Squids have an evil nature; they are the most malicious creatures of the deep sea.

Spreading their tentacles, they control all realms, not even sparing the shells of the hermit crabs.

Even the gentle sperm whale can be attacked by squids, leaving slender, deep scars on its body.

If someone scolds them a bit, squids not only won't feel ashamed but will spit ink all over you, labeling you the instigator, butcher, and assassin.

Earthlings, are just like squids.

Dialan's pupils gradually contracted, as light passed through the lattice window and scattered into her clear eyes, the gray world focused and formed, unfolding a scene of disaster before her.

The electric signal transmitted through the entire body, with certain parts clearly desensitized, possibly corroded and necrotized by the ether's toxicity. Cells began to exchange gases, and magic power started to flow between her limbs, slowly adjusting her bodily condition.

She opened her mouth, trying to make a sound, but her throat was as dry as a desert.

Squeak—

Secretary Cynthia pushed the door open and, upon seeing Dialan sitting up on the cushion, rushed over in surprise:

"Prime Minister, you're finally awake! There have been major events these days, the players have become very strange, also on the Empire's side, the conglomerate is questioning us."

Dialan pursed her lips, instinctively reaching out, with her teeth clattering and muttering a single word repetitively:

"Water... water..."

"Water? You want water?"

"I—give me—"

"Hold on!" Cynthia quickly took a thermal flask from her backpack, which Dialan recognized as a product of the Frost Plated Factory from Azure Star.

Before she fell into shock and fainted, Azure Star's import regulations to Baizhu Star had yet to pass.

A tight feeling gripped her heart, piecing together Cynthia's words, realizing that during her attack, unexpected things had already happened.

Cynthia unscrewed the cap, pouring hot water into the lid, handing it to Dialan as a cup.

Dialan sipped a few times, the water had a strong rusty taste, somewhat acidic, containing large amounts of organic matter.

"...How long have I been in a coma?" She slightly moistened her throat, then asked.

Cynthia was about to speak when a sudden shrill screech came from above, causing Dialan to immediately cling to the bed sheet, her entire body tensing up in alert.

Cynthia hurriedly reassured her: "It's fine, it's our ally, the Empire's Air Force enters the timeline at sub-light speed, it makes this sound, completely normal."

"I'm in the Empire?" Dialan was taken aback: "This is the Empire? Within the Inherent Time Domain? Here?"

"Yes, the Empire."

Cynthia nodded, then answered her previous question:

"It's been four months, to be precise, four months and seventeen days."

"Four months?" Dialan's heart tightened: "Then on Baizhu Star, the election has passed, who was elected? With the Prime Minister abroad, the Deputy Prime Minister should assume my duties; the new President must appoint a new Prime Minister, during which I need to coordinate the transition..."

"Your Excellency, that's no longer important."

Cynthia opened her mouth, saying:

"There is no longer a President."

"...What does that mean?"

Dialan stared blankly at the other:

"After Leoz relinquished power, the President of Baizhu Star was elected through democracy; citizens over 18, with a high school diploma, who pay income tax and contribute to social security for twelve consecutive months, could vote..."

"No longer exists."

Cynthia calmly stated:

"The Baizhu Autonomous State no longer exists."

"Four months ago, a Senator from the Secret Society, a Farmer, fiercely launched a surprise war. At the same time, in the entire 19 billion civilized planets of the Layer Abyss, 7.8 billion planets were invaded by different types and levels of Society."

"In just seven days, Baizhu Star suffered a joint invasion by five Societies. The conglomerate troops, following His Excellency Redd Gold's orders, abandoned resistance, evacuating the residents and all industries from Baizhu Star."

"Through this battle, the Eye of the Galaxy war zone completely fell, and just now, the Epic Society's Reidori held an epic council in the Dark Star Domain, descended upon the Eye of the Galaxy, and proclaimed during the descent—"

Cynthia's words were cut off as the small TV behind her suddenly lit up, featuring a cold-faced woman with icy blue hair appearing on screen.

"Greetings, citizens of the Starry Abyss, I hope you are in a good mood because things are about to become unpleasant."

The woman smiled, yet her face bore no expression:

"I am the Doomspeaker, Qixi Lei. Out of humanitarian reasons, I will tell you my name, so you will die with clarity."

"If you are having a meal, do not worry, because it may very well be your last; please enjoy it thoroughly."

She turned the camera, shifting the angle to focus on a row of... indescribable beings behind her.

Dialan saw those figures, and her pupils shrank tight as she clenched her fists immediately.

"Allow me to introduce to you all."

Qixi Lei raised her hand, showcasing a towering bandaged monster, wrapped in purple toxic mist:

"According to your standards, the large-scale Parasite Society—Dream Society's Delilem, please welcome Dream Speaker Nightmare. A lover of peace, by the way, he is also the warrior who single-handedly defeated the Father of the Heroic Spirits, Tuvahala, in the Haines siege."

"Thank you for your introduction, Ms. Qi," Nightmare chuckled, sounding quite amiable if not for his appearance, akin to a murderer freshly released from serving time.

"It's Qixi Lei, not Ms. Qi," Qixi Lei corrected.

"Alright, Ms. Qi."

Nightmare looked at the camera:

"Tuvahala lasted eight rounds in my hands. I doubt, even with the Layer Abyss's curses and blessings, any of you could rival Tuvahala."

"Quite a powerful speech, full of vigor," Qixi Lei clapped her hands, looking to another woman of stature, wearing a wide flowing robe, a blade at her waist, her features laden with numerous facial features:

"This beauty hails from the Ruins Flame Society—Satan Jima, the Chancellor Baiyan, Thousand-Face Fuzi."

The red lips on Thousand-Face Fuzi's face curled into a smile, politely saying:

"I'm honored to join this war, as a young chancellor, I'm truly honored. Of course, as a newcomer, I ask for your understanding when you meet your end."

Qixi Lei wiped the corner of her eye, moved:

"What an adorable girl, Chancellor Thousand-Face Fuzi has just recently usurped power, killed the previous chancellor, and was recognized by her mother. Let's give her applause of encouragement, to give Chancellor Thousand-Face Fuzi some confidence!"

No one in the scene clapped naturally, since sound cannot travel in a vacuum.

Even so, Thousand-Face Fuzi clasped her small hands pitifully and said:

"Oh, is this azuki beans? Can I really be liked by Mina? Aliigato for the red beans, wadashiwa wa daisubsi deeesu, dakara, I will continue gam-ba-re kudasai, kaido? *wink*"

"Alright, Ms. Thousand-Face Fuzi, please do not mimic Earthlings' speech, this is the Starry Abyss Obedient Citizen," Qixi Lei said as the camera moved to the last figure.

Splash.

"What a bore your Society's chancellor is, one is more neurotic than the other, simply unbearable."

The porcelain skin reflected no luster, as if like a black hole, ceaselessly absorbing and twisting the approaching light.

The Goddess coldly glared at the camera.

This was the first time in history that the Starry Abyss Divine Race appeared in public view.

Even as an Evil God, such an existence still appeared extremely formidable to most.

Even millions of years ago, at that time, Tyrant Leoz held the reins of politics, wielding a great deal of power, many innocent brothers and sisters like me were degraded due to unjust treatment from your ancestors, the Starry Abyss Divine Race, and labeled as Evil Gods."

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