Miss Witch Doesn't Want to be a Diva-Chapter 821 - 33 ’Blood Fiber Lan’ Xi Lugeya_2

As the economic value brought by newly pioneered planets diminished, and people became increasingly reluctant to go, the Federation's pioneering era gradually ended, and its borders slowly stabilized.

Born in such an era, after realizing the lifelong goals of the sages, the once united people gradually lost their purpose, and society became dull and restless. Young people could no longer easily find jobs as in the past golden age, and their career advancement was nowhere near as rapid as that of their grandparents' generation.

"For me, I don't care about those grand and celebrated deeds."

When 'Blood Orchid' Xi Lugeya first gave an interview, she began by describing her non-conformist style.

The black-haired and red-eyed songstress, with her snow-white skin and slender figure, possessed a bewitching charm. Her personality was ever-changing, at times idle and serene, at other times aggressive and flamboyant, sometimes full of kindness, and at times cold and indifferent. This unrestrained behavior, even capable of easily destroying her own well-established image, fully displayed the extraordinary style of this songstress.

Regarding this songstress, the Federal authorities of the time had mixed feelings of love and hate, because her deviant ways inspired many young people to imitate her, but also because the massive popularity and influence she brought enlivened the otherwise stagnant society with a sense of vitality and novelty.

Unlike previous dignified songstresses, Xi Lugeya enjoyed experimenting and trying out many things. In her early years, she starred in numerous films and TV dramas, spanning a variety of styles, including innocent princesses, charmingly wicked witches, decadent wealthy daughters, and pure and lovely students, among others.

For her, coming to the human world was about having fun and experiencing different aspects of life. If real life was inconvenient, why not experience it through acting?

Many films and TV dramas were actually written and filmed for her amusement and experience. She didn't really care if the audience liked them or not, but experiencing a sense of novelty was what mattered most to her.

Besides acting, she also formed bands, constantly changing them up—perhaps the lifespan of a band was only a few years before she grew tired of it and sought a new one. She also loved traveling to various places, filming the local scenery as music videos, and with her fame, many previously unknown planets within the Federation became recognized by the mainstream population.

This songstress hardly ever made any serious political statements or slogans, yet her influence far surpassed that of other songstresses and politicians of the time, and she became the strongest Scorching Sun Level songstress of that era. Countless people willingly became her mindless followers, imitating her behavior.

Her fans and admirers were not just ordinary people; even centuries after her death, some songstresses still emulated her style. Due to her influence, various novel trends emerged, and people began to pursue different ways to express their individuality, especially young people who began rejecting products from established companies in an effort to stand out.

Although such behavior might seem immature, it did in fact provide many new businesses with the lifeblood to survive their difficult initial stages. They carved out unique and diverse niche markets in an otherwise steady economy and maintained them, offering those unwilling to use products from big corporations the freedom to choose alternatives.

In the year 309 of the Sixth Era, this songstress passed away at home, leaving behind a message.

"It was a really fun and enjoyable life. If there's a next time, please don't forget to bring me along."

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The words on the pages slowly came to an end, and a delicate blood-red orchid that represented Xi Lugeya emerged, just like the image she left to the world, quietly carrying a bewitching beauty.

After reading the life record of 'Blood Orchid' Xi Lugeya, Tilan put down the book, slowly lifted her head, closed her eyes gently, leaned back in her chair, and reminisced about the dazzling songstress of that stunning era.

"Such a free-spirited person indeed, no wonder there are still people obsessed with her today." She lamented the extraordinary lives of each historically renowned songstress, and also lamented the changing world, where in an era that gradually entered prosperity, people did not have the passion and happiness they had in the earlier pioneering days.

However, even though 'Blood Orchid' Xi Lugeya brought new vigor and vitality to the Federation of that era and greatly promoted the emergence of a new consumer market, it did not really solve the underlying problems of the Federation, only postponing and delaying them. Thus, until hundreds of years later, the accumulated grievances and conflicts finally exploded, leading the entire Federation to a complete civil war, ending and transforming everything by the 'Cobalt Blue Tears'.

Closing the book, some fine yellow sweet osmanthus petals fell down, drifting to Tilan's fingertips with the breeze. She gently touched the small petal, holding it in her palm, then let it slip through her fingers, allowing it to be blown away by the wind once again.

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In a corner of Academy City, a small shuttlecraft descended slowly, and a young man wearing a neat military uniform stepped out. He looked to be about 20 years old, with shoulder insignia and badges indicating that he was a Captain. At this age, it could be said that he was quite outstanding.

The ones who came to greet him were several young people of a similar age.

"Hey, Yade, you're finally back."

Familiar faces greeted him with a punch to the chest, followed by a hug.

"Heh, here I am," he replied somewhat shyly, seeming a bit unaccustomed to everyone's warmth.

"Haven't seen you for two years. I heard you were chosen as a pilot for the new mechas. You're really the most successful among us," they chatted while walking together.

They were high school classmates and had also studied in the Central Star Domain, although at different schools. They used to meet up almost weekly until after graduation, when gatherings gradually became less frequent.

Unlike the other classmates, Yade attended a military academy and was now in the training phase of his service, serving in the Federal Center's Third Fleet until the Autumn Moon Festival, when he could finally take a leave to come back.

"You should be officially graduating next year, right, Yade?" Among them, Yade had the highest talent and the most outstanding achievements.

"Yeah," he responded flatly, sitting with his friends at the rooftop open-air restaurant, overlooking the distant cityscape.

"How's the Third Fleet? I heard every soldier there is above Sequence 6, they are the elite of the elite, the aces among aces in the Federation," an old classmate curiously asked.

"Well, if it's a combat position, it's probably like that," he answered with a hint of caution.

"Aren't you a civil officer, though? But even so, that's still pretty impressive. In ordinary star domains' patrol fleets, Sequence 6 can be a high rank officer," someone remarked with awe at the vast difference.

"The six main fleets of the Federal Center indeed gather the Federation's most top-notch combat forces, naturally they look down upon the rest of the Milky Way, incomparable to other powers."

"If you become a Fleet Commander, or even just a captain in the future, Yade, you'd be an incredible person. I bet our high school's memorial wall will have to set aside a special place for you, haha," others joked around.

"Thanks, but," Yade took a sip of his beer, still a little uncomfortable.

"I'm afraid I won't be staying long with the Central Fleet." His words caught his companions off guard.

"What happened, were you pushed out?" After all, they were all of average background; getting to study in the Central Star Domain was already the best fortune they could have.

"Not really, the atmosphere in the Central Main Fleet is quite good," he denied the suggestion.

"Then why leave? Could there be a better opportunity than this? You know that's the main fleet under the direct command of the Central Council. They get all the most advanced equipment and starships first, and new mechas are tested by them."

"It's complicated and you might find it hard to understand," Yade looked towards the distant city, where hover cars bustled endlessly and the festive decorations of the Autumn Moon Festival adorned the streets gloriously.

"I want to go back home, to serve in the Western patrol fleets."

"You mean?" the others didn't know quite what to say.

"Could it be that you have someone you like back home and don't want to be apart?" After all, the Central Fleet maintained strict discipline, making reunions less frequent than in patrol fleets.

"It's not that reason. Right now, it's hard to explain, but maybe years later, you'll understand me." He stood up.

"Let's meet again next time. I'm sorry, but I have to go now." With that, he waved at everyone, turned, and left.