Dai Si's expression grew increasingly unpleasant. She said to Su Mo, "Su Mo, you need to understand something. Do you realize how serious your previous mistake was? Don't think that being confined for seven days and writing a self-criticism is a light matter. In reality, it's the higher-ups being lenient with you. Going out now means you're not repenting and challenging the authority of those above. The nature of this is extremely bad. Do you know how severe the consequences will be?"

"I understand, but have you considered a question? What if the white hole is real? Then everyone will die together. Who will take responsibility for that?"

Su Mo retorted with unusual force.

Dai Si's face turned ashen upon hearing Su Mo's words. Then, she fell into deep thought.

For a moment, the entire room fell silent. No one spoke; they just stared at each other.

Finally, Dai Si coldly said to Su Mo, "You just wait!"

Then, she walked out of the interrogation room, closing the door behind her.

Su Mo paced back and forth alone in the interrogation room, feeling like cursing. But he restrained himself. Anger wouldn't solve the problem; it would only make things worse.

Before long, the door to the interrogation room opened.

Dai Si held a special tablet in her hand. She warned Su Mo solemnly.

"A superior is willing to speak with you. You can communicate with him about anything. But before the call, I must remind you to think carefully about what accepting this communication means. It means you're not repenting and are overturning the lenient decision from above. You may face a retrial for your original offense, or even have your sentence increased! But if you stop now, you only need to serve seven days, and nothing will happen. Have you thought it through?"

"I'm very clear. I'm willing to take responsibility for my actions and will never regret it."

Su Mo took the tablet from Dai Si's hand without the slightest hesitation.

Dai Si was moved by Su Mo's determination. She couldn't help but re-examine the man before her.

As Su Mo took the tablet, he connected the call without another word.

Soon, a virtual image popped up on the tablet. Captain Li Ruiqi's solitary figure appeared before Su Mo.

"Hello, Major Su Mo."

Li Ruiqi greeted him.

Su Mo was shocked to see who was appearing on the screen. He hadn't expected to be speaking with Captain Li Ruiqi. But he wasn't in the mood for small talk, so he went straight to the point.

"Captain Li Ruiqi, I've detected anomalies regarding the white hole. I need to go out immediately to verify this. It's a very serious matter!"

Li Ruiqi listened to Su Mo's words and fell into deep thought.

"Su Mo, do you know your current situation? Because of your intelligence error, an entire elite squad was killed, which has already caused a great deal of dissatisfaction. Moreover, your previous intelligence touched upon the interests of many people. Public opinion is very unfavorable to you right now. Vice-Chairman Sperber and Vice-Chairman Augulas are only being lenient because they value your talent and because you provided the intelligence with the Black Yao in mind. That's why they reconsidered and only confined you for seven days. But if you leave now, you may face a true military trial!"

Li Ruiqi's tone was chilling at the end.

Su Mo took a deep breath and replied.

"I know."

"Even so, you still plan to go out?"

"Yes! If I'm wrong, I'm willing to accept all punishment."

"Why are you so persistent?"

"Captain Li Ruiqi, what if the white hole really exists? And we do nothing? Aren't we just waiting to die?"

Su Mo questioned in return.

Upon hearing Su Mo's words, Li Ruiqi's tense face suddenly relaxed, revealing a hint of a smile.

"Haha, you win. I agree."

"Thank you! Captain Li Ruiqi. But I need a mecha and a way to access the departure gate."

Su Mo quickly said to Li Ruiqi.

Li Ruiqi pondered for a moment and said to Su Mo, "All fourth-generation mechas, including yours, are under the jurisdiction of the GT department controlled by Sperber. I can't take one out for you, because that would definitely alert Sperber. The only thing I can provide you with is a third-generation mecha."

"A third-generation mecha is enough, but I have a request that I hope Captain Li Ruiqi can help me with."

Su Mo thought for a moment and said.

"Speak."

"I want to request a nuclear mine."

Su Mo stated his request directly.

Li Ruiqi sighed upon hearing Su Mo's request and said, "You really dare to ask for anything. You even want a nuclear mine. But I'll grant it to you!"

"Thank you! Captain Li Ruiqi."

Su Mo knew that his request was a bit excessive, and he hadn't expected Li Ruiqi to agree.

But what Su Mo found even more unexpected were Li Ruiqi's next words.

"Su Mo, listen carefully. From now on, if you can return within 24 hours, even if you return empty-handed, I will find a way to cover up your departure. At that time, you just need to pretend that nothing happened. Do you understand?"

Su Mo was stunned after hearing this.

He immediately realized that something was wrong. Li Ruiqi was being too good to him. Not only did he agree to let him leave, but he also prepared a mecha and helped cover it up.

Su Mo suddenly understood something. From the beginning when he went to Star Ring City to handle his external assignment, to later joining the GT department for review, and being promoted to substitute team member, everything went too smoothly. It turned out that someone was secretly helping him.

It should be noted that when he joined the GT department and his information was being reviewed, how many people were eliminated?

But he passed easily.

It was clear that someone above was taking care of him. Now he finally knew who was taking care of him.

It turned out that Li Ruiqi had been taking care of him all along.

"Thank you."

Su Mo nodded heavily in gratitude.

At this time, Li Ruiqi turned to Dai Si and said, "Dai Si, you should know what to do, right?"

"Understood."

Dai Si replied calmly.

Then, Li Ruiqi hung up the call.

Dai Si said to Su Mo, "Wait here."

"Okay."

Su Mo nodded.

So Dai Si left the interrogation room and closed the door behind her.

In just a few minutes, she reopened the door, but this time she brought Fan Wu with her.

"You two, change clothes!"

"Huh?"

Fan Wu looked at Dai Si in confusion.

Su Mo reacted and immediately began to take off his major's uniform.

"Stop talking nonsense, take it off quickly. Fan Wu, from now on you are Su Mo. Lie down and sleep. Don't look up and don't communicate with anyone. As for the surveillance and other aspects of this interrogation room cell, I'll take care of it."

Dai Si said simply and clearly to Fan Wu.

"I'm really convinced. I actually have to impersonate someone one day. Bro, please don't screw me over. You have to come back."

Fan Wu said tearfully as he took off his clothes, entrusting Su Mo.