Chapter 717: Chapter 372: Undercurrents Surge (Five-in-One)
At this moment, a series of heavy footsteps approached.
“Attention!”
Admiral Taite shouted loudly.
Su Ming and the others straightened their expressions, raised their hands in salute, and glanced sideways.
Commander Alekde walked over, followed by two generals who exuded a terrifying aura. One was General Gabres, and the other was the infamous General Sigurd, known as Hell’s Regular. He stood tall, with red hair like blazing flames, a well-defined face, and deep, blue eyes like stars, shimmering with a rebellious light.
Su Ming was startled to see the three of them, a wave of emotion rising within him.
The arrival of the Federation Cosmic Army Headquarters’ Commander and two generals, accompanied by so many generals and high-level officers, who on earth could be visiting?
Suddenly, a massive rumbling sound echoed across the sky.
Su Ming and the others all looked up into the sky.
The Star Destroyer·Thunder Extreme, 270 kilometers long, fully covered with blue armor adorned with intricate lightning patterns, with a dark blue meteor muzzle extending from the center of its bow, and densely packed with numerous launch ports, was slowly descending.
“Star Destroyer!”
Su Yuan and the others took a deep breath in shock.
Su Ming became increasingly curious about the visitors.
Not long after, the Star Destroyer·Thunder Extreme landed steadily at the docking point.
Click!
Exit number 1 opened.
All eyes of Su Ming and the others were focused on the exit.
At this moment, Vice City Lord Okens was the first to step down from the exit, followed closely by Dr. Blakes.
“The visitors are actually the Deputy City Lord Okens from Starlight City and Dr. Blakes from the Xi Guang Laboratory.”
Su Yuan and the others whispered in surprise.
Su Ming was also slightly surprised, not expecting them to be the ones.
Then Vice City Lord Okens and Dr. Blakes walked straight towards Commander Alekde.
“Vice City Lord Okens, you’ve worked hard.”
Commander Alekde extended his hand with a smile.
“Not at all, just fulfilling my duty.”
Vice City Lord Okens shook hands warmly with Commander Alekde.
After shaking hands with Okens, Commander Alekde tilted his head to the side and kept glancing behind Okens, intending to ask something but hesitating.
“Okens, is it just you here?”
Vice City Lord Okens paused slightly, then responded with a smile.
“That’s right!”
“That… that person didn’t come?”
Commander Alekde asked in surprise.
“No, no.”
Vice City Lord Okens replied with a beaming smile.
“Oh.”
Commander Alekde heard Okens’ words, his facial muscles twitched slightly, and he forced a smile in response.
Okens didn’t mind Commander Alekde’s awkwardness, smiling as he extended his hand to General Sigurd and General Gabres, exchanging warm greetings with them.
“Long time no see.”
“Indeed, long time no see.”
Gabres and the others replied with slightly stiff expressions.
If they had known it was this guy, they wouldn’t have come all this way.
But for the sake of appearances, they had to maintain politeness.
After shaking hands with the two generals, Okens went to Admiral Sanida and extended his hand.
“Thank you for your efforts.”
“Thank you for your concern, Lord Okens.”
Sanida replied politely.
Vice City Lord Okens nodded slightly and approached other general-level leaders from the special combat department, offering simple greetings one by one.
It didn’t take long for Vice City Lord Okens to finish exchanging pleasantries with all the generals present.
He then approached Admiral Otat with a warm greeting.
“Long time no see, Otat.”
“Long time no see, Lord Okens.”
“When you’re on leave, do drop by Starlight City for a visit.”
“Certainly!”
Admiral Otat nodded slightly in response.
After exchanging greetings with Otat, Okens approached Zhou Mu and the others, shaking hands with each.
Before long, Okens reached Su Ming, about to shake hands and routine make a small talk, but he was stunned upon recognizing Su Ming.
He hadn’t expected Su Ming to be there, and in a junior general uniform no less; this kid’s promotion speed was like a rocket!
But Okens, having seen it all, quickly adjusted his mindset and said cheerfully,
“Su Ming, I didn’t expect to see you here. Truly, a promising young talent!”
“Thank you, Vice City Lord Okens.”
Su Ming replied courteously.
Not far away, Dr. Blakes, who was standing coolly, also noticed Su Ming, his indifferent expression showing an imperceptible flicker of emotion.
After chatting with Su Ming and the others, Okens turned around to Commander Alekde and said with a smile,
“Commander Alekde, let’s go.”
“Alright!”
Commander Alekde nodded slightly and then led Okens away.
Su Ming and the others followed in an orderly fashion.
….
Before long, they returned to the Federation Cosmic Army Headquarters.
Okens smiled at Commander Alekde and said,
“Commander Alekde, I’d like to have a private chat with you, if it’s convenient.”
Hearing this, Commander Alekde waved his hand and said to everyone behind him,
“Thank you all for your hard work today, you may all disperse.”
“Yes!”
Admiral Taite and others responded loudly and then left with their respective teams.
“This way, please!”
Commander Alekde then guided Okens toward the office.
A moment later, Commander Alekde and Okens entered the office alone.
Alekde poured a cup of tea for Okens and asked curiously,
“Vice City Lord Okens, besides escorting the weapons, do you have other matters on this visit?”