CHAPTER 1010: CHAPTER 417: VILLAIN (5-IN-1)_2

"Why is it taking so long? When I customized that Fake V Generation Mecha·Shadow Lord, it didn’t take this long; it was done in a month."

When Su Ming heard Long Bai’s words, it was like a bucket of cold water poured over him; with such a long cycle, even daisies would have wilted.

"For Fake V Generation Mecha, many components are ready-made. Once you place the order, they just use inventory equipment to make it. But for the V Generation Mecha, it’s different; each one has to be scheduled, and they’re all made on demand."

Long Bai briefly explained to Su Ming.

"Legion Commander, last time I went to Xi Guang Laboratory to customize a mecha, I saw Dr. Faruga was making a new model of V Generation Mecha. It’s about to be completed; could you schedule that one for me first?"

Su Ming thought of the almost completed V Generation Mecha he saw while customizing the Shadow Lord, and smiled as he spoke to Long Bai.

Even though orders are scheduled, who knows which of the three doctors will take charge of his order? He remembered clearly that Vice City Lord Okens explicitly told him Faruga’s technology was the best.

If he could get that mecha scheduled for himself, it would not only shorten the wait time but also secure the best mecha.

"No, each V Generation Mecha is assigned to a specific person. Do you know who that V Generation Mecha is scheduled for?"

Long Bai decisively denied.

"Who?"

"Admiral Xinlad, one of the reserve candidates for General, and the most likely candidate to become the Federation’s eighth General."

"Alright, then I’ll just have to wait patiently."

Su Ming responded awkwardly when he heard this.

Long Bai glanced at Su Ming, contemplating.

"By the way, since you’re so capable in finding Eternal Metal, I have a long-term task for you."

"What task?"

Su Ming asked curiously.

"The Federation is currently in urgent need of Eternal Metal, so you can help find resources in this area."

"Isn’t what’s available enough? How much more is needed?"

"Not much, the Federation’s current gap in Eternal Metal is about 20,000 tons."

Long Bai said to Su Ming.

Su Ming’s face showed extreme shock at Long Bai’s words.

"20,000 tons?"

"That’s right, is there a problem?"

Long Bai calmly asked.

"No, no problem, Legion Commander, if there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave."

Su Ming’s mouth twitched; he finally understood why the Federation was so poor.

Just the gap in Eternal Metal is this big; how could they not be poor?

"Wait, I have another important urgent task for you."

Long Bai spoke to Su Ming.

"Legion Commander, please speak."

Su Ming was slightly startled, but immediately responded.

"I want you to carry the Council’s orders, go to the Danube Star Sea command headquarters, and order Mo Xiu to rest in place at the Four Major Transfer Countries and cease the attack."

Long Bai issued the task to Su Ming coldly.

"Huh? Cease the attack? Isn’t the current war situation favorable to us?"

Su Ming’s face showed immense shock when he heard Long Bai’s words.

"Yes, but that’s only on the surface. Mo Xiu and others have already conquered the four major transfer countries affiliated with the Dark Star Empire and are now advancing on the two Neutral Countries and Siloke Star Sea transfer area. If we let them continue fighting, it’ll touch the Dark Star Empire’s bottom line; the Emperor won’t abandon the Danube Star Sea, and will definitely send strong reinforcements. At that time, the situation will be completely out of control, and both sides will definitely go to full-scale war, which I don’t want."

Long Bai explained to Su Ming.

"Legion Commander, you’re right, but a full-scale war doesn’t mean we’ll lose; in fact, our chances of winning are high."

After listening to Long Bai, Su Ming asked with furrowed brow.

"Do you want to know the real reason?"

Long Bai glanced at Su Ming and asked softly.

"Yes."

Su Ming nodded solemnly.

"I can only tell you; we can’t afford to lose too many troops."

Long Bai responded coldly.

"I see, Legion Commander, I really can’t handle this task. You should send someone significant, I think Admiral Ferion would be very suitable, as only he can fulfill this duty."

Su Ming responded with great difficulty.

What a joke, the people of Sky Dome City had just crushed the Imperial Army and were about to take over the entire Danube Star Sea, in high spirits.

To ask them to rest and stop attacking now, they’d tear him apart.

Thinking about that scene made Su Ming’s back chill.

"No, Ferion can’t control Mo Xiu. Anyway, you’ve already offended him once; offending him again doesn’t matter."

Long Bai directly rejected Su Ming’s suggestion.

"Huh?"

"What’s wrong, is there a problem?"

"No, but Legion Commander, why don’t you let the Council Chairman issue the order? With the Chairman’s prestige, even if the people of Sky Dome City are unwilling, they would comply with the Chairman’s order."

Su Ming tried to suggest.

"No, the Council Chairman can’t issue this order; this order can only be issued by the highest command under the Council."

Long Bai decisively refuted.

"Why not?"

Su Ming felt as if his heart was a restless sea upon hearing Long Bai’s words.

He couldn’t understand at all; there was a shortcut available; just a command from the Council Chairman would suffice, but why make things so complicated now?

"No reason; this is for you to handle. You must ensure they follow the order and stop the attack!"

"What if they refuse and disobey?"

"If Mo Xiu defies the order, then apprehend him."