Shadows of the Deep Space

Geteri recalled this and immediately felt a stir in his mind, then began to accuse.

“Lord Sakari, the reason this mission failed is Aus’s unshirkable responsibility. Because of his foolish command, we couldn’t eliminate the Third Legion in time.”

When Aus heard Geteri’s words, he immediately understood that Geteri intended to make him the scapegoat. Although there were mistakes on their part for not capturing Mo Xiu and the others in time, the primary reason was still Lord Sakari. But this guy didn’t dare to blame Sakari, so he accused himself, hence he angrily retorted.

“That’s bullshit! Lord Sakari, the primary reason for the failure is Geteri. This guy was dilatory and did nothing, which is why we couldn’t capture Mo Xiu and the others.”

“How dare you say that!? If I had followed your strategy, we would have all been ambushed by the enemy and died even more miserably.”

Geteri fired back.

“Enough!”

Sakari heard their argument and coldly reprimanded them.

In fact, he knew very well that Aus and Geteri were indeed responsible for the failure, but their responsibility wasn’t that significant. The main problem lay with himself; he overestimated these fools and never imagined that despite so many legions besieging Mo Xiu, they still couldn’t capture them.

Geteri and Aus glared at each other with hostility and then both fell silent.

At this moment, Sakari looked at Geteri and the others and said.

“I’ll be frank with you. If today’s matter isn’t handled properly and the Emperor is enraged, having your heads severed will be the least of your worries.”

“My lord, please save us!”

The hearts of Geteri and the others suddenly trembled, and they pleaded with Sakari.

They weren’t really afraid of death, but provoking the Emperor meant that even dying would become a luxury.

“I can save you, but you must do exactly as I say!”

Sakari looked at Geteri and the others and said.

“My lord, whatever you say, we will absolutely follow your orders!”

Geteri and the others replied unanimously.

“First, Aus, immediately send a message to the Dark Star Imperial Defense Line. Deploy a detachment using the Curvature Ring to come here. Second, Geteri, send a message to your Legion Commander, requesting reinforcements.”

Sakari instructed the two.

“Yes!”

The two were slightly startled, then immediately responded.

“The Federation won’t be able to guard the battlefield forever nor take away so much spoils. Once our forces gather, we’ll launch a counteroffensive and recover all the battlefield remnants! Also, immediately issue orders, deploy everyone to capture the Federation’s mining points, and ensure around-the-clock mining!”

Sakari continued to instruct.

“Understood!”

Aus and the others quickly responded.

“Now it’s your turn to bleed. Turn over all the assets you’ve been hoarding over the years. Especially you, Geteri’s First Legion, you’ve been mining here for so long, surely your fortunes aren’t small?”

Sakari looked at Geteri and the others coldly.

“My lord, we don’t have anything.”

Geteri and the others were dumbfounded.

“I’m not in the mood to argue with you now. Consider whether you choose wealth or life for yourselves. Let me be honest with you, under normal circumstances, failing this mission, with the Emperor’s wrath, not only will you lose your heads, your entire family will be reduced to the lowest slaves!”

Sakari warned sinisterly.

“My lord, but if we hand it over, will we truly be unharmed?”

Geteri and the others gritted their teeth and asked.

“I will report to the Emperor that you successfully dealt a heavy blow to the Third Legion, but when about to annihilate them, the Federation First Legion intervened, forcibly rescuing them. However, you secured a considerable amount of spoils and resources! As long as you gather enough resources, the Emperor won’t blame you too much.”

Sakari was aware that the Emperor’s blockade of Sky Dome City and Rain Capital was for resources.

Thus, as long as the tribute quantity appeared adequate, the Emperor wouldn’t be overly enraged.

“Alright…”

Hearing this, Geteri and the others could only painfully comply.

“Also, remember to align the statements of your subordinates. If anyone acts obliviously, you know what to do, right?”

Sakari looked at Geteri and the others with murderous intent.

“Yes!”

Geteri and the others immediately assured.

…

A dozen hours later.

Level 5 Battleship Fallen Light Observation Platform.

Su Ming held Little Grey in his arms, looking absentmindedly at the soldiers conducting search and cleanup operations.

At this moment, Sigurd’s virtual image appeared beside him, smiling as he inquired.

“What are you doing?”

“Nothing, has Mo Xiu woken up yet?”

Su Ming shook his head and asked.

“No, he hasn’t, but the doctor said he’s only extremely mentally exhausted. After rescue, he’s out of life-threatening danger.”

Sigurd explained to Su Ming.

“He’s really strong, piloting the VI Generation Mecha for such a long battle.”

“Indeed, but compared to you, he’s still no match. You know, even Captain Sakari finds facing you a headache.”

“Cough cough, don’t say that.”

Su Ming replied somewhat awkwardly.

“Enough about that, I’m bringing you into the joint meeting.”

Sigurd said to Su Ming with a smile.

“Alright!”

Su Ming nodded.

Whoosh!

A virtual projection screen appeared before Su Ming, displaying the images of Qian Lin, Hayes, and other senior commanders.

“Everyone’s here, let’s have a brief meeting now.”

Sigurd said to the group.

“Alright!”

Qian Lin and others responded one after another.