When the Blazing Flame Fleet crossed V583 and entered the periphery of the binary star system, the Imperial forces finally arrived from the flank, swiftly intercepting the Normandy Fleet ahead.
Indeed, even before this, the Saudi Congress had communicated with John, agreeing to let the Blazing Flame Legion pass. In return, the legion had to comply and follow the star map route designated by the Empire to leave.
However, as they brushed past the seemingly decrepit fleet at close quarters, and then watched it menacingly disappear, for some reason, a vague fear, anxiety, or some other indescribable emotion emerged within the hearts of the Saudi soldiers.
It was merely a large fleet of 100,000 people, but the pressure it exerted was far greater than that number suggested. Indeed, the Saudi soldiers were aware of the true ferocity beneath its battered appearance—a ferocious tiger, a lone wolf, a solitary and incompatible shadow of the night.
With its own might, it conquered Alpha, recaptured Mardis, and rescued the Airborne Brigade soldiers. If the Federation had not withdrawn from the double stars, this force might have even been able to conquer Alpha.
Under the leadership of the Federation's special forces today, the Blazing Flame Legion fully demonstrated the fearsome combat power of a top-notch ace division. It was as if a fierce flame burned wildly. Although Feng Yi was no longer there, a damaged ship still had three thousand nails. Perhaps this was the source of the awe-inspiring presence born from long-term battle.
The end of a legend signifies the birth of a new one. Watching the Blazing Flame Fleet extend inwardly... at this moment, the faces of many Saudi bigwigs all flashed with complex smiles...
At this very moment, inside the National Congress, everyone was discussing the upcoming political storm. It was going to be a super storm that would shock the world, a moment of historical significance. Wouldn't it be better to let the Federation—no, perhaps the whole world witness this together?
Ironically, the fleet that was proudly created by the so-called hero of the Federation not only deserted but also defected to Saudi, the arch-enemy. Greedy Wolf, the old man, might just explode with rage upon witnessing this scene.
Of course, John didn't express any intention of surrendering, but now that he was here, within the sovereign territory of Saudi, did you still think freedom belonged to you? With the media fanning the flames, as the spread of public opinion grew wider, it was believed that this war would quickly tilt toward another unstable state and ultimately draw to a close.
Of course, the Federation would do its best to contain this event, but they couldn't change the facts.
Now, the atmosphere within the Saudi National Congress chat was very harmonious, with a bunch of old men discussing animatedly with beaming smiles...
Even the official Saudi channels expressed that they would urgently schedule a news conference at a certain time. Even though the exact time was not near, the influx of journalists had already blocked the surroundings to the point of impenetrability.
Under the central street's large screen, crowds of old and young alike eagerly discussed...
However, most young people paid little attention to television media; they were more interested in lifestyle topics, the matters of love, the direction of the war, entertainment, the public's idol Gundam, and the latest entertainment gossip.
The weather was nice today, extremely pleasant. In this season for romance, in this energetic yet ordinary day, a not-so-ordinary piece of news suddenly caused a sensation! It was a headline from the University of Mutual Cooperation. The eye-catching headline immediately drew public attention, and the number of shares reached ten million, quickly becoming a hot topic of discussion.
After all, during times of war, war is the main topic of the era, and mechas are the focus of the majority of young people's zeal, with male audiences accounting for a terrifying 70%.
Of course, Gundam fans included both genders, almost in a 50-50 split. However, due to the large population of young people, this kind of sharing occurred in a short period of time.
The title read "Frontline Victory, Battle Report to Continue" in bold letters. Usually, editors write as they please, but this came from the mouth of the official television station's website.
Honestly, this war had caused much anxiety, and ending it sooner rather than later was preferable. Eighty percent of people guessed that a major turning point had taken place at the front. Otherwise... But after some thought, it wasn't that surprising. After all, with Jiu Ling present, it was almost a sure win against the Federation. Even Sky Shadow, praised as a leader of the top three, had been defeated. Much more so in this situation favorable to our forces.
During the period that the Revenge Shadow Rider was present, Saudi indeed needed to keep a lower profile. After all, that guy truly came as if on a cheat mode.
But don't forget, God is watching, when He opens a door for you, He will inevitably close a window. How can excellence be everlasting? He is not God, only that which lasts is truly supreme.
With the absence of the deterrent that is Revenge Shadow Rider, winning the war might just be a matter of time. For a while, the discussion about Jiu Ling simply exploded; people associated it with the showdown between mobile warriors, imagining it to be the triumph of an idol.
If that were the case, it would not necessarily be a bad thing for the Federation. However, the reality was otherwise—there are happy families and there are miserable ones: from the high echelons of the Military Department to the ordinary citizens—citizens might be fine, but the faces of the military bigwigs did not show a trace of joy. The news that the Normandy fleet ultimately failed to chase down the blazing fleet hit them like double critical damage, smashing the bigwigs so hard their blood pressure surged to their brains, with several being sent to the hospital for emergency treatment on the spot.
In matters of death and injury, the loss to the small nations was great. Once Saudi broadcasted the news, it became difficult to suppress, as the media nowadays was not as primitive as it was hundreds of years ago.
In response to this event, the Military Department hastily summoned a secret meeting. Even the ruling representatives from both parties had arrived, which was enough to show the seriousness of the incident...
Minutes later, the meeting dispersed...
Now, the Federation's news programs repeat reports of various victories, big and small, every day. The citizens didn't know how happy they were. But to be reasonable, all these trivial matters combined were not as chilling as this incident.
But there are always exceptions. As the saying goes, "In a large forest, there are always many birds," and this saying does have some truth to it. Hans, on the contrary, firmly believed that Revenge Shadow Rider was still alive and had simply not yet found the right moment to reappear.
In fact, Feng Yi's identity was no more than a spokesperson conjured by Revenge Shadow Rider. This was no coincidence, because the Federation had only one Revenge Shadow Rider, and only one hero—this was enough. He must support Revenge Shadow Rider from all aspects, support the Blazing Legion.
In the end, Hans was just a businessman. Thus, he decided to allocate some of the income earned from the Galactic Warfare to a charity project that benefited society—doing whatever came to his mind was Hans's style of doing things—so off he went to get busy...
Meanwhile, Feng Yi's communicator suddenly vibrated violently—it was John calling.
"How are things?"
"Reporting to the Legion Commander, our troops have passed through the V583 Kuiper Belt and entered the Empire's guiding star map, ready to land at any time."
Feng Yi asked, "What do you think of this situation?"
John sneered viciously, flashing a mouthful of shiny white teeth, and said, "Change direction at the right location, break away from the guide, land on the binary stars and launch a full assault on the binary stars at top speed."
"Carry it out."
Although Feng Yi said this, he shook his head slightly after disconnecting the Heavenly Communication... He thought that John had only answered half-correctly. The situation called for a coordinated attack with the Normandy fleet, forming crossfire, which was the greatest restraint against the Kexiao fleet. What would he do without this old brother in the future?
Ah! When did he start to resent others and blame fate? With somewhat complex thoughts, Feng Yi looked once more at Hugo. Damn it, still fighting? Good thing there wasn't a third sword on him.
Feng Yi lamented to the heavens, then took out the light transmitter and pressed it casually, disappearing in an instant. In the next moment, with the flash of light and shadow, he reappeared at the coordinate guide location for the Blazing Fleet.
To be honest, if Feng Yi wasn't seen, there would always be doubts about the authenticity of the previous images. But when he walked through the electronic gate with big strides, the world seemed to brighten up in an instant.
With a casual greeting, Feng Yi was the first to break the silence, "Yo, everyone, haven't seen you all in good health."
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