CHAPTER 972: CHAPTER 411: TREASURE (5-IN-1) (PART 4)

Vickers also gave Su Ming a heads-up in advance.

In fact, you can’t blame Kaff and the others for wanting to jump ship.

The main reason was that they saw how formidable Su Ming was, taking on the Dark Star Empire’s Third Legion with just a small team, not only taking down Vice Admiral Muck but also snatching the piece of fat meat that is the Crimson Country from Sky Dome City.

They were both envious and jealous, wanting to follow Su Ming and share in the spoils.

"Alright, I promise not to actively recruit them, okay?"

Su Ming replied with a bitter smile.

"No, you need to reject them, that way I can let go on my side."

Vickers immediately added.

"That’s too much, aren’t you making me the bad guy?"

Su Ming replied speechlessly.

"If you’re not the bad guy, then I’d have to be the one restraining them like a villain, and how am I supposed to lead this team then."

Vickers ranted at Su Ming.

"I’ll try to reject them, okay?"

Su Ming promised helplessly.

"That’s more like it. What do you need from me?"

"I have some matters to attend to and need to leave the Danube Star Sea for a while. I’ll leave Shu’en and the others in the Crimson Country, can you keep an eye on them for me?"

Su Ming said with a smile.

"What are you up to? You’re not secretly attacking the Imperial Army again, are you?"

Vickers was startled upon hearing Su Ming, hurriedly asking.

"Don’t worry, I’m not that daring, I’m just going to handle some matters."

Su Ming awkwardly replied.

"Can you tell me what you’re going to do?"

"No, it needs to be kept secret."

"Alright, I’ll do my best to look after things, you come back soon."

Vickers replied with a sigh.

"Thanks a lot."

With that, Su Ming ended the communication.

At this time, Timi approached Su Ming respectfully asking.

"Commander Su Ming, everything is ready, we can depart at any time."

Su Ming nodded slightly and turned to Queen Hai Lan, saying.

"Lady Hai Lan, can you tell me how to get there now?"

Upon hearing this, Rhein and the others all looked at Queen Hai Lan. Although they didn’t know the specifics, they could somewhat guess that Queen Hai Lan had surely reached some agreement with Su Ming to gain his full support, and now it was time to fulfill it.

"Su Ming, may I trouble you to give me the necklace?"

Queen Hai Lan extended her hand towards Su Ming, speaking softly.

Upon hearing this, Su Ming took out the unassuming necklace and handed it to Queen Hai Lan.

After receiving the necklace, Queen Hai Lan flipped the cubical metal pendant a few times and lightly touched it with her index finger.

Instantly, the inconspicuous metal pendant lit up with a series of patterns, and then projected a star map of the Dark Forest with a conspicuous red dot marked.

"This is the hidden location."

Queen Hai Lan said to Su Ming and the others.

"This is the Dark Forest, we’re going to the Dark Forest?"

Timi and the others said with some surprise.

"Yes, any problems?"

Su Ming looked at Timi and the others.

"Boss, isn’t the Dark Forest over by the Dark Star Empire? How are we going to get there?"

Rhein asked worriedly.

"It’s simple, we’ll bypass the Land of Lost and then enter the Dark Forest from there, it’s the route we took when we escaped initially. And the distance isn’t far, if all goes well, we can reach the destination in just over a month."

Su Ming glanced at the star map and explained to Rhein and the others.

"Alright."

After listening, Rhein and the others nodded.

At this moment, Timi expressed some concern, saying.

"Commander Su Ming, I’m not familiar with the Dark Forest. Even though we have a star map, we might get lost in it."

Although they had been to the Dark Forest before, they had always been following the Emperor or the Holy Army, and were inherently unfamiliar with the Dark Forest.

"No need to worry about that, we have unique markers along the way, as long as we follow the markers, there shouldn’t be any problem. The only concern is running into monsters, as there are many powerful monsters residing within the Dark Forest."

As Queen Hai Lan mentioned this, a trace of worry appeared on her face.

"Oh, you don’t need to worry about that, with our boss around, no monster is a match, if one comes, we’ll take care of it."

Rhein said with great confidence.

Hearing Rhein, Su Ming reprimanded with a darkened expression.

"Rhein, don’t jinx us, or I’ll punish you if we really encounter a high-level monster."

"Haha!"

Timi and the others laughed upon hearing Su Ming.

"Alright, my bad."

Rhein scratched his head in embarrassment.

"Alright, enough joking around, Timi, let’s get going!"

Su Ming commanded Timi.

"Yes, pass my order, set course for the Dark Forest, activate the Superluminal Flight Device."

Timi immediately responded.

"Understood."

Li Menghan and the others operated while responding.

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Blood Ridge Fortress.

The magnificent and luxurious palace hall.

Aus Commander sat on the throne with a face as dark as water.

Deputy Corps Commander Kaisas and Deputy Corps Commander Avabido stood solemnly on either side of Aus.

"Lord Aus, the Federation is coming on strong, the situation isn’t looking good, is it?"

"Hm, I originally thought that the Dragon String Council President hadn’t appeared for a hundred years, something must have happened. But it turns out he’s still alive and has even made a declaration."

Aus was very annoyed too.

The current situation was becoming increasingly unfavorable to him.

At that moment, six long-distance communication requests popped up.

With a wave of Aus’s hand, six holographic frames appeared in front of him, projecting the images of the six Neutral Country kings.

They opened their mouths in panic and shouted.