[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-shadows-of-the-deep-space":3,"chapter-shadows-of-the-deep-space-shadows-of-the-deep-space-chapter-1194":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Shadows of the Deep Space",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},723448,962,"Chapter 1194: 448: Judgment","shadows-of-the-deep-space-chapter-1194",1194,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1194: Chapter 448: Judgment\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the situation is indeed a bit troublesome right now, especially since the other party is following all the formal procedures, which isn’t very favorable for Hilis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I use my authority to pressure them, they’re definitely going to intervene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s a saying that a higher-ranking official can suppress you, and after all, I’m just a Deputy Commander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming thought about this and then said to Hilis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is a bit troublesome.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Su Ming, is there any way for you to save my fans? No matter what, they stood up for me, and I can’t just leave them alone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hilis sighed and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss Hilis, the worst situation right now isn’t about your fans but about you. Clearly, they’re targeting you, and you need to think about yourself now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming replied, finding the situation tricky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, what should I do then?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Masi asked anxiously upon hearing Su Ming’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hilis fell into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s do this, go find a lawyer first, officially negotiate with the Defense Bureau, as this charge can be big or small. I’ll think of some other ways in the meantime.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming thought for a few seconds and then said to Hilis and Masi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sure, thank you, Mr. Su Ming.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hilis replied gratefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need to be so polite, I’ll be off now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming got up and left the interrogation room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, in the monitoring room, Vakrat was sitting at the monitoring control station, watching the footage from the interrogation room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Su Ming warned him, Vakrat didn’t cut off the hidden surveillance equipment and continued to monitor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vakrat’s expression kept changing, as he really didn’t expect Hilis to have such a vast network, inviting even Deputy Commander Su Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Su Ming is just a Vice Admiral, he’s not small fry, with the Council behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in the Danube Star Sea, this guy went head-to-head with Lord Mo Xiu of Sky Dome City and personally sent Luoqi Commander to the Judicial Court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, a subordinate hurried over and whispered to Vakrat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sir, that Officer Su Ming has left the Defense Bureau, but we didn’t dare follow him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know, everyone out!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vakrat raised his hand, signaling everyone to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone in the monitoring room got up and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vakrat raised his wristband to make a communication request, and a few seconds later, it was connected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naz’s voice came from the wristband.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s up, Vakrat?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Naz, there’s a problem.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the hell, can’t you handle a small matter?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naz asked irritably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Naz, listen to me, Miss Hilis invited Deputy Commander General Su Ming.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph, quite capable, isn’t she? To actually get him involved.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What should we do now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What else can we do? Hurry up and solidify the charges, so nothing goes wrong while waiting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vakrat replied through clenched teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, after leaving the Defense Bureau, Su Ming raised his wristband and sent a message to Rhein and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t long before Su Ming and Rhein met at a street corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boss, what happened?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rhein asked, panting heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming lowered his voice and said a few words to Rhein and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rhein and the others turned and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming glanced around and walked straight into a café.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ordered a cup of coffee and sat by the window quietly waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the interrogation room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hilis and Masi were left hanging inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Masi paced back and forth anxiously, unable to sit still, and said to Hilis with great worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss, is Su Ming’s method really feasible?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I trust him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hilis’s voice was light, but her tone was incredibly firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Masi was also stunned, as it was the first time he had seen Miss Hilis trust someone so much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the interrogation room door opened again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hilis and Masi turned their heads to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vakrat walked in with a group of subordinates, smiling, with a complete change in attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry to keep you waiting, Miss Hilis.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s alright, Mr. Vakrat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hilis replied coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s continue discussing the incident regarding the group assault.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vakrat said with a very good demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Officer Vakrat, what about the lawyer I asked for?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hilis looked at Vakrat and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s already evening, outside working hours.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vakrat replied with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry, but until my lawyer arrives, I refuse to discuss anything.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hilis replied very calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss Hilis, it’s not that complicated. This isn’t a major issue, since no one died, only some were injured. As long as Miss Hilis signs this settlement, pays some medical expenses, I guarantee you and those detained will be released immediately.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vakrat pushed a document towards Hilis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hilis took the document and flipped through it. This document avoided the crucial points and put all the blame on herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this document was signed, paying some money could indeed settle the matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it would also mean admitting guilt, and the stain on her name couldn’t be washed away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This document is unfair, I won’t sign it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hilis looked up at Vakrat and refused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss Hilis, you’d better sign it, it’s best for you and me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vakrat replied with a fake smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hilis replied with absolute determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Hilis being so uncooperative, Vakrat slapped his hands on the interrogation table, then directly threatened with a change of face.\u003C\u002Fp>",902,"2026-06-02T10:50:24.798Z",1,"novelbin.me","eec79d3c3d48ad597bdd01656146ea7a7b933ffccc1ca9ca2337be1312e1ccd7","shadows-of-the-deep-space-chapter-1195","shadows-of-the-deep-space-chapter-1193",1854,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fshadows-of-the-deep-space-cover.jpg"]