“We really don’t know about that.”

Spade shook his head with certainty.

Su Mo was a little disappointed to hear that. He had somewhat guessed that Spade and the others probably wouldn't know, since they had been in the ruins for a while.

Spade thought for a moment and replied.

"You should ask the people inside Thunderous Base about this; they would know best."

"I've asked, but they either said they didn't know or ignored me. I wanted to meet their higher-ranking officers, but they wouldn't see me. Sir Spade, could you ask some of your acquaintances to help me inquire?"

Su Mo suddenly thought of something and made a request.

"No problem, I'll help you ask some Thunderous Base officials I know."

Spade agreed readily.

"Thank you so much."

Su Mo was immediately delighted; this was promising.

......

Two days later, Su Mo was chatting with Kalinsia and the others when Spade walked over and waved at Su Mo, signaling him to come over.

Seeing this, Su Mo said to Kalinsia and the others, "I'll be back in a bit."

"Okay."

Kalinsia and the others didn't say much.

Su Mo walked up to Spade and quickly asked, "Sir Spade, did you need me? Is there any news about that matter?"

"I asked around for you, but I didn't get any information. It's not that they don't know, but they're unwilling to say."

Spade briefly explained the situation to Su Mo.

"Huh? Why?"

Su Mo was slightly taken aback.

"The officer who's quite familiar with us didn't hide anything and was straightforward with me. The main force should have arrived at a large, hidden base of the Star Ring in the Ceres garrison. But he can't tell us the coordinates of that base, as it's classified information. After all, we aren't part of the Star Ring's system, and he doesn't want to risk telling us. If anything goes wrong, he'll be in deep trouble. Especially now, when the situation is already unstable, it's better to avoid trouble. And those in lower positions don't have access to such classified information, so it's pointless to ask them."

Spade explained to Su Mo, somewhat troubled.

Su Mo frowned and said, "I understand. In other words, since we haven't joined the Star Ring's system yet, many things are classified to us."

"Yes, to put it bluntly, becoming an affiliated country of the Star Ring makes a difference. If you can fully join the Star Ring, your status will be different again, and the treatment you receive will also be different. There will be earth-shattering changes, and this differential treatment will become more and more obvious in the future."

Spade explained to Su Mo solemnly.

"Okay, it's fine. I'll think of another way."

Su Mo sighed softly.

Spade patted Su Mo on the shoulder and comforted him, "Don't be too anxious. At least we've received good information now. The main force is safe, having arrived at a supply point with the Star Ring."

"I guess so."

Su Mo replied, feeling inexplicably irritable. He mainly wanted to give Qian Chengxue a message to let her know he was safe as soon as possible.

"I need to take care of some things first."

"Take care, Sir."

"Okay."

After Spade finished speaking, he left.

At this time, Wen Luosi and the others gathered around. Seeing that Su Mo's expression didn't seem too good, they asked with concern.

"Did it not go well?"

"Well, not too well. The officer I knew wasn't willing to risk telling us because we're not part of the Star Ring's system yet."

Su Mo didn't hide anything from them.

"That's normal. After all, we were summoned by them, so our status is naturally lower than theirs. And they don't really trust us. But as long as we work hard, one day we'll grow stronger, and they'll change their perception of us."

Wang Hai said confidently.

"I understand all of that. It's okay, I'll think of another way. No need to comfort me."

Su Mo tried his best to appear relaxed.

Just then, a rapid alarm suddenly sounded throughout the base.

In an instant, the entire Thunderous Base was in commotion.

Su Mo and the others looked at each other, completely bewildered.

"What happened?"

"I don't know."

......

Just as everyone was puzzled, the voice of Thunderous Base Garrison Commander Bairik resounded through the broadcast.

"I am Bairik, Garrison Commander of Thunderous Base. I ask everyone to suspend what they are doing. I have an urgent announcement. The support team dispatched by the Star Ring has arrived at the Levakis Space Defense Base and is setting up a Star Gate, which is now at the most critical juncture. The main force of the Eternal Sleeper Clan is gathering and about to launch an attack, intending to destroy the Star Gate. Once the Star Gate is destroyed, we will become an isolated force, and our situation will become even more difficult."

"Now, Commander-in-Chief Lorek has issued an emergency support order, ordering all bases on Ceres to dispatch all available ships and forces, whether you are regular troops or from any country, all are within the scope of the conscription. Now is the time for you to prove yourselves..."

"Please everyone, be fully prepared within five hours. At that time, we will set off to support the battlefield. The Levakis Space Defense Base will continuously release special guiding signals to lead us."

......

Hearing this news, Su Mo frowned. What he feared most was happening. Then he said to Wang Hai and the others.

"Let's get ready quickly."

"Okay!"

Wang Hai and the others didn't waste any words and immediately started moving.

The main force of the Federation was still at that base. If it really fell, it would be over.

It seemed like they were mobilizing them to volunteer for the war, but in reality, they had no choice.

......

Levakis Space Defense Base, Outer Circular Defense Line.

Black and White Boundary Fortress, Special Conference Room.

A series of forceful footsteps sounded as Ginode walked in with several high-ranking generals.

Nanchi had been sitting in the conference room waiting for a long time.

Ginode went straight to Nanchi's side and sat down. Nanchi waved his hand.

Holographic projections connected one after another.

Generals from the Star Ring and commanders from various countries were brought in.

Commander Nanchi simply said, "The enemy is expected to arrive at the combat position in just over an hour. We'll use this time difference to hold an emergency operational meeting and explain some defense arrangements."

"Yes!"

Everyone responded.

"The command of this defensive battle is divided into two parts. Ginode is responsible for the internal defense of the Levakis Space Defense Base, and I am responsible for the command of the external main battlefield."

Nanchi said simply.

"That's right, everyone must unconditionally obey our commands. Anyone who disobeys will be severely punished!"

Ginode directly issued a death order.

"Yes!"

The generals present replied with a stern expression.