Miss Witch Doesn't Want to be a Diva

Having left that tightly sealed underground prison and arrived at the office building of the Court of Judgment, Aimeranda and Tilan each took a seat on the sofa.

"How did the talk go?"

"Not too bad," the girl answered, somewhat thoughtfully.

"How will you deal with him?" the girl asked.

"If we follow the formal procedures and the law, the crimes he committed would undoubtedly lead to his death," Aimeranda tapped her fingers lightly.

"Has he ever killed any officials from the Federation?" the girl inquired.

"That he has not, but due to involvement in rebellion, theft of mecha, illegal resistance, participation in evil organizations, and so on, these crimes pile up making the situation very severe," Aimeranda said.

"Are there any measures within the permissible range of the law to save him?"

"Yes, there are. If he has any significant meritorious deeds, it can reduce some of his crimes. Though imprisonment is inevitable, his life can still be spared."

"In that case..." the girl fell into thought.

"Do you want to save him?" Aimeranda asked.

"If it's possible to save him, I might as well, although it's not absolutely necessary," despite having many deplorable aspects, Qiao Long was not beyond redemption when compared to the extremely vicious criminals.

"If you want to save him, I can offer you some choices, but it's best you don't get personally involved, Tilan. Such matters come with high risk," Aimeranda shook her head. Even as a songstress, one is not entirely independent of the law. With many envious and jealous, exposing such a blemish could easily lead to attacks.

"I understand, just inquiring," Tilan nodded.

"That's better," Aimeranda breathed a sigh of relief. She really feared that Tilan might act rashly on impulse—after all, despite her excellent talent, the girl was still only 17-18 years old. If she impulsively did something that affected her image, it would be a great pity.

"Regarding Mr. Qiao Long, what I'm actually more concerned about is that his experiences highlight a number of problems," Tilan explained from another angle why she was so concerned about the man in the cell.

"I guess there must be many people like Qiao Long in the lower echelons of the Federation. They have decent talents but no place to showcase them, and the increasingly rigid and unchanging social strata also make it difficult for them to climb up."

"With talent and strength, they naturally won't settle for being an ordinary person in frustration, but reality also fails to provide them with the opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities."

"The slogans and programs of the rebel organizations are not perfect according to my understanding, and even have some logical flaws that cannot stand scrutiny. Yet, these slogans still appeal to a great number of people, which shows how serious the problem is," the girl continued her observations and analysis.

"The decline of the Four-leaf Crystal hasn't only led to various economic problems but has also caused the entire Star Domain to lose industries and fields with sustainable growth. Without these areas to accommodate the constantly emerging talents and capable individuals, these 'talents' who cannot find suitable positions may turn to the illegal gray area," Tilan continued discussing the reasons for the chaos in the lower levels of the Jade Skirt.

"Additionally, the economic downturn has caused the government to reduce funding for remote areas, leading to increasingly weak law enforcement and the execution power of official institutions."

"Government institutions that cannot perform their functions only continuously diminish the authority of the government in the hearts of the local people. They no longer trust the official institutions and turn to those who can truly help them solve their problems, such as gang organizations or some local influential figure, and so on."

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"The existence of these organizations and individuals further weakens official authority in the area, and even buys off some lower and middle-level officials to act as their enforcers and accomplices,"

"When many people in life depend on and rely on them, they then have the foundation to establish their own organizations."

If the military and police command centers around the place were merely ordered to sweep these illegal organizations, this young girl was talking about the real reasons these organizations came into being.

"A very profound analysis, Tilan," Aimeranda gave a small applause, admiring the girl's maturity and rationale, which belied her appearance.

"Merely suppressing them will never get to the root of the problem. New industries and fields must be continuously developed to absorb these unused 'Talents.' Without the support of these 'Talents,' the rebel organizations will crumble on their own. Besides, if the economy picks up and local government agencies have ample funds, they can gradually improve the security environment, preventing the emergence of gangs and illegal organizations like them."

"I was actually somewhat hesitant before about whether to interfere so deeply with the Star Domain government's decisions, but now it seems I must go," the girl set down her teacup, her gaze drifting towards the bustling lights of the world outside the window.

"The current decision-making of the Star Domain government remains too chaotic and slow, hampered by too many factors, and inefficient."

"The local Conservative Faction, officials from the Central Star Domain, officials who speak favorably for businesses that sponsor them, people who make empty promises for votes—these people turn what should be an efficient governmental machine into a chaotic market, irresolute, and the easiest thing they do is to maintain the status quo. And yet, when a new proposal emerges, it is scrutinized from all sides to see hidden factors that may be detrimental to them, factors that could affect the situation, factors that might boost the opposition's momentum, and so on."

"They argue for the sake of arguing, not for the sake of truth, and such a bad nature is really tiresome," Hexia sighed.

She had studied history, and such scenes had occurred countless times in the past, but were also often difficult to resolve unless there was a major issue that everyone had to face. Under the pressure of the situation, everyone had no choice but to band together, or a powerful individual emerged who could unite all differing opinions.

The former often happens at the crisis's last moment, and when such characters arise, they are either lauded as wise and great individuals or denounced as cruel and despotic tyrants.

"Not engaging in politics is to avoid getting entangled in the complex and volatile situation and to keep one's life and personal journey undisturbed, but to give up one's steadfast thoughts and viewpoints for this would be a loss,"

"If one must suppress their values and ideas, and cower in the corner like insects to survive, it really is better to break free from the cocoon, and face the flames like moths to a flame."

"Moreover, moths to a flame are not necessarily doomed. Perhaps at this moment, many moths are still hesitating and observing within their cocoons, just waiting for a signal to appear."

Tilan finished expressing her thoughts. Despite using some obscure metaphors, Aimeranda understood her ideas with ease.

It was not just Tilan trying to persuade her but also convincing herself to change her past style and habits.

"It seems you have already made up your mind," Aimeranda looked again at the young girl before her.

Compared to two years ago, Tilan had undoubtedly grown taller, her frame not as frail as before, now healthy and slightly fuller. Her demeanor and posture also shed the nervousness and restlessness of past days, becoming calm and serene. Although she still appeared somewhat naive and shy, her heart was now clear and sturdy as if through fire-refined glass.

"If you want to meet the Star Domain Governor, I can introduce you, but he is not one to be easily convinced. Tilan, it's best not to use your Talent Ability to pressure him directly in person. Doing so would cause his aversion."

"Even though he's a Star Domain Governor, he has his own thoughts and aspirations. As long as Tilan finds the right angle, persuading them is not too difficult. That's your skill, hehe~"

"With the support of the Star Domain Governor, convincing other council members will become much easier for you, Tilan. Once the numbers are sufficient, others will not resist strongly. Most officials also understand the situation quite well and are smart enough not to fight against the tide."

"Good luck, Little Tilan," Aimeranda stood up.

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