"What do you think? Otherwise, it would be much more comfortable to stay on garrison duty in Radiant City, or at worst, take on a support mission to Revalclus Base and collect some merit rewards, isn’t that tempting? That’s why it’s absolutely impossible for you to ask me to substitute for you. I’m already at my wit’s end here. And don’t bother asking anyone else to fill in for you; everyone’s in the same situation, no one will substitute for you."

Bagley didn’t hold back and was very upfront with Su Mo about the situation.

Hearing Bagley’s explanation, Su Mo felt like he had hit a dead end. This situation seemed truly unsolvable.

At this moment, the creator Swallower also spoke to Su Mo in a deep voice, "Bagley is right; no one will cover for you at such a critical time."

Su Mo certainly knew that both Xiao Shi and Bagley were right; everyone would prioritize saving their own. Besides, his relationship with the other Royal Order of Twelve Knights was even worse.

Seeing Su Mo not speak for a long time, Bagley thought he might have been too harsh, so he coughed and said to Su Mo.

"Brother, it’s not that I don’t want to help you; I just really can’t. Look at how crazy I am right now."

At this point, Su Mo suddenly raised his head and smiled at Bagley.

"Bagley, I have an idea."

Bagley didn’t even listen and shook his head like a rattle.

"No, no, no idea will work, I’m not listening."

"Don’t be so quick to dismiss it, listen first!"

Su Mo retorted in exasperation.

"Okay, go ahead, but I still won’t agree."

Bagley adamantly declared.

"What I mean is, you cover for me, and I’ll go to the front line to rescue your people. Whoever you want to save, I’ll help you save them. Isn’t that workable?"

Su Mo directly laid out his idea.

Bagley was stunned, looking at Su Mo in disbelief.

"You’ll help me rescue them? The area I need to save people from is quite dangerous."

"No matter how dangerous it is, I’ll help you save them. Don’t you trust my character? Or do you doubt my capability? I’ll be blunt, don’t get mad. Whether it’s a duel or in terms of ships, mine is far superior to your Star Destroyer by a long shot. I guarantee rescuing people will be more reliable than going there yourself."

Su Mo began to persuade Bagley.

Bagley was stunned by Su Mo’s persuasion; it seemed to make sense.

"Makes sense."

"So you agree?"

Hearing that, Su Mo breathed a sigh of relief.

"Alright! I’ll fill in for you, and you help me rescue my people. I don’t need you to save too many; just free a group of people trapped there."

Bagley readily made his decision.

"It’s a deal then. Send me the details and situation of the people to be rescued, and I’ll go to Goli for approval."

"Sure, go ahead."

Bagley swept his hand in agreement towards Su Mo.

Afraid that Bagley might change his mind, Su Mo quickly ran towards the nearest elevator.

...

Radiant City, City Lord’s Mansion.

Goli was focused, approving documents, with stacks of already reviewed papers beside her.

At this moment, there was a knock on the door.

Thud, thud!

Goli was slightly surprised; she had not scheduled any reports at this time, but she spoke up nonetheless.

"Come in."

Immediately, the door was pushed open, and Su Mo walked in.

Goli looked at Su Mo with a faint smile and gently asked.

"Su Mo, is there something you need?"

"Lady Goli, it’s like this. I’ve been assigned to stay in Radiant City, but I have some matters to attend to on the front line, so I arranged for Bagley to cover for me. Is that alright?"

Su Mo asked with great respect.

After listening, Goli’s exquisite face fell into deep thought, pondering something unknown.

Watching this, Su Mo’s heart was in his mouth.

It won’t be a no, will it?

After a long pause, Goli spoke to Su Mo, "Su Mo, these are extraordinary times, and every personnel reassignment is carefully considered. Normally, I shouldn’t approve your request, but I’ll make an exception this time. Consider it a gift for being promoted to the Royal Order of Twelve Knights."

"Thank you, Lady Goli."

Relieved, Su Mo exhaled.

"No need to thank me. Is there anything else?"

Goli asked next.

"It’s like this, I need to procure a batch of nuclear bombs and antimatter missiles, and I need your authorization."

Su Mo quickly mentioned the procurement issue.

"That’s fine; I can authorize it for you. However, you might have to wait a few days. There are too many requests for supplies like these, and the logistics department needs to coordinate, but it shouldn’t be a big problem."

Goli responded warmly.

"Thank you, Lady Goli. If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave."

Listening to Goli’s assurance, Su Mo quickly realized something.

The supply of nuclear bombs and antimatter missiles from Radiant City was limited, and many people’s supply orders would likely get cut.

"Alright, and stay safe."

Goli gave one last piece of advice.

Su Mo paused, then nodded and left.

...

Soon after, Su Mo left the City Lord’s Mansion.

The creator Swallower spoke to Su Mo in a low voice, "I feel there’s something fishy about Goli keeping you stationed at Radiant City."

"Yes, I noticed as well. Normally, changing garrison duties is a common practice, yet Goli hesitated for a long time. Also, she recently assigned each of us a Future Messenger, which was also quite odd."

Su Mo agreed.

"It looks like going to the front line for a rescue might not be a bad thing."

The creator Swallower responded in a deep voice.

"Forget it, I won’t think about it anymore."

Su Mo took a deep breath.

Buzz buzz~

Suddenly, Su Mo’s electronic bracelet buzzed with an incoming communication request from Sun Duoxiang.

Su Mo accepted the call.

"Boss, where are you?"

"You still remember me as your boss? Since you arrived at Radiant City, you haven’t come to see me."

Su Mo said with a laugh.

"Boss, you’ve wronged me; I’ve been helping Sister Xue with unloading cargo. I’m practically exhausted. Imagine we have twenty-seven Blue Whales, carrying so much cargo from the Federation and Alliance Countries. Now that most of it’s unloaded, I finally have time to contact you."

"That much? Alright, I won’t argue; I have something I need you to do."

"What is it?"

Sun Duoxiang hurriedly asked.

"Clear some space on Shadow; I’ll be sending a group over. Get them settled on board and later send them back to Earth Star. They’re our own people, so make sure to take care of them."

Su Mo gave simple instructions.

"But Boss, didn’t Sister Xue say she’s going to the front line with you? Can I join you as well? How about I arrange for them to take the Blue Whale instead?"

Sun Duoxiang immediately became anxious.

"No need, they should take Shadow; it’s safer. As for you, forget it; stay with us. Just assign the tasks to Ma Ke and the others, ensuring they get things done."

After contemplating, Su Mo decided to bring Sun Duoxiang along, considering his resourcefulness.

"I knew it, Boss, you’re the best; you couldn’t possibly part with me."

Sun Duoxiang cheerfully replied.

"Alright, enough chit-chat."

Su Mo promptly ended the communication.

He thought for a moment and then raised his bracelet to send a message to Tilo, asking her to arrange for their people to transfer to Shadow.

Tilo responded quickly with a message.

"Alright, I’ll arrange it immediately."

Seeing that, Su Mo sent another message to Tilo.

"Have Tirlek return as well. It’s not safe for him to follow us; it’s relatively safer at the rear."

"No problem."

Tilo quickly replied, showing that she shared Su Mo’s sentiment.