Shadow of Deep Space

Chapter 600 Extra 5
three days later.

Inside the magnificent palace.

Sakari sat on the throne with a blank stare.

Deputy Commander Disfa, Deputy Commander Sosk, Commander Os, and others remained silent, leaning against the dragon pillar, heads down, smoking their cigarettes.

"Ugh!"

The entire palace was oppressive, filled with choking smoke and low sighs.

At that moment, a series of loud roaring sounds came from outside.

Sakari and the others looked up at the tightly closed metal door and spoke with somber expressions.

"coming!"

The square outside the palace.

The Type VII bio-mecha, Irenelia, landed forcefully with a large number of mechas, and Zhang Yi and the others dispersed, taking over the security of the entire Imperial Palace.

Rhine, Ankaja, and the others then activated their mechs and jumped out.

click!
The cockpit of Irenelia opened, and Su Ming, dressed in a general's uniform, floated down.

Su Ming led Rhine and the others straight toward the main gate of the palace. The Dark Star Empire soldiers along the way all lowered their heads when they saw Su Ming.

Soon Su Ming and his group arrived at the tightly closed main gate of the palace.

Rhine and Ankaja went up and pushed open the tightly closed door.

Sakari, Os, and the other dark-skinned generals all looked towards Su Ming.

Su Ming glanced over and saw that they were all his former defeated opponents.

Su Ming straightened his clothes, and then, under everyone's gaze, strode towards the throne.

Along the way, some people were fearful, some were calm, and some were filled with anger, but none of them dared to utter a sound.

Soon Su Ming walked up to Saka and said proudly.

"Answer, your answer."

Sakari took a deep breath, and under the watchful eyes of all his subordinates, strode forward, holding a surrender document in both hands. He bowed and handed it to Su Ming, saying in a hoarse voice.

"We are willing to surrender."

Su Ming looked at the surrender document in front of him, took it, and replied.

"I accepted."

For a moment, everyone present lowered their heads.

At this moment, Su Ming looked around and then asked.

"I have something to ask you: would you be willing to join the Thirteenth Legion and serve under me?"

Sakari and the others were all stunned and looked up at Su Ming.

"Are you telling the truth?"

"Of course it is!"

Su Ming replied calmly.

"We do!"

Sakari and the others responded with immense excitement.

To put it bluntly, although they surrendered, they were not truly convinced of the Federation's authority; they only admired the strong.

However, if they surrender to Su Ming's command, that would be a different story.

They had witnessed Su Ming's strength firsthand, and naturally they were willing to follow him.

swoosh~
In an instant, everyone in the hall knelt on one knee and placed their right hand on their chest.

"We are willing to follow General Su Ming to the death, even at the cost of ten thousand lives!"

Su Ming flicked his cloak, turned around to look at the kneeling crowd, and spoke.

"Very well, but I have something unpleasant to say upfront. From now on, you are all members of the Federation, and the Dark Star Empire will no longer exist. I can forgive and forget what you did in the past, but if any of you do not abide by the Federation's rules in the future, don't blame me for being impolite! Of course, rest assured, since you have joined the Federation and are under my command, I will definitely treat you all equally!"

Su Ming spoke authoritatively to Sakari and the others.

"I will follow Lord Su Ming's teachings!"

Sakari and the others responded in unison.

"Very good, get up, all of you!"

Su Ming addressed Sakari and the others.

Sakari and the others then stood up.

At this moment, Roglian walked over carrying a tray in both hands, on which were placed the Dark Star Emperor's crown and dragon robe.

Sakari took the tray and presented it to Su Ming. Su Ming pushed it back and said...

"No need, these belong to the Dark Star Emperor, let them stay with him forever!"

"Thank you, Lord Su Ming!"

Commander Sakari and the others expressed their gratitude upon hearing Su Ming's words.

"No need to thank me. Take me to the Dark Star Emperor's tomb. I want to pay my respects in person."

Su Ming calmly said to Sakari.

"Okay, please come this way."

"Commander Sakali said respectfully."

Soon after, Su Ming and the others arrived at the mausoleum behind the imperial palace.

The entire cemetery is very simple, with the ground paved with hard white rock and a simple stone tomb in the center. It is not as magnificent and grand as one might imagine.

Su Ming approached the stone tomb and saw several tombstones standing there.

The Dark Star Emperor's tombstone is next to Miss Bess's, and the tombstones next to it are those of the Dark Star Emperor's son and daughter.

Sakari explained to Su Ming in a low voice.

"The Emperor gave special instructions that if I die someday, there is no need to make any arrangements; I can simply be buried with Miss Biss."

"Ah."

Su Ming nodded slightly.

At this moment, Rhine picked up a bouquet of flowers and handed it to Su Ming.

Su Ming accepted the flowers, bowed to the Dark Star Emperor's tombstone, and then placed the flowers on it.

A gentle breeze blew by.

Su Ming slowly raised his head, his thoughts drifting to the horizon with the gentle breeze.
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September 1, 0003 AD.

The federal government conducted a purge within its ranks and also ruled against those who had fled years before, stripping them of all their assets and demoting them to second-class citizens.

September 1, 0003 AD.

The New Apocalypse Kingdom, the Holy Republic (Holy Army), the Dark Star Empire, the Lost Lands, and all the remaining neutral nations have all declared their allegiance to the Federal Government.

The federal government reunited all ethnic groups, achieving unification.

To celebrate this historic moment, the federal government held a grand ceremony at Star Square.

Starlight Plaza.

Soldiers dressed in exoskeleton armor stood in neat rows at the edge of the square.

A large crowd of people had gathered outside the square.

Numerous reporters stood at the edge of the square, setting up professional equipment to film the grand celebration from all angles.

A grand stage was erected in the center of the square, with a temporary backstage area set up behind it.

Long, slender tables were set up in the huge square, laden with various foods, fruits, and drinks.

Long Chen, Long Lan, Faron, and numerous councilors, officials, and generals stood around a lounge table, chatting and laughing.

"I never imagined that the Federation would be able to achieve an unprecedented merger and regain its unity!"

"Yes, Speaker Longxian would be very pleased to see this."

"Yes."

Just then, the ceremonial officer shouted loudly.

"General Gabres and General Hayesia have arrived!"

Long Chen smiled as he heard the honor guard's shout.

"Gabrath and his team are back from their exploration!"

"Walk."

Faron and the others walked towards Gabres and his group.

When Gabres and the others saw Long Chen and his group approaching, they greeted them politely.

"Lord Long Chen, Lord Falon."

"Well, you're finally back. How did the exploration go?"

Long Chen then asked.

"Don't even mention it. We flew a long way but didn't find many good resource planets. It felt like we were trapped in a circle."

"I'm getting a little annoyed," Gabres complained.

(End of this chapter)