IMAO Chapter 106

“Why only let the Federation in?” The rescue teams from various countries frowned as they questioned the person communicating with the Federation. They couldn’t help but feel strange. Was there something special about the Federation? Or did the Federation have some secret connection with this North Mali military?

Although this military force was pieced together with resources from various countries, its scale was considerable. Of course, North Mali itself only had one planet, so compared to the interstellar superpowers, this military force still fell far short.

“Yeah, why won’t you let us land? Many of our citizens are stranded in North Mali!”

“You wouldn’t let us in when we first arrived, and now what’s this about?”

“This is our military’s internal decision,” the officer replied.

His mission was to ensure the energy network operated normally and prevent those exploiters from the North Rio northern district from escaping. He was reluctant to open it because when the energy network was active, no one thought about leaving. But once there was a gap, people would definitely try to find ways to escape, which would inevitably lead to fights.

If all countries entered simultaneously with indefinite departure times, the consequences of repeatedly opening the energy network were predictable.

He had a natural fondness for the Federation. Among the interstellar superpowers, the Federation was the most agreeable nation, treating all countries equally and never interfering with other nations’ development. Moreover, the Federation had saved Lady Selena this time. If Federation personnel hadn’t been at the factory, she would probably be dead by now.

No one had expected the warship to be destroyed, but correspondingly, the enemy had suffered heavy losses as well. They wouldn’t have to wait long before achieving victory and welcoming true reform.

The military leaders from various countries nearly died of anger hearing this ambiguous response through the communication channel. This answer was worse than no answer at all!

These guys must be deliberately giving the Federation special privileges to curry favor just because they’re a permanent member!

Just as several people wanted to debate with the other party, they saw that the person had already hung up and left the chat, while the Federation simultaneously withdrew from communications.

The various military leaders: …

…

“Lieutenant General Xiang, we’ll temporarily open a gap in the energy network for the Federation shortly to accommodate your warships entering North Mali. We’re ready on our end. When would you like to land?”

The officer’s polite voice came through the earpiece.

Xiang Ye[mfn]Last chapter, his name is Xiang Ze 向泽 lol but now it Xiang Ye 向野. Xiang Ze was used consistently last chapter, and Xiang Ye is used consistently this chapter. Maybe the author changed the name? I’m not sure, but I will be using Xiang Ye as per the raws.[/mfn] frowned. The other party had privately invited him to establish new communications just to open the shield for the Federation to land. Looking at them, he felt concerned about such special treatment. Could there be some issue?

“The sooner the better, but why allow only the Federation to land?” Xiang Ye’s tone was gentle, but his question was very serious.

“About that… your Federation’s people helped us with something important, so the Lady has permitted the Federation to land,” the person on the other end answered with a smile.

Helped with something?

Hearing this, Xiang Ye’s brows furrowed, but he didn’t ask exactly what help they had provided.

After all, the Federation had always maintained a policy of non-interference in other countries’ internal affairs. He instinctively felt it was better not to ask, while sincerely hoping that this “help” had nothing to do with the ongoing war.

In outer space—

Seeing the energy shield open a gap, Alger suppressed his inner impulse and watched as the Federation’s warships entered before the entire shield closed again.

It wasn’t that he didn’t want to go in for rescue operations. The problem was that they had deployed additional warships near the gap. If anyone dared to rush in, they would definitely face merciless laser bombardment. So he could only give up, as did everyone else.

Earlier, he had heard everyone’s indignation but disagreed.

If they opened the energy network just because the Federation was a permanent member, then his country was also a permanent member, so why weren’t they given special landing privileges?

After entering North Mali, just as Xiang Ye was about to ask them to help make an announcement, they sent him coordinates.

“This is…” Xiang Ye paused.

Before he could finish speaking, he heard the other party answer, “These are the coordinates of one of your Federation teams. Most of your country’s tourists are with this team.”

Xiang Ye: …

A Federation team?

“Thank you very much, but we still need you to make a global broadcast for us. We’ll leave one warship to land at the port.”

Xiang Ye informed them of his arrangements. As the spacecraft approached the spaceport, seeing the devastated North Rio below, he took a deep breath. Having experienced the war between the Federation and Rick, he held a deep respect for the horrors of war.

“Lieutenant General, the broadcast system is connected.”

A steady voice reached the people of all nations in North Mali: “Fellow citizens of the Federation, I am Xiang Ye. We’ve brought warships to pick you up.”

“The warships are here!”

“The country has come to take us home!”

“Great, we can finally go home!”

After nearly three days, the endless waiting had led everyone to despair. Suddenly hearing that their country had sent warships to take them home, the crowds, whose eyes had been shadowed by war, burst into cheers! They hugged their family and friends, crying tears of joy!

“Please rest assured, we will escort you safely home!”

Hearing the broadcast, He Chuan finally felt a weight lift from his heart. His previous unease dissipated as he looked at the warships in the sky nearby, a slight smile appearing on his face. He immediately recognized them as peacekeeping force warships.

The peacekeeping force frequently went to war-torn countries and participated in multiple rescue operations. Rescue missions were definitely not difficult for them.

“We can go home!” Upon hearing that the national warships had entered, the Federation citizens in the factory were extremely excited, including Jiang Yuan and Ji Rong. Although they were temporarily safe, no one knew how the war would develop or if they could protect everyone.

There were still many people from other countries in the factory, who looked enviously at the Federation citizens while beginning to worry about their own future.

Once the Federation people left, there would be no one to protect them…

Seeing the Federation citizens cheering, while feeling envious, they couldn’t help but look up at the energy shield separating the inside from the outside. Why had only Federation warships entered so far? Where were their country’s warships? Why hadn’t they come yet?

Ye Nanfeng led a team in a small warship, glancing at the coordinates sent by his superior without asking questions. His only job was to complete the mission.

He soon reached his destination, where it seemed a battle had taken place.

Looking carefully around the factory, although the buildings hadn’t been extensively destroyed, bomb fragments littered the ground.

…

After the Federation warships entered North Mali, in the depths of space, another battleship was making its way through the stars.

“How long until we arrive?” The handsome man’s brows were tightly knitted. His mere presence beside them made people feel intense pressure.

“One hour,” the young captain piloting the warship answered softly. He carefully observed the imposing man beside him, who gave off the impression of a sharp military blade, making him too intimidated to meet the man’s eyes.

“Can we go any faster?”

The young captain smiled bitterly, “This is already the fastest speed.”

Ji Chong thought for a moment and took a deep breath as he looked at the pitch-black space, before quietly commanding, “Make it as quick as possible.”

“Yes…” This young Hoyt captain couldn’t decide how to address Ji Chong. Calling him ‘Marshal’ didn’t seem quite appropriate, after all, this Marshal was the Federation’s God of War, not Hoyt’s Marshal.

As Ji Chong left, all eyes followed him wherever he went.

Seeing his crew’s eyes practically glued to Ji Chong, the young captain pursed his lips, “Snap out of it, your eyeballs are about to fall out. I really doubt if you’re all real Alphas!”

“What does being Alpha have to do with anything? We just want to look!”

A while later—

“How much longer?” A pleasant voice rang clearly through the command room, while a handsome man appeared on the communication screen. The man sat in a chair, his emotions unreadable on his calm face, but his aura looked down upon all creation, making people want to submit at his feet.

The man’s gaze was profound as he calmly looked toward the command room.

It was His Majesty!

“Your Majesty, our warship will reach North Mali in half an hour,” the young captain said respectfully, his body trembling slightly with excitement.

His Majesty had chosen to ride his warship among many others, and being able to speak with His Majesty was beyond his wildest dreams. In these two days, he had spoken with His Majesty several times!

Horace’s expression remained seemingly calm as he nodded slightly to the young captain. He knew this speed was already quite fast, given the vast distance between North Mali and Hoyt.

As the communication ended, the young captain’s gaze lingered on the screen. A crew member waved their hand in front of the captain’s face, grinning, “Wake up, your eyeballs are about to fall out! Captain, are you a fake Alpha?!”

Young Captain: …

Horace ended the communication and massaged his forehead, revealing his exhaustion.

“Don’t worry, everything will be fine.”

The man held his hand, but Horace’s anxious heart didn’t relax at all. He said in a somewhat sorrowful tone, “If only I had put a mecha in the space key…”

Ji Chong understood why Horace said this. Having a mecha would certainly make their son safer. Of course, he wished for the same, but time couldn’t flow backward, and no one could have known beforehand.

Thinking of the space key, Ji Chong couldn’t help but smile. While other countries said Hoyt had suffered a great loss this time, he knew the prize had been set up for his son Ji Rong all along.

Even if the Federation lost, the space key would stay in Hoyt. With the abilities of those kids in the Hoyt team, getting a space key in the military was just a matter of time.

After three days, he had recovered from the initial shock of learning his lover’s true identity.

Anyone would be stunned by such news.

Who could have imagined that his beloved Omega lover would turn out to be the Alpha Iron-Blooded Emperor?

He even got… jealous of the Iron-Blooded Emperor.

No wonder his lover had been able to resolve troublesome matters with a single call… The Emperor’s absolute authority in the Hoyt Empire was unquestionable.

Ji Chong looked at his lover, who now showed his fatigue in front of him, setting aside his usual calm and steadiness.

Over these years, he didn’t know everything his lover had been through, but he knew the Iron-Blooded Emperor’s authority wasn’t inherited. It was earned after surviving seven coup attempts!

He previously didn’t understand what situation Horace had encountered that made him avoid seeking help, instead giving birth to Ji Rong, giving him to Ji Chong, and then disappearing without a trace. Now it all made sense.

Although Hoyt was still the most powerful empire in the universe nineteen years ago, the Hoyt emperor was merely a puppet of the major families then. After Horace’s brother died of illness, he was forced to inherit the throne, drifting like duckweed, powerless over his own fate.

And although Ji Chong had power, he wasn’t from Hoyt. His foreign status meant he couldn’t help his lover at all.

Just thinking about these things made his heart ache like it was being drilled through.

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