Chapter 589: The Alliance of the Seven Songstresses

The unrest in the western region is getting more and more intense and is about to get out of control. The Federal Central Council is also arguing over this.

"I think we must quickly dispatch the main fleet of the central star field to the star field where the incident occurred to suppress it!" A member of parliament loudly declared his suggestion.

"Oh, this is not a good idea. The main fleet's fighting style and offensive means are all prepared for space warfare. How can we suppress it when we arrive at the star field where the incident occurred? Let the starship soldiers land on the ground and fight street battles?" Another member of parliament immediately objected. Although he stood on the neutral side, he had a good relationship with the military.

Although the order to suppress the western region has not been officially issued, many generals of the main fleet are very reluctant to execute such an order.

This is an unjust war. If the suppression is successful, there will be no merit. After all, the strength is overwhelming. Moreover, if they are not careful, they will provoke the life and death hatred of hundreds of billions of people in the entire western star field. They don't want to live in a military base for the rest of their lives after retirement, and their families and descendants cannot appear in the public eye for hundreds of years.

Hearing someone's rebuttal, the congressman who made the suggestion immediately refuted: "Are we so cowardly and without dignity that we can just watch them split the country?"

"No, sir, aren't we discussing any solution to this problem now? As for what you said about sending the main fleet, I really don't think it's a good idea."

"Why is it not a good idea? The combat power of the main fleet crushes all the space forces in the West and can easily win!"

"Yes, it will easily win. Then, what else do I say? Do we have to let the starship soldiers fight in the streets?" The congressman who opposed waved his hand and asked the other party who was shouting to sit down.

"Why do we have to fight in the streets? This is the strongest force of the Federation. They can even destroy planets."

"You just said to destroy planets, right? Do you want to directly kill the federal residents living on the inhabited planets in the Western Star Region and kill tens of billions or hundreds of billions of people, right?"

"This... I don't mean that. I mean that with such power, we can appropriately deter the other party to help restore the stability of public security." The other party obviously didn't dare to accept such anti-human remarks.

"Yes, yes, but if the other party doesn't listen and still does what they want, what will you choose, start orbital bombardment, or be more cowardly and just watch from the sidelines."

"Well, since space warfare is not possible, we can also mobilize ground garrisons from all over the central star field and transport them to various star fields in the west to quell the rebellion."

"Regarding your suggestion, I think it is somewhat feasible, but I really hope that you can serve as ambassador and go to each of the subordinate star fields one by one to discuss and negotiate with the local star field governors and commanders of various military regions, such as the funds and supplies needed for the army, post-war pensions, and what mode to use to deal with the rebels, whether to kill them all or try to capture them alive, and if they are captured alive, how to ensure the safety of their own soldiers..." The congressman spoke about the long and trivial processes and problems to be solved as if he was chanting a mantra, and many congressmen were sweating on their foreheads.

"Of course, the problems I mentioned are easy to solve. As long as the local government and the military cooperate, they can handle it themselves. The question is how much face and influence you have to make these local star regions put in all their energy and cooperate with you selflessly. What can you bring to them? A certificate of merit? I haven't believed in that kind of thing since I was ten years old."

"Why can't they cooperate? Do they all disobey the orders of the Central Parliament?" The congressman seemed furious.

"Well, let me be frank. They really won't disobey, but they also have countless 'legal' means to turn the orders you issue into a piece of waste paper."

"For example, the military region suddenly suffers from an epidemic and cannot be deployed, or the equipment is aging and requires a large amount of funds to update and maintain, and the quotation is several times higher than the market price. Do you give it or not? Or there are some 'small problems' in the local star field and they can't leave, etc. These are the means that an outsider can think of. The local officials have more and more skilled ways of refusing than I do."

"How dare they do this?"

"Why wouldn't they dare? Believe it or not, if you give an order today, they will give a speech on the public network tomorrow, saying that they will 'uphold justice' and not be evil, and shout the name of Her Highness Isenissa three times. Then the local people will applaud and say that this is the official they like. So what are they afraid of? They will even take this opportunity to make a big political show, canvass votes, and gain popularity."

"Ahem... okay, no more talking." The congressman who was repeatedly refuted and hit finally sat down and closed his mouth a little embarrassedly.

The discussion at the parliament paused for a short while, and then someone stood up to speak.

"Although the public opinion is unfavorable, as the highest decision-making body of the Federation, we have the obligation to maintain the integrity and unity of the country and live up to the wishes of Her Highness Emuralin."

"If you have any ideas and suggestions, please don't worry about hiding them. This is a critical and important moment. If we miss this opportunity and fail to prevent the western region from seceding, not only will the Federation lose a large number of star systems in the west, but other star regions will also have similar ideas and thoughts."

Soon after he finished speaking, the entire parliament was filled with various noisy discussions, and many people exchanged opinions and ideas.

"It's too late for me to do anything at this time. I have been ignoring them for so many years, and now I suddenly want to comfort them. It seems a bit perfunctory and disrespectful." A member of parliament who had nothing to do with him complained casually.

"I guess after the discussion, they will eventually send troops, but I don't know how long it will take and how much financial funds will be advanced."

"If Blanche had been forced to stay in the central star field at that time, so many subsequent events would not have happened."

"Anyway, there are tall people to hold up the sky even if it falls. I won't stand out at this critical juncture and get myself into trouble. Let them do whatever they want. I will retire and enjoy my retirement in a few years."

"How about we also send a few singers as ambassadors to encourage local star fields to support the decision of the central parliament. Wouldn't that motivate local star field officials to take action? They want fame and political capital."

"Who should we send? The older generation of singers have retired now, and those with certain experience and qualifications are wise enough to protect themselves and will not wade into this muddy water to ruin their reputation and image. I guess the young singers are easier to fool, so let them make the call and lead."

"This suggestion seems good. I think we can discuss it later. Of course, we can't say it so bluntly. After all, the singers are the face of the officialdom."

...

Three days later, Tilan, who was far away in the Four-Leaf Crystal Star Field, received a notice.

"They said that they wanted me to return to the central star field to assist the current federation's stability maintenance work." Tilan explained to the people around him after reading the letter.

"If you are asked to go back at this time, it must be related to the unrest in the western star region." Alan analyzed.

"In my opinion, it's because those old guys can't handle it anymore, so they are going to let the big sister come out to attract the fire. If they succeed, they will be extremely happy. If they fail, it will be the big sister who will suffer and ruin her image." On the other side, Jin Senke, who was leaning on the sofa with his head on his hands, complained that after not seeing him for a few years, his personality has become more and more casual and bold.

"I think we should contact other singers of the same age and familiar with them at this time to discuss the countermeasures later." Another club secretary in the venue suggested.

With the help of the Aijieka network, Tilan contacted the familiar Odney and Shui Yanqing, and also asked Orles about the current situation in the central star region.

"It's complicated..." Orles showed a state of being hesitant to speak for the first time.

"Sister Luo Fenghua asked me not to go back." Odney replied.

"My identity is more sensitive and I can't participate in this kind of thing." Shui Yanqing said that she had not received any relevant notifications.

It can be seen that even the singers face a big difference in the situations they face.

"I understand."

Soon Tilan ended the conversation and then asked about Lady Isabella. Her advice was to find a reason to postpone for a few days and wait for the situation.

Sure enough, on the fifth day, Tilan received another invitation.

This notice was sent by a man in a golden uniform. After opening the envelope, a semi-transparent page was revealed, with red and gold handwriting. The letter stated the identity of the sender and the reason for her invitation in a more friendly and formal manner.

'Luoyunsha' Masha, a singer from the Jianhuan Star Region in the southeast region of the Federation, became famous more than 30 years ago, a little later than Yulan Duojia, but her influence is not small. She is one of the few moon-level singers in the southeast region today, and her age, qualifications, and strength are all in a strong stage. Even a large trade alliance like 'Southern Country October Star' has expanded and strengthened a lot because of her.

"I'm afraid I can't refuse this invitation." Tilan said to her companions after reading the invitation letter.

The situation in the Central Star Region actually had little to do with her, but behind many of the giant companies in the Four-Leaf Crystal Star Region and the Edes Academy, there was the shadow of the large-scale trade alliance "Southern October Star". She was actually a favored singer and had a good relationship with them. The other party specifically mentioned the names of "Southern October Star" and many giant companies in the southeast region, telling her that although the two had never met, they should be on the same side in terms of close relationship.

A few days later, Tilan arrived at the Gradually 纁 Star Region on a superluminal starship.

"Welcome~"

After getting off the starship, Tilan met Masha who was specially welcoming her in the star port. This senior singer was wearing a long golden silk dress, a veil covering her face, and a golden flower crown on her head. Behind her were hundreds of members wearing dim golden uniforms, both men and women, whose strength was above Sequence 6. It can be said that both the pomp and momentum were rare.

The two walked side by side, and the members behind them also lined up in two rows to follow. Then Tilan and Masha stepped into the same shuttle and entered the planet below, where several singers had already arrived in advance.

Inor, the song of thorns, Katerin, the flower bird, Grey, Yahmose, the poisonous dream scorpion, Muyawati, the nine-color nautilus, except for the retired green snake Yulan Duojia, the flame sugar Pulin and the polka dot recorder Mei who did not come, it can be said that all the singers in the southeast star field are gathered here.

"Tilan, stay here to rest first, and I will take you to meet the other singers tomorrow." Masha told her the arrangements through the veil gently and carefully.

"Well, thank you." Although she was still a little confused about why Masha wanted to gather these singers together, it seemed that there was no malice, so Tilan decided to wait and see for a while.

The next day, under Masha's introduction, Tilan met several other singers who had only heard of their names but had never met in person.

Inor, the 'Elegy of Thorns', is half forest elf, wearing a white dress with ivy, and has jade-like eyes. She is only one step away from becoming a Moon-level singer, and has a simple and cheerful personality.

Catherine, the 'Stern Flower Bird', wears a complicated dress of black, gold, and red, and a small golden and red cape. Her hair is combed and tied in a particularly complicated way. She is a Star-level singer, and has a slightly arrogant personality, but not complicated.

Grey, the 'Stone Blue Flower', wears a snow-white classical long dress, and her hair is dark blue. She has a gemstone headband on her forehead, and a similar gemstone silver bracelet on her wrist. She doesn't talk much, and has a slightly melancholy personality. She is a Star-level singer, and her age is similar to Masha.

Yahmos, the 'Poison Dream Scorpion', has black hair and brown skin, wears a black gauze dress with gold drapes, has shadows in the corners of her eyes, has a kind of seductive charm when she smiles, and has a charming personality. She is a Star-level singer.

Muyawati, the 'Nine-Colored Nautilus', was wearing a light grey off-shoulder dress, similar to a dancer. Her legs and sleeves were tied with thin straps and bells, and she wore a small nautilus pendant around her neck. She was fickle in her attitude towards people, but in terms of age and seniority, she was the oldest, the oldest singer in the southeast region.

After the introduction, Masha took Tilan's hand and sat down at the round table, then talked about the current situation.

"I'm very happy that everyone came here after receiving the invitation."

"Except for Pulin and Mei, the rest of the singers in the southeast region are here." Yulan Duojia retired, so it doesn't count.

After that, she first reminisced about the past, talking about the process of getting to know the singers present one by one, so that the singers who were not familiar with each other could slowly get to know each other.

"The last one is little Tilan. Although she is the youngest, she is also a very charming singer. If it weren't for the urgent matter this time, maybe we would have met each other in a few years."

"This time I invited everyone here to form a loose alliance. As singers from the southeast block, our interests and demands are often the same. The current federation is not stable. It would be better to make plans early." She did not hide her purpose, but told everyone her thoughts shortly after the opening.

Unlike the complicated intrigues of ordinary people, constant testing and refutation, the discussion between singers is extremely simple. If you can convince them to agree, you can basically reach an agreement the first time you open your mouth. If it doesn't work the first time, then it won't work no matter how much you try and think.

Because they are all singers, they are very familiar with the various methods of mental and emotional infection. Therefore, the methods used by singers to deal with ordinary people are difficult to work on their peers, and may even cause rejection and dislike, unless they are willing, such as Orles often let Tilan comfort her, because she likes to enjoy the feeling of being comforted.

After Masha expressed her idea, the several singing girls did not object, but they also put forward their own requests.

'Elegy of Thorns' Inor: "I don't know much about the calculation of interests. If sister Masha can help me deal with it, it would be great. It doesn't matter if I suffer a little loss."

'Rinhuaque' Catherine: "Humph, I am a mature adult, and I will naturally not lose my temper at this juncture, but sister Masha must tell me in advance about any decisions she makes in the future."

'Azurite' Grey: "I rarely participate in various business and political activities now. If my joining can make the star field in the southeast region united and peaceful, then add my name."

'Poison Dream Scorpion' Yahmos: "Masha is really bold, but I like it. Let me put it this way, I actually like exciting people, but when it comes to joining an alliance, I will only help wholeheartedly if the interests of my group are taken into consideration."

'Nine-Colored Nautilus' Muyawati: "If it was 30 years ago, I probably wouldn't want to join the alliance, but now I'm indifferent. The hustle and bustle is all for profit. Even if I want to protect myself, I can't avoid finding a group. Now that Masha has proposed it, I'll just join. The only request is that you don't give me too many tasks. My energy is limited."

Tilan finally answered. She thought for a while, "Sister Masha, can you tell me the specific direction for the future?"

"It's normal for Tilan to consider it carefully. After all, you are not familiar with me and everyone." Masha said softly through the veil.

"I hope that the star field in the southeast region can remain stable during this turmoil, not be involved in the fight between the two sides, and everyone can unite and avoid internal strife."

"If one day the star regions in the southeast region have to participate, I will also let everyone negotiate and decide together."

"If that's the case, then I agree to join as well." Tilan nodded.

Seeing this special young singer agree, Masha felt much better. Although it was her first time meeting Tilan, according to her own vague feelings and the gathering of information from many parties, this girl was very special even among the singers.

"In that case, then we have an agreement. In the future, everyone should help each other when they encounter difficulties, and keep the star regions in the southeast region free from the invasion of war." Masha stretched out her hand, and several other singers also stretched out their hands one after another, and then held them together to form a circle. The strange spiritual resonance between the singers was also felt in each other's consciousness.

Shortly thereafter, under the mediation of Masha and other singers, the order to summon Tilan back to the central star region was shelved and stopped. In addition, the major star regions in the southeast region began to strengthen cooperation. The Four-Leaf Crystal Star Region where Tilan was located also received a lot of orders and economic investments from other southeast star regions. This was all part of the mutual cooperation within the alliance.

And as one of the seven members of the Songstress Alliance, Tilan's song albums and music videos, which she had rarely cared about, were also vigorously promoted by the media in various star regions in the southeast region, making this girl, who was not well-known in the public, quickly climb up the popularity list and move closer to the upper echelon of all the singing girls. Even Tilan was surprised by the speed of this spread.

"It is probably because of the arrival of the turmoil that the singing girls who originally sang about the full moon and the flowers are not so touching. Instead, singing girls like Tilan, who have been engaged in deep reality, dark style, ethereal style, and distant galaxy style, have become more in line with the psychological needs of the public at this moment." Dolores commented with a smile.

"People are the product of the environment. The more difficult and cruel the environment, the more great beliefs and emotions can be highlighted. I think it is the same for singing girls."

After saying that, Dolores gently hugged Tilan in her arms, "I always feel that Tilan will fly higher and higher, so I'd better hug you more now."

(End of this chapter)