[{"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-747":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},723101,962,"Chapter 747: 376: Open Rivalry and Secret Manipulation (Five in One)","shadows-of-the-deep-space-chapter-747",747,"\u003Cp>Chapter 747: Chapter 376: Open Rivalry and Secret Manipulation (Five in One)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shatake Sovereign scanned the attendees with muddled eyes, pressed both hands onto the armrests, stood up, and said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The matters have been discussed, I have arranged accommodations at the hotel for you all. Go back, have a good rest, and enjoy this rare festivity. I have other matters to attend to, excuse me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone responded promptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, the Shatake Sovereign left through the side door of the hall with his hands behind his back, his steps slightly quick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the Shatake Sovereign leave, Vice City Lord Okens hurriedly chased after him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shatake Sovereign, please wait.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shouted from behind the Shatake Sovereign.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shatake Sovereign stopped his pace, paused for a few seconds, then slowly turned around to look at Okens, and said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, Lord Okens! Long time no see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shatake Sovereign, indeed, it’s been a long time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vice City Lord Okens replied politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, why is it you this time? Didn’t the Council Chairman come?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shatake stared at Vice City Lord Okens and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, they are caught up in trifles, really too busy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Okens was slightly taken aback, but quickly explained with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Okens’ words, the Shatake Sovereign’s muddled eyes flickered slightly, and he said with a slight sadness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s quite unfortunate, it’s been a century since I’ve seen him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed, it’s quite unfortunate, but there will be opportunities in the future.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Okens replied stiffly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, how is the Council Chairman’s health lately?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shatake inquired with concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Okens’ heart skipped a beat, then he replied with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Quite well, the elder is also concerned about your health, Shatake Sovereign, so he has specially sent me to visit you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My health is very good, as you can see, I am full of energy now. As for recently, it was just a small illness, but now it is no longer a big issue.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s good, by the way, Lord Sovereign, regarding the Light Glow Agreement.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Okens, regarding the Light Glow Agreement, everything remains the same. If you feel dissatisfied and want a larger share, the opportunity I have given you, you should grasp this chance well!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shatake Sovereign advised Vice City Lord Okens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Okens replied promptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, Lord Okens, I have a matter I would like to request your help with.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shatake Sovereign suddenly asked proactively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please do tell.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Okens replied respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When you return to the Federation, please convey a message to the Council Chairman for me, tell him that after a century without seeing him, he is dearly missed!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shatake Sovereign’s eyes grew misty, as he spoke sincerely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Lord Okens felt relieved immediately and then said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, I will definitely convey it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, I have matters to attend to, so I won’t keep you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shatake Sovereign said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No problem, then I will take my leave first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Okens replied respectfully to the Shatake Sovereign, then turned and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shatake Sovereign watched the departing figure of Vice City Lord Okens, then turned around and quickly left with a blank expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the banquet hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Commander Alekde and Su Ming, along with others, did not leave, but patiently awaited Okens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, they saw Vice City Lord Okens return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Commander Alekde could ask, Okens spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After more than half an hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming and others, under the guidance of personnel from the Shabask Kingdom, checked into the seven-star Twin Hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire hotel comprised two humanoid towers intertwined with each other, having a very peculiar shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This hotel is one of the top hotels in the Shabask Kingdom, and at this time, it was entirely vacated to accommodate the Federation Envoy Group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Su Ming and other General Level personnel gathered in the room where Vice City Lord Okens was staying, standing orderly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Commander Alekde signaled to Su Ming and others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming and others dispersed, searching every corner of the suite and nearby rooms for any monitoring devices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, they finished the search, and Admiral Taite reported quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All clear.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing this, Commander Alekde looked towards Vice City Lord Okens and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How was your conversation with the Shatake Sovereign?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not bad, the health of the Shatake Sovereign is not as terrible as rumored, and he is still on our side, but he wants the Federation to demonstrate its strength.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vice City Lord Okens said solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Commander Alekde relaxed somewhat upon hearing this, then said stably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is normal, after all, it’s been a century, many things have changed, it’s normal for him to doubt the Federation’s strength.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, hence this Star Storage activity is especially important, we must win. This is not just to prove our strength, but also for that 10% trade tax and 10% Star Swallower revenue! The Federation needs this revenue currently.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vice City Lord Okens said seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Commander Alekde nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, Major General Zhou Mu asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Alekde, what exactly is the Star Storage activity?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This Star Storage is a traditional activity of the Shabask Kingdom, the specifics of the competition are simple, it’s about entering wormhole space-time to seek resource points, to prepare for next year’s Star Swallower extraction. Whoever finds the best resource point wins! Of course, it’s not aimless searching, the Shabask Kingdom possesses a wormhole astrometer and has its wormhole passage, which can lead to unexplored areas rich in resources.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Commander Alekde explained to everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>",939,"2026-06-02T10:50:12.206Z",1,"novelbin.me","91cc99de0383a8349e59a87833f1b60746fa8bf95f727862b86d7f282d0eb2e1","shadows-of-the-deep-space-chapter-748","shadows-of-the-deep-space-chapter-746",1854,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fshadows-of-the-deep-space-cover.jpg"]