Destiny Mission of game ‘Star Ring'

Chapter 1909 - 1502: Procurement

At this moment, the creator · Swallower replied to Su Mo in a low voice, "There’s nothing to say, just that the winner becomes king and the loser becomes a bandit!""Wait, are you saying the old man lost before? Who was the winner?"

Su Mo asked rather shocked.

"Look at who stands tall now, and that’s the winner."

The creator · Swallower replied somewhat emotionally.

"This, wait a minute, could it be that they are fighting among themselves?"

Su Mo suddenly thought of something and asked quite surprised.

"I don’t know, stop asking me."

The creator · Swallower replied in an annoyed tone, recalling some unpleasant memories.

"Alright, let’s not talk about it, let’s go."

Seeing Xiao Shi’s patience worn thin, Su Mo said cheerfully while walking out.

Xiao Shi did not respond to Su Mo but fell into silence.

Not long after, Su Mo left the residence and arrived on the street, strolling leisurely.

The street seemed unusually deserted, with few people seen, but the patrolling guards had noticeably increased.

Su Mo frowned slightly, realizing that the atmosphere of Star Ring City had changed so quickly.

As he passed a corner, he keenly heard two citizens talking in low voices.

"I still don’t understand what Icaroya, the City Lord, is thinking."

"The Negative Energy tide is so severe, causing mutations and heavy casualties everywhere. Plus, the external beast tides are surging, making going out so dangerous, risking death at any moment, and yet, Icaroya still wants us to mine and produce intensively."

"I feel she’s gone mad, not caring a bit whether we live or die."

"Humph, I’ve said it before, she’s extremely selfish and self-centered, only caring about her interests, unwilling to offer a modicum of relief."

"Sigh! Then what can we do? Are we powerless to resist?"

"How to resist? She constantly pressures all the nations, and any failure to meet standards results in severe punishment, now our nation is passing this pressure onto us."

...

Su Mo’s heart grew heavier, and he quietly spoke to the creator · Swallower.

"The situation is worse than imagined, everyone harbors great resentment."

"Humph, if someone was forcing you to work relentlessly or venture out in a perilous state, you’d harbor great resentment too."

The creator · Swallower replied coldly.

"True."

Su Mo thought for a moment and agreed that Xiao Shi was making a valid point.

Just then, Su Mo’s electronic bracelet vibrated, and a message popped up.

Su Mo, slightly taken aback, tapped the message and began to ponder.

"What is it?"

The creator · Swallower asked in a low voice.

"Qian Chengxue sent a message, saying there’s a special visitor, we need to go back."

Su Mo briefly explained to Xiao Shi.

"Okay."

The creator · Swallower replied in a low voice.

"Let’s go."

Su Mo immediately quickened his pace to leave.

...

Late night.

Immortal Blade · Hangar No. 1.

Su Mo sped in with Mad Eye Rhenhok and swiftly parked in the designated spot.

He opened the cockpit and jumped down.

At this time, Qian Chengxue came forward and said, "Su Mo, you’re back."

"Where’s the person?"

"Temporarily arranged in the waiting hall, was planning for him to rest awhile, but he insisted on waiting for you."

Qian Chengxue briefly informed Su Mo.

"I got it, you go rest early, I’ll handle the reception."

Su Mo nodded slightly in reply.

"Su Mo, could the visitor’s intentions be harmful?"

Qian Chengxue was still somewhat concerned.

"Don’t worry, it’s fine, you go rest, don’t overthink, there’s still a lot to do later."

Su Mo comforted softly.

"Okay."

Qian Chengxue nodded slightly.

...

Inside the Immortal Blade · waiting hall.

An elderly gentleman with white hair, energetic, dressed in a tailcoat was sitting quietly on a chair.

He patiently waited.

Just then, Su Mo walked in, looking at the elderly gentleman, politely calling out, "Mr. Engtar, we meet again."

The person sitting was none other than Engtar, dispatched by the Mechanical Empire, who stood up gracefully and saluted Su Mo upon seeing him approach.

"Lord Su Mo."

"No need to be so polite, have a seat!"

Su Mo walked straight to Engtar and sat down.

Engtar smiled and nodded, then sat down. He courteously addressed Su Mo, "I apologize for the sudden interruption."

"Just say what you want to say."

Su Mo replied briefly.

"Lord Su Mo is indeed straightforward, so I won’t be reserved. I’ve come this time on behalf of the Mechanical Empire, with a simple purpose to purchase the ruined fortress you hauled back, and we’re willing to pay a high price."

Engtar explained his intent respectfully.

Su Mo slightly tapped the armrest with his fingers and then, with a serious expression, spoke to Engtar, "Mr. Engtar, let me be honest."

"Please, go ahead!"

"Since I genuinely consider you a friend, that’s why I have met with you. To be blunt, if it were someone else dispatched by the Mechanical Empire, I might not even agree to meet."

Su Mo spoke in a low tone.

"Thank you, Lord Su Mo, it’s truly my honor."

Engtar was likewise very grateful.

Su Mo then continued speaking to Engtar, "As a friend, I will be direct with you. I will not sell the fortress, not due to pricing issues or any opinion against the Mechanical Empire. But because the world is becoming increasingly tumultuous, nothing is more important than weapons, as you surely understand."

On hearing Su Mo’s words, Engtar also revealed a slight bitter smile, speaking to Su Mo, "Lord Su Mo is right; in fact, I had a rough notion of the outcome before coming. I didn’t hold much hope; I’m here mostly to fulfill the assignment given above."

"Hmm, speaking of which, although there’s no negotiation on the fortress, I’m genuinely sincere in forming a friendship with you. While this matter can’t be done, we can collaborate on some other things."

Su Mo nodded slightly. His impression of Engtar was highly favorable due to the elder’s remarkable wisdom and sense of situation.

Engtar showed a hint of pleasant surprise on hearing Su Mo’s words, curiously inquiring, "Lord Su Mo, what would you like to collaborate on?"

Su Mo smiled and said, "I want to purchase 1,000 Antimatter Series Missiles from your nation."

"1,000 missiles, this..."

Even Engtar became a bit unsettled.

Su Mo then interrupted Engtar, continuing to speak, "Rest assured, I’m not planning to buy with Star Coins; I intend to use Grade 6 rare ore for payment."

"Grade 6 rare ore? Did I hear correctly, what kind?"

Engtar grew increasingly unsettled, understanding that if purchased with Star Coin, the deal would likely fall through; however, with Grade 6 rare ore involved, it’s entirely different, as it’s absolutely a hard currency with astronomical demand within the Mechanical Empire.