Shi Lang finished his turns dealing with the narrow-minded ministers, the general council agreed with him and they also understood the outcome of cutting corners or recruitment quotas. The youth of the federation was still residing on the home planet, The federation. The old soldiers were still serving in the forces but if they were not given efficient support with the help of the youth from home, the chain will break and lead to self-rupturing stress.

Shi Lang had made his point clear on what they needed and how they will achieve it. The general council held a strategic discussion meeting and the experts stated the lack of personnel in the scouting and patrolling alone was too straining, and that the normal front-line soldiers had to step up and go for patrolling.

This was forcing the soldiers to learn more skills. Finally, they could give the soldiers some time to rest when the puppets take the patrolling duties. This was not a permanent solution. The puppets are just like computers and OB-One has already told the Terrans about the risks of such an experiment.

Things gradually began to cool down and progress became steady, a lot of ministers were openly opposed by the masses and it was unsure whether they will be able to get re-elected on the next selection.

Shi Lang on the other hand took the next six months to round up the Zerg Territory and completed the integration as well. He was unaware that those who sympathized with the Zergs were planning a lot of things against him.

It has been a year since he had taken the charge and it was finally time for him to take a general vacation, it was a mandatory thing that was prescribed by the medical officer of the fleet. Every soldier was given week-long and month-long vacations on a rotation basis, Shi Lang was going to take a month-long vacation.

Along with him came his team, Hayley, Amelia, and Jenkins to take the vacation. They have been working for almost a year without rest and the stress was not low, so they were also given a month-long vacation. The plan was set in motion and Jenkins came up with the idea, which was to take their families on a space trip.

They have not met with their families, and they also wanted to see the other planets. So, why not take the elders along. With this, Shi Lang agreed and told his parents and aunt to prepare as they will be going someplace.

Everyone decided who to call and what things they could try, and with this, they returned back home, Shi Lang and Amelia came to pick up Luna and Shi John with Mila and her husband. Later they went to pick up General Charlotte. On the other hand, Hayley bought out her mother and Jenkins had the former general and his mother come over.

They had decided to go to a random planet in the Federal Territory or in any allied territory. They did not even pack clothes coz they were going to buy the local wear and live as the locals do. The young people were brimming with the spirit of adventure. Shi Lang’s family was also mixing in well.

Shi Lang had taught them both a suitable cultivation method and their bodies have undergone a qualitative change, the star cultivation has increased, and this way they also became cultivators. With new strength came a new confidence and this confidence helped them a lot.

If they were stuck in the earlier mindset, they would be facing General Edwards on their knees. The spaceship they took was a special vessel belonging to Shi Lang, it was allocated for him to travel and explore. The other thing was that the ship not only had superior defense system, but also a dedicated attack system.

This ship could fit twenty people with ease, and twenty-five at the limit, which did not include the personal guard detail of Shi Lang. They would follow him like a shadow, and it was okay, in case something turns up, the team can react quickly.

Shi Lang and the rest of the people sat on the living deck of the spaceship. They were going to discuss where shall they go. So in the end, Amelia, the quietest of them all was asked to pick a place. The girl came up with a very unique method, which was to use a lottery.

In the end, she picked up a planet called Clement. This planet was called a paradise in the Neomonian Territory. Shi Lang communicated with the Empress of the neomon territory and asked her to provide them with the basic facilities.

The empress was more than happy to do so, however, she also provided them an extra layer of security and a private island on the planet to use as their abode for the time they stay. They also made an appointment to meet and relax. After all, it was not easy for them.

The ship set course and moved through the void, heading towards planet Clement. They were unknown of the dangers of this adventure.

…

Jacuuba sat inside a luxurious room with his eyes locked on the person in front of him. This man was tall and his anatomy matched the humans closer, he looked more like a Neomonian. This person was the representative of Neomon, when he heard what happened to the Zergs, he approached Jacuuba.

The reason was his dissatisfaction with the throne. Internally he was the person that should have been the intelligence department head, instead of the lady who committed treason. Now that the war had settled, the Empress commanded him to stay in the council. The reason was that someone needed to watch over the overall movement inside the council.

He hated not being able to go back home. This hatred made him collude with the Zerg representative. Jacuuba asked, “What do you want, Neomonian?”

“I heard that General Shi Lang, the victor of the zergs will be having a vacation on the planet called Clement in the neomonian territory. Thought you could use this news.”, said the Neomonian.

Jacuuba sat up straight and asked in a low tone, “Why must you inform me about this when your people are allied with the Terrans?”

The neomonian replied, “They are allied but I am not. I want to go home, and that will happen when the federation will go to war with Neomon. The rest is not something you should bother about. I have said what I needed to. You can move however, you want to.”

Jacuuba gazed at the person and asked, “What is your name again?”

“Kar-te.”, said the neomonian.

The zerg representative stood up and began to move around the room slowly. He was pondering over a lot of things at this moment. He needed to make sure that this action is not tracked back to him. Because if that happened, then the council will dismiss him and that would allow a lot of enemies to come at him openly and no one will save him.

Thinking about this, he decided to take action in the best way possible. He asked Kar-te, “How big is the window I will need a lot of data.”

Kar-te nodded and said, “You will have twenty-five days. As for the data, I will give you only a specific amount, which will allow you or your people to reach the target, nothing more and nothing less.”

Jacuuba nodded and they began to discuss the plan for the action. The meeting lasted for a couple of hours and the basic plan of action was decided. Jacuuba used his communication device and made a call directly to the notorious assassination organization.

This organization was run by some of the bad eggs in the council high table. They promised a good result, and they also promised evidence. The prize was obviously, very high, but Jacuuba could afford it. After the communication, the data was submitted and the contract was established. It was a closed contract, with conditions like a one-time shot, and no back tracing.

The organization provided all these facilities, for the customer’s satisfaction, they cared for nothing except the credits they earned. Jacuuba posted the contract and the organization said that this contract will take effect after seventy-two hours. The bounty rewarded on the contract was not high.

Jacuuba let out a breath and said, “Let us see what happens in the coming days.”

Kar-te nodded and said, “I will take my leave now.”

The two people parted and Jacuuba mumbled, “This person is not simple, he is using me as a knife. Tch, if the assassination is backtracked, then you will go down with me.”

Jacuuba brought his index finger closer to his pupil and took out a lens attached to it. This lens was a recording device. Jacuuba had millions of these lenses, they were his insurance. He has done a lot of shady business.

…

Shi Lang and company reached the destination.