Abyss Solo

After waiting for over ten Galaxy Time units and obtaining the list from Sangu, Yang Ming lost interest in staying in the underworld.

He appeared directly on the surface, enveloping himself in a shield, and began his flight towards space, while notifying the fleet to dispatch a transport ship for retrieval.

The monitoring station on the surface of Dominicos Star recorded no report concerning this unidentified flying object throughout.

However, the image of Yang Ming's flight was simultaneously conveyed to Sangu and other senior Dominicans.

This served as the best confirmation of the White Ghost's identity.

The first thing Yang Ming did upon returning to the fleet was to send two reports to the Military Department.

The first report contained the list. Before sending this list, Lyu had already started implementing Yang Ming's plan, using the Imperial Military Intelligence Bureau to play the villain, while Catherine prepared to play the good cop.

The second report contained his evaluation of Labuduo.

Labuduo's performance was indeed outstanding to Yang Ming, and he spared no praise in his report.

After all, such a warm, caring, talkative, interesting, easily manipulable mechanical life could easily become his leverage in the future. Praising Labuduo at this time had positive significance in Boss Yang's overall strategy.

Just two Galaxy Time units after the report was submitted, Yang Ming received a communiqué from the Military Department, instructing him to prepare for a projection meeting.

A moment later.

"Now convening the Military Department's routine inquiry meeting, please step forward, Admiral Hanton, Commander of the Imperial Expeditionary Ship fleet."

A military meeting composed of holographic projections.

Yang Ming appeared in front of over ten top Imperial general officers, centered around Admiral Thomas, wearing a dark blue Imperial military uniform with the Royal Knight Long badge, performing a standard military salute.

"Admiral Hanton!"

Admiral Thomas's expression was extremely solemn:

"Did you, without reporting to the Military Department, privately, alone, enter the dangerous Dominicos Star fifty Galaxy Time units ago?"

Yang Ming replied with resounding energy: "Yes, Admiral! But I submitted a report in advance! It's just that the Military Department did not give me instructions! The opportunity was fleeting! I have reported my achievements to the Imperial Military Department, and I believe everyone has seen it! I discovered a list of terrorist organizations related to Dominicos Star and uncovered over twenty double agents, whose ancestors hail from Dominicos Star, under the real control of the New Federation CIA, within the Imperial Army!"

"Admiral Hanton, now is not the time for you to show off your military achievements!"

Admiral Thomas erupted in anger:

"You abandoned your fleet and soldiers in space, ventured alone into a highly dangerous area, violating military discipline!"

"You are treating the lives of hundreds of thousands of soldiers like a child's play!"

"Just based on this mistake! You could have this uniform stripped off!"

Yang Ming just stood there, silent.

He certainly knew that Admiral Thomas didn't truly intend to accuse him.

The Imperial Military Department wouldn't dare hold him accountable.

This is actually a tradition in the Imperial Army.

Generally speaking, problems that are directly confronted with a scolding, are big or small, and eventually, they are small problems.

General Thomas is considered Yang Ming's immediate superior. They have collaborated over the years, mutually advancing since the White Ghost entered the Empire.

Now that General Thomas had shouted a few times, and if the problem is summed up in the 'mistake' term, others naturally couldn't make a fuss over Yang Ming's negligence.

An old general nearby laughed, smoothing things over:

"Thomas, no need to be so angry; Admiral Hanton's personal prowess is evident to all. Unless Dominicos Star's sudden star core explodes, he wouldn't face any harm otherwise.

"I suggest that we put this matter aside for now.

"Admiral Hanton is not a talent for command, and as he left the command ship, he had already completed a temporary transfer of command authority and made very proper arrangements. Moreover, there were no threats around our fleet.

"Admiral Hanton acted decisively upon discovering an opportunity, which allowed him to achieve such rich war trophies."

Then, these old foxes each briefly expressed their views, mostly justifying Yang Ming and hinting goodwill at the Imperial Duke, selling a favor.

Admiral Thomas's expression gradually softened.

Yang Ming showed a slight smile, taking the initiative: "I must admit that I made a mistake, here reflecting on myself. I am still habitually following the mindset of single combat with little experience in commanding large fleets. I will definitely strengthen self-learning in the future."

"Alright," Admiral Thomas frowned and said, "Tell us about your discoveries on Dominicos Star."

What followed, Yang Ming did not utter a single lie.

He spoke in a slow voice:

"I visited the relic of the Dominicos massacre, a Mediterranean. I cannot imagine how many lives instantly evaporated in that explosion."

"The general who issued the order to open fire back then is actually someone I'm quite familiar with. He is currently comfortably situated in the top echelon of the military department, and I will not comment on this matter for now."

"However, I believe this is not a commendation, because before the massacre, Dominicans had never invaded the Empire at all. The Empire's reprisal was somewhat excessive."

The generals' expressions suddenly became extremely serious.

This is one of the military department's most sensitive topics and usually cannot be mentioned in everyday discussions.