Shadows of the Deep Space-Chapter 613 - 355: Awarding Honors (5-in-1)_3

"I don’t know, everything’s a mess right now."

"Hey, look at the top post."

....

At this moment, a post was pinned to the front page of the Star Cluster Forum.

"Breaking news, the Federation Thirteenth Legion has returned triumphant, the entire nation is flying flags at half-mast!"

Everyone hurriedly clicked into the post.

The post contained a blurry picture, barely clear enough to see the Emperor docked at the interstellar airport, with dense crowds of people in front of the ship.

In less than half an hour, the post had generated over a billion comments.

"Damn, who took this? It’s so blurry!"

"Bro, couldn’t you take a picture of the people? What’s the point of just taking the ship?"

"The Thirteenth Legion is back? Why wasn’t there any official report?"

"Isn’t this fabricated?"

"It can’t be made up; the Federation Government agencies are flying flags at half-mast. Such a high level of mourning, if it’s not for the Thirteenth Legion’s return, then for what?"

"Then why block the news?"

"I have no idea!"

....

Interstellar airport.

After the welcome ceremony, Su Ming and others returned to the Emperor.

The Federation Government sent specialized logistics personnel to deliver various supplies to Su Ming and the others, including but not limited to high-end red wine, top-quality steak, and vegetables.

However, Su Ming and his team had no mind to focus on these supplies; instead, they gathered to discuss tomorrow’s medal ceremony.

"You all heard, right? Tomorrow we will be awarded medals in the Dawn Hall!"

Major Curia said excitedly.

"What a surprise, that’s the highest administrative meeting place in the Federation, usually only open to Council members and high-level officers. I’ve never been there."

Kaff replied, filled with emotion.

"Same here, we’ve never been there either."

Everyone echoed.

Seeing the increasing excitement among Kaff and others, Su Ming smiled and said.

"Alright, everyone go get some rest. It’s already past one in the morning. We need to set out early tomorrow morning; it’ll be embarrassing if we can’t get up."

"True, let’s scatter then!"

Everyone replied happily.

...

The next morning.

Under the leadership of General Vickers, Su Ming and others descended from the exit of the Emperor.

They were greeted by a row of black hovercars with Federation flags, neatly lined up and waiting.

At this time, a government official stepped forward and arranged for the personnel to get into the cars.

Vickers Major General was assigned to the lead car, followed by Kaff, Su Ming, and other officers each in their own cars.

As for the lieutenants, four of them shared one car.

Soon, everyone had boarded the cars.

Then the lead car started to drive out.

Su Ming sat in the car, quietly watching the scenery pass by outside the window.

As the convoy left the interstellar airport and reached the main road,

Su Ming noticed fully armed soldiers standing along the street, with the entire road they were traveling on completely blocked off.

He looked towards the distant buildings and saw many people at the windows, using binoculars and other devices to watch them.

Seeing this, Su Ming shook his head slightly. Even with the lockdown, it caused such a sensation; if it were publicized, it would be unimaginable.

....

More than an hour later.

The convoy drove to Area A1, arriving at the underground parking lot of the Federation administrative building.

At this moment, Vice City Lord Okens and a group of staff had been waiting here for a long time.

Federation Government personnel hurriedly stepped forward to open the car doors.

Su Ming and others got out of the vehicles.

Okens approached General Vickers and said.

"Follow me, I’ll take you to the back of the Dawn Hall."

"Alright!"

Vickers nodded steadily in response.

Okens then led the group to the dedicated elevator.

....

Federation Government administrative building·Dawn Hall.

The seats in the first row were all empty, with many Council members in light blue striped robes sitting in the second row on the left and the seats behind it, while all the seats on the right were vacant.

At this moment, many Council members were whispering to each other.

"Although the crisis in the Danube Star Sea is temporarily resolved, the situation is not good. Those neutral countries are now very displeased with us."

"What’s so strange about that? The star extermination of Fretta Country has definitely had a huge impact on them."

"Indeed! The subsequent effects of this incident are significant!"

"The Dark Star Empire is really too much. To just exterminate a star like that, completely disrespecting us."

"What respect? When Fretta Country was exterminated, many wounded from the Fifth and Sixth Legions were still on the main star. They all died!"

"I heard that the commanders of the Fifth and Sixth Legions were furious when they heard about it! If the Council hadn’t restrained them, they would have already gone back for revenge."

"Sigh, better not fight, it’s too damaging!"

"I agree with that."

"By the way, is it true that the Thirteenth Legion has returned?"

"Of course, it’s true. Today’s meeting is to award them medals."

"The Thirteenth Legion is really impressive. I had no hope when it was first established."

"Let me tell you, if it wasn’t for that esteemed person guaranteeing its success, the Thirteenth Legion wouldn’t have been established at all."

"In the end, that esteemed person did prove to be amazing!"

....

While everyone was discussing.

The conference room door was pushed open, and Gakels, Farren, and Alicia walked in.

Seeing this, the Council members immediately stopped talking, and the entire Dawn Hall fell silent.

Under everyone’s watchful eyes, the three of them walked to the podium.