These actions have been positively reported by various media, and many people have started discussing the impact on the Federation's future. Some are predicting that in 50 years, the economic center of the entire Federation will shift south, and the Southern Star Region will gradually replace the Central Star Domain.

Although such speculations are quite bold and have many impractical aspects, they are undoubtedly stirring, leading many to fall into this hypothesis, both worried and excited about the changes in the coming decades.

Facing the gradually rising future expectations of the Southern Star Region and the gradual transfer of numerous assets, the native factions and gate valves of the Central Star Domain have begun to feel anxious. They've started meeting frequently, contacting each other to discuss coping strategies.

"If it were in the past, we could just introduce Songstress Hexia and this technology into the Central Star Domain directly."

"But now the other party has grown too powerful, probably beyond our ability to mobilize." Since the major defeat five years ago, the Central Council lost much of its power, and even its influence has sharply declined, far from the ease with which it controlled the entire Federation in the past.

"It's a difficult time." Someone sighed with feeling.

"Is there no other way, I mean any method that shows a glimmer of hope?"

"There is something, like if we suddenly come up with an astonishing project that could reverse overall confidence, or—"

"If Lady Evelyn is promoted to a Sunshine-level Songstress, uniting the entire Central Star Domain and seizing the opportunity before the Southern Star Region fully develops, forcing the other side to compromise with our formidable strength, ceding the technology to ensure simultaneous construction and development of the Central and Southern Star Regions."

"Investments in technology are already underway, but I'm not optimistic." A council member shook his head.

"In the past, even with abundant funds, they didn't achieve much, and now without that abundance, it would be a surprise to get any results." If new technology were so easily breached, the Federation wouldn't have stagnated for hundreds of years.

"Research is like mining; the earliest arrivals easily dig up good ores, but over time, the obvious, easy, and useful ones are basically exhausted, leaving only trivial branches or immovable hard rocks."

"Seeing it this way, we can only rely on Lady Evelyn." At this point, many also shook their heads slightly.

Although Evelyn's talent is outstanding, ranked in the top 20 in history, her personality is also the greatest obstacle, making it difficult for her to enter the Sunshine Stage. In this situation, not only is Evelyn herself anxious, but the family gate valves around her and the investing conglomerates are even more anxious.

"How about seeking guidance from a master in the psychological or religious field for Lady Evelyn?" Someone cautiously suggested.

"This... may not be appropriate. I remember according to the rules of the Court of Judgment, outsiders can't interfere with the Songstress's thoughts and choices."

"That's the official stance, but this kind of thing is very hard to avoid."

"For example, Blanchi, based on intelligence gathered over the years, she was likely led astray by local organizations in the Western Star Region after graduation, such as showing her too much of the harsh life of the people in the Western Star Region's hardship areas."

"This world is never short of truth, but as long as the truth is carefully selected and arranged, it can give people entirely different feelings." Someone stated this.

"We need to have Miss Evelyn muster up the courage to abandon that fragile demeanor, making her see more grave matters, propelled by responsibility and pressure, to make her realize her mission."

"This suggestion..." Someone wanted to refute, but more people had already begun to eagerly agree.

"Indeed, it should have been done long ago."

"But such matters must be conducted in secret, without openly informing Evelyn."

"Once Lady Evelyn advances, everything will be easier to resolve. Blanchi's immense influence is because she is currently the only Sun Songstress in the Federation to have completely ascended twice with Solar Crowns."

"We lack a benchmark figure to counter the other side."

"It's imperative to raise the priority of nurturing and catalyzing Lady Evelyn's advancement."

"This is not just for us." At this point, the seasoned council members and politicians began elaborating on 'the greater good.'

"It's also for the future of the Federation, for the noble cause of the nation and its people!"

"Yes, as a Songstress, she should bear all this responsibility."

If one has a good memory, they would notice that today's scene in the meeting is remarkably similar to when it was decided for Ores to go to the front line five years ago.

No matter what the gate valve families of the Central Star Domain think, the changes of the times will not stop, and they quietly alter people's lives and perceptions in detailed ways.

Firstly, the conglomerate families of the Central Star Domain can no longer easily control the economy and branches of distant star domains as they did in the past. The industries scattered across various star regions are becoming difficult to profit from due to the rise of local protectionism, or branch managers are colluding with local forces to begin embezzling portions of the profits.

In the past, such matters could easily be avoided through the judicial system and the powerful deterrence of the head office. Yet now, with the influence of the Central Star Domain waning, many cross-domain lawsuits have become difficult. Whether it's evidence collection, or the bias towards local factions during trials, these bring greater control costs.

The result is that conglomerate enterprises that were mainly investment and finance-oriented face great turbulence, while those specializing in specific fields see little impact. Additionally, due to the internal strife of powerful brands in the Central Star Domain, they lack the energy to suppress the rise of newcomers within the same industry. Furthermore, the formation of trade barriers allows many local small enterprises to find space to survive and to seize the space left by the decline of large cross-star-domain enterprises.

The rise of local protectionism has also influenced the cultural and entertainment industries. In the past, films and TV dramas from the Central Star Domain held a leading position, but are now directly refused entry by local governments. The governments instead focus on opening the market for local film industries. It can be imagined that over time, as this generation grows up, there will be a certain cultural divide between them and residents of the Central Star Domain since the education and aesthetics received by both sides are significantly different.

The decline of the Central Star Domain has a cascading impact that is slowly spreading to various fields.

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"Tilan." A voice called out to the girl vacationing on the Lost Planet from behind her.

"I know." She waved her hand in response, then bid farewell to the little Silkworm Moth species in front of her.

They gathered around the girl in twos and threes, sitting patiently and happily on the grass listening to Tilan's stories, occasionally fluttering their wings with excitement.

"I'll come back tomorrow, that's all for today." She patted the head of Orenna who was closest, while the other Silkworm Moth Ladies looked at Orenna in the front row with envious eyes.

"Fine, fine, you all get a turn too." Seeing the pitifully envious looks of these little ones, Tilan couldn't help but agree to pat each of them on the head to express her recognition of their everyday work and study.

"Lady Hexia~"

"Boohoo, Lady Hexia is so nice."

Gathered around the girl, these Silkworm Moth species chattered away, making it awhile before the girl could break away.

After leaving the gathering under the shade, Tilan came to Ores' side, where she was informed of a message.

"The maid sister passed me a message, she said the elders at home miss me and hope I can go back and visit." Ores, having suffered memory loss, naturally did not recognize those elders, unsure of the truth, or how to handle it.

"Such news, huh." Tilan lightly pressed her brow as she pondered.

It might be that they want Ores to go back early, are those Elf Families that impatient, or has something happened making them suddenly become anxious?

"If it's true, Ores does indeed need to go back." Tilan spoke.

"However, the situation is complicated now, and once you return it might be hard to come back out again."

"Does that mean I won't see Tilan anymore?" Ores immediately grasped the key point in the words.

"This." Tilan smiled.

"Not necessarily, we'll definitely meet again."

"Do you want to go back and have a look? Last time, we only stopped in the Central Star Domain for a short while, during which I didn't let go of you, hence you never went home."

"Home, I don't remember." Ores lowered her head.

Tilan walked forward, hugged Ores, and gently stroked the back of her head to comfort her.

"Alright then, I'll accompany you for a trip back." Tilan let go and adjusted the hairpin beside Ores' ear.

"Not just to protect you, but also to personally understand the situation in the Central Star Domain." Those were her words, but Tilan felt that this trip back with Ores to the Central Star Domain would certainly stir up all sorts of storms and waves, but now she no longer feared such turmoil.

The center of the storm is indeed dangerous, but it's also filled with all kinds of opportunities. She also wanted to use the connection provided by Ores this time to understand the real situation of those central faction families, so as to leave room for strategic arrangement in the future.