Shadows of the Deep Space-Chapter 704 - 369: Misfortunes Never Come Singly (5-in-1)_6

Chapter 704: Chapter 369: Misfortunes Never Come Singly (5-in-1)_6

"Sir, I also share the blame for trespassing into wormhole space-time, it’s not just Su Yuan’s fault, I am guilty as well."

Su Yuan, seeing Su Ming standing up, looked at him with deep emotion.

"Su Ming, I didn’t question you, step back!"

At this moment, the judge interrogating Su Yuan said to Su Ming sternly.

"Sir, we did this together. If there’s guilt, we should share it equally."

Although Su Ming was not sure of the situation, he could sense that these judges seemed unwilling to convict him, instead aiming to pin all the blame on Su Yuan.

"How dare you, Su Ming! Don’t think that just because you’re part of the Thirteenth Legion, we won’t dare to convict you!"

At this time, a judge on the right erupted in anger and reprimanded him.

Then, the judge on the left quickly coughed to remind his colleague to stay composed.

The Judgment Chief saw this scene and also tapped his index finger on the table lightly, creating a subtle sound as a reminder.

It’s enough that the two offending quasi-generals are from the same family, but the key is that Su Ming is part of the Thirteenth Legion.

The Thirteenth Legion is now the Federation’s honorary legion, having been recently awarded and commended by the Council, and is revered by the Federation’s populace.

Should he be penalized at this critical juncture, it would be a definite embarrassment to the Federation.

Moreover, the crime of trespassing into wormhole space-time is not a fundamental offense.

With a stiff expression beneath his mask, the enraged judge restrained his anger and said.

"Su Ming, your crimes will be deliberated later. If you continue with this nonsense, don’t blame the judicial court for being unkind."

"Sorry, sir, but I still hold my position."

Su Ming replied calmly, without a hint of fear.

Though it was Su Yuan who got him involved, he took all the benefits himself. There’s no reason for only Su Yuan to bear the burden.

Listening to Su Ming’s words, Su Yuan was deeply moved, truly appreciating the loyalty.

"Fine, fine, fine! All these years, no one has dared to disrespect the judicial court like this. Since you’re so intent on being guilty, I will grant you your wish!"

The judge stood up in a rage and shouted.

Swipe!

Cosmic Army Headquarters · Men’s Toilets.

Su Ming and Su Yuan were holding mops in their left hands and carrying buckets with their right hands.

An old man dressed in a sergeant’s uniform, his face full of wrinkles and very aged, explained to the two.

"Officers, the urinals, floors, and the individual toilet cubicles, all facilities must be mopped and cleaned thoroughly. Used dirty water should be poured into the recycling pool..."

"Oh my gosh! With such a large toilet, when will the two of us be able to finish?"

Su Yuan, looking at the over-three-hundred-square-meter public toilet, responded awkwardly.

"Officers, it’s not just this toilet that you need to clean, the other two upstairs are also your responsibility."

The old man reminded them helplessly.

"Damn, this is too much, this is clearly revenge in the guise of a public act."

Su Yuan’s face turned green on hearing the old man’s words.

"Alright, stop complaining! Just clean it up."

Su Ming said calmly to Su Yuan.

"Okay."

Seeing Su Ming’s response, Su Yuan could only accept it.

"I’ll be going now, officers, and let me remind you that this punishment is issued by the judicial court, so you cannot cheat. You must complete it personally and can only clean at night to avoid disrupting daytime classes, and you need to do it for a whole month, or the consequences will be severe!"

The old man reminded Su Ming and Su Yuan.

"Understood."

Su Ming sighed and responded.

The old man saw this and turned to leave the toilet.

Su Yuan picked up the mop and complained to Su Ming while cleaning the floor.

"Sigh! Never have I heard of generals cleaning toilets, it’s really a disgrace."

"That’s better than punishment or demotion. This is already the lightest penalty, and that judge doesn’t seem to be lenient."

"Of course, they’re not lenient; they are harsh. Of all the officers who’ve fallen into their hands, over seventy percent end up imprisoned. The rest are either penalized or forcibly retired! Those who escape unscathed are very few."

"Looks like we’re lucky, but Goodman is quite unlucky, he got demoted directly."

Su Ming pondered aloud.

"Indeed, we really dragged him down."

Su Yuan said with some guilt.

"Enough talking, let’s get to work properly. As for Goodman’s situation, I’ll find a chance to compensate him in the future."

Su Ming thought for a moment and responded.

"Alright."

Su Yuan nodded in agreement.

The two of them then energetically continued cleaning the public toilets.

At that moment, a group of officers entered with laughter and talking, and seeing Su Ming, the leading lieutenant froze for a moment, then flashed a bright smile and spoke mockingly.

"Oh, isn’t that Su Ming?"

Su Ming turned to look, showing a slightly surprised expression, not expecting to encounter Zhang Tai here.

"Zhang Tai, do you know this toilet cleaner?"

An officer beside Zhang Tai inquired curiously.

"Of course I know him, we both come from the Thirteenth District. Where I am today, I owe it all to him!"

Zhang Tai said sarcastically.

"No need for thanks."

Su Ming replied calmly.

Hearing Su Ming’s words, Zhang Tai’s face twitched, his anger rising, but he controlled it and spoke with a smile.

"Su Ming, I didn’t expect you’d fall so low, ending up cleaning toilets. If you kneel and kowtow to me now, I might help you by transferring you elsewhere to do other menial jobs."

"Zhang Tai, it seems you still haven’t learned your lesson, your biggest problem is arrogance."

Su Ming replied calmly.

"Well, your mouth is as sharp as ever. Forget it, seeing you so pathetic, I can’t be bothered with you."

Zhang Tai responded with a cold laugh.

"Yeah, why bother with them."

The officer beside him echoed.

"Come on, let’s go relieve ourselves!"

Zhang Tai led his companions to the urinals.

However, while urinating, they deliberately splashed onto the floor around the urinals.

"Oops, missed the mark!"

"Me too."

"Why is little brother being uncooperative today, haha!"

...

Seeing the floor he had just mopped being soiled again, Su Yuan was instantly furious.

"Bastards!"

Su Ming reached out to hold Su Yuan’s hand, and lightly reminded him.

"Don’t act rashly."

Su Yuan suppressed his anger and glared fiercely at Zhang Tai and the others.

"What are you looking at, hurry up and clean the floor properly."

After speaking, Zhang Tai and his group left triumphantly.

Su Yuan took a deep breath to calm himself and then said to Su Ming.

"Su Ming, are people from the Thirteenth District always this bold? Daring to provoke us two quasi-generals."

"Who knows? But I’m a bit surprised too, this guy enlisted with a Red and Black Sign and ended up as a lieutenant; seems like his family pulled some strings."

Su Ming said with slight surprise.

"Hmph, let me check!"

Su Yuan lifted his bracelet and tapped a few times, quickly finding Zhang Tai’s profile, then said.

"Good heavens, this guy has been in the logistics department all along, always safe and easy tasks."

"I think talents like him are greatly needed on the front lines, logistics is too much of a waste for him."

Su Ming said calmly.

"Leave it to me."

"You can handle it?"

"Such small matter, I can manage it."

Su Yuan assured confidently.