Chapter 1180 Giving up (1st update)
Revakli Base·Artificial meteorite No. 273.
Federal special garrison base meeting room.
I saw senior federal officials arguing fiercely, the most powerful of whom was a man who looked quite young, with sharp eyes and a strong aura.
He said very forcefully: "If there is no hope, you must give up!"
Everyone present could not help but lower their heads.
"What does Kimanbu mean? There are our companions on that fortress, and each of them is a very important person to us."
At this moment, a steady voice retorted.
Everyone looked over, and the one who spoke to retort was none other than Augustolas!
Since the last time the Stargate opened, Spade returned to the Federation, and Augustus has been assigned to the front line.
"Lord Augustus, there is nothing wrong with what you said. I am also very sad to make this decision. But you have to understand one thing. Freedom Fortress has been missing for more than two years. From the beginning of the disappearance, we have No matter how many ships and manpower were sent to search, the financial and material resources spent could be used to build another one. However, the result is still nothing. We have tried every method, and even commissioned a mission from the Star Ring City. Isn’t this enough? ”
"Hmph, can our companions be measured in terms of money?"
Augustus objected forcefully.
"Yes, our companions cannot be measured in terms of money. But you also have to consider the search and rescue personnel. How many people have we lost or injured since the beginning of the search? Their lives are also lives. I can't let this happen. The tragedy keeps repeating.”
Kimambu stared directly at Augulas without any intention of flinching.
Many non-commissioned officers and congressmen present did not dare to say a word.
Kimambu is a representative of the new generation of hard-liners who are rising in power. He does things vigorously and resolutely, never dragging his feet.
It was only the veteran Vice President Augustolas who dared to refute this.
"Any act of giving up on a comrade in despair is shameful. No matter how high the price is, we cannot give up. The search and rescue mission is not allowed to be suspended!"
Augustolas remained unmoved and must search and rescue to the end. He knew better than anyone else that the people on the fortress were elites from the Federation, not to mention that Li Ruiqi was still on top.
The Federation's first exploration ship, the Black Yao, was commanded by Li Ruiqi back then. No one knew his talent better than him.
"Augulas, you are right, but we must also consider the federation. This search and rescue plan consumes too much money from the federation. The federation has finally entered the great era, and it is about to rise. It is impossible to do so in this era. The project continues to invest money. Let me tell you the truth, just yesterday the federal government passed a decision to suspend financial support for this search and rescue plan, and will cancel the mission on the Star Ring City."
Kimambu showed his cards directly to Augustolas.
Augustus slammed the table and said in a deep voice: "Humph, even if the parliament does not provide financial support, I will continue the search and rescue. I will solve the problems of funds and personnel myself."
"I'm afraid I can't do this, Lord Augustus."
Kimambu rejected it without hesitation.
"It's not your turn to take care of what I want to do, right?"
Augustolas was also a little angry. Although he knew that Kimambu's words made sense, he might have gone too far.
At this time, Kimambu clicked the electronic bracelet on his hand several times, opened an electronic authorization document, and said to Auglas.
"Augulas, the Federal Council has a special order requiring you to set sail from Revaklis and return to the Federation immediately. The Federal Council has a new appointment for you. I hope you can follow the Federation's order, put the overall situation first, and do not We have no hope for those things. No one knows what it is like to be lost in the starry sky. There is basically no hope. No one will help us for no reason. The world is so cruel.”
After hearing Kimambu's words, Auglas also fell into silence.
At this time, the companions beside Augustolas suddenly became anxious and said to Augustolas one after another.
"My lord, this."
"Hey~"
Auglas finally sighed helplessly, raised his hand to signal everyone to stop talking, and said to Kimambu: "I will follow the order."
After hearing what Augustolas said, many non-commissioned officers present showed expressions of despair.
But none of them complained, because everyone present knew that what Kimambu said was not unreasonable.
The Federation has paid an extremely high price to search for the Freedom Fortress, and Augustolas has done his best. If he hadn't been holding on, the search and rescue plan might have been aborted today.
Suddenly the entire conference room fell into dead silence.
Late afternoon.
No. 273 Artificial meteorite·Interstellar Airport.
A Level 5 flagship, the Barracuda, sits quietly there.
A petty officer was delivering some items to the ship.
At the entrance, Kimambu personally led many non-commissioned officers to see off Auglas.
Kimambu stretched out his hand to Augulas, and the two held it together.
"Sir Augustus, your contribution to the Federation is obvious to all of us. You will definitely be reused by the parliament and hold a more important position when you return this time."
"I just did what I had to do."
Augustus replied calmly.
"Lord Augustus, you are so humble."
Just when Kimambu was about to say goodbye to Augulas.
A subordinate suddenly ran over in a hurry. He was about to report something. When he saw Augulas, he suddenly changed his words and said to Kimambu: "Sir, there is a document that needs you to deal with."
Kimambu's expression moved slightly, and then he said to Auglas.
"I'm sorry, Lord Augustolas, I have something to do. Let me deal with it first."
"Yeah."
Augustolas didn't say much.
Immediately, Kimambu and the subordinate walked out into the distance.
Augustolas looked at Kimambu's back with a hint of doubt, and then he glanced sideways at a blond beauty next to him.
The blonde beauty understood and left.
In the distance, Kimanbu looked at the subordinate in front of him and asked: "What's the matter."
The subordinates in front of him excitedly reported to Jiman.
"Lord Kimambu, I just got the news that someone has taken the mission we posted in the Star Ring City."
Kimanbu frowned and then said: "How is it possible? Who will take over our mission?"
Under normal circumstances, no one would take the task listed by the federation, not to mention that this task is very dangerous.
"Sir, does this mean that the search and rescue can continue?"
The subordinate asked tentatively. (End of chapter)