FCC Chapter 38.1

In the Speaker’s office, Cole, the secretary, watched the video of the interview that had just ended. Before his mind could even process what was happening, his body had already instinctively clicked “Replay.”

!!! Wait, what am I doing??

It wasn’t until the opening music that he turned, awkwardly, to their Speaker standing beside him with a half-smile.

“That… uh, Speaker sir, we have finished investigating all the accounts that committed the rule violations. The IP addresses for these accounts are almost all located in the main star system, and none of them belong to actual star pirates!”

“In addition, this new policy seems to have been well received.”

Cole looked at the data panel in his hands and began his report, choosing his words carefully.

The reactions weren’t just good, it can be said…it’s unexpectedly very good.

At this moment, the office door is met with “knock knock knock” urgent knocking sounds, a subordinate official with an odd expression came to report on the latest developments.

“Sir Speaker, the hype regarding this new approach to law enforcement has even spread to other star regions. We’ve just received a call from the Third Star Region enquiring about the specific measures we’ve taken!”

It is worth noting that the Third Star Region is the most economically prosperous region in the Empire, and has long been hailed as the Empire’s ‘cash cow’. It has never seen eye to eye with the First Star Region, which is renowned for its political influence.

This is particularly true of the House Speakers and the parliament officials of both sides, among other officials, who hold each other in utter contempt.
Didn’t expect they would actually receive the other party’s quite tsundere study experience exchange request!

“…Is the new policy really that interesting?”

Qiu Jingyu curled his lips as he browsed through a large number of private accounts on the StarNet that were practically exploding with rage, but then smiled and touched a piece of candy.

Stealing cubs is something you can’t even talk about, let alone do.

Unless you are willing to bear the corresponding consequences.

^_^

“…Cough, it was not only interesting, but it also served as a good warning. Now no one dares to pretend to be a space pirate anymore.”

Cole looked at his smiling Speaker and offered a dry, echoing reply.

No, it seems I was wrong after all.

The Speaker has indeed changed. He appears more peaceful on the surface, but he has become far more terrifying inside!

The horrific images of death and wailing on the StarNet are enough to make anyone want to kick the ground and immediately hop on a launcher and leave the Imperial Star.

That’s a hundred times worse than a fine!!!

#Super super cute! The First Starfield is implementing a “like-collecting” system to unlock accounts that have violated rules~#

However, in terms of influence, this latest law enforcement-related trending topic has a far more profound impact than Kleist’s recruitment promotional video.
Its popularity has been steadily rising and has officially spread to the other eight star regions.

[Wow, the First Star Region is really advanced! They even have such adorable law enforcement methods?! I’m a little envious from the Third Star Region.]

[Yes, yes! It feels so humane. I used to think that laws passed by parliament were all cold and impersonal, but this one is so interesting!]

[I hear the Speaker of the First Star Region is amazing, and his younger brother is super cute! I’m from the Eighth Star Region, and it seems our Governor’s youngest son is going to study on the Imperial Star this year~ Just wait, maybe I can bring back a little cutie for you!]

Other netizens from different star systems, who were also curious and surprised upon hearing this news, were also curious about the vast territory of the interstellar empire. After all, the distance between them was so great that they would be curious about each other.

What’s more, it’s the legendary First Star Region!

These discussions from other star-region forums were also screenshotted and copied back to the First Star Region, resulting in a strange chemical reaction after being exported and then re-imported.

[Haha, these naive and innocent people from other star systems, oh my god, this is the first time I’ve ever seen anyone envious of our Speaker… Seriously naive and innocent!!!]

[The world is full of wonders. It seems distance makes the heart grow fonder. Even the domineering and ferocious family of the Prince’s mansion has people starting to like them???]

[When will you let them try it out? I heard other star systems are already preparing to use it. I just managed to get 30 likes after much pleading and begging [vomiting blood]. Thanks for the invitation, my account is unbanned, but I’m socially dead now.]

The seemingly naive envy and praise from other star regions instantly evoked a complex mix of pride and strange emotions in the native inhabitants of the First Star Region.

To say I’m proud… that doesn’t quite feel right!

But not to be proud… it seems the First Star Region did indeed make a splash?

After all, who would have thought that it was actually that councilor from the Prince’s Mansion who made the First Star Region the envy of other star regions?

What’s more, this new policy is practically an entrapment operation!

[But let’s be objective, the Prince’s Mansion… well, at least the family members are really good-looking. I’m announcing that I’ve temporarily become a fan of their looks…]

[What?! Are you crazy?! Wake up!!! Even when you’re shipping someone, at least consider who they are! You dare ship this beast?!]

This world is truly surreal, even the Prince’s mansion has supporters now!!

*

And at this moment, at the Dragon Clan’s High Order.

“Collecting likes to remove illegal accounts?! This absurd and outrageous measure is simply unbelievable. Legislation should be taken seriously. How can such a thing be done?”

“The Prince’s Mansion lineage is indeed a complete heretic!”

Mandel, who was in charge of legislation, looked at the absurd development with disbelief and tried to order a halt immediately.

“Wait a minute, but the results seem pretty good, and the cause of this incident… well, it’s not that serious. It’s just that some young people didn’t realize the importance of speaking cautiously.”

Seeing that Mandel, who was always short-tempered, was about to explode, Heber quickly spoke up to explain.

After all, the era of space pirates is hundreds of years old, so there’s no malice in bringing it up now.
The other elders present also had different opinions on this sudden event.

“The results seem to be quite good. Was it suggested by that person in the council? Mandel, you were strongly against his promotion to Speaker of the First Star Region back then, but now it seems to be working out quite well.”

“Among the younger generation of descendants on the Imperial Star, those two in the Prince’s Mansion are indeed outstanding. I remember the second son from the Imperial Academy’s War Department, whose mental strength level has already reached S-rank at such a young age?”

The other elders, who were not in charge of legislation, looked at the materials in their hands, but were more concerned about the current situation of the Prince’s Mansion and its ferocious beasts.

“But the Imperial Academy has been truly disappointing this year.”

However, once the topic turned to the Imperial Academy, Elder Alice, who had remained silent, looked somewhat displeased.

On the contrary, the instructions given by His Majesty were indeed very necessary.

The Imperial Academy’s long-standing monopoly allowed it to remain comfortably aloof, so much so that Kleist, an academy privately established by elves, unexpectedly rose to prominence.

Although it was only the most insignificant junior division, it still served as a wake-up call.

“Your Majesty, Your Majesty…?”

“…”

While silently staring at the personal terminal in his hand, Jin Lin was interrupted by several questions that suddenly rang in his ears. He lowered his eyes and looked at Alice beside him.

“Your Majesty, what are you looking at so intently?” I’ve been calling you for ages.

Alice looked at her monarch with a strange expression, which made Jin Lin feel uneasy and shut down his personal terminal.

The last image displayed on the quantum computer was the latest news that “the youngest son of the Eighth Star Region Governor is about to enroll in Kleist.”

The governor’s son and the councilor’s brother…

Are they a good match?

Recalling the pile of comments below, a subtle melancholy slowly crept into Jin Lin’s indifferent eyes.

“Will the descendants of the governor of the Eighth Star Region come to the Imperial Star to study this year?”

Gazing at the distant marble pillars of the palace, and under the watchful eyes of the elders, the young monarch on the throne remained silent for a long time before suddenly asking in a calm tone.

“The Eighth Star Region… Yes, Your Majesty, that person has already submitted a formal application to the Council of Elders. Here are the application documents.”

Alice never expected that His Majesty, after remaining silent for so long, would suddenly ask such a question, and she quickly handed over the documents.

Descendants of high-ranking officials in various star systems do indeed need to inform the High Order and obtain permission if they wish to cross star systems and stay for an extended period.

To some extent, imperial law actually encourages the movement and education of the descendants of high-ranking officials across different star systems.

After all, this would also help to promote closer connections between the major star regions, and the First Star Region does indeed have the best educational resources.

“So it has been approved directly according to convention, and the beast-like spiritual bodies of that family’s descendants are indeed extremely rare, said to be an endangered species from ancient Earth.”

“Aside from being somewhat immature in temperament, his future potential is indeed quite remarkable. That governor has always been extremely loyal to the pinnacle of order. Has His Majesty been paying attention to him?”

Since His Majesty had shown particular interest in this descendant of the governor, Alice gave a detailed report.

After all, outstanding descendants always need to be carefully sought out.

Properly assigning suitable positions to allow people to perform their duties appropriately is a skill that a monarch should possess in personnel management.

“…”

However, it was unclear which words touched the young monarch’s heart, but all the elders present could clearly sense that their sovereign’s mood seemed to be somewhat unsettling.

His expression was the same as always, but they could tell he was a little distracted.

“Ahem, but this descendant is said to be quite unruly. I don’t know why he suddenly agreed to leave the Eighth Star Region and came to the First Star Region. Perhaps he is not worthy of Your Majesty’s personal attention.”

Seeing this, an elder quickly added the remaining information, silently expressing the opposite viewpoint.

“Apparently, his son really likes Kleist’s promotional video, especially the youngest son from the Prince’s mansion who was blessed by the oracle!”

The dragon elders, who are usually serious and don’t pay much attention to entertainment news, have all heard about the recent promotional video to some extent.

“…………”

However, the brief exchange between the elders not only failed to ease His Majesty’s mood, but actually exacerbated it.

The young monarch on the throne simply placed his hand on his chin, letting his dark hair obscure his majestic yet indifferent golden eyes.

He casually stroked the application documents in his hand.

It was as if they were weighing something.

“……Your Majesty?”

Abraham also looked at Jin Lin hesitantly, feeling that His Majesty had become even more unpredictable since waking up from his slumber.

As a monarch, it is naturally a good thing to be able to keep one’s emotions hidden.

However, as a loyal minister who cared about his monarch, Abraham had some concerns.

Perhaps His Majesty also has a concept of puberty?

After all, His Majesty has always been exceptionally outstanding since birth.

“From now on, all such interstellar communication will be subject to a strict review system.”

“A signed warrant is required for passage; no further unauthorized releases are permitted.”

After a long silence, the final instructions finally came from the quiet hall once again.
Although no one could fathom His Majesty’s thoughts.

“Perhaps His Majesty does not actually like this descendant of the Eighth Star Region’s governor.”

The elders who had left couldn’t help but chat amongst themselves in small groups.

“Yes, otherwise there’s no way to explain it. But when has the Eighth Star Region ever angered His Majesty, or made him feel displeased?”

Even the elders, who were usually all-knowing, shook their heads at this question.

But perhaps, just like the reforms targeting the Imperial Academy, there are also more far-sighted considerations behind this!

After all, His Majesty has been the most proud sovereign of the entire dragon race since childhood!

“Sigh…this young man is still young.”

Except for Heber, who slowly lagged, patted his dress, and regretfully touched the pocket where only three candies remained.

His Majesty’s excessive arrogance will inevitably lead to some trouble sooner or later.

If you really care, you could just casually draw a circle and send the person back the way they came.

Why do you have to agonize over something so simple?

Dragons have always been extremely petty about the beings they cherish.

However, in the now empty hall, Jin Lin seemed to see Heber sighing from afar.

“Your Majesty, you are different now than when you were a child, and you are not far from adulthood. The ceremony for your official appearance in front of the entire interstellar space needs to be planned in advance.”

Abraham stared at his monarch and began to ramble on, his words unusually illogical, as if he were trying to glean something indirectly.

As children grow older, they are indeed more prone to various problems!

The dragon blood bestowed so casually, the spirit that never returned, and today’s unexpected command—all these things carry an unusual style.

And for some reason, he can’t help but think of the question “dragon tail” that His Majesty asked him not long ago.