Miss Witch doesn't want to be a diva!.

Chapter 644: Peace and Undercurrents in the Federation

Rose Federation, Four-Leaf Crystal Star Region.

Masha, Inol, and several other singers from the southern star region gathered at the headquarters of Gray Dust Crystal.

"That is to say, Tilan is currently stranded in an unknown place. It is possible that the mecha she was driving crashed on a planet and could not return, right?" Inoer placed one hand lightly on the armrest of the seat and the other hand across her body, her emerald gauze sleeves half covering her front body.

"That's right, Miss Inoer." The technical chief of Gray Dust Crystal answered. There were many other Gray Dust Crystal members wearing the same uniform in the conference room.

"We know that this kind of news is a little hard to believe, but Miss Heshia does still exist somewhere in the galaxy, and we hope to get the assistance of a few Miss Divas."

The six singers had different expressions at this moment. They did not suspect that the people from Gray Dust Crystal were lying. After all, as singers, the faint connection between them and Heshia had not been severed, which meant that the other party was definitely not dead.

But it is also true that Heshia was lost on an isolated and uninhabited planet. Without external assistance, it is basically impossible for her to return to space, or even to escape from the local star field at superluminal speed. Compared with developing a long technological and industrial chain from scratch, and many technical details, even if all the information was on the mecha when Heshia fell, it would take a long time to realize them one by one.

This is still the case with the assistance of a large population, but the most likely scenario is that there is no one on the planet where Heshia is currently stranded, which means that even if she sleeps on the planet for hundreds of years, she will not be able to wait for the day when she can return to the Federation.

Originally, Heshia's strength had already convinced several people, and they were willing to use her as the core to gather the power of various star fields in the south. But now that they know the current situation, some of them have some thoughts.

Masha was aware of this situation and was the first to speak out.

"In that case, we will naturally give our full support to find Miss Heshia. If you need any help, please ask directly."

"Thank you, Ms. Masha..." The Chief Technology Officer then began to explain the difficulties they encountered and the need for assistance from companies with deep accumulation of space technology and Aijika Cyberspace Technology.

"As for these problems...you can organize the specific requests you need and then send them to us. We will act as the middleman to negotiate with those companies." Masha thought about it and answered like this. The influence of the singing girls in their respective star fields is still very large, and those companies generally will not refuse.

"In that case, thank you very much, Miss Divas." Then the Gray Dust Crystal staff handed the data chips to the six divas.

The people who got the chips expressed their willingness to do their best to assist, and then the meeting was adjourned and everyone left.

The conference room was empty again, with several Grey Dust Crystal executives still sitting in the room discussing.

"Even though they've agreed verbally, will those singers do their best to assist?" a shorter committee member asked.

"We don't know what kind of alliance Miss Heshia has reached with them, but according to what Miss Heshia said before she left, they should be trustworthy, especially Miss Masha."

"Miss Masha's character is obvious to all, but I am not too sure about the others, especially Miss Yahmose who is money-oriented. Jekalin and Muyawati are not that close to Miss Heshia."

"That's all we can do for now. We'll do our best. But the good news is that the Seed of Time Research Institute has said it will do its best to help us find Miss Heshia."

"They are backed by two giant companies, Alice's Watchmaker and Lone Star, and they have very strong strength."

"The reason they are so enthusiastic is that Miss Heshia was driving the mecha of their research institute before she disappeared. If this news gets out, the two giant companies can't bear such responsibility, so they are very concerned."

"The technical staff from their research institute will arrive in the Four-Leaf Crystal Star Region next week, but it is said that people from the Inquisition will also come with them this time."

"Has the Inquisition learned about Miss Heshia's disappearance?" One of them was a little worried when he heard the Inquisition.

"Yes, but too many things happened in the Federation some time ago, so they only found the energy to deal with it now."

"That's understandable. Who would have thought that the Western Alliance Fleet, which no one was optimistic about, would defeat the two main fleets of the Federal Central Parliament one after another, forcing the parliament to dissolve and re-elect, and recognize their independence."

"Over the past two months, countless people have analyzed and discussed the situation afterwards, and the final conclusion is that the Central Council was too arrogant and greedy in the past, and missed the time and means to resolve the crisis."

"If there was a Sunday-level singer at the center of the Federation during the rebellion, who unified the opinions of the entire parliament and controlled the will of the Golden Flame Flower Cathedral, then the Fifth and Sixth Fleets would not be so easy to defeat. At the same time, with a highly unified public opinion and unity from top to bottom, even the Third and Fourth Fleets could be mobilized and commanded. At that time, the Western Alliance would have no chance of winning."

"But in this situation, who has the prestige to mobilize the Third Fleet and the Fourth Fleet? These two fleets have sacred missions. Unless you have a righteous name or extremely high prestige, you will not allow them to leave the star region where they are stationed."

"Speaking of justice, I'm afraid they will only set sail when the dark sun rises again." One of the committee members thought about it.

"For these two fleets, human civilization itself is more important than the existence of the federal system. They will also preserve their strength to the maximum extent possible in case the Dark Sun revives and human civilization has no power to suppress it."

"Forget it, let's not talk about these things that have already happened. Is there any news from the Central Star Region? It is said that there is a fierce struggle between the central faction and the local faction in the parliament."

"Yes, because under the new rules, the seats are filled according to the population and overall strength of each star region. This has allowed local star region governments, which previously had less say, to gain a lot of seats. That's why the past few months have been all about clearing up and denouncing the exploitation and oppression of local star regions by the Central Council."

"It seems that the local factions have formed a loose alliance to fight against the authority of the central star region and take back some of the power that was once in the past."

"From a personal point of view, of course I support it. After all, there were too many unfair rules and policies in the past, and resources were always biased towards the central star field. But I have also studied politics and history, and I feel that if this continues, the federation will sooner or later fall apart. By that time, who knows how many people will miss the good old days." He smiled self-deprecatingly.

"People have their real desires and needs, but they are also easily instigated blindly. Most people just want to live a good life today. As for the future results and the price they will have to pay, many people are unwilling to listen and think about it."

"You are holding ordinary people to the standards of a saint. You will definitely be disappointed."

"I can't think of any good solution. Although the Federation is generally peaceful at present, in my opinion, many cracks are slowly accumulating under this peaceful appearance."

"After wresting power back from the Central Star Region, will the star region governments in various places really cooperate in a friendly manner, understand each other, and advance and retreat together?"

"It's not that I'm pessimistic by nature, but I know that most people are selfish and profit-seeking. Without a strong and stable order and discipline, human beings can easily degenerate into the same state as animals, persecuting and killing each other."

“Everyone hates tyrants, but some people miss those powerful and authoritarian tyrants from time to time.”

"Because there are tyrants like that, at least everyone suffers equally and there is order, instead of being unilaterally bullied and oppressed like now."

"I miss the days when Miss Heshia was here. Although Miss Heshia always looks a little young, her temperament has become more stable and calm in recent years. With her around, no matter what we do, we feel at ease and don't have to worry about anything." "Why, are you a little worried now?" One of the committee members smiled.

"Yeah, I'm fine, but I've spoken to a few of my people recently and they all feel similarly."

"You know, people don't hate hard work and struggle. What they hate is that their hard work goes unrewarded and the fruits of their struggle are snatched away by others, so they hesitate and wander."

"With Miss Heshia here, no one in the company dares to make false reports or cheat to gain credit. All you need to do is to complete the assigned tasks with peace of mind."

"But now, if you say you have done a lot and have made great contributions, who will judge and recognize it? And then each department will continue to exaggerate the importance and demand of their own projects for funding. Even if you don't want to compete, your subordinates will encourage you to compete, because they will also benefit from the funding."

"Everyone wants to take advantage, and no one wants to be a victim, so they can only try their best to gain benefits. In this case, if the boss cannot distinguish the real needs and the specific importance of each project, it is easy to be misled by appearances and make wrong decisions."

"If this is the case with the company, it is even more so with the country. The governments of various star regions will definitely be on my side. Will they understand the difficulties of the surrounding star regions and other parts of the federation? No, you were elected by the local people, so you naturally have to work for the benefit of the local star region. You have no obligation, and there is no need to care about the gains and losses of other star regions."

"The rift of alienation gradually widened, and finally led to the independence of various star regions and the division of the country."

"You're being a little too pessimistic," said another committee member.

"Those who can become governors and high-ranking officials of a star region are not so short-sighted. They still know the benefits of joint cooperation. At least there will be some kind of loose alliance."

"But as you said, the situation is indeed slowly getting worse, but it has not yet manifested."

"Ugh……"

As giant corporations, they actually do not want the federation to split, because this means all kinds of wars and chaos, and their industries will be torn into pieces and will no longer be able to maintain their previous size.

"I hope Miss Heshia can come back soon." As the meeting was coming to an end, everyone prayed like this.

…………

When the Rose Federation was stable on the surface but turbulent inside, on an unknown planet in the Milky Way, the girl who was missed by everyone was sitting in a shaking carriage, leaning against a haystack and taking a nap.

Her long black satin hair was scattered on the light yellow straw, and paired with her black dress, she still had a charming beauty that was beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Her slender legs were wrapped in thick stockings, which not only kept her warm but also prevented her legs from being pricked when she sat in the straw. Whenever the carriage rolled over pebbles and weeds on the road, there would be a slight bump, and the girl's bent legs would shake slightly. However, this did not wake Heshia from her peaceful dream, as she had become accustomed to such an uneven road environment.

In the evening, a few dragonflies flew low across the sky, some landed on the tips of the grass, and some stopped on the straw of the carriage. The red and emerald dragonflies bent their bodies, rested for a while, and then took off again and disappeared into the dim leaves of the forest.

The carriage stopped, and the silence finally allowed Heshia to slowly open her eyes from her sleep.

"Are we there yet?" Her voice sounded a little lazy, yet also had a bit of girlish cuteness.

Because on this planet, she doesn't have to deal with various official media and full-time staff as she does in the Federation, so she behaves more naturally and relaxedly as a girl should.

"We're here, Miss Heshia." Seeing her waking up and sitting on the haystack rubbing her eyes, the people in the car responded with a smile.

The two carriages stopped, the harnesses were untied, and the horses were allowed to eat, while the people on the scene began to set up tents.

"The ruins are just below the valley in front. There is a gap covered by dense bushes and grass. If you dig down along the cracks in the rocks, you can go deep into the ground, where there are traces of human activity," said Fran, flipping through his diary.

"The last time I came here was in late summer, and we had gone in a few hundred meters, and the road further down was blocked, and we had to manually dig the soil to clear the buried part."

"I saw some traces of man-made excavation along the way. Someone must have been here before. I thought it might have been excavated by someone, so I gave up digging."

"Then how do you know this is a relic?" Sura asked curiously.

"Because I brought a metal detector, this is a good thing. There is a lot of metal reaction underneath, and based on the band signal, it should be an artificially refined alloy, not a natural metal ore." Fran explained.

"But this metal detector also has a disadvantage. When it is in operation, it can easily attract nearby war machines. That's how I was trapped in the wilderness hills."

"Have a good rest today, we'll go down and take a look tomorrow." Guy said.

This was decided upon by all, and they passed the night on the high ground above the valley.

The next day, Heshia sat in the tent, looked at the two pairs of shoes in front of her, and hesitated which one to wear. The small leather shoes on the left were custom-made by a craftsman in the mountain castle, and they matched her skirt very well. The right ones were boots with straps. The heels were harder and suitable for various harsh environments, but they were not as light and flexible as the small leather shoes on the left.

I'd better wear boots. I don't know what I'll encounter when I go down there this time.

The girl put on her boots, fastened the leather straps, then inserted a lightweight dagger, adjusted it slightly, put on her hunting suit, and walked out of the tent.

After the five of them had breakfast in the morning, they walked down the mountain wall and gradually came to the bottom of the valley. Then Fran followed his memory and came to the bottom of the cliff covered by grass and trees, and then used a shovel to dig the gap bigger so that everyone could see clearly.

"From here, we will reach the ruins. There should be several collapsed areas blocking the way. We need to dig manually before we can enter."

After listening to this, Tilan also put her hand on the stone wall, and her senses spread down along the mountain wall. The environment below the stratum appeared in her mind with incredible clarity. In these few seconds, she began to grasp the underground intelligence far more clearly than Fran, and began to look for key and useful rooms in this huge underground palace environment.

I saw it, and the room that was still flashing with dark green light came into my mind.

She had not held much hope at first, but now she was slightly looking forward to it. However, she still had to guide everyone in that direction first.

"I think we should be able to find a passage in the direction below..."

(End of this chapter)