Destiny Mission of game ‘Star Ring’

Chapter 1661 - 1324: Curiosity (Part 2)

"This world is harsh and realistic; you may think serving as one of the Royal Order of Twelve Knights is to serve me, but actually, it’s not. You are serving yourself."

Icaroya responded coldly.

Su Mo was deeply shocked inside, but he did not show it on the surface, just listened quietly.

Icaroya City Lord continued, "Every action you take for me, I will reward in return. Every effort you make can be compensated by me, and I will always be fair and just. Thus, you are not showing loyalty to me, but more to yourself."

Upon hearing this, a peculiar thought flashed through Su Mo’s mind. He felt that in a certain way, Icaroya City Lord was somewhat similar to the old man.

Everything is an equal exchange, no empty promises.

"Understood, Lord of Icaroya."

Su Mo nodded and replied.

Icaroya City Lord continued, "If you want to pardon Tilo, it’s not impossible. Simply pay an equivalent price, and it’s done. Think it over before you answer me."

"I’ve thought it over; I want a special pardon for her."

Su Mo responded calmly.

"Good, I can agree to this. Moreover, I can advance the reward to pardon her, and in due time, you need to do something for me."

Icaroya City Lord said to Su Mo.

Su Mo’s nerves twitched at the mention of doing something. The tasks from the old man were exhausting, to say the least.

What Icaroya wants done is surely more problematic.

Nevertheless, Su Mo braced himself and replied.

"No problem."

Seeing Su Mo’s confirmation, Icaroya took a reprieve order from the drawer.

She picked up a pen, signed her command, and handed the reprieve order to Su Mo.

"Take this document and go to the Endless Deep Space Prison to fetch the person."

"Thank you, City Lord, I’ll take my leave then."

Su Mo took the reprieve order, saluted, and turned to leave.

Icaroya City Lord watched Su Mo’s departing back, falling into deep thought.

...

On the other side, Su Mo stepped out from the Administrative Council Building, taking a deep breath, feeling notably more relaxed.

Although conversing with Icaroya City Lord lasted only ten minutes, it felt as lengthy as a century, overly oppressive.

Then Su Mo’s gaze fell upon the special sealed document bag in his hand.

He was extremely curious about what important contents were inside that warranted Icaroya City Lord’s solemn instructions.

Moreover, why did others have one too, yet it can only be opened half a year later?

Thinking of this, Su Mo’s curiosity piqued, prompting him to ask Creator·Swallower.

"Xiao Shi, can you scan the contents inside?"

"Stop dreaming, this isn’t an ordinary sealed document; it’s made of special insulating materials that prevent scanning. Apart from physically opening it, don’t think of seeing the contents inside. Also, I’d advise you not to open it, lest you cause any special problems. If you screw up that crazy woman’s plans, watch out, she’ll peel your skin. You saw her, she’s devoid of any emotion, like a cold machine."

Creator·Swallower warned Su Mo.

Su Mo’s mouth twitched slightly, and then he said, "Then forget it."

Buzz Buzz~

At this moment, Su Mo’s bracelet vibrated.

Su Mo glanced down, a message popped up.

The message was from Alles, surprising Su Mo, as he hadn’t expected President of Alles to reply so late.

He quickly opened it to read.

"Su Mo, thank you for the reminder and concern. The Federation situation is still within control. Recently I’ve been busy with various matters, sorry for the late reply."

Seeing this message, Su Mo frowned slightly.

"What’s wrong? Didn’t the message say everything’s fine?"

Creator·Swallower asked upon noticing something strange in Su Mo’s expression.

"I feel there’s something off, nevermind, I’ll return to the Federation."

Su Mo pondered for a moment and said.

"As you wish."

Creator·Swallower remained indifferent.

...

The next morning, dressed casually, Su Mo traveled to Earth Star·Freedom City via a spaceship flight.

As he disembarked, he noted people boarding the adjacent ship, probably heading to Star Ring City.

In contrast, few people disembarked from the ship Su Mo was on.

Just then, a loud explosion resonated from afar.

Bang!

Soon after, thick black smoke rose.

Faced with the sudden noise, the interstellar airport passengers seemed accustomed, showing little reaction.

Each hurriedly boarded the ship.

Su Mo frowned slightly and walked out. Upon leaving the interstellar airport and arriving on the street.

He noticed the vast Freedom City appeared unusually desolate, with barely any hovercars on the road, and storefronts tightly shut.

The ground was strewn with litter and damaged public facilities.

There were many patrolling soldiers, and even some Black Steel Mechas.

The soldiers stopped anyone looking suspicious immediately.

Seeing this scene, Su Mo frowned and proceeded toward the Parliament Building.

...

Half an hour later, Su Mo arrived at the administrative building of Freedom City, heavily guarded, even with two Night Guard Mechas at the entrance.

As expected, the administrative building was under martial law too.

Su Mo donned his badge and walked straight in.

The guarding soldiers saluted upon seeing the badge on Su Mo’s chest, clearing the way.

Su Mo walked in directly, and at that moment, he almost collided with Hai Yue.

"Hai Yue?"

"Lord Su Mo? Why are you here?"

Hai Yue was also stunned.

"I’m here to see President of Alles; I thought he surely isn’t in Star Ring City, so I came here."

"Why didn’t you inform us ahead, so the President could await you?"

"He’s busy, no need for trouble."

"Lord Su Mo, President of Alles isn’t here; I’m just about to find him."

Hai Yue replied, troubled.

"Where is he then?"

"He’s in Kemier Isolation Zone, and I’m about to head there."

"Okay, I’ll go with you then."

"That’s not appropriate; it’s not a nice place. Why don’t you wait here while I tell President of Alles to come to see you?"

"No need for such hassle, let’s go together; I’m not that particular."

"Alright, follow me."

Hai Yue nodded, leading Su Mo to the temporary landing pad.

There, a III-generation Interstellar Fighter·Gray Dove awaited.

Su Mo and Hai Yue swiftly boarded the Interstellar Fighter, and Hai Yue immediately instructed the pilot, "To Kemier Isolation Zone."

"Yes!"

The pilot replied respectfully.