Miss Witch Doesn't Want to be a Diva

Two weeks had passed since leaving the Gradual Reddish Star Domain. Reflecting on the discussions with Masha in those days, she was indeed one of the songstresses at the pinnacle of the Moon Class level. She dissected the situations of various factions and forces in the Southern regions for Tilan, helping the young girl understand the current situation clearly.

Among the Seven Songstresses Alliance, aside from two, the remaining five each have Star Domains and ethnic groups supporting them. Inor the "Thorny Elegy" is the representative of the various Elf races in the Southern Star Region. Although the Elves in the Southern Star Region aren't as strong as those in the Central Star Domain, they still wield considerable power.

Kajelin, the "Shivering Flower Sparrow," is the songstress supported by the Conservative Faction in the Southern Star Region. These conservative factions are often local forces from various Star Domains, opposing excessive trade and exchange with the outside to maintain local environmental stability.

Greer, the "Turquoise Flower," has a cool and reclusive personality. She is not well-known and has few supporters, but she is a celebrity in the field of arts. She has published many collections of paintings and endorsed some niche luxury brands. Her name is rarely heard among the general public, but to art-loving rich people and artists, she is like a walking perfect statue, with her melancholic and mysterious aura being particularly captivating.

Yahemos, the "Toxic Dream Scorpion," is a songstress with a particular fondness for money. A frequent visitor to casinos and financial venues, she excels in socializing. She is familiar with many conglomerates in the Southern Star Region and has gained considerable support.

Muyawadi, the "Nine-colored Nautilus," is a songstress with a special heritage. It's said that in her youth, she was a lively girl loved by everyone in the Southern Star Region. Now at over 170 years old, although her appearance remains largely unchanged due to genetics and maintenance, her personality has become unpredictable. Most of her fans and followers have passed away, with few young people knowing her now.

Masha noted that among them, the easiest to persuade is Yahemos, the "Toxic Dream Scorpion." Her bold and adventurous personality makes convincing her relatively simple, yet her loyalty is the lowest. Therefore, she should not be approached first.

Next is Greer, the "Turquoise Flower." Though her personality is melancholic and slow to warm, she is stable. Even if unable to persuade her, she won't reveal anything to the outside. She is trustworthy, a person who will keep secrets.

Muyawadi, the "Nine-colored Nautilus," is an elder among the songstresses. She probably won't support or oppose. Getting her to speak candidly and discuss things could be extremely difficult.

Inor, the "Thorny Elegy," a songstress with half Forest Elf bloodline, is of a straightforward nature. Convincing her isn't difficult; the challenge lies with the seasoned politicians with Elf bloodline backing her.

Kajelin, the "Shivering Flower Sparrow," the youngest among the five songstresses, has a prideful nature, impervious to ordinary persuasion. Hence, it's best to approach her last, once most of the songstresses' support has been consolidated, making it easier for her to submit.

Once the seven songstresses of the Southern Star Region are united, other forces become easier to manage. They can be roughly divided into the Giant Business Alliance, Extraordinary Faction Inheritance, family forces, and influential individuals.

No one exists in isolation; securing approval and agreement from 40% of people will make it easy to sway the remaining 60%.

After the analysis, Tilan temporarily bid farewell to Masha. She had stayed here for two weeks, which had reached its limit. She had to return to the Four-leaf Crystal Star Domain to handle current issues, then visit other songstresses in the Southern Star Region.

During these two weeks, reports from the Central Region of the Federation stated that the United Fleet of the Western Star Region had already captured several Star Domains at the outposts and began advancing towards the core areas.

This stance finally caused panic in the Central Council, prompting discussions on who to send to resist and delay as much time as possible.

Defending the nation is a matter of pride, but what does the nation refer to nowadays? The people of the Federation or the high-ranking politicians in the Central Council? The shift in focus caused dissatisfaction among many in the military. They were reluctant to Venture onto a battlefield of uncertainty for these incompetent officials. Some generals voiced similar thoughts.

The devastating defeat of the Fifth Fleet constantly reminded active personnel whether they truly wanted to sacrifice themselves for a meaningless command.

Thus, high-ranking military officials started pressuring the Federal Congress, hoping for compromise rather than using military fleets as sacrificial pawns.

This change in attitude intensified internal conflicts within the Federal Center. Daily bickering and accusations erupted, with departments shirking responsibility, breaking the facade of peace, leading to numerous undercurrents and scandals being leaked by 'unnamed individuals' to the media, spreading to different parts of society.

Many citizens only then realized the sordid and chaotic state within the Central Council, the backstabbing and corrupt situations angering vast numbers of people.

The situation worsened by the day, and as the Central Star Domain descended into greater chaos, other Star Regions maintained a strategic silence and quietness, neither criticizing nor dispatching as much as a single soldier to assist in quelling the chaos in the Central Star Domain.

Finally, amidst the increasingly urgent conditions, the Central Council underwent significant interest exchange and compromise, finally organizing the Sixth Fleet to set sail and quell the chaos. After all, many officers from this fleet originated from the Central Star Domain, bearing a responsibility greater than other fleets.

After the fleet set out, Ores boarded the starship, accompanied by many high-rank songstresses. They were talents cultivated by the nobility and powerful families of the Central Star Domain, precisely for this moment.

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Time passed tensely day by day, the mounting tension spreading from the Central Star Domain throughout the Federation. Everyone focused on who would be the final victor of the battle. Meanwhile, escorted by a superluminal starship, Tilan arrived at the Moonthorn Star Domain in the Southern Star Region and met with Inor, the "Thorny Elegy."

Towering, deep giant trees interlaced, towering under the canopy of the purple pines, the sky obscured by the treetops. Occasionally, a hover car passed through. Many buildings were hidden inside the giant trees. Sometimes, a flattened branch in mid-air was visible, where a large stadium was built, giving off a sense of wonder.

"I don't know how you convinced Masha, but if you want me to join your plan, it's not so easy," Inor said.

Pushing aside vines obscuring her view, Tilan saw the young songstress with Elf blood sitting on a swing. Her dress, in light green and pure white, swayed with the swing.

"Though you don't have Elf blood, you seem to have studied the Natural Sequence, yes?" the aquamarine eyes observed Tilan curiously.

"The 'Verdant Celebration' is held every three years in the Moonthorn Star Domain, commemorating the five major competitions that decided the future of the Elf Race at the end of the Third Era."

"Similarly, we conduct competitions in five challenge directions here. I know you come to me with noble intentions, but only if you win the championship of this 'Verdant Celebration' can I lead everyone to sincerely recognize you. Otherwise, my agreement is meaningless."

"I'm not like Masha—just because she agrees, those behind her do too," Inor said, gently pressing her finger against her cheek, her aquamarine eyes blinking as she instructed Tilan on what to do.

"If you fail, don't blame me for declining, as I will have given you a chance," Inor said, holding the vines beside the swing.

"See, am I not merciful and easy to talk to?" Inor's clear laughter echoed through the forest, tinged with humor and mischief.

Seems many have mistaken this Half-Elf girl for being as naive and ignorant as the legend suggests.

"I understand." Appearing, this time would not be as easy as persuading Masha.

"The celebration is in three days. I originally intended to participate incognito, but since you've come, I'll cede this disguised identity to you," Inno continued.

"You have to win; otherwise, Inor cannot go with you." With that, the youthful Elf songstress vanished from the swing.