Destiny Mission of game 'Star Ring'-Chapter 1426 - 1116: The Grand Ceremony
"If it were you, wouldn’t you be angry? You left just fine, and when you returned, you were immediately thrown into the cell?"
The Fake Owner, the Swallower, asked in a low voice.
"Uh, of course, I’d be angry. It’s over, really over this time. Such a big effort was spent on training, and it’s been cut short just as it started."
Su Mo was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
"But wasn’t it you who caused all this?"
"Can you blame me for this? I didn’t know this would happen, and it happened right when the old man wasn’t at home. Forget it, let’s not think about it now; let’s consider how to get out of here first."
Su Mo felt exasperated.
At that moment, the sound of footsteps approached.
General Tespu appeared with a group of NCOs, opening the cell doors.
"It’s over."
Su Mo watched the aggressive General Tespu and thought.
However, what happened next surprised Su Mo immensely. General Tespu, with a very unpleasant expression, said to the old man and Su Mo,
"You can leave now."
"Is it really over?"
Su Mo was extremely astonished; they had only been detained for what seemed like less than half an hour.
General Tespu warned the old man, "Although we are letting you go, this matter isn’t over. A list of all losses will be sent to you. Also, don’t cause any more trouble. Tomorrow is an important ceremony, and if there’s any more commotion, it won’t be so simple."
The old man didn’t answer General Tespu, coldly walking past him.
Su Mo quickly followed.
"General, who is that guy? So arrogant? He caused such a mess, and we just let him go? Our brothers are still out there trying to catch those damned creatures."
The subordinate beside General Tespu asked in confusion.
General Tespu also felt aggrieved and replied, "How should I know? I was told from above to let him go."
"This...."
...
On the street, Su Mo followed beside the old man, constantly praising him.
"Old man, you are amazing! We got out so easily."
The old man stopped in his tracks, coldly looking at Su Mo.
"Uh...."
For a moment, Su Mo didn’t know what to say.
In the next second, the old man ignored Su Mo and turned to leave.
Su Mo watched the old man leave, sighing deeply.
"This time, it’s really over."
"Well, you’re lucky he didn’t cut you down."
The Fake Owner, the Swallower, replied in a low voice.
"Sigh..."
...
Early the next morning.
In the inner ring of Star Ring City, Divine Grace Square.
A gigantic square without an end in sight, its ground entirely paved with luxurious black gold-patterned stones.
New recruits in Star Ring City military uniforms stood in neat rows.
At a glance, the dense formations extended endlessly.
Yet within the ranks, everyone maintained a solemn expression, and silence reigned in the scene.
The entire central square was newly decorated, with exquisite flower baskets placed everywhere, colorful ribbons spanning across the top, fluttering in the gentle breeze.
At the forefront of Divine Grace Square stood a high platform, a red carpet stretching from the entrance of the square to the platform.
On both sides stood generals clad in V-generation Mechanical Armor, their faces solemn, unmoving like statues.
Outside the area, a mass of reporters and onlookers were crowded.
Flashbulbs continuously flickered.
Today was the conscription ceremony in Star Ring City, and all soldiers present were new recruits.
The ten phalanxes on the far left were soldiers newly conscripted from the First Birthplace.
The First Birthplace comprised ten countries; the voluntary enlistment numbers were:
Mechanical Empire: 2.11 million registered, 320,000 selected.
Laurel Kingdom: 1.89 million registered, 260,000 selected.
Dinova Kingdom: 1.6 million registered, 180,000 selected.
Inlia Kingdom: 1.5 million registered, 170,000 selected.
Fasik Empire: 1.75 million registered, 150,000 selected.
Ganoman Kingdom: 1.62 million registered, 140,000 selected.
Shadow Blade Kingdom: 1.23 million registered, 140,000 selected.
Rose Kingdom: 1.44 million registered, 130,000 selected.
Willans Kingdom: 1.52 million registered, 120,000 selected.
Salras Kingdom: 1.42 million registered, 120,000 selected.
The seven phalanxes in the middle were soldiers newly conscripted from the Second Birthplace.
The Second Birthplace comprised seven countries; the voluntary enlistment numbers were:
Vast Kingdom: 870,000 registered, 90,000 selected.
He Feng Country: 750,000 registered, 70,000 selected.
Mist Country: 160,000 registered, 10,000 selected.
Mirick Kingdom: 280,000 registered, 40,000 selected.
Henges Kingdom: 350,000 registered, 30,000 selected.
Bulong Kingdom: 230,000 registered, 20,000 selected.
Mardon Kingdom: 200,000 registered, 20,000 selected.
The twelve phalanxes on the right were soldiers newly conscripted from the Third Birthplace.
The Third Birthplace comprised twelve countries; the voluntary enlistment numbers were:
Galmotos Empire: 5.2 million registered, 2.2 million selected.
Demun Empire: 3.6 million registered, 1.1 million selected.
Graygolus Empire: 4.2 million registered, 1.14 million selected.
Feijil Empire: 4.3 million registered, 1.06 million selected.
Falis Empire: 3.2 million registered, 890,000 selected.
Taludi Empire: 4.0 million registered, 1.02 million selected.
King of Yanas: 3.0 million registered, 770,000 selected.
Gaojia Republic: 7.2 million registered, 1.8 million selected.
Heck Free Country: 2.7 million registered, 810,000 selected.
Yamak Free Country: 5.4 million registered, 1.7 million selected.
Federation Government: 4.7 million registered, 2.6 million selected.
At this moment, brilliant fireworks shot into the blue sky, exploding above, while stirring music played at the scene, marking the official start of the ceremony.
In the sky, floating waveguide balls were capturing every angle of the entire event, broadcasting it live.
That’s when Icaroya appeared.
She wore a long, Star Palace Dress, adorned with stars, capturing the sun, moon, and stars within its folds. Her silver hair cascaded over her shoulders, swaying with the breeze, her chilly eyes piercing through everything.
Her stunning face showed no emotional fluctuation, and her every move exuded an aura of pride and elegance.
Behind her, a solemn Goli, dressed in Bio Armor, followed with others like Crock.
In that instant, the citizens of Star Ring City, witnessing from the sidelines, went into a frenzy, shouting loudly.
"Lord of Icaroya!!!"
"Lord of Icaroya, long live!!!"
...
Aboard the Shadow, in the dining room.
Su Mo, Qian Chengxue, Sun Duoxiang, Ma Ke, Zhang Hao, and others gathered around.
They were sipping porridge and watching the live broadcast.
"Wow, this is a really big event,"
Sun Duoxiang marveled.
"Of course, how could it not be?"
Su Mo, watching the grand ceremony, couldn’t help but feel stirred.
They all watched as Icaroya, with an aura of pride, stepped onto the high platform under everyone’s gaze.
She gracefully flipped her skirt, slowly turned, her cold gaze swept over all the new recruits, and then she began her speech to everyone.
"I don’t have time for much useless talk, nor am I interested in feeding you motivational platitudes. I have only one thing to say: think about what you were like when you arrived, and what you are like now!"
