Miss Witch Doesn't Want to be a Diva
Chapter 1128 - 154: The Golden Pocket Watch That Pauses Time

The brilliant fireworks bloomed in space, that was the blazing light from the shattered Starship, a scene that not only dumbfounded the crew of the two accompanying 'Retrospect Wing' class Starships, but also left many officers on the pursuing fleet in shock, uneasily watching the spectacle.

Yes, Blanchi was heavily suspected of possibly brewing a massive disaster, but before all this was fully manifested, her identity remained as a registered Songstress of the Federation. Unless the Supreme Tribunal, the Golden Flame Grand Cathedral, and the Federal Central Council jointly approved, her identity could not be stripped, nor could she be subjected to punishment. If Blanchi were to die here, no matter what mistakes she had made, it would be overlooked, resulting in the Songstress of all the Various Western Star Fields being senselessly killed on the spot by the Federation Official.

This kind of news would impact the stability of the entire Federation as fiercely as a nuclear explosion, even more terrifying than the rebellion in the Northwestern Star Domain. It symbolized the shattering of the Central Star Domain's authority, leading other Star Domains to lose trust, foster feelings of separation, and give anti-government organizations an excuse to attack. The remaining Songstresses alive would likely feel disheartened, cautiously distancing themselves from the Central Star Domain.

Everyone knew this plan was not perfect, but no one would have thought that the pursuing fleet would directly fire the main cannon at the Starship Blanchi was aboard, yet it happened, in a manner no one could accept.

Both sides unusually ceased fire together, and the two accompanying Starships dispatched rescue ships frantically navigating the exploded debris field, searching for possible survival signals.

Inside the pursuing fleet, flagship bridge.

"General, according to the urgent orders from the Federal Congress, you are now relieved of duty and arrested, prohibited from contacting anyone." The accompanying Tribunal Investigator raised a silver-blue mechanical handgun, aiming it at the man in military uniform before him, and beside him, about ten similarly armed Tribunal personnel stood.

The other officers on the bridge watched this sight anxiously; many of them were confidants of this General, yet at this moment, they didn't know what to do. If the General's charges were solidified, it would be no less than treason.

Even they understood how dangerous it was to kill a Songstress rashly without following protocol. The General's unexpected order to open fire led to the Starship's explosion, only then did they realize the frightening consequences within.

According to the normal process, they would have captured Blanchi, detained her, and subsequently, the Central Council would negotiate with the Western Star Region's representatives. Although Blanchi might be placed under house arrest, she would not face execution, as her actions were still merely suspicions, major errors not yet committed; neither the officials nor the people from the Western Star Region would allow her to die without cause.

Blanchi alive, the Central Council could use countless ways to force the Western Star Region to compromise and stabilize once more. But if Blanchi died, even if the Western Star Region did not revolt, severe unrest would occur.

"I don't regret what I did today." The General told his subordinates they need not aim their guns.

"I am far more aware than you of the consequences of firing; today you won't understand, but many years later you will." He raised his hands, allowing the Tribunal personnel to disarm him and place restraints.

As time ticked by, the previous incident quickly found its way onto the network through intentional spread. In response, the Federation Network Supervision Department implemented the strictest sealing and deletion measures, yet many people used various methods to disguise files, convert forms, and disseminate the news.

About 9 hours later, the entire Aijeika Network temporarily shut down, leaving only the local area networks within various Star Domains to maintain public systems' operation.

Without the Aijeika Network, various Star Domains seemed like isolated islands, drastically slowing information dissemination. This sudden change stirred great waves within the Federation, with countless curiosity and doubt, various voices and statements began to spread, some who received advance warning disseminated videos of the event within Star Domains' local area networks.

Initially, many didn't believe, thinking it was yet another forged false information, but the Federation Official's severe actions seemed like silent acknowledgment of the event's authenticity, thus various hypotheses began to play out.

Some said the Federation's Governor was dead, others claimed Blanchi was murdered, some said the travel Starship Ores was on was blown up by a terrorist organization, and still others said Shui Yanqing was killed by radical factions, and so on, speculating and doubting any somewhat renowned Songstress was inevitable.

Three days later, the Aijeika Network was restored, and the obituary for Blanchi's death was officially released. As expected, the Northwestern Various Star Domains, already a powder keg, erupted into fierce demonstrations.

Many people stormed government buildings, others posted death warrants online, targeting high officials who supported the Central Council for assassination, causing governors and officials in the Western Star Domain to be on high alert, having to express support for the public and demanding an explanation from the Central Council Official.

"Today, there were large-scale demonstrations involving millions in 27 Star Domains, with many firing in the streets, injuring numerous police officers. In the Hemu Star Domain, the peacekeeping military police force defected, and many government officials died in the unrest."

"The Central Council announced Blanchi's charges, expressing regret over her actions, and stated the General who ordered the firing will be dealt with sternly. However, most people in the Western Star Domain did not accept this outcome, believing this General was merely an execution tool of orders, assertively claiming higher and more towering forces had adverse intentions against the Songstress of the Western Star Region."