Chapter 764: Chapter 378: Invitation (Five-in-One)_4
Okens quickly completed the count and said to everyone.
“Now we have a total of 47 people, including 30 combat personnel, 5 ship operators (including the commander), 10 prospectors, and 2 mechanical repairers. We’re still short of 3 spots. But it’s alright, I’ll recruit 2 doctors and 1 cook to fill the gap.”
“Lord Okens, the ship is so big, and the logistical staff is so few, is that really okay?”
Zhou Mu asked somewhat uncertainly.
At this moment, Blakes spoke coldly.
“I will replace them with intelligent robots.”
“Isn’t it too risky to use intelligent robots? What if we run into the Mechanical Clan?”
Keku and others asked worriedly.
“That’s not something you need to worry about.”
Blakes replied coldly.
“Understood.”
Seeing Dr. Blakes say this, Keku and others immediately shut their mouths.
At this point, Su Ming looked at Vice City Lord Okens and inquired.
“So the matter is more or less settled. Lord Okens, which ship shall we board?”
“Well, um…”
Vice City Lord Okens suddenly looked a bit uncomfortable and spoke hesitantly.
“What’s wrong?”
Everyone looked at Okens in confusion.
“Listen to me, everyone. Because my visit this time was sudden, I only brought a Star Destroyer and don’t have a Level 5 Battleship on hand. Most of the Level 5 Battleships found in a rush are too old, without semi-intelligent modules, and not up to our requirements…”
Okens explained awkwardly.
Su Yuan, upon hearing this, said bewilderedly.
“Lord, do you mean you haven’t found a ship?”
“Ahem, I mean I haven’t found a suitable ship.”
Okens corrected awkwardly.
Su Ming was also a bit speechless; after all this time, it turns out the problem was on Okens’ side.
“You’ve got to be kidding. Without a ship, how are we going to compete? The competition starts tomorrow.”
Zhou Mu and others were dumbfounded.
Vice City Lord Okens knew he kind of messed up, but he really couldn’t get a Level 5 Ship with semi-intelligent modules for now.
Just when he was distressed, Lin Chuyu suddenly spoke up.
“I have a solution.”
Su Ming and others looked at Lin Chuyu and asked.
“What solution?”
“Admiral Ames has a well-performing Level 5 Battleship, the Light Shuttle; maybe we can borrow it from him.”
Lin Chuyu said to everyone.
“Is that feasible? Will he lend us the ship?”
“Yeah, now which general in the military dares to defy Commander Alekde’s will?”
Zhou Mu and others expressed concerns, not really optimistic about the idea.
Then Su Ming said in a deep voice.
“I think we can give it a try. Although General Ames is stationed at the Cosmic Army Headquarters, he is a man of integrity and also a member of the Imperial Court Sect; perhaps we can borrow it.”
“I’ve heard of Ames; he has an excellent reputation. We can try.”
Vice City Lord Okens’ eyes brightened immediately.
“Lord Okens, how about you write a dispatch authorization letter, and I will go with Lin Chuyu to visit General Ames.”
Su Ming contemplated and said to Vice City Lord Okens.
“No problem, I’ll write it for you right away.”
Okens took out a notebook and pen, wrote a simple dispatch authorization letter, took his seal to stamp it, and then handed it to Su Ming.
“Chuyu, Ruoxue we’re off.”
Su Ming took the dispatch authorization letter and hurried off with Lin Chuyu and An Ruoxue.
….
More than an hour later.
The three of Su Ming rushed back to the Blackthorn Planet Fortress, the Cosmic Army Headquarters.
“Admiral Ames is on the 4th floor, in the office on the west side. He should not be off duty at this time.”
Lin Chuyu looked at the time on his wristband and said.
“Let’s hurry.”
Su Ming ran towards the elevator.
An Ruoxue and another followed closely behind Su Ming.
They soon took the elevator to the 4th floor and arrived at the door of an officer’s office.
Knock knock!
Lin Chuyu raised his hand and knocked on the door.
“Come in.”
A stern voice came through.
Lin Chuyu then pushed open the door, bringing Su Ming and Ruoxue inside.
At a glance, the entire office was very simply decorated, with rows of cabinets on the walls filled with various files.
At the innermost part was a metal desk, where a middle-aged man with a defined facial structure, thick eyebrows, graying temples, deep eyes, exuding an aura of authority, in a Vice Admiral’s uniform, sat steadily.
At this time, Xia An and a burly, bald middle-aged man in a Junior General’s uniform were standing in front of the desk, receiving work instructions from Admiral Ames.
“Xia An, Cheng Yao, did you understand what I instructed?”
“Understood.”
Xia An and the other responded respectfully.
At this point, the three of Su Ming approached, and Lin Chuyu and An Ruoxue greeted respectfully.
“General Ames!”
Ames turned his head to look at Lin Chuyu, nodding slightly, then his gaze landed on Su Ming, his brows furrowing slightly.
He felt that this young man looked a bit familiar but couldn’t recall from where, and then he spoke to Su Ming.
“Have we met before?”
“General Ames, you might have seen me before. I’m the examinee you deducted points from during the Thirteenth District city exam.”
Su Ming explained with a smile.
Upon hearing Su Ming’s words, Ames immediately reacted and said coldly.
“So it’s you. I thought you looked familiar. Have you joined the army too?”