Shadow of Deep Space

Chapter 288: Hypocrisy (for book friend Shishui Blueberry) (rd update)

Girls dressed in maid costumes are pruning green plants.

For a moment, Su Ming felt as if he had entered another world.

It can be clearly seen here that the living standard of the Abek royal family is in no way inferior to those of the capital giants in the Federation.

"Very extravagant."

Mia couldn't help but complain.

"Mia!"

Fleck, who was sitting in the front row, turned around and glared at her unhappily.

"Okay, I won't say anything anymore."

Mia replied boringly.

At this moment, the hovercraft drove straight to the castle gate and slowly stopped.

As the car door opened, Fleck, Mia and Su Ming got out.

At this time, Martins came up, stretched out his hand to shake hands with Fleck, and said with a smile.

"The banquet is ready. The Lord has been waiting for you for a long time."

"Okay, let's go in."

Fleck responded calmly.

"this way please!"

Martins then led Fleck and others in.

When they passed through the door, they came into a luxurious hall with a bright red carpet on the golden floor.

The servants and soldiers standing on both sides bowed their heads.

At this time, Su Ming saw a short and fat middle-aged man with a greasy face, various luxurious gem rings on his hands, and wearing a luxurious red star-studded robe. He walked towards him with a smile on his face.

"Fleck, long time no see."

"Your Majesty Baistan, it has indeed been many years since we last met."

Fleck replied politely.

"After all these years, you still don't look old at all."

"you too."

"We must have a good chat today. The banquet is ready. Let's eat and chat at the same time."

Baistan said with a smile
"it is good!"

Fleck and the other two followed Baistan toward the banquet hall.

Along the way, Su Ming kept observing King Baistan.

Although he had no connection with this guy, judging from the conversation between him and Fleck just now, this king was not an easy person to deal with, but a typical old fox.

Soon they arrived at the banquet hall, where a twelve-meter-long ruby ​​table came into view, with bouquets of flowers placed on it.

King Baistan sat directly in the main seat, while Fleck, Su Ming and Mia sat next to each other on the left.

clap clap!

King Baistan clapped his hands.

One by one, young and beautiful maids came up carrying dishes.

In a blink of an eye, the entire table was filled with thirty-six different dishes.

At this time, several maids came forward and poured a glass of crystal clear red wine for Su Ming and the others.

"I toast to you all. You have come from afar, and I should have received you earlier. But I have been busy with trivial matters recently, so please don't mind."

Baistan raised his glass and said.

In fact, he had originally planned to let Martins send Fleck and the others away, and if Fleck wanted to see him, he would find an excuse not to see them.

But the development of the matter was somewhat beyond his expectations. After the failure of negotiations with Martins, Fleck and others neither left nor made any movement, and remained on the boat.

This made Baistein a little unsure, so he took the initiative to invite Fleck.

"Your Majesty is so polite."

Fleck raised his glass and responded politely. "Cheers!"

King Baistan smiled and drank the whole glass.

Su Ming and the other two also finished their drinks.

Mia's eyes suddenly lit up. The quality of this wine was very good. She quickly signaled to the maid behind her to fill the glass quickly.

At this time, King Baistan apologized to Dovk while having his meal.

"Fleck, my old friend, today I am not only inviting you to dinner, but also want to apologize to you."

"What are you apologizing for?"

Fleck's heart was moved, but he responded very naturally, pretending nothing had happened.

"Of course it's for the mining area in the Gotosger Rift Valley. This is actually our fault, but we can't do anything about it! The rebels have the support of the Dark Star Empire, and we really don't dare to touch them."

King Baistan was a little surprised by Fleck's reaction, but he still started his performance.

"Let's talk about this matter. Don't worry about small things. Let's drink!"

Fleck raised his glass and said nonchalantly.

"it is good!"

Baistan smiled, picked up the glass and clinked it with Fleck's, then drank the wine in the glass. However, he felt more and more that something was wrong.

At this time, Fleck finished his glass of wine and praised it highly.

“This wine is good, smooth and full of aroma”

"Since you like it, I'll have someone bring a few boxes for you when you leave later."

Beistein and Fleck pretended to be accommodating.

"Okay! Then I won't be polite, haha!"

Fleck accepted it with a smile.

Seeing that Fleck was in such a good mood and had the leisure to accept his wine, Baistan frowned slightly, so he asked calmly.

"Fleck, will the loss of this mine have a negative impact on you? If that's the case, I'll feel even more guilty."

"It's alright. Why bother talking about those disappointing things? The issue at the mining area has already been resolved, and it's great news for you, too."

"Good thing?"

"Didn't that rebel group occupy your territory?"

"Yes."

"I have applied for support from the school. The Imperial Court Academy has decided to send a Level 5 ship combat group. When the time comes, I will help you wipe them all out and everything will be resolved."

Fleck became more and more happy as he spoke, and took a big sip from his glass.

When Baistan heard Fleck's words, his face twitched and he thought to himself.

"Bad dish!"

He originally wanted to let the Royal Court Academy retreat, but he didn't expect the Royal Court Academy to be so tough and actually send a fleet of main battleships over.

If this continues, not only will the supplies be taken away, but the troops they have maintained will also be wiped out. That will be a huge loss.

So Baistan's eyes turned and he said with a smile.

"Oh, brother Fleck, such a small group of rebels is not worth the Royal Court Academy's efforts!"

"I thought so at first, but I didn't expect that after I reported it, the academy was furious! So they dispatched the main fleet and senior students to help. Everything was solved in an instant. I just had to stay on the ship and wait for it to be over."

Fleck said with a smile.

"Ahem, brother Fleck, I've been thinking about this and I feel like it's not a good idea. This rebellion was caused by our country's mistakes, so why should we bother the Imperial Academy to start a war? How about this, I'll negotiate with the rebels? I'll ask them to give up 70% of their supplies, and then release all the people."

Baistan asked with a smile.

"This"

Fleck suddenly felt embarrassed.

"Brother Fleck, think about it! If we don't leave them some space, how can they be sure that they will give up? Besides, directly resorting to violence will be very dangerous to the hostages, and the loss will outweigh the gain!"

Baistan quickly analyzed it earnestly.

(End of this chapter)