In a not-too-distant area, a towering base stood, belonging to the Imperial Army.

Both sides had deployed large forces to confront each other in this area.

At this moment, within the Federal defense zone, Wang Hai, clad in blue V-generation colony armor, continuously gazed at the distant Imperial Army defense forces, his brow furrowed.

"What are you looking at?"

Wen Luosi approached and asked with a soft smile.

"I'm looking at the opposing defense forces. The Imperial Army has reinforced their troops again."

Wang Hai felt the pressure increasing.

Upon hearing Wang Hai's words, the smile on Wen Luosi's face gradually froze. She gazed at the opposing defense forces.

Indeed, as Wang Hai had said, the Imperial Army seemed to have reinforced their troops.

"This is troublesome."

Wen Luosi said with a wry smile.

"According to the patterns of previous years, the Imperial Army's increase in basic soldiers is definitely accompanied by an increase in high-end combat power. The number of top-tier combatants on our side is already insufficient, and now it's likely to be even more strained. Although these wolves don't seem to be doing anything on the surface, their actions behind the scenes have never stopped."

Wang Hai said very calmly.

Wen Luosi said helplessly, "This time, it's going to hurt even more. The most crucial point is that our allies are not very helpful."

"It's not that they don't have top-tier combat power, but they're all hiding it, as if we don't know."

Wang Hai's expression became very displeased as he said this.

"They slack off during battles, but when there are benefits, they're more active than anyone else. Especially that Yamak Free State, they love to hide their abilities, and they're still competing with us for the leading position."

Wen Luosi became increasingly helpless.

Among the five allied nations, the strength of the Federation and the Yamak Free State are basically the same.

The next strongest is the Goka Republic, followed by the Yanas Kingdom and the Haik Free State.

As for the Imperial Army, their strength rankings are as follows:

The strongest is the Gomotos Empire, followed by the Hegerles Empire, then the Demun Empire, the Teludier Empire, the Feligir Empire, and the Fales Empire.

Overall, the Imperial Army is still slightly stronger than the Allied Forces.

It is also worth mentioning that, in addition to these people, there is another country, the Immortal Kingdom.

This country's strength far exceeds every single nation, and is the strongest of all the civilizations that have entered. Its strength is probably about three-quarters of the entire alliance's strength.

Even the most arrogant Gomotos doesn't dare to do anything to it alone.

After all, it is a unified country with very strong cohesion.

Fortunately, this Immortal civilization does not like to cause trouble. Under normal circumstances, if you don't provoke it, it won't actively come looking for trouble.

Those who are foolish enough to look for trouble are usually gone.

At this moment, Wang Hai said with a frown, "No, I still need to tell Lord Spader. Have him request the Federation to transfer more high-level combat power here. It would be even better if he could get Su Mo here."

"Now that you mention it, it seems like it's been more than five years since I last saw Su Mo. If that incident hadn't happened back then, Su Mo would probably be fighting alongside us now. It's just a pity that it's unlikely."

Wen Luosi couldn't help but shake her head as she said this.

Wang Hai turned his head to look at Wen Luosi.

"Do you know something?"

"Su Mo retired. His injuries were too severe. He's no longer able to fight."

Wen Luosi raised her head and sighed to Wang Hai.

Upon hearing this, Wang Hai couldn't help but clench his lowered hand into a fist, his knuckles cracking.

Only after he piloted the pseudo V-generation mecha was he able to truly understand how strong Su Mo was back then.

It should be known that even he now cannot pilot the fully repaired pseudo IV-generation mecha, You Ji, let alone pilot one that hasn't been repaired.

In other words, his strength five years later is still not as good as Su Mo's five years ago. If Su Mo hadn't had that incident, he would definitely be the strongest existence in the Federation now.

Perhaps he would already be able to pilot a V-generation mecha.

In fact, there was another very important reason why Wang Hai was under so much pressure, and that was according to reliable intelligence.

The Gomotos Empire had already purchased a V-generation mecha, but the current pilot was not yet able to control it, but he was not far from being able to do so.

......

Deep within the Watcher Base, in an office.

Spader was approving documents, surrounded by a mountain of various report forms.

Knock knock!

A knock sounded on the door.

"Enter."

Spader said in a low voice.

The door was pushed open, and a middle-aged official with greying temples and a calm expression walked in.

This official was none other than Franer, the Deputy Director of Logistics for the Watcher Mecha.

He walked up to Spader with a worried expression.

"Lord Spader, our logistics material reserves have been depleted to the warning line. There is a severe shortage of weapons, medicines, and all kinds of things. I have already sent a message to the Free Fortress Base in the rear, and they said that their inventory is also low."

Spader stood up, reached out and patted Franer on the shoulder, comforting him.

"It's okay, the Federal transport ship has boarded the Blue Whale and is on its way. The supplies should arrive as scheduled."

"I know that, but I'm afraid of accidents, these years, isn't it said that the waterway isn't very peaceful?"

Franer explained.

"You don't have to worry about this. The Blue Whale has the strongest shield and also has a faster-than-light flight device. It's also traveling on our waterway. Who can catch it? You should know that it is currently the strongest transport ship, and its safety rate is also the highest. If it can't do it, other transport ships will have an even harder time."

Spader said to Franer.

"The problem is that the Blue Whale only travels three-quarters of the journey, and there is still a quarter of the journey left."

Franer said with a wry smile.

"That is indeed a problem. Those guys in Goka are very shrewd. They naturally don't want to travel through risky areas. You don't have to worry about this. I will have the Free Fortress send troops to meet the transport ship."

Spader said after thinking for a while.

"Understood."

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Seven days later, on the Blue Whale.

Su Mo was negotiating with a manager wearing a suit.

"How much does it cost to reserve this entire Starry Sky Pool?"

The manager in front of him had sparkling eyes and introduced it diligently.

"We have three packages! The first package is a 24-hour relaxed and unrestricted access, providing the following list of drinks and food, with a total cost of 1 million Star Coins. The second package is a premium unrestricted access, with a total cost of 3 million Star Coins. And the last package is the Emperor Package, with a total cost of 5 million Star Coins, which includes the most premium drinks and delicacies, and also comes with a band and celebrity lineup..."

......

"It's a bit expensive. Can I get a discount?"

Su Mo asked tentatively.

"Mr. Su, I'm afraid not. Our prices here are clearly marked. And we are basically fully booked every day. If you miss this time, it will be difficult to book."

The manager present did not show any signs of letting go.

After hearing this, Su Mo fell into thought.