Miss Witch Doesn't Want to be a Diva

Rose Federation, Four-leaf Crystal Star Domain, Jade Skirt - Grey Dust Crystal Headquarters Underground.

Towering tower-like structures stand in rows, supporting the underground's framework. The pipelines on the ground intersect, and small hover cars occasionally fly overhead. This is the underground base of the giant enterprise 'Grey Dust Crystal,' and it is the most tightly guarded location of the entire company. Hidden within the seemingly smooth walls and tower-like structures are many combat units, which have not been awakened, giving the place a somewhat quiet atmosphere.

Deepest underground, in the Technology Singularity Hall, a tall, black stele stands. The ground is covered in branded circuits that extend in all directions.

A few top experts of the company walk out from under the stele to meet the group of high-ranking members who have been waiting for some time.

After exchanging a few words, everyone returns to the secluded meeting hall to report on the situation.

"Although we lost track of Miss Hexia, based on the observations of the singularity's reactions, we can still maintain certain production and empowerment, indicating that Miss Hexia is still alive somewhere in the Milky Way."

Hearing this, many people let out a long sigh of relief, and their expressions eased.

"Can we use the singularity to determine the specific location of Miss Hexia?" someone immediately asked.

"Currently, it's difficult to achieve. First, the connection between the singularity and Miss Hexia is achieved through the Aijieka Sea, not directly through the light and waves of the universe."

"Then can we use this to trace the spatial location, to determine Miss Hexia's whereabouts from the Aijieka Sea?"

"Theoretically possible, but practical implementation requires various technical verifications and attempts. Also, our accumulation in space-related technologies is not profound, so we might need to entrust other giant enterprises."

"Due to Miss Hexia's integration of the Seven Songstresses Alliance, we can now easily cooperate with major enterprises in the Southern Star Region. If this can be used as a link, finding suitable allies should be possible."

"For specific project execution, plans will be drafted later. Currently, the more important matter is how to inform the outside world about Miss Hexia's situation."

"If we directly say Miss Hexia is missing, it may cause a lot of chaos and accidents. In these turbulent times, we cannot act rashly."

"It is necessary to first inform the other Songstresses in the Southern Star Region. From the information left by Miss Hexia before departing, now these individuals should all be trustworthy."

"There's no better option. For the Seven Songstresses Alliance, maintaining the stability of the Southern Star Region should be the primary option."

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June, a month after the Western Star Region's United Fleet defeated the Sixth Main Fleet, the reorganized Western Star Region United Fleet, though severely depleted, carried the enormous prestige of two victories and the Solar Crowns and arrived at the Central Cuiyue Star Domain. Countless warships covered the sky above Academy City.

This is one of the three major capitals of the Federation, with many company and institution headquarters located here.

If the scenes seen on television and the internet were merely surprising, then seeing the numerous scratches and scorch marks on the armor of these warships in person gives an indescribable sense of awe.

These countless scars and the exposed, damaged armor silently narrate the brutality of the war and the iron-blooded will of the Western Star Region.

At this time, the Federation's Third Fleet and Fourth Fleet remained unmobilized, quietly staying in the Floral Crown Star Domain and Twin Trees Star Domain, while the Western Star Region's negotiation delegation flew from the fleet and landed on the ground.

The negotiations began.

August, after two months of tense and fierce debates and negotiations, the Federal Central Council dissolved. All council members were re-elected, and candidates had to be divided according to star domains, with the Western Star Region occupying at least 25% of the seats. Meanwhile, the Rose Court, though nominally belonging to the Federation, gained extremely high autonomy internally and was exempted from financial contributions. Under the new federal law, the financial autonomy of each star region and star domain was greatly increased, no longer controlled entirely by the Federal Central Council.

Although these rules met with strong opposition from the representatives of the Central Star Domain, they gained support from many local star regions and star domains. The once-powerful and influential Central Star Domain had already lost its past authority and was unable to suppress the overwhelming public opinion and the views of local star domains as it once had. In the end, it had no choice but to sign reluctantly.

Thus, the once-unified Federation was fragmented into various local star regions and star domains, and the now weakened Central Star Domain could only barely maintain control over the Central Region, unable to punish or retaliate against the Western Star Region.

October, the Western Star Region's United Fleet slowly withdrew from the Central Star Domain, returning to the Rose Court. Victorious warriors and officers were welcomed by the people from all parts of the Western Star Region, and the government also announced a week-long holiday for celebration.

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Torrential rain poured, water sprays filled the world.

The streets were sparsely populated, vehicles passing quickly, leaving traces of water.

In many restaurants, bars, and drink shops along the street, light music played as people sat under warm lighting, eagerly discussing recent exciting and joyful events. Unlike the previously lethargic Western Star Region, the entire society was now filled with an upward vitality. With the Federation's shackles and patent exploitation gone, industries in the Western Star Region began to flourish, with everyone buzzing about independence and self-reliance, starting to research and produce various brands and products belonging to the Western Star Region.

On the rain-soaked courtyard grass, a figure with a black umbrella slowly walked, their shoes stepping over the flowing water on the stone steps, passing by black steles with erected nameplates.

Every time she passed a stele, she bent down and placed a bouquet in front of it, the raindrops on the petals making them appear particularly delicate and beautiful.

After a long while, when she looked up, the endless rows of tombstones stretched beyond sight, row after row, leading to the distant rain and mist.

However, she didn't feel disgusted or annoyed, continuing to hold the umbrella, placing bouquets step by step, then walking in the wet rain.

The lower hem of her dress was soaked by the rain, with the edges also grazing some mud from the grass, the white dress was no longer immaculate, but these did not diminish her beauty, instead adding a touch of simplicity and friendliness.

Several days later, as the rain gradually ceased, she slowly arrived at the last row of tombstones. In the corner of this end stood two unnamed steles, smaller and simpler compared to the others, with no ashes or relics inside.

Standing before the steles, she carefully placed a bouquet in front of one, her sleeve sliding to reveal a pale gold vine-like pattern on her wrist as she bent down.

Then she stood up again, standing before the stele, gazing silently for a long time.

"Wait for me a little longer, I'll come soon..." her voice was light, almost unheard by others.

After a while, the dark clouds in the sky slowly dispersed, and a few rays of sunlight shone through the dim clouds, illuminating her and the grass, the golden hair touched with rain drops, looking exceptionally bright and colorful.