"We understand." The core members present nodded in response. They were elite members from top Federation universities, making it easy for them to grasp such matters.

After the meeting, Tilan asked one member to stay while the others left one by one.

"I asked you to stay to inquire about some personal matters." Tilan gestured for the person to sit down, there was no need to be nervous.

"As you wish." The person responded with a devoted bow, their formal demeanor made Tilan feel slightly embarrassed.

It seemed that ever since returning from the Lost Planet, these guys increasingly didn't see her as merely human, almost idolizing her as some great figure. Yet, some of her ideas and decisions weren't flawless, and if everyone thought this way, lack of suggestions or opinions wouldn't be a good thing.

Shaking her head to dispel these odd thoughts, Tilan asked, "You're responsible for intelligence in the Central Star Domain, correct?"

"Yes."

"I'd like to know about Prin and Shui Yanqing's situations." She hadn't gathered with these two friends in years.

"Please wait a moment, Your Highness." The person quickly pulled up the records on a board and sent part of the contents to Tilan.

"Currently, there aren't many active songstresses in the Federation, and only over 20 of them are young, energetic, and influential. We've been monitoring their situations." The person said as they sent the information.

"Presently, Miss Prin is still active in the Central Star Domain. Since your disappearance, Your Highness, many of the major conglomerates in the Central Star Domain view her as their only hope, pouring in substantial resources to boost her fame. Now, Miss Prin ranks among the top five songstresses in terms of popularity and prestige in the Central Star Domain."

"Only top five?"

Tilan was surprised. Although Prin's talent wasn't on par with Ores and herself, she was slightly stronger compared to 'White Swan' Audrey, 'Enclosed Flower' Jian Xin'er, and others. With complete support from those conglomerates, she should be higher than just top five.

"Yes, this is because 'Bai Mei Vertical Harp' Evelyn has garnered more attention, overshadowing the influence of other songstresses in the Central Star Domain." It was at this moment that Tilan understood the magnitude of Evelyn's influence.

It seemed that a lot had changed in the years she was absent.

"What about Shui Yanqing?" she continued to ask.

"Miss Shui Yanqing's situation..." The person paused briefly, contemplating the phrasing.

"Overall, her reputation is lukewarm, but it's exceptionally high among certain groups."

"Shui Yanqing's identity brings her many inconveniences. However, many see her as a confidante and peer—those who long for the Fifth Epoch, desire immortality, wish to unlock genetic editing, and minority groups like Mermaids and Fairies, these rare ethnicities."

"Currently, within the Central Star Domain, some groups have started to voice the need to unlock technologies related to genetic editing. Although their numbers remain small, compared to having none at all before, it's a significant breakthrough," evaluated the intelligence officer.

"What about Shui Yanqing's own thoughts? How does she respond or behave?" Tilan recalled previous conversations with Shui Yanqing.

"She rarely expresses her stance, probably out of fear of taking the wrong position. However, Miss Shui Yanqing consistently releases albums to maintain her popularity. Every so often, she also participates in visits and sponsorships for patients with rare diseases. She proactively engages in public welfare activities, striving to improve her image in front of the public."

"It seems she's under a lot of pressure," Tilan remarked with empathy.

It's common for songstresses to engage in public welfare, but not too frequently; otherwise, it might seem like moral coercion. Additionally, constantly being associated with overly heavy topics might unconsciously distance the audience.

The reason Shui Yanqing can do so is probably due to her unique identity. In the eyes of many, her ability to perform as a songstress is a blessing from the Federation, so her gratitude seems justified, causing her no psychological burden.

However,

Tilan felt a vague sense that with Shui Yanqing's gentle but strong character, she wouldn't remain passively controlled forever. It was likely she was waiting for a certain moment.

With a predetermined direction already set, Tilan would advocate for the unblocking of genetic technology once the time was ripe, at which point the two would have a solid foundation for collaboration.

But for now, all she could do was temporarily 'neglect' Shui Yanqing, avoiding contact, ensuring the complete unification of the Federation—Hexia's main objective in the coming decades.