The moment those words were spoken, every recruit on the scene and everyone watching the live broadcast felt a slight tremor within them.

Ikaroya continued her speech with pride.

"I can tell you very clearly, I am the one who gave you new life, gave you hope! And I don't expect you to be grateful or swear allegiance to me. What I want to tell you is that Star Ring City's achievements today are not just because of me, but more so because of all the participants. And you are not just fighting for Star Ring City, but more for yourselves! And I am just a guiding light, pointing out the path to the future for you!"

"Finally, I want to say that no matter where you come from or what purpose you have in joining Star Ring City, I just want to say that Star Ring City welcomes you."

"Long live City Lord Ikaroya!"

Instantly, countless people on the field shouted enthusiastically.

Inside the Shadow's restaurant.

Su Mo watched Ikaroya's speech and couldn't help but nod, saying with great emotion.

"Actually, City Lord Ikaroya is right. Although I've experienced a lot of unfair treatment and cold shoulders since coming to Star Ring City, to be honest, she really has given us hope and new life. After all, no matter how unfair the treatment, it's better than sinking and perishing in helplessness and despair."

"That's true."

Qian Chengxue nodded in agreement.

"Boss, what you said is right, we have nothing to say. It's just that her recruitment has caused many of our brothers to leave," Marco muttered a little.

"Marco, eat your food."

Sun Duoxiang kicked Marco under the table.

Marco immediately realized he had said the wrong thing and quickly shut his mouth.

Su Mo turned to look at Marco and asked suspiciously, "What's wrong?"

"No, nothing's wrong."

Marco squeezed out an awkward smile.

"Alright, just say what's on your mind, don't hide it."

Su Mo said directly to Marco.

"Uh~ okay, I'll tell you then. It's just that many of our brothers have resigned and gone to join Star Ring City."

Marco went all out.

"That happened? How come I didn't know? Why didn't you tell me?"

Su Mo was even more surprised.

Sun Duoxiang quickly explained, "We were afraid you'd get angry, especially since you're still recovering. But, Boss, don't worry, it's not just us. Everyone's in the same situation, and we can't stop them. Really, there's nothing we can do. People always want to move up."

After hearing this, Su Mo fell into deep thought.

"Boss, you're not really angry, are you? If you want, I can scold them and deduct some of their pay."

Sun Duoxiang quickly tried to appease him.

Just then, Su Mo spoke, "Sun Duoxiang, settle all the wages for the brothers who left, and give them each an extra sum of money."

"Ah? Give them extra?"

Sun Duoxiang was also stunned.

"It's good to part on good terms. Our own brothers are leaving, so we should give them a little extra. Besides, it's not a bad thing for them to join the Star Ring City system, it's actually a good thing. Who knows, we might run into each other again in the future."

Su Mo patiently explained.

"Okay. I was just afraid that you..."

Sun Duoxiang seemed to want to say something more.

"Alright, stop with the nonsense. Give everyone a sum of money. They'll have plenty of places to spend it after joining Star Ring City."

Su Mo waved his hand at Sun Duoxiang.

As soon as Sun Duoxiang heard Su Mo say that, his face lit up with joy.

"Great, if I had known you were so broad-minded, Boss, I wouldn't have been so worried these past few days, trying to come up with excuses for those little bastards."

"Get lost!"

Su Mo couldn't help but roll his eyes at Sun Duoxiang, seeing how happy he was.

Then, he continued watching the live broadcast, admiring City Lord Ikaroya, who was truly stunning. He became even more impressed.

Just how much talent does this woman have to create such a behemoth as Star Ring City?

On the high platform of Divine Grace Square.

After City Lord Ikaroya finished her speech, she turned to look at Goli and said coldly.

"I'll leave the awarding of honors to you!"

"Understood."

Goli responded respectfully.

Ikaroya turned and left directly.

Then, Goli walked to the center of the high platform and surveyed everyone present, saying calmly.

"Today is the day of enlistment for all the new recruits. I thank you all for your unwavering choice of Star Ring City. From now on, we will be companions, advancing and retreating together. At this grand ceremony, I represent City Lord Ikaroya in conferring special titles on some of you who are very outstanding and have a record of military exploits."

"The first person to be conferred a title is Leot of the Undying Empire!"

A man with ordinary looks, but with sharp eyes and a murderous aura all over his body, stepped forward.

"In view of your valiant performance and outstanding contributions to Star Ring City, you are hereby granted the title of Viscount and admitted to the First Ace Legion under the Twelve Knights of the Royal Order of Star Ring City."

"It is my honor."

Leot bowed respectfully.

"The second person to be conferred a title is Heath of the Gomotos Empire!"

Heath, wearing a colonization armor, walked out.

"In view of your heroic performance and outstanding contributions to Star Ring City, you are hereby granted the title of Viscount..."

On the Shadow, Su Mo watched with great interest. He said with some surprise.

"Oh, I didn't expect the Gomotos Empire to be willing to send even Heath to join the army."

To be honest, Su Mo had a pretty good impression of Heath.

"Wow, a Viscount."

Sun Duoxiang's mouth was almost watering.

"What's so enviable about that?"

Su Mo waved his hand and replied indifferently.

"Boss, I know you're also envious, but you're just too embarrassed to say it. It's okay, we understand."

With his worries resolved, Sun Duoxiang was also very happy and couldn't help but tease Su Mo.

"Bullshit, I would never be envious..."

Just as Su Mo was about to argue with Sun Duoxiang, his phone suddenly vibrated and a text message popped up.

He picked it up and looked at it, then put his bowl and chopsticks on the table and stood up.

"Hey, Boss, this is a typical case of being a sore loser. You can't win the debate, so you're running away."

Sun Duoxiang winked at Su Mo.

"Get lost, I have something to do."

Su Mo didn't have time to pay attention to this guy.

Qian Chengxue looked at Su Mo's haste and asked, "What happened?"

"Nothing, just going to do rehabilitation training, I'll be going now."

After Su Mo finished speaking, he left in a hurry.

Just now, he received a message from the old man, telling him to go to Star Ring City's Pier 17, which was the old man's private pier.

He originally thought that the things he had caused yesterday had completely pissed off the old man, and that the training was off!

He didn't expect that there was still a chance.

He had to say that the old man's training method was really effective. Su Mo could now clearly feel that his body was much better, at least his limb mobility had recovered a lot.