Shadows of the Deep Space-Chapter 76 - Clearing the Stage (Second Update)
76: Chapter 76: Clearing the Stage (Second Update)
76: Chapter 76: Clearing the Stage (Second Update)
Nangis heard and replied with a smile,
“Here I have some footage of the Tri-City clearance.
Could you please play it for a moment?”
“Of course!”
Dannie immediately proceeded to operate the controls.
One by one, grid images were projected onto the interview screen.
Above the Manhavi Interstellar Military Airport, a fleet of ships, with a resolve to die, faced anti-aircraft fire and crashed into the airport’s anti-aircraft weapons.
At the same time, countless mechas descended from the sky in drop pods like raindrops.
Because the vanguard fleet bravely collided with the airport’s anti-aircraft weapons without fear of death, the subsequent fleets succeeded in breaking through the fire net, launching a series of attacks on the ground military airport.
Numerous mechas and drop pods, upon landing, immediately formed squads and engaged in fierce battles with the enemies at the airport.
At this point, Nangis turned to the footage and explained,
“What we are seeing now is footage of the Starlight City qualification test.
They too were unaware of the test when they partook, but they cleared it, and cleared it beautifully, finishing an hour before the deadline!”
“Although the examinees from Starlight City were initially confused, they quickly reached a consensus and united.
It’s true that some examinees were very unlucky and perished in the first wave, but that doesn’t matter, they cleared it, and everyone received the clearance score bonus, as well as additional combat assistance points!
If they could all clear the test, why can’t the students from the Sixteen District?
The real problem lies not with the difficulty of the test but with the students themselves.
I think that’s something for the complainers to reflect on….”
…
Su Ming occasionally glanced at the interview imagery being played, pondering over the city qualification test.
He had not expected the fighting quality of the Tri-City to be so high.
Although not all the examinees had reached a consensus, the vast majority of them had focused their efforts in one direction.
This significantly reduced the difficulty of the combat mission.
With so many examinees successfully landing at the airport, even without obtaining Third Generation Mechas, they could probably easily overwhelm that Gun Knight.
Buzz~
At that moment, Su Ming’s phone vibrated on the bed.
Su Ming immediately stopped his sit-ups, got up with his towel to wipe the sweat from his forehead, walked over to the bed, and picked up his phone to take a look.
He saw two messages pop up on his phone and opened them one by one.
“Dear Mr.
Su Ming, congratulations on participating in the city qualification test, officially graduating from Mint Middle School, and celebrating Freedom Day holiday.
The Old Federation has issued you a holiday subsidy; please check your account!
If you have any doubts or questions, you can consult the relevant departments….”
“Dear Mr.
Su Ming, your account has received 5,000 Federation credits, balance: 21,258,000 Federation credits!”
After reading the two messages, Su Ming put the phone back down, walked to the wardrobe to grab a set of loose clothes, and headed to the bathroom.
…
Not long after, Su Ming had changed into loose casual clothes and arrived in the dining room for a meal.
He took a sip of the warmed milk and then picked up the newspaper placed on the dining table to see what news there was?
In this highly technologically advanced world, newspapers were still very popular, with much important news and information published on them.
After all, with the threat of the Mechanical Clan, it wasn’t very safe to put information online.
Of course, these newspapers were not made of wood fibers but mineral fibers, which gave them a slightly rougher feel.
At this moment, Su Yuan came down the spiral staircase, smartly dressed in a suit and tie, carrying a briefcase, ready to head out.
Su Ming then picked up a napkin, wiped the corners of his mouth, got up, and followed Su Yuan.
“Hmm?
Son, why are you following me?”
Su Yuan looked puzzled at Su Ming who was following him.
“Aren’t you going to the junkyard?”
“Yes.”
“I’m going with you.”
Su Ming said simply.
He had thought it through; even though he could exercise at home and there was gym equipment.
But he didn’t like working out in enclosed spaces, and it was too monotonous.
But now that he was at odds with the Zhang Family, it was definitely unsafe outside, and he had no intention of taking any risks.
Therefore, the best choice was to follow Su Yuan to the junkyard.
That was his family’s turf, where safety was certainly not an issue.
When Su Yuan heard Su Ming wanted to go with him to the junkyard, he excitedly extended his hands and grabbed Su Ming’s arms.
“Son, you’ve finally come around, willing to take over the family business, I’m really so happy.”
Hearing Su Yuan’s words, the corners of Su Ming’s mouth twitched slightly and he silently sighed to himself.
His adoptive father had misunderstood again.
However, Su Ming didn’t argue, considering that if he really ended up in a terrible situation, returning to inherit the junkyard wasn’t a bad choice, so he said to Su Yuan.
“Father, can we leave now?”
“No problem, let’s go!”
Su Yuan led Su Ming out the door.
At this moment, the hover car had already stopped at the gate, where an elderly driver wearing white gloves stood respectfully waiting in front of the car.
He quickly opened the rear door when he saw Su Yuan and Su Ming.
After Su Ming and Su Yuan got into the car, the driver briskly returned to his seat and then asked.
“Master, where shall we go?”
“Sun Lin, to the company.”
Su Yuan said in a very good mood.
“Very well.”
Sun Lin quickly started the car and drove forward.
Not long after, the black hover car took the C12 expressway and arrived in the Lower City District.
The moment the car came out of the expressway, the entire world underwent a drastic transformation, with steel pigeon lofts lining both sides of the road.
These pigeon lofts were densely packed together, their exteriors draped with all kinds of laundered clothes.
On the streets next to the expressway, old cars crowded the lanes, while the streets were teeming with people, bustling with activity.
Leaning against the window, Su Ming gazed at the Lower City District, looking somewhat entranced.
That’s when Su Yuan said to Sun Lin.
“Turn on the car’s air purification, the air quality is getting worse and worse.”
“Right away, master.”
Sun Lin hurriedly flipped the switch.
Su Yuan then turned to Su Ming, who was still staring out the window, and called out softly.
“Son?”
“Hmm?
What’s up?”
“Nothing, I’m just worried you might not be used to the Lower City District since it’s your first time here.
After all, you’ve never been here since you were a child.”
“It’s quite nice here, crowded, but lively.”
Su Ming said, unconcerned.
“Heh heh, this is the most bustling area of the Lower City District, so it looks okay.
But our junkyard is a bit more remote; we still have a ways to go.”
Su Yuan explained to Su Ming in a roundabout way, fearing his son might find it objectionable.
“No problem, it’s quite good.”
Su Ming’s expression didn’t change at all.
The hover car sped on, moving further away from the central bustling area.
As Su Ming watched the buildings change outside, he noticed that the density of buildings did not decrease but increased the further they drove out.
Most of the structures were crowded and dilapidated, with many of them having their coatings peeling off, revealing the steel framework beneath.
