Chapter 1482 - 501: Youth (5)

City Lord Alicia descended with Fenny and others.

At this time, an elderly woman with white hair and a high nose wearing senior councilor clothes hurriedly approached.

"City Lord Alicia, you finally returned."

"What’s the situation in Ammanfen now?"

"The Federation is nearly out of control internally, Gakels simply can’t keep everyone in line, they’re all waiting for you to return and hold a full meeting."

"Have Farren and Long Bai returned?"

"Lord Long Bai, I’m not sure, he may have returned; Lord Farren is reportedly arriving soon."

Councilor Ammanfen said to City Lord Alicia.

Upon hearing this, Alicia said thoughtfully.

"Let’s wait for him."

"Alright."

Councilor Ammanfen was slightly taken aback, then nodded in agreement.

Just then, a loud rumbling came from the sky, Alicia and the others looked up to see the Star Destroyer·Scarlet Blade slowly descending from the sky.

"It’s here, let’s go over."

Alicia said with a smile.

"Mm."

Councilor Ammanfen responded respectfully.

....

Moments later, the Star Destroyer·Scarlet Blade landed at docking site No. 2.

Click!

The boarding exit opened.

Farren, with a stern expression, led his subordinates down.

When he saw Alicia waiting for him, he spoke unexpectedly.

"Alicia, you’re waiting for me?"

"That’s right, there’s such a situation at home, I don’t feel assured, I’d like to discuss it with you."

Alicia said with a grin.

"Tch, what’s there to discuss, the situation is clear now, either hand over the item or have the Dragon String Council President come out!"

Farren replied irritably.

"I think so too, there should be an explanation for things. Let’s keep a unified front; don’t drop the ball at the crucial moment."

"Rest assured."

"Then let’s walk together."

Alicia said with a smile.

"Mm."

Farren and Alicia then left together.

....

Federation Administrative Building·Dawn Hall.

The spacious meeting hall was bustling; aside from a few seats empty in the first row, every other seat was fully occupied.

There were even quite a few people standing by the walls on both sides of the council hall.

All qualified personnel from the Federation’s ten major planets were present.

This included the city lords of the ten major planets and district chiefs of the Sixteen Districts.

And at the back of the council hall stood multiple reporters.

Su Ming and Ferion sat in the corner, waiting for this largest meeting in nearly a century to start.

"In all these years, it’s my first time seeing such a grand spectacle. This meeting won’t end easily; I wonder if Lord Long Bai can hold on."

Ferion said, swallowing hard.

"At this stage, words are futile, we take it step by step."

Su Ming replied calmly.

At that moment, the tightly closed door was pushed open.

Everyone turned their heads to look, seeing Long Chen, Long Ying, and Long Lan, the three siblings, walk in with serious expressions.

"Dragon family members are entering, doesn’t seem friendly."

Jone said to Ferion.

"As expected, when the Council Chairman was in retreat, he handed power to Gakels, limiting the rights of other Dragon family members, but the situation is different now."

Ferion said in a low voice.

"Mm."

Su Ming agreed in response.

Quickly, under everyone’s watchful eyes, Long Chen and the others took seats in the first row.

At this moment, everyone started discussing.

"Long Chen and the others have entered, why haven’t we seen Lord Long Bai, City Lord Farren, and City Lord Alicia yet?"

"Have they returned? Hope it doesn’t get postponed again today."

"I don’t think so."

.....

The crowd whispered.

At this moment, the meeting hall’s door opened again, Farren and City Lord Alicia walked in side by side.

"They’re here!"

The crowd shouted excitedly.

"It’s about to start."

Seeing City Lords Farren and Alicia enter, Su Ming propped his chin with one hand and said.

"Mm."

Ferion and Jone immediately became tense.

Farren and Alicia walked solemnly to the front row and sat down.

At this moment, the emotions in the council hall grew more urgent, leading to discussions.

"Everyone’s here, so why haven’t Gakels City Lord and Lord Long Bai come!"

"Yeah!"

"What’s going on!"

....

Time ticked by, and just when everyone’s patience seemed to be at its limit.

The closed council hall doors were pushed open again.

Farren, Long Chen, and others turned their heads to look at the opened doors.

Only to see Long Bai, wearing a deep blue starry gown, with light purple hair tied up, adorned with a delicate golden phoenix hairpin, her face hidden behind a silver metal mask, enter escorted by Gakels.

In an instant, the noisy meeting hall fell silent, everyone stood up and slightly bowed to Lord Long Bai.