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

Chapter 720: Invitation to Return to the Central Star Region

A superluminal aircraft was shuttling through the galaxy. Its shape was like a triangle, with dark black and light green as the main colors. It nimbly passed through the outer edge of the huge space station, entered the huge corridors and circular structures inside, and continued to pass through corners until it finally entered an open parking gate and entered the interior of the space station.

The speed is reduced by the recoil engine, and then it slowly falls and is stopped by the magnetic device at the bottom.

Soon after, several crew members jumped off the plane, took off their helmets and tight protective suits, and walked into the passage. There were men and women among them, young and capable in appearance, and some of them wore silver-rimmed glasses, giving them a scholarly air.

Moving quickly through the elevator in the space station, the group finally entered a large research laboratory, where many busy researchers in white were gathered. They were generally above Sequence 5 and were the elites in the Federation.

"Supervisor, we are back." Walking into an office on the third floor of the laboratory, the group reported to the laboratory supervisor who was sitting there.

"Okay, thank you for your hard work. Sit down first." After letting several people sit down, the supervisor with graying hair stood up and first asked the self-discipline unit next to him to serve tea to them. Then he asked about the trip.

"I have received the report you sent me regarding the results." The supervisor was very satisfied, and there was some uncontrollable joy in his tone.

"It's rare that we were able to apply for sufficient funding this time." Although this research laboratory is powerful, it is still a considerable expense to support so many people and so many advanced equipment and instruments.

Hearing the praise from their supervisor, several people responded with a smile and talked about their experience of going to the Cuiyue Star Region.

"In fact, it didn't go smoothly at the beginning. The central star region's finances are far worse than before, and many projects have been cut."

"It's not just us. All departments and institutions are applying for funds, such as the military to restore the Fifth and Sixth Fleets, organizations dedicated to improving residents' living conditions, educational institutions, cultural promotion, medical charity organizations, and other types of research institutes, etc." When talking about the competition for research funds, several people lamented that the process was intense.

"We were squeezed in a large group of reports and people, and we all lost hope."

"But just when we were getting discouraged and thought we were going to fail, someone notified us to go to another side hall."

"There, we met Lady Ewenkilin." Speaking of the singer who had both elven and human ancestry, several people couldn't help but admire her amazing beauty and temperament.

"Lady Ewen Qilin listened to our report and ideas patiently and gently, then asked us a few simple questions and asked us to hand the information to the maid beside us, and told us to wait patiently for a few days."

"A few days later, we received the approval information. The funding was approved very easily, which surprised many colleagues who were still waiting for the news."

“Out of gratitude and protection for Lady Ewenkilin, we did not tell her the reason and just replied that we were lucky.” Several people recounted what happened.

"Very good. This kind of thing is likely to cause jealousy. It is indeed the right choice not to reveal the reason." The supervisor was quite happy.

"It's rare that you have completed this mission, so take a good rest for a few days."

"With sufficient funds, we must realize the 'Allens Space Twist Conjecture' this time. Everyone will be busy from now on, and you must join us as soon as possible."

"Yes, Supervisor!" Several people answered excitedly.

The 'Ellens space twist conjecture' was proposed by space-time scholar Ellen Allen more than 200 years ago. Under the supreme rule of 'the constancy of the speed of light', all other rules must give way to it, even time and space. So if the trajectory of light can be twisted, can time and space also be twisted?

It is an honor for every researcher to be able to participate in such a groundbreaking project. They are still young and more eager to gain recognition in their achievements and careers.

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Since the establishment of the 'Emerald Dragon', the reputation of the Southern Star Region has begun to stand out in the Federation, and the recent Dragon Vein Project is inevitably mentioned in various news reports.

At first, residents of various star regions were skeptical, and many people said that this was an overly exaggerated project. However, as the tourism activities progressed, many tourists experienced the various benefits brought by the dragon vein environment in the Ziqiu star region. This slanderous and suspicious public opinion environment was gradually broken, and more and more people began to believe that this was a great technological revolution, and its impact was no less than the second industrial revolution. (The first industrial revolution was too strong)
As the news spread, the stock prices of companies involved in the 'Emerald Dragon' organization rose rapidly, and various investments in the southern star region gradually increased. Many chaebols in the central star region also began to shift the focus of their assets.

In July, 'Flame Candy' Principe returned to the Four-Leaf Crystal Star Region and met with Heshia publicly again. The two singers performed a small performance together to declare their friendship.

Soon thereafter, a number of central chaebol groups began to inject capital into the 'Emerald Dragon' organization in order to accelerate the implementation of the Dragon Vein Plan in the entire southern star region. At the same time, the various corporate companies under these chaebol groups also worked hard to provide various assistance to the 'Emerald Dragon', including the replacement of various resources, assistance in the training of talents, the granting of the right to use technical patents, etc.

These actions were reported by various media outlets, and many people began to discuss the impact on the future of the Federation. Many people began to predict that in another 50 years, the economic center of the entire Federation will shift to the south, and the southern star region will gradually replace the central star region.

Although this speculation is very bold and has many unrealistic aspects, it is definitely inspiring. Many people are trapped in this hypothesis and are worried and excited about the changes in the next few decades.

Faced with the rising expectations for the future in the southern star region and the gradual transfer of many assets, the original native factions in the central star region began to become anxious. They began to hold frequent meetings and contact each other to discuss countermeasures.

"If it were in the past, we could have directly introduced the singer Heshia and this technology into the central star region."

"But now the enemy is so powerful that I'm afraid we can't mobilize them." Since the great defeat five years ago, the Central Parliament has lost a lot of power, and its prestige and influence have also declined significantly. It is no longer as easy to control the entire federation as in the past.

"These are tough times." Someone sighed.

"Is there no other way? I mean, no way at all that has any prospect?"

"Yes, it is possible. For example, we might suddenly come up with an amazing project and change the overall confidence, or -"

"Lady Ewen Qilin was promoted to the Sun-level singer, and united the entire central star region. While the southern star region has not yet truly developed, she used her powerful strength to force the other party to compromise and transfer this technology, ensuring that the central star region and the southern star region can be built and developed simultaneously."

"Investment in technology is already being made, but I am not optimistic about it." One member of parliament shook his head.

"They didn't produce any results even though they had so much funding in the past. It's definitely not as abundant as it was in the past, so it would be a surprise if there were any results." If new technologies could be broken through so easily, the Federation would not have stagnated for hundreds of years.

"Research is like mining. The first people to come in can easily find good ore with just a shovel, but as time goes by, the obvious, easy and useful ore has basically been mined out, and they can only dig up some insignificant details or hard rocks that cannot be opened at all."

"It seems that we can only rely on Lady Ewen Qilin." When it came to this, many people shook their heads slightly.

Although Ewen Qilin's talent is excellent and ranks among the top 20 in history, her personality is also the biggest obstacle, making it difficult for her to enter the Sunday stage. Faced with this situation, not only is Ewen Qilin herself anxious, but the family clans around her and the groups that have placed bets on her are even more anxious.

"Why don't we find a master in the field of psychology or religion to enlighten Lady Ewenkilin." Someone suggested carefully.

"This... is not good. I remember that according to the rules of the Tribunal, outsiders cannot interfere with the Songstress's thoughts and decisions."

"That being said, it's actually very difficult to avoid this kind of thing." "For example, Blanche. According to the intelligence we've gathered over the past few years, she was probably led astray by the local organizations in the Western Star Region after graduation. For example, she saw too much of the miserable lives of the people in the Western Star Region."

"There is never a shortage of truth in this world, but as long as the truth is carefully selected and arranged, it can bring people completely different feelings." Someone stated this.

"If we want Miss Ewenkilin to muster up her courage and give up her weak temperament, we have to let her see more serious things, push her forward with responsibility and pressure, and let her understand her mission."

"This suggestion..." someone wanted to refute, but more people had begun to agree enthusiastically.

"Yes, this should have been done a long time ago."

"But this kind of thing cannot be told to Ewen Qilin openly. It must be done in secret."

"As long as Lady Ewenkilin is promoted, all problems will be solved. The reason why Blanche has such a great influence is because she is the only Sun Diva in the Federation who has completely raised the Sun Crown twice."

"We lack a role model to confront the other side."

"We must put the training of Lady Ewenkilin on the top of our agenda."

"This is not just for us." When these experienced politicians and parliamentarians spoke, they began to talk about the 'big truth'.

"This is also for the future of the Federation, and for the greater good of the country and the people!"

"Yes, as a singer, she should bear all this."

If you have a good memory, you will find that the scene in today's meeting is very similar to the decision five years ago to send Orlais to the front line.

No matter what the aristocratic families in the central star field think, the changes of the times will not stop. It is also quietly changing people's lives and cognition in every detail.

First of all, the chaebol families in the central star field can no longer remotely control the economy and branches of distant star fields as easily as in the past. Industries scattered across various star regions have become unprofitable due to the rise of barriers and local protectionism, or branch managers have colluded with local forces and begun to withhold part of the profits.

In the past, this kind of thing could be easily avoided through the judicial system and the strong deterrent power of the head office, but now that the influence of the central star field has weakened, many cross-star field lawsuits have become difficult, whether it is collecting evidence or favoritism towards local factions during trials, which has brought greater control costs.

The result is that those group companies that used to focus on investment and finance are facing great turmoil, while those giant companies with strong professionalism are not greatly affected. In addition, due to the internal struggles among the powerful brands in the central star field, they do not have the energy to suppress the rise of newcomers in the same industry. Moreover, the formation of trade barriers has enabled many local small businesses to begin to find room for survival and to strive for the space vacated by the decline of those large cross-star companies.

The rise of local protectionism has also had a chain reaction on the cultural and entertainment industries. In the past, TV dramas and movies from the Central Star Region occupied a leading position, but now they are bluntly rejected by the local government, and the government focuses on making room for the local film and television industry. It is conceivable that as time goes by, as this generation grows up, they will have a certain cultural gap with the residents of the Central Star Region, because the education and aesthetics of the two sides are very different.

The decline of the central star region and its impact are slowly spreading to various fields.

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"Tilan." The girl who was on vacation on a lost planet heard a voice calling her from behind.

"I understand." She waved in response, and then said goodbye to the little silkworm moths in front of her.

They gathered around the girl, sat on the grass, and listened patiently and happily to Tilan telling them stories, occasionally flapping their wings excitedly.

"I'll come again tomorrow. That's all for today." She touched the head of Olenna, who was closest to her, while the other silkworm moth girls looked at Olenna in the front row with envy.

"Okay, you have a share too." Seeing the envious and pitiful looks of these little ones, Tilan couldn't help but agree to touch each of them on the head to express her recognition of their daily work and study.

"Lady Heshia~"

"Woo, woo, Lady Heshia is so kind."

Surrounding the girl, the silkworm moths chirped and chattered, taking the girl a while to get away.

After leaving the gathering under the shade of the trees, Tilan came to Ores and told her a piece of news.

"The maid gave me the message. She said that the elders at home missed me and hoped that I could go home to visit them." After Orlais lost her memory, she naturally didn't recognize those elders. She didn't know whether it was true or not, and she didn't know how to deal with it.

"Is that the news?" Tilan pressed her finger lightly against her brow in thought.

Maybe they wanted Ores to go back early. Are those elf families unable to wait any longer? Or has something unexpected happened that made them suddenly anxious?

"If it's true, Ores should really go back." Tilan said.

"However, the situation is complicated now. I'm afraid it will be difficult for you to get out of this situation once you return."

"So I won't be able to see Tilan anymore?" Ores immediately grasped the key point of the words.

"This." Tilan smiled.

"Not really, I'm sure we'll see each other again."

"Do you want to go back and take a look? I only stayed in the Central Star Region for a short period of time last time, and during that time I held you tightly and wouldn't let you go home."

"Home, I don't remember." Ores lowered her head.

Tilan walked forward, hugged Orlais and stroked the back of her hair to comfort her.

"How about this, I'll go back with you." Tilan let go of her hand and adjusted the hairpin on the side of Orlais' ear.

"It's not just to protect you, I also want to get a personal understanding of the situation in the Central Star Region." Although she said so, Tilan felt that this time when she and Ores returned to the Central Star Region, there would definitely be all kinds of storms and twists and turns, but now she was no longer afraid of such storms.

The center of the storm is indeed dangerous, but it is also full of opportunities. She also wants to use the connection provided by Orles to understand the true situation of those central faction families, so that she can leave room for response in the subsequent strategic arrangements.

Good night~
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