434: Chapter 408 Beginnings_2 434: Chapter 408 Beginnings_2 Dense financial statements emerged, all settling with blood-red deficits.
Looking at the zeros on the sheets, everyone felt a chill down their spine.
“The Federation Government’s finances are critically unsustainable, and resources are extremely scarce.
Thus, we urgently need an injection of external resources.
Moreover, the Heavenly Cup has already opened, though the specifics remain unknown.
But one thing we do know is that the monsters outside won’t give us much breathing space.
We need to strengthen ourselves as quickly as possible, and to do so, we need resources.
Therefore, considering all aspects, we must commence the far-reaching mining plan ahead of schedule.”
Long Ming explained the situation in a few words.
“But where can we mine?”
Some people asked anxiously at the scene.
“Don’t worry about that; this past year we haven’t been idle.
Through our relentless efforts, we have found a reliable partner.
Delair to speak to us all.”
Long Ming simply stated.
At that moment, a man of very short stature, approximately 1.2 meters and resembling a dwarf with straw-yellow hair and bumpy skin, stepped forward anxiously.
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As he approached the crowd, he trembled and said, “Hello everyone, I am Delair, from the destroyed civilization of Batak Country.
I am pleased to join the Federation and become part of you all.
Our destination is a planet numbered RC702 within the Gray Scorpion Star System at the periphery of the Star Ring Star System.
This planet, which we from Batak Country had discovered after countless manpower and effort, possesses Star Stone Veins, Rare Metal Veins, and so forth.”
Hearing this, everyone’s eyes suddenly sparkled.
Delair continued, “However, the path there is not easy.
We need to cross the fallen Star Domain, and it’s quite likely we will encounter various monster attacks.
Moreover, even if we travel at superluminal speeds, the round trip will take about a year.
Of course, that’s just the theoretical time.
If we encounter attacks and other delays, it may take even longer.”
These words hit the crowd like a cold shower, and everyone started whispering privately.
“The risk is very high.”
“Can we trust this guy?
What if he’s deceiving us?
Then we’d be doomed.”
Long Ming raised his hand to signal everyone to quiet down.
He spoke, “I am very grateful to Delic for his explanation, and also thankful that he will act as a navigator for this mission.
Please take a seat down below for now.”
Delic then walked down from the stage.
Long Ming continued his speech: “Don’t worry.
Over this year, we weren’t idle either.
We sent several scouting teams to survey the first half of the route.
It’s basically as Mr.
This plan is absolutely necessary.
Moreover, there’s another thing to tell you, with the current economic situation of our Federation, at most we can only hold out for about four more years.
Even saying this might be unpleasing, in three and a half years, signs of collapse might emerge, so this mining expedition must return within three years.”
Hearing Long Ming’s words, even more pressure built up in everyone’s hearts, but they still responded.
“Very good, I now begin the appointment of the captain of the interstellar Mother Ship, Black Brilliance.”
Long Ming announced solemnly.
Suddenly, everyone’s gaze at the venue focused on Long Ming, all very curious as to who would take this critical position.
“I officially announce Li Ruiqi as the captain of the Black Brilliance!”
Long Ming declared gravely.
Li Ruiqi, dressed in the captain’s uniform, walked straight onto the stage, and the crowd erupted in warm applause….
At the entrance to a highway in the suburbs of the Federal Imperial Capital.
A row of armored vehicles neatly parked at the edge of the road.
At the end of the convoy, Chen Shan pulled Lin Yue out into the cold wind.
Lin Yue complained discontentedly to Chen Shan: “Lord Chen Shan, what are we doing standing here?
Who are we waiting for?
We’ve already waited for over an hour; we might miss the assembly time.”
Chen Shan looked anxiously into the distance, his confidence also fading.
“Who are you waiting for exactly?
You’ve been silent for so long.”
“Just a bit longer, soon…”
Chen Shan’s expression grew increasingly tense.
Just then, a figure appeared in the distance, seen approaching on foot, pulling a suitcase.
When Lin Yue saw Su Mo, her previously complaining demeanor immediately changed to a bright smile, excitedly pulling on Chen Shan’s arm.
Su Mo is joining us too?”
With a wry smile, Chen Shan responded, “Lin Yue, you don’t need to get so excited.
Wait, isn’t your reaction a bit over the top?
Don’t tell me you have a crush on him too?”
Upon hearing Chen Shan’s words, Lin Yue’s face turned red instantly, and she then stomped vehemently on Chen Shan’s foot.
Why are you stomping on me?”
“Lord Chen Shan, you’re the worst, making up such things.
Su Mo and am thrilled that he can join us, aren’t you happy as well?”
“Who said I wasn’t happy?
When I received the news yesterday that he would participate in this interstellar voyage, I was so thrilled I almost jumped off the balcony.”
Chen Shan explained helplessly.
By then, Su Mo had approached, apologizing: “Sorry for being late, the taxi had a flat tire.”
Su Mo, there’s still plenty of time.”
Lin Yue responded with a smile.
Chen Shan looked at Lin Yue peculiarly, thinking how double-standard she could be.
Just a moment ago, she was hurrying because they were running out of time, but of course, he wasn’t foolish enough to walk into that line of fire.