Gui hesitated, a little hesitant to speak.

Of course, his expression change could not escape Ikaroya's eyes. Ikaroya said coldly directly.

"If you have anything to say, just say it. When did you become so hesitant? How did I teach you before?"

"Lord Ikaroya, you are right, I have something to report."

"Speak."

"The people who came back after completing the first round of operations have previously received orders to carry out the second round of operations."

"And then?"

"They have begun to return one after another, but the casualties are very heavy. And according to your requirements, they need to carry out the third round of operations again after resting. Because too many comrades have sacrificed, their spirits have been greatly impacted, and they know that the third round of operations is basically a dead end, so they collectively petitioned, wanting to know what they are desperately doing all this for? It's not that they are afraid of death, but they hope to die with understanding."

Qing Gui also went all out and said to Ikaroya.

After listening to Qing Gui's words, Ikaroya said after a long time.

"Qing Gui, are you also questioning me?"

Qing Gui was slightly startled, then knelt down on one knee and said to Ikaroya.

"Lord Ikaroya, I don't mean to question you, and I don't want to disobey your will. I will never blink an eye at what you ask me to do."

"Get out."

Ikaroya waved her hand and said coldly.

Qing Gui lowered his head and then retreated.

As a result, as soon as Qing Gui left the office, he ran into a figure head-on.

"Su Mo?"

Qing Gui was also slightly startled.

"Let me go in!"

Su Mo looked at Qing Gui, who had been driven out, and said with a smile.

Qing Gui's body stiffened slightly, and he didn't say anything, just stepped aside and stood aside.

Su Mo then walked into Ikaroya's office.

When Ikaroya saw Su Mo coming in, her cold expression eased a lot, and she asked indifferently.

"How is it?"

"Although it was a bit tortuous, it was fortunately resolved satisfactorily. Kilmok Emperor has been killed by me, and Klishia has taken over the Immortal Empire and quelled the rebellion. The star drill, one of the main nodes, has been successfully lowered. Klishia is leading the remaining Immortal Empire troops to continue the operation."

Su Mo gave a simple report.

"Very good."

Ikaroya said in a deep voice.

Su Mo coughed, and then said to Ikaroya.

"That, Lord Ikaroya, I have something I want to talk to you about."

"Speak!"

Ikaroya looked up at Su Mo.

Su Mo immediately felt a huge pressure, but he still said calmly.

"It's like this, on the way back just now, I heard many officers and sergeants discussing the petition, they want to know the real purpose and reason for the operation."

"Do you think I might tell them? You should know how important this plan is. I'm not telling them to prevent any accidents from happening. You need to know that we can't afford to lose! And there's only one chance!"

Ikaroya said coldly.

Su Mo took a deep breath, and then said to Ikaroya.

"I know you are doing this to ensure the progress of the plan, that's why you don't tell them. But have you ever thought about one thing, they may not come back alive this time. They just don't want to not know what they are doing when they die?"

"Reality is so cruel."

"I know reality is so cruel, but since things have already reached this point, why not tell them? That way, at least they will be proud of it when they die, without leaving any regrets. And even if you tell them, it's not all bad things and risks. Maybe after they hear it, it will inspire their fighting spirit and unite them together. Then, maybe there will be more unexpected results. After all, sometimes, mutual understanding is more effective than lifelessly carrying out orders. At worst, we will take more responsibility."

Su Mo said sincerely to Ikaroya.

Ikaroya fell into deep thought, her eyes constantly changing.

Su Mo then continued, "Actually, you can trust them. There's no need to carry everything on your own. Let's talk it out and carry it together!"

Ikaroya's expression became more and more silent after hearing Su Mo's words, and finally she said.

"Call Qing Gui in."

"Okay!"

Su Mo's eyes lit up when he heard this.

He then walked out and said to Qing Gui, who was standing outside.

"Go in."

Qing Gui glanced at Su Mo and walked in.

In the office, Ikaroya stood by the window, looking at the scenery outside.

"Lord Ikaroya, what are your orders?"

Qing Gui asked respectfully.

"Notify everyone that I will give a speech in Grace Square in two hours. Those who have returned for rest can go to Grace Square. External guards should listen to the public communication channel and tell them! I will give them an explanation."

Ikaroya said faintly without turning around.

Qing Gui's eyes showed an unbelievable expression when he heard Ikaroya's words.

"Is there a problem?"

Ikaroya turned around and asked when she saw that Qing Gui hadn't answered for a long time.

"No problem, I'll go now!"

Qing Gui immediately turned around and left.

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