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Chapter 144 The Problems of Humanity Itself

New Hawaiian Artificial Island - Headquarters of the Human Interstellar Alliance

Inside the Presidential Office

"Mr. President, this is the latest public opinion poll for all planets." The secretary approached the president and placed the document down.

"Public opinion poll? When did that happen?" The president was taken aback.

"The previous president's directive was to investigate the thoughts of all humanity within the galaxy," the secretary responded.

"The previous president...that was fifty years ago, wasn't it?" The president asked, puzzled, but still had his secretary interpret the document.

"According to the survey, 20% of the alliance supports using more brutal methods of combat against aliens, such as smoke-based weapons."

"98% of people believe that the current almost useless alliance system should be abandoned and transformed into an imperial system. Only in this way can we stand firm in this universe against the attack of alien fleets."

"Then everyone, including some of the higher-ups, believed that the current research and development efficiency of military equipment was too low, that military research and development must be strongly supported, and that useless forms of entertainment should be eliminated."

"Unofficial surveys suggest that inland entertainment consumes too many resources, making it difficult for the alliance to fight its enemies, but some high-ranking officials have stated that entertainment is essential."

“And…” The secretary was about to continue when the president interrupted her.

"That's enough, no need to say anything more," the president said, waving his hand.

"Yes, Your Excellency." The secretary closed the document.

"Imperialism and a complete ban on excessive entertainment? Go find those people, test the waters, and then filter out those who are constantly indulging in excessive entertainment." The president frowned, thinking of those celebrities who were promoted so much that a single concert could add at least one more carrier strike group to the military.

"Something's definitely not right with the alliance right now. They've only been in control of the galaxy for a short time, and they're already living a life of debauchery," the president said.

"Yes, Your Excellency."

“But Your Excellency, those people are all very important figures; we can’t take action against them,” the secretary said.

“Can any powerful figure be more powerful than the Alliance’s army? Inform Alila to secretly bring her fleet back,” the president said, looking at his secretary.

"Yes, Your Excellency." The secretary began to walk out.

"Bang! Bang!" Two gunshots rang out. The secretary's forehead was ripped open, and he collapsed. And another...

"Bang bang bang..." The office door was violently kicked open, and the president's personal guard rushed in.

"Your Excellency!" A captain saw the president with an abdominal injury and rushed over. Seeing the president smiling despite the pain on his face, he quickly understood what was going on.

"Issue a notification: the Presidential Secretary-General attempted to assassinate the President but was shot dead," the captain ordered the others.

"Yes, sir!" A soldier ran out.

“Raphael, it’s time for a change of pace. We need to completely transform the alliance within this year.” With the captain using the healing spray, the president took out a tablet and revealed a pale smile.

"I understand. Please rest well, sir. No, Your Majesty." Looking at the images transmitted back from the reconnaissance ship on the tablet, the captain quickly understood what it meant and smiled. He picked up the documents that the secretary-general had dropped on the ground and threw them into the shredder next to his desk.

"Notify the First, Second, and Third Fleets directly under the President that it is time to proceed."

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Unknown Star System - Imperial Forward Base

[Star] Starslayer Planetary Fortress Ship

Xing's private office

"Your Majesty, our reconnaissance forces have discovered a large-scale anomalous movement while penetrating deep into the human interstellar alliance," a female android officer reported.

"Abnormal transfer? What's going on?" Xing looked over.

"The fleet that was originally stationed on the border suddenly withdrew and was replaced by a newly arrived fleet. In addition, three fleets that were not part of the military forces that were there appeared inside."

"In addition, according to spy reports, the Secretary-General shot the President on the capital planet Blue Star. Then, a large family within the alliance that was associated with the Secretary-General was completely raided, and other families, large and small, were also affected and suffered devastating losses."

“A week after the assassination attempt, the president appeared in a wheelchair and gave a speech. But the spy team noticed that the family members did not look well.”

"Finally, the president publicly announced the dissolution of the Alliance and the reorganization of the Eurasian Interstellar Empire, with the support of most of the high-ranking military personnel. He also issued a complete ban on entertainment until humanity defeats the aliens," the officer said.

"Wow~ It seems this president did it on purpose. After all, with the excessive entertainment within the country, the resources used for a single concert could build an entire heavy aircraft carrier battle group," Xing said with a smile.

"According to the final intelligence, the day after the president announced the reorganization of the empire, all families were completely purged, all relevant personnel were arrested, and a large number of documents related to collusion with aliens were found in several of these families."

"Amid these issues, and with angry ordinary people clamoring for the death penalty for members of these families, a large number of family members who had fled were arrested by the reorganized Imperial secret forces. Then, the executions were broadcast live throughout the entire galaxy."

"There's another point. After the fleets that were relieved of their duties returned to the inland, all the high-ranking officers of those fleets were investigated and found to have connections with their families and access to videos of secret meetings with aliens. They were all arrested, and all the officers of nearly a thousand fleets were replaced. These fleets will not be able to mount any fighting force in the short term."

“Nearly a thousand fleets, at least a million warships and hundreds of billions of soldiers will be unable to resume normal combat missions in the short term… The problems within the alliance are truly enormous,” Xing said in shock.

"Notify Schneizel to begin formal contact with the newly formed human interstellar empire with an imperial fleet. I quite like this president... no, I mean emperor," Star said with a smile as he issued the order.

"Yes, Your Majesty." The officer left the office.

"I may have misjudged this president," the system said.

“That’s normal. After all, people’s thoughts are unpredictable. No one can control a person’s own thoughts, not even their parents or family,” Xing said.

"It has to be said that it is precisely because of these chaotic thoughts and ways of thinking of humans that they are favored by the System Council," the system said.

"Perhaps I should say that this is an honor for humanity?" Xing said with a smile.

"Whatever you want~ Anyway, all of our systems and organizations, except for those with a twisted sense of humor and those who like to destroy the world, actually quite like humans," Elena said, stepping forward and shrugging.

"Alright, this time I'll take charge of the humans in this world. Under such a president, the reorganization into an empire still has almost 100% approval rating. I have high hopes for the humans in this world."