Chapter 1848: Chapter 568: The Great Retreat (Part 4)

"Alright, I respect your choice. No matter what, the doors of the Federation will always be open to you."

Su Ming said to Limi.

"Thank you."

Limi bowed slightly to Su Ming.

"Goodbye! Take care on the road."

Su Ming bid farewell to Limi.

"Okay, goodbye!"

Limi nodded.

...

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At this moment, the entire Nether Moon Star Defense Line was in motion.

The numerous workers were seen urgently retrieving defense weapons.

The public communication channel constantly echoed with shouts.

"Emergency order, everyone begins preparing for retreat. Take everything that can be carried, leave behind what can’t!"

"What? Abandon the defense line?"

"The people haven’t been fully rescued yet!"

"I’m not leaving!"

"Don’t talk to me about not leaving. Anyone with military rank who refuses to leave will be seen as disobeying orders! Ordinary personnel who refuse will be abandoned!"

"Damn!"

...

On Moon Star.

An uncountable number of citizens, carrying bags and luggage, boarded the monstrous top-shaped fortress via the cloud ladder.

Looking at the abandoned homeland, many couldn’t help but burst into tears.

Weep~ Weep~

The soldiers maintaining order on the scene also had reddened eyes.

Commander Fulaya stood on the star platform, quietly observing the scene, her aged face showing a trace of sadness.

Gwen walked beside Commander Fulaya, speaking with a heavy heart.

"Lord Fulaya, the evacuation is progressing very smoothly. In seven hours, all personnel will be transferred."

"I understand."

"Lord Fulaya, are we really abandoning Moon Star?"

"Gwen, sometimes to gain, we must first let go. Moon Star is important, but lives are more so."

Commander Fulaya sighed deeply as she spoke.

"Understood."

Gwen said, dejected.

...

Several hours later.

The massive top-shaped fortress began to detach from Moon Star.

One rescue ship after another completed their missions and started retrieving search and rescue personnel.

In the headquarters’ central control room.

General Angulat, General Morigke, Admiral Su Ming, and others stood on both sides.

Long Chen said in a deep voice.

"Are we ready?"

"Almost ready, most personnel have returned, and all retrievable weapons have been recovered."

Gwen replied, her heart heavy.

"Alright, issue the order. When the time comes, return promptly!"

Long Chen immediately issued the order.

At that moment, an extremely noisy commotion was heard outside the central control room.

Long Chen frowned upon hearing it and said in a deep voice.

"What’s happening outside?"

"Lord Long Chen, many Generals want to see you."

Gwen hesitated and replied.

Upon hearing this, Long Chen’s expression turned increasingly somber.

At this moment, General Angulat spoke decisively.

"I’ll handle it!"

"Hmm."

Long Chen nodded.

General Angulat headed directly to the door of the central control room. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

Su Ming, seeing this, followed him.

When Angulat opened the central control room door and stepped outside, numerous officers hurried toward him, pleading with General Angulat.

"Lord Angulat, please give us more time!"

"The people haven’t been fully rescued yet!"

"We can’t abandon them!"

...

"Silence! This is an order; no one is allowed to disobey, or face martial law!"

General Angulat sternly rebuked.

All present officers felt downcast, pleading unwillingly.

"Lord Angulat, are we just going to watch them die hopelessly in the dark?"

"They’re still waiting for our rescue!"

....

"You don’t need to say anymore, when the time comes, we depart immediately!"

General Angulat replied firmly.

IDeveryone felt a bit hopeless.

Then, Su Ming stepped out, sighed, and spoke to the crowd.

"Alright, stop talking. Since you all want to stay and rescue, then stay."

"Su Ming, you...."

General Angulat was shocked and looked at Su Ming.

Su Ming raised his hand to stop Angulat.

The crowd, hearing Su Ming’s words, spoke excitedly.

"Really?"

"Yes, but understand this clearly: those who stay do so at their own risk. The Federation will not send help!"

"No problem, thank you, Lord Su Ming!"

Many officers responded sincerely.

"Stay safe, go now!"

Su Ming waved his hand at them.

The crowd immediately ran away.

At this moment, General Angulat spoke angrily to Su Ming.

"Su Ming, isn’t this reckless? How can you let them stay?"

"Angulat, listen to me. People are driven by emotions. If you strong-arm them now, their resentment will only grow!"

"But you shouldn’t let them stay and sacrifice blindly!"

"Relax, those staying behind are just small forces. Chilami and the Fanluo God Emperor won’t have the energy to deal with them; there’s still hope."

Su Ming said calmly.

"Sigh, but this violates military discipline!"

General Angulat’s expression softened significantly.

"No matter, I’ll take responsibility for this!"

Su Ming patted General Angulat’s shoulder and turned to leave.

...

Soon after, in the Thunder Extreme Central Control Room.

Su Ming stood on the observation platform, gazing at the retreating troops, and sighed slightly.

Timi approached respectfully and spoke to Su Ming.

"Lord Su Ming, everything is ready!"

"Then let’s set off."

Su Ming nodded slightly and said.

"Yes!"

Timi nodded in response.

In the starry sky.

The colossal fortress and ships began their homeward journey, each activating its Superluminal Flight Device to enter Subspace.