Shadows of the Deep Space-Chapter 73 - Intentional
73: Chapter 73 Intentional
73 -73 Intentional
“Candidate Li Fubai, number 45637, has filed a complaint accusing candidate Su Ming, number 45712, of maliciously killing a fellow contestant and causing his failure in the city examination.”
Xia An was surprised when he heard this complaint.
If it was true, such behavior was indeed reprehensible.
Ames raised an eyebrow and said coldly,
“Xia An, bring up the footage of the killing.”
“Right away!”
Xia An immediately set to work.
Soon, the final battle footage emerged, showing Su Ming piloting the Third Generation Mecha·Gun Knight as he ambushed a Gun Knight controlled by artificial intelligence.
At a critical moment, the AI-controlled Gun Knight dodged, and Su Ming’s spear went through Li Fubai’s mecha directly.
After watching the footage, Ames’s eyes flickered, then he asked Xia An,
“Xia An, what do you think?”
Xia An pondered for a moment before replying,
“From this video, it looks like an accident.
After all, this student named Su Ming was attacking the Gun Knight, but the Gun Knight dodged, and he couldn’t control his mecha and accidentally injured Li Fubai.
Considering the complexity of operating a Third Generation Mecha, it’s unlikely that Su Ming, who was controlling it for the first time, could handle it well.”
“You’ve analyzed it well, but keep watching,” Ames said calmly.
They then saw Su Ming, after impaling Li Fubai, withdrawing his Metal Long Spear and battling brilliantly with the Gun Knight.
Xia An was so astounded by this display that he was speechless.
“This technique is so good, he’s almost catching up to veteran combat personnel.
Wait, with such good skills, how could such a serious mistake occur?”
“Bring up all the video data on these two!”
Ames said coldly.
“Yes.”
Xia An immediately set to work.
Instantly, various footage squares appeared, all concerning Su Ming and Li Fubai.
Ames and Xia An then saw in the footage from the underground warehouse at the airport, Li Fubai and others pointing guns at Su Ming, both sides ready to shoot, and Lin Chuyu emerging to intervene.
“It’s too much, how could they point guns at their own people, General!
These two clearly have conflicts.”
Xia An said somewhat angrily.
“Yes, but even with conflicts, the matter of killing is debatable; it’s unclear if it was intentional, and even if it’s reported up, it would be difficult to decide.”
“You mean, it might have been an accident?”
“No, it was intentional!
I’ve seen too many of these situations, and I despise them the most!
The one thing the military cannot tolerate is attacking one’s own people, unless it’s a traitor or someone defiant in the face of duty!
Every soldier entrusts their back to their comrades; those who act in such a manner, no matter how outstanding, are not the kind of people I admire!
On the contrary, I have great admiration for this student named Lin Chuyu, who stops conflicts between comrades, faces danger in battle, and bravely rescues comrades.”
Ames stated decisively.
“So how do we handle it now?”
Xia An asked respectfully.
“Dismiss the appeal, both are at fault!
Deduct points from both for their performance!”
Ames then made his decision.
“Understood.”
Xia An nodded slightly in response.
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Starlight City G3 District Xingchen Villa District.
A villa built of white Crystal Rock sat in the southwest corner of the district.
Its rooftop, covered with blue glazed tiles, was steep and staggered.
The large floor-to-ceiling windows let the warm sunlight fully illuminate the interior.
The villa was surrounded by a lush garden, usually seldom seen, but here, green plants were everywhere.
Besides the cobblestone paths, the ground was covered with vibrant lawns.
At the entrance stood two three-meter-tall giant stone lions, and hanging above the door was a sign engraved with the words “Su Family Mansion.”
At that time, inside the main study of the villa, an old man was sitting in a chair.
He was burly with white hair, his thick arms covered in bulging muscles, his face chiseled, with bushy eyebrows and piercing eyes that conveyed a wild and domineering spirit.
He asked in irritation,
“An Ke!
Hasn’t the city exam ended?
How did those damned kids perform?”
“Master, due to the military’s sudden interference this year, the results probably won’t be very ideal,”
replied a butler dressed in a white shirt, black tailcoat, his face lined with wrinkles.
“Damn it, don’t always blame others when you don’t have the capability yourself,”
Su Zhen Tian retorted aggressively.
“Master, you’re right,”
An Ke responded with a smile.
At this moment, a rush of hurried footsteps approached, followed by a knock on the tightly closed study door.
“Master…”
“Come in!”
Su Zhen Tian responded irritably.
The door was then pushed open, and a slightly overweight, square-faced middle-aged man, his forehead broad and covered in sweat, rushed in.
“Master, there’s been trouble,”
“What’s the problem, Su Fu?”
“Your fourth youngest son, Su Qiu, cheated during the exam!
He’s been captured by the Imperial Court Sect,”
Su Fu said breathlessly.
“Damn that little brat!”
Su Zhen Tian immediately widened his eyes in fury, and with a slap on his desk, he stood up, roaring like a lion.
“Master, please calm down!”
An Ke hurriedly tried to calm him.
“Calm down?
These damned kids will be the death of me!
Cheating in the exams, it’s a damn disgrace, a disgrace to their grandmother’s house!”
Su Zhen Tian bellowed.
Su Fu spoke in extreme anxiety.
“Master, please, don’t be angry.
Little Master Su Qiu has already been taken to the interstellar transport ship.
He’s set to be dispatched to the front lines the day after tomorrow.”
“Did you manage to rescue him?”
Su Zhen Tian asked, pressing down his rage.
“I did!
Right away, I intervened on your behalf.
But the people from the Imperial Court Sect are very difficult to negotiate with, they demand exceedingly harsh conditions.”
“Speak, what are their demands!”
“They want a Third Generation Mecha!”
Su Fu reluctantly replied.
“Damn it!
Let that little brat serve, let him die on the battlefield, as if I ever had such a grandson.”
Hearing that they demanded a Third Generation Mecha, Su Zhen Tian’s eyes were red with veins, almost exploding with rage.
It really was never peaceful.
Because of his son, Su Yuan, he had just compensated the Thirteenth District with ten Second Generation Mechas.
And now, his grandson was caught cheating, and they audaciously demanded a Third Generation Mecha right off the bat.
“Master, please, calm down.
Now is not the time for rash words.
The Imperial Court Sect always demands a lot, and we’re lucky they currently need weapons urgently; otherwise, with their usual attitude, there would be no negotiations at all!
Even if you’re enraged, we need to hastily agree.
If other families use weapons to rescue their own and the price changes, it won’t be the same.”
An Ke analyzed logically.
“That’s right, An Ke is right!
Master, please rescue him quickly.
You can’t just watch as Little Master Su Qiu is sent to the front lines.
If that happens, the fourth youngest master and his wife will definitely create an uproar,”
Su Fu quickly added his plea.
