Shadows of the Deep Space

Crimson City.

The entire city was in ruins, with public facilities scattered all over the streets.

Many buildings and houses had their doors and windows tightly shut.

All the citizens of the Crimson Country were trembling, hiding inside their homes.

At this moment, the sky echoed with rumbling sounds as mechas entered the Dorag Sphere through the top entrance.

A few braver citizens of the Crimson Country secretly opened their windows to look outside, and they immediately saw the Iron Guard flying over the streets.

Bang!

The Iron Guard Mechas landed at key points throughout the city streets.

At this time, Su Ming piloting the Fake V Generation Mecha·Shadow Lord, led Rhein and others to the large square in front of the royal palace where they landed.

At the center of Crimson Square stood a hundred-meter-tall mechanical flagpole.

"Rhein, raise the flag."

Su Ming commanded Rhein in a deep voice.

"Yes!"

Rhein opened the cockpit, took the flag of the Thirteenth Legion, jumped down, walked to the flagpole, and deftly raised the flag of the Thirteenth Legion.

After he finished, he said to Su Ming.

"All set!"

Upon hearing this, Su Ming connected all the mechas and started a city-wide broadcast.

"Dear citizens, do not panic! We are the Federation Government's Thirteenth Legion, and we are taking over the Crimson Country. Please everyone maintain order...."

The citizens of the Crimson Country were stunned when they heard the broadcast, and suddenly burst into tears, shouting.

"The Federation, it's the Federation! The Federation has come, we are saved!"

.....

In an instant, a dense crowd of people walked out of their homes, embracing each other in tears of joy.

After more than a year of darkness, they finally saw the light at this moment.

After finishing the broadcast, Su Ming said to Rhein.

"Rhein, I'll leave this to you."

"Alright!"

Rhein nodded affirmatively.

"Zhang Yi, you guys come with me."

Su Ming led Zhang Yi and others straight toward the royal palace.

Soon they reached the open space in front of the Crimson Palace, where Su Ming commanded Zhang Yi.

"Zhang Yi, lead a team to search the various areas of the Crimson Palace, eliminate all safety hazards, and be careful not to get caught off guard!"

"Understood!"

Zhang Yi and others immediately opened the cockpit, jumped down, and left with their men. Su Ming quietly waited in place.

Moments later, Deng Yu and others, piloting Third Generation Mechas, landed and opened their cockpits, bringing down Lady Hai Lan and her daughter.

Seeing this, Su Ming also opened his cockpit, floated down, and walked toward Lady Hai Lan and her daughter.

"You've arrived."

"Mr. Su Ming, thank you so much, I never thought I would return here in my lifetime."

Holding Catherine's hand, Hai Lan bowed to Su Ming, her voice choking with emotion.

"No need to thank me, it's what I should do."

Su Ming replied politely.

"Mr. Su Ming, can we go in and take a look?"

Hai Lan asked, her eyes filled with anticipation as she looked at Su Ming.

"Wait a moment, Zhang Yi and his team are clearing out any dangers."

"Alright!"

"By the way, Lady Hai Lan. Although we've now taken over the Crimson Country, the real challenge has just begun. Firstly, the Crimson Country has been oppressed by the Dark Star Empire for so many years, it's been plundered beyond recognition. Moreover, your forces are probably wiped out, what do you plan to do next?"

Su Ming asked Hai Lan.

Hai Lan sincerely replied to Su Ming.

"Mr. Su Ming, we still have many survivors outside, I can call them back to help rebuild this nation. But initially, I ask for your help to guide us through this transition."

Su Ming pondered for a moment and said to Lady Hai Lan.

"Rest assured, since I promised to help restore your nation, I will see it through to the end. Rhein and his team are already searching the entire city, inventorying all remaining resources, and assessing the situation of those imprisoned. Once everything becomes clear, we will discuss specific measures."

"Alright!"

Lady Hai Lan nodded in agreement.

At this time Zhang Yi returned with his team to report.

"No problem."

"Mm. Lady Hai Lan, let's go in."

Su Ming nodded slightly, then said to Lady Hai Lan and her daughter.

"Alright!"

Lady Hai Lan, holding Catherine's hand, followed Su Ming toward the main palace.

Soon they entered the Crimson Palace.

The luxurious palace was in complete disarray, with items scattered everywhere, expensive paintings on the walls and some gem decorations all looted.

But even so, one could still see the former grandeur of this place.

Looking at this scene, Hai Lan could no longer hold back, tears streaming down her cheeks.

"Mother, why are you crying?"

Catherine asked with concern.

"It's nothing, mother is happy."

Hai Lan reached out to touch Catherine's head, forcing a smile.

Su Ming sighed softly.

At this time, Allu entered with a group of disheveled, tortured nobles and ministers.

These nobles and ministers, upon seeing Hai Lan, shouted excitedly.

"Princess Hai Lan!"

Hai Lan looked at the leading old man, joyfully asking.

"Lord Hodg, it's so good that you're still alive, what about the others?"

Hodg's expression turned somber as he heard Hai Lan's words, he replied with a bitter smile.

"The others died or fled."

"It's okay, at least you are alive, as long as there is life, there is hope."

Lady Hai Lan comforted Hodg.

"Mm, the princess is right, who is this?"

Hodg and others now noticed Su Ming standing beside them, a bit tense as they asked.

"Let me introduce you, this is Major General Su Ming of the Federation, he helped us drive out the Imperial Army."

Lady Hai Lan introduced Su Ming to Hodg and the others.