Miss Witch Doesn't Want to be a Diva

After leaving the residence of the Court of Judgment, Tilan took a hover car away. Sparse drizzles floated in the sky, falling gently like silk.

Leaning against the car window, the transparent metallic glass reflected an indistinct visage. Looking at the familiar yet foreign reflection of herself, the young girl sighed softly, then shifted her gaze outside.

Bright blue neon lights from large screens flickered with figures, exceptionally brilliant against the night sky. Hover cars occasionally passed through the aerial tracks, heading into the distance.

Development is a process from simplicity to complexity. The pastoral idyll of early civilization now exists only in films and nostalgic memories. The proliferation of modes of production, the emergence of various industries, and the arrival of new environments and new species, among other changes, rapidly complicated society far beyond what could be described in a few simple sentences.

When carrying simple and pure wishes from ideals to reality, many ideas in one's mind would lead to huge disappointments and shatter.

Fingers slowly traced across the glass, the girl watched her own eyes blink back at her from the reflection.

She wondered how long she could maintain her current conviction, or perhaps, one day she would become a stranger to her present self.

The hover car passed through a city spotted with lights, vanishing into the distance.

Three days later, in the Governor's space station at the outskirts of Jade Skirt, Tilan met with the current Governor of the Star Domain.

The spacious room was circular, with thick, clear windows all around that offered views of space and the planets. Besides Hexia and Governor Temachi, there were also two secretaries in attendance, along with four security personnel and two officials from the Court of Judgment.

"Good afternoon, Governor." Hexia bowed first, then raised her head to take a closer look at the middle-aged man sitting on the sofa.

He had short black hair, slightly deep eye sockets, and was dressed in a gray-black suit. The cuffs and trousers were extra crisp and neat. His brows were furrowed slightly, and although he wasn't targeting anyone in particular, merely sitting there, he exuded an air of authority, indicative of someone accustomed to being in a high position.

"Hello, Miss Hexia." He nodded briefly, then did not say much more.

Since it was Hexia who had requested the meeting, it was she who took the initiative to speak.

"I've come because there are some matters for which I would like to ask for your assistance, Governor."

"Oh, let's hear them." Temachi responded neither in opposition nor approval, his tone steady, offering no insight into his feelings.

"It's regarding the recent apprehension of rebellion organization members, which has triggered several issues." Hexia suppressed her slight nervousness and then began to explain methodically.

"...If we don't make tangible changes to the environment within the Star Domain and restore the economy, these events will continue to recur."

"I'm even more aware of these issues than you are." Governor Temachi betrayed no change in expression, neither disappointment nor praise evident.

In his eyes, although the girl before him had a bright future, she was still too young. To him, her age of 17-18 was comparable to that of a kindergartener. He would not be surprised by a child's remarks, nor would he feel any astonishment or shock.

"Thank you for your understanding, Governor. I also realize that merely articulating these problems will not bring about any change. That's why I've come here today, to convince you to motivate the Stellar Domain Official to take action, with powerful determination and an efficient model for driving change."

Upon hearing this, Temachi showed a slight change in his expression, as he reassessed Hexia.

"I think I know what you're thinking and wishing for. However, even as a Songstress, trying to advance these matters will be very difficult. As an elder, I would recommend that you spend more time exercising and learning during your high school years, and then go to the Central Star Domain for university. There, with your status as a Songstress, you can easily make contact with many influential figures, and in doing so, gradually learn how the Federal Government operates and gain the support of some power blocs."

"Once you're well-prepared and have the support and endorsement of the Central Council behind you, then return to the Four-leaf Crystal Star Domain. By then, if you've made a successful career as a Songstress, those young people who were your fans will slowly become middle-ranked members of various walks of society, and they will become supporters of your reform efforts. With various favorable conditions, that will be the time to push for the changes you've described."

"Thank you for your cautionary advice, Governor." Hexia paused slightly, she neither sat down nor left, but remained standing in her place.

Thus, the time passed quietly for a few seconds. During this interval, the others exchanged glances, sensing an odd and tense atmosphere, but no one interrupted the silence, waiting quietly instead.

"I know it may seem naive, but I don't wish to just wait until everything is in place before taking action." The young girl took a deep breath, lifted her gaze, and looked directly at the Governor opposite her.

"Preparation is endless, situations and contexts are always changing, and if we miss this opportunity now, any action taken later will only be more painful and difficult."

The struggle between Edith and Saint Yingo was still ongoing, and if she didn't intervene at this juncture, what the situation would be like years later was uncertain to Hexia. If she missed this chance, allowing the power group of Saint Yingo to adapt to the new circumstances and regain stability, action taken then would face greater resistance, and she would have an even harder time finding suitable allies and supporters.

Faced with the girl's determination, Governor Temachi did not respond directly but signaled for the two secretaries by his side.