Chapter 115

"The Zaidiguo Society isn't planning to rely on threats to turn the tables, are they?"

"Don't be anxious; the Zaidiguo Society and its vassal states aren't weak either. Adding them up might level the playing field."

"I think it's difficult. More than forty countries support the Starfish. Can the Zaidiguo Society level it?"

Just amidst the discussions of the myriad beings in the universe, the Zaidiguo Society representative smiled and placed their finger on the voting button.

+1,065,889...

"The Zaidiguo Society's diplomatic weight is actually one hundred thousand??"

"(Goodness) Look clearly, it's one million sixty thousand!!!"

"Ah???"

The myriad beings across the universe watched this scene and instantly widened their eyes.

They saw the red progress bar on the holographic light screen in the center of the senate suddenly surge, suppressing the blue progress bar into the corner.

On the side supporting the motion, the emblems of over forty civilizations were densely packed in several rows,

while on the side opposing the motion, only the emblem of the Zaidiguo Society stood lonely.

But in the progress bar below, the red progress bar representing the opposing side's diplomatic weight easily overwhelmed the supporting side's blue progress bar.

One civilization versus forty civilizations, one million sixty thousand versus twenty thousand, formed a comical contrast.

The combined diplomatic weight of all forty-plus civilizations on the supporting side didn't even equal the Zaidiguo Society's rounding error.

Furthermore, the vassal states following the Zaidiguo Society hadn't even voted yet.

"You call this the Xianzhoulian Alliance?"

"Why don't you just call it the Xianzhoulian Dictatorship!"

109. 【The Mercy of the Zaidiguo Society】

The myriad beings across the universe watched this chaotic scene on the light screen.

The Zaidiguo Society's vassals had not yet voted, but the Zaidiguo Society's diplomatic weight alone crushed the sum of the other forty-plus opposing civilizations.

To be precise, the Zaidiguo Society's diplomatic weight's rounding error crushed the sum of the other forty-plus civilizations.

One million sixty thousand diplomatic weight; the myriad beings across the universe were all plunged into a daze.

Such massive diplomatic weight meant that the Zaidiguo Society's strength was already enough to crush the combined force of all other civilizations.

Not only the myriad beings across the universe, but even the other civilizations of the Xianzhoulian Alliance on the light screen were stunned.

The Starfish chirped and chattered, saying that the Xianzhoulian Alliance's instruments must be malfunctioning,

but after a hasty and panicked inspection, it was confirmed that the Zaidiguo Society's civilization indeed possessed a full one million sixty thousand diplomatic weight,

and possessed the fleet, technology, and population to support such a massive number.

The Starfish representative stood stunned in their seat, unable to believe it.

The representatives of the civilizations that had voted in support were shivering.

The Zaidiguo Society representative revealed a brilliant and scholarly smile, looking at the representatives of other civilizations,

and then, said in a clear and calm voice:

【"Ho ho ho, you savages."】

【"Now, I want to propose a new motion."】

【"Those who attempt to sanction the empire shall be sanctioned."】

【"Those who oppose the empire shall be sanctioned."】

【"Those who approve of the motion to oppose the empire shall be sanctioned."】

【"Those who do not approve of the empire's motion shall also be sanctioned."】

【"Civilizations containing Starfish residents shall also be sanctioned."】

【"Who agrees? Who opposes?"】

The Zaidiguo Society representative revealed a brilliant smile, scanning the entire venue with their gaze.

On the holographic light screen in the center of the seats, the Zaidiguo Society's proposal appeared.

The expressions of the forty-plus civilizations that had just voted in opposition stiffened.

According to the motion proposed by the Zaidiguo Society, they would all have to face sanctions,

and in all likelihood, it would be the iron-fisted sanctions of the Zaidiguo Society.

【"This is an insult to the Xianzhoulian Alliance!"】

The Starfish representative was furious, stood up from their seat, and cursed.

【"Whether it is an insult to the Xianzhoulian Alliance, let us speak through voting."】

The Zaidiguo Society representative said unhurriedly:

【"Democracy is a strange concept to our empire people. Under the leadership of His Majesty, we will not indulge in inefficient democracy."】

【"However, as a diplomatic representative, I am willing to play this game with you according to the rules of democracy."】

Saying this, the Zaidiguo Society representative gently pressed the voting button, and the massive diplomatic weight of one million sixty thousand appeared again.

The Starfish representative watched this scene in both despair and anger.

It gritted its teeth and shouted to the other representatives:

【"Everyone, do not fear power! We must defend the democracy of the Xianzhoulian Alliance!"】

【"Let us vote in opposition together! Even if we cannot defeat the Zaidiguo Society, we must show our attitude and embarrass them!"】

Hearing the words of the Starfish representative, the other representatives around also became indignant, one after another expressing that they would also oppose the Zaidiguo Society.

"The Starfish really has mastered democracy."

Topaz frowned as she watched the scene on the light screen.

Even if they couldn't directly stop the Zaidiguo Society's motion, the act of the entire Xianzhoulian Alliance opposing the Zaidiguo Society

could indeed, to a certain extent, damage the authority of the Zaidiguo Society,

and even naturally cause other civilizations to form a coalition, standing on the opposite side of the Zaidiguo Society.

"As expected of a Starfish that has had its country destroyed over twenty times and established democratic systems over twenty times."

Topaz could not help but complain:

"The experience in conducting parliamentary struggles is truly too rich."

【"Ahem, ahem."】

The Zaidiguo Society representative coughed twice, waved their hand, and said:

【"Distributing decision-making power of civilizations according to diplomatic weight is the system at the inception of the Xianzhoulian Alliance, and it is also an unchangeable system."】

【"Every diplomatic weight represents a life in the starry sea, representing a country's achievements in military, technology, and civilization."】

【"Precisely because of this, this system guarantees the peace of the starry sea and the dignity of the alliance."】

【"It is the best, most perfect democratic system most suitable for the Xianzhoulian Alliance."】

【"Even our great His Majesty has praised this system."】

The Zaidiguo Society representative's mouth curled into a smile, glancing over the representatives of the entire venue.

The representatives of other civilizations looked at each other, not understanding why the Zaidiguo Society representative was suddenly speaking these grand principles.

The myriad beings across the universe were also somewhat confused. Could the Zaidiguo Society representative be trying to persuade other representatives through a speech?

【"Civilizations that are willing to support the empire's motion, know the meaning of repentance, and return to the correct path..."】

【"... the empire is willing to forgive the mistakes they have made in the past."】

Saying this, the Zaidiguo Society representative offered a shallow smile, squinting their eyes as they looked at the representatives of other civilizations.

The representatives of other civilizations were instantly stunned in place, hesitating for a moment.

The myriad beings across the universe also instantly widened their eyes. Can it be played like this??

【"Don't listen to their sowing of discord, we must unite————"】

The Starfish representative stood up abruptly, raised their short arms, and said loudly.

【"Limited to the first ten."】 Before it could finish speaking, the Zaidiguo Society representative interrupted it.

【"The mercy of the empire is precious."】

【"Only given to civilizations that truly repent."】

There was a deathly silence in the air.

Drip————

The sound of a button rang out, and a civilization's representative cast their vote in support of the Zaidiguo Society's motion.

【"Bastards! You actually jumped the gun!"】