Chapter 1 The World is Cruel

"This world is cruel and realistic. You may think that serving as one of the Royal Knights is serving me, but it is not. You are serving yourself."

Ikaroya replied indifferently.

Su Mo was also very shocked, but he didn't show it on the surface, just listened quietly.

City Lord Ikaroya then said, "I will reward you for everything you do for me. Every effort you put in can be rewarded by me, and I will definitely be fair. So you are not loyal to me, but more to yourself."

Hearing this, a strange thought appeared in Su Mo's mind. He felt that City Lord Ikaroya was somewhat similar to the old man.

Both are equal exchange, not just empty promises.

"Understood, Lord Ikaroya."

Su Mo nodded in response.

City Lord Ikaroya then said to Su Mo, "So it's not impossible for you to pardon Tilo. It's very simple, just pay an equivalent price. Think it over before you answer me."

"I've thought it over, I want to pardon her."

Su Mo replied calmly.

"Okay, since that's the case, I can agree to you. And I can also pre-pay the reward to pardon her. When the time comes, you need to do one thing for me."

City Lord Ikaroya said to Su Mo.

Hearing about doing one thing, Su Mo's instinctive nerves twitched. He almost died doing the things the old man asked him to do, not to mention how refreshing it was.

Asking Ikaroya to do one thing is definitely even more of a pit.

But even so, Su Mo still bit the bullet and replied.

"No problem."

Seeing Su Mo confirm, Ikaroya took out a pardon from the drawer.

She picked up a pen and signed her order on it, then handed the pardon to Su Mo.

"Take this document and go to Endless Deep Space Prison to pick someone up."

"Thank you, City Lord, then I will take my leave first."

Su Mo took the pardon, saluted, and turned to leave.

City Lord Ikaroya watched Su Mo leave, lost in thought.

......

On the other side, Su Mo walked out of the Administrative Council Building, took a few deep breaths, and felt much more relaxed.

Although the conversation with City Lord Ikaroya only took about ten minutes, it felt like a century, too depressing.

Then Su Mo's eyes fell on the special sealed file bag in his hand.

He was also very curious about what important things were packed here, which made City Lord Ikaroya explain so solemnly.

Also, why do other people have it too, and it can only be opened in half a year?

Thinking of this, Su Mo felt itchy, so he asked the Creator·Devourer.

"Little Devourer, can you scan the contents inside?"

"Don't even dream about it. This is not an ordinary sealed file. It is made of a special isolation material that can isolate scanning. Unless you open it physically, don't even think about seeing the contents. Also, you'd better not open it, otherwise I can't guarantee that there will be any special problems. When you mess up that crazy woman's affairs, be careful she skins you alive. You also saw that she has no emotions at all, like a cold machine."

The Creator·Devourer said to Su Mo.

The corner of Su Mo's mouth twitched slightly, and then he said, "Then forget it."

Buzz~

At this moment, Su Mo's bracelet vibrated.

Su Mo looked down and a message popped up.

This message was sent by Arlais. Su Mo was quite surprised that Speaker Arlais replied to him so late.

He quickly opened it to take a look.

"Su Mo, thank you for your reminder and concern. The situation in the Federation is still under control. I have been busy with various matters recently, so I apologize for the late reply."

Su Mo frowned as he looked at this message.

"What's wrong? Doesn't this message say everything is fine?"

The Creator·Devourer asked when he saw that Su Mo's expression was a little strange.

"I feel something is wrong. Forget it, let's go back to the Federation."

Su Mo pondered for a while and said.

"Whatever you want."

The Creator·Devourer didn't care.

......

The next morning, Su Mo, who had changed into casual clothes, arrived at Earth Star·Freedom City on a ship flight.

He walked off the ship and saw people boarding everywhere next door. If there were no accidents, they should all be going to Star Ring City.

On the other hand, not many people came down from the ship Su Mo was on.

Just then, a huge explosion came from a distance.

Boom!

Then you could see thick black smoke rising.

Faced with the sudden sound, the people boarding at the spaceport seemed to be used to it and were not too touched.

Everyone quickened their pace and silently boarded the ship.

Su Mo frowned and walked out. When he left the spaceport and came to the street.

I found that the huge Freedom City seemed unusually deserted. There were not many flying cars on the road, and various shops were closed.

The ground was full of messy garbage and damaged public facilities.

There were many patrolling soldiers, and even Black Steel mechas could be seen.

And the patrolling soldiers immediately intercepted anyone who looked out of place.

Seeing this scene, Su Mo couldn't help frowning and walked towards the Parliament Building.

......

Half an hour later, Su Mo appeared in front of the Freedom City Administration Building. He saw that the entire building was heavily guarded, and even two Night Guard mechas could be seen at the entrance.

Not surprisingly, the Administration Building was also under martial law.

Su Mo picked up his badge and put it on, and walked straight in.

The guarding soldiers saw the badge on Su Mo's chest, saluted and made way.

Su Mo walked straight in, but at this moment, he ran straight into Hai Yue.

"Hai Yue?"

"Lord Su Mo? Why are you here?"

Hai Yue was also stunned.

"I'm here to find Speaker Arlais. I thought he must not be in Star Ring City now, so I came here."

"Why didn't you tell me in advance? Speaker Arlais is waiting for you."

"Isn't he busy? Why bother so much?"

"That, Lord Su Mo, the Speaker is not here. I'm going to find him."

Hai Yue replied with a headache.

"Then where is he?"

"He, he is in the Komir Quarantine Zone. I'm going there now."

"Well, that's good, I'll go with you."

"This is not appropriate, that place is not very good. Why don't you wait here, I'll go and tell Speaker Arlais and ask him to come back to see you."

"No need to bother, let's go together, I'm not that delicate."

"Okay, come with me."

Hai Yue nodded and led Su Mo towards the temporary parking scale.

I saw a generation iii interstellar fighter · Grey Dove parked there.

Su Mo and Hai Yue got on the interstellar fighter nimbly, and then Hai Yue immediately said to the pilot: "Go to the Komir Quarantine Zone."

"Yes!"

The pilot responded respectfully.