Miss Witch Doesn't Want to be a Diva

Under the escort of a group of priests and security personnel, Tilan followed the team forward, and soon a series of special Hover Cars arrived at the plaza and stopped, allowing the entourage to board.

After taking her seat, the young girl looked at the grand architecture outside and always felt a disparity between here and the Rose Federation.

"It does seem rather unfitting," said a female priest accompanying her, seeing her gaze out of the window.

"I felt the same on my first visit."

"The architectural style here is too huge and rigid; even with some added decorations, it's hard to mask its overall character."

"Is it because this planet was built in a much older era?" Tilan recalled some rumors she had read online.

"Yes," she nodded and then explained.

"The Rose Federation's original capital was actually in the Twin Trees Star Domain. As the name suggests, there were two giant World Trees there. And as the founder of the Federation, Princess Isenisha, being part human and part Elf, had preferences that significantly influenced the early trends of the Federation."

"Back then, because of the pain left by the wars of the Fifth Epoch, the entire Milky Way was caught up in a retro craze. People were repulsed by the cruel wars brought about by overly advanced technology, the destruction, and radiation pollution, and turned to yearn for the idyllic life of the classical era described in literature and film."

"Also, since Princess Isenisha was born on a paradise-like planet, everyone was especially fond of and admired that kind of environment. Therefore, the architecture of that era mainly aimed to imitate and be closer to nature."

"Even now in Twin Trees Star Domain, the environment is exceptionally well preserved, and the buildings blend seamlessly with the tall trees and rocky outcrops." As Tilan listened to the priest's description, she was reminded of the stories Andusia, the Elf elder sister, had told her. She was born in the Twin Trees Star Domain.

"To this day, many people still consider the Twin Trees Star Domain as the heart of the Federation because the atmosphere in the Floral Crown Star Domain is too serious."

"What happened later that made the Federation's capital move here?"

"Heh, Tilan probably can guess too, the one who could change the decision of the original Color Level Songstress Isenisha, was naturally another Color Level Songstress. Yes, it was Princess Emuralin, 'The Cobalt Tears'."

"Her reluctance to keep the capital in the Twin Trees Star Domain was because during the civil war period, many of the Conservative Faction's forces originated from there. It being the capital made it easy to gather the most influential people."

"In addition, the Elves in the Twin Trees Star Domain had too much influence. Princess Emuralin believed that the Federation should be a multi-species nation and not be overly affected by the Elves' concepts, customs, and family influences. Lastly, during the civil war, Twin Trees Star Domain wasn't under our control but was the main stage for the Conservative Faction."

"For these reasons, along with the demands of war, Princess Emuralin moved the capital and command center to this planet."

"And when I say this planet, it's because it was initially not in the Floral Crown Star Domain but was relocated from somewhere else."

"Planets can be relocated too?" Tilan's mouth was agape in surprise.

"Of course they can. Didn't the end of the Transcenders' era involve the black and white dragons transporting Earth to a safe, remote star domain? Now the Federation has that ability, although it's tremendously costly and won't be used unless necessary."

"Initially, everyone was unaccustomed to it, but it seems to be quite fitting now." She reached up to her side and tucked her long hair behind her ear, revealing a slightly pointed ear, indicating that she too had Elf blood.

"All personnel here are employees of the Federal Government, with identities that have all been reviewed. Unlike other star domains and planets where casual personnel can come and go freely, this greatly prevents outside individuals from sneaking in, as well as contact between federal officials and other civilian organizations, ensuring a certain political purity."

"Huge corporations are the pillars of the Federation, but their presence can also easily interfere with the Federation's self-will. During Princess Emuralin's reign, she suppressed many large corporations and cut back on their powers."

"In the past, even high-ranking federal officials feared retaliation by major corporations against themselves or their families after stepping down if they offended them. But now it's different. Members of the Central Council can reside with their families on this planet for life, as it is absolutely safe here, unaffected by external forces. Of course, the headquarters of the Federal Court of Judgment is also located here, as a form of oversight and deterrence for those in high positions."

"Alright, we're almost there."

"I've talked a lot about politics with you today, Tilan. I hope you don't mind. Given your status, it's better to have this awareness in advance. As followers of Isenisha's legacy, we find it necessary to remind and protect you."

"Thank you, I don't mind, and it's quite a revelation indeed." Some seemingly mundane details have so much political consideration behind them, and it's a sort of fortune that today's Rose Federation has become a politically mature and stable nation.

After the convoy arrived at its destination, it stopped inside a huge building. Its shape resembled a Greatsword implanted in the ground, with a hollow and straight pathway in the center, flanked by black inner walls rising thousands of meters high, dotted with intricate circuitry. When the light refracted, one could see faintly reflected symbols.