Miss Witch doesn't want to be a diva!.

Chapter 550: The Joint Agreement of Phoenix Descendants

In the night sky, an invisible small autonomous unit floats quietly, with the camera below aimed at the valley in the distance where flames are rising to the sky, recording the continuous explosion flashes and sounds in the camera.

In the distant mountain stronghold, many people were watching the scene projected on the screen.

"Lord Shui Yanqing was defeated." A member concluded.

"We were too passive. First we suffered a defeat, then we were short of manpower, and then we were hiding in our base and it was difficult for us to perform various large-scale secret techniques."

"Should we intervene? If the Scarlet Flame Cluster becomes stronger, they will become our formidable enemy. They now control the most bases among all the Diva Clusters."

"If we want to stop it, a small number of combat forces cannot change the situation at all. We must send a large number of personnel and self-discipline units, which is equivalent to bringing the decisive battle forward and completely disrupting the previous plan."

"In addition, if we stop Pulin, it means that we and Lord Shui Yanqing have formed an alliance, which will also stimulate others to form an alliance, which is not conducive to the subsequent confrontation."

"If Pulin defeats Shui Yanqing, she will be the first in terms of actual data. This will make it very easy for us to unite with other singers, and it will also make other singers hesitate when they conflict with us, because no one wants to hurt each other and let others take advantage, especially the most powerful Red Flame Cluster."

"So, according to our analysis and calculations, letting Pulin defeat Shui Yanqing will be more conducive to the implementation of our plan, giving us a longer preparation period."

"I know that many people will think this is a bit cold-blooded and goes against President Tilan's original intention."

"But before you think about it, please judge whether we have the strength to lend a helping hand. If our manpower and combat power can surpass those of other star clusters, I don't mind being a good guy."

"First ensure your own continuation, then consider other things." The think tank member who did the analysis lowered his head and pushed up his glasses.

"We didn't mean that, but you're right, we did have that vague thought."

"In that case, let's submit the analysis report. Lord Tilan is currently in the central region and will receive it later."

"Yes."

……

The central area is mostly plains with rivers and swamps. In the dense and verdant jungle, a small river meanders deep into the forest. The trees and shrubs on both sides block the view. Some lush flowers and leaves even cover most of the river surface, leaving only a small part exposed.

A small boat was moving quietly along the river. Two people were at the bow, waving their scabbards to push aside the flowers, plants and branches sticking out from both sides. In the boat stood a black-haired girl. She was wearing an oriental dress that had been modified in modern times. It had a white base, a noticeable belt around her waist, one side embellished with pendants, and a shawl covering her shoulders and half of her chest on the top, making her look a little luxurious.

The girl has clear, soft blue eyes, and between her eyebrows there is a sparkling silver feather mark, which reflects light as the girl moves her pupils, making her look very smart.

I raised my finger, and a mountain long-tailed tit landed, fluttered on the cuff of my hand, and then chirped.

"Okay, I understand." After saying that, the girl touched the snow-white tit and then let it fly away.

I didn’t expect Pulin to defeat Shui Yanqing so quickly. Her personality is really getting more and more fiery, the girl thought to herself.

She originally thought that the decisive battle between the two sides would take another two days, and she should go back then and make a decision based on the situation, but now it seems that there is no need to choose.

Tilan didn't have a strong desire to win this competition. To her, even if she lost, she wouldn't lose anything.

However, it is not her character to give up without any reason. To give up without any reason is not only dishonest to herself, but also unfair to those who support her.

Her idea is to do her best and have a clear conscience.

The boat moved slowly along the river in the jungle. Occasionally, we could see deer and wild leopards on the river bank, as well as crocodiles and other animals in the water. However, these animals seemed not to notice the boat passing by. Even if they encountered it, they would just treat it as a dead tree floating in the water and were not too surprised.

This situation is of course due to the singing girl standing on the boat. With the soothing ripples she constantly emits, she makes the animals passing by ignore the existence of her and the boat, so they can travel quietly in this dangerous river.

After about 40 minutes, the stream gradually flowed into a wide emerald green lake. There was a small hill on the shore with high platforms and towers scattered on it. Occasionally, dark red indicator lights could be seen flashing.

They arrived at the shore, moored at the wooden stakes, tied the boat, and several other members of the group went ashore first. Finally, the girl in a snow-white dress lightly stepped on the wooden stakes in the water at the shore, rose and fell as lightly as hopscotch, and finally landed on the shore.

Under the protection of six people, the girl walked towards the hill and soon saw the welcoming team.

Odney, with silver hair and wearing a slightly gorgeous princess dress, stood in the orange light. Behind her was a group of star cluster members standing with swords in their hands.

"Welcome, Tilan." She pinched the hem of her skirt with both hands, lowered her head and bent over, then looked up and smiled.

Afterwards, the two walked hand in hand into the base, had dinner together, and then went to the terrace on the mountainside to enjoy the moonlight.

"I didn't expect Tilan to really come." Odney sat at the small round table. Now she and Tilan were the only ones on the terrace.

"Are you so surprised?" The girl held the herbal tea in her hand and drank it in small sips. It brought a hint of sweetness and coolness in the gradually hot weather, which was very comfortable.

"After all, this is a competition, so it's normal to be on guard." Odney also picked up the teacup and took a sip.

The day before yesterday, Odney sent a message to Tilan, inviting her to visit the base.

"Maybe it's because I don't have the obsession to win, so I agreed easily." Tilan looked at the starry sky.

"If there was an important reason that forced me to go to Shengli, I probably wouldn't come."

"You're so honest, Tilan." Odni said, covering her mouth with her hands and laughing softly.

"But this is also why I like you."

"If I were to invite someone else, my behavior would definitely be considered a Hongmen Banquet."

"Oh, by the way, do you know the Hongmen Banquet? After all, it is a very ancient allusion."

"I know the history of the Earth before the Twilight Era." Tilan nodded.

"Tilan is so understanding." Odni put her hands together.

"This shouldn't be a big deal." The girl tilted her head slightly.

"No." Odni shook her head.

"Nowadays, even among Oriental people, many don't know these allusions... After all, it's been too long since that era." After saying this, she sighed.

"Tilan probably doesn't come into contact with many Oriental people on a daily basis, so she doesn't know the current situation of the Oriental ethnic groups in the Federation."

"In fact, there are not many Oriental people like you and me who know the origins of their own heritage and understand the various ancient allusions and history."

"Most people just stereotype that people with black hair and black eyes, wearing fancy clothes, and using ancient zither and ancient swordsmanship are Orientals. This idea even includes most of the remaining Orientals."

"The living environment will shape a person's worldview. For people who grew up in the Federation, it is natural that the Federation has a greater impact on their lives, rather than that distant country in history."

"My family is the direct descendant of Honghu, so we were forced to learn a lot of ancient books since we were young. I can still remember and understand these. Most other Oriental people are not much different from ordinary residents of the Federation except for their hair color."

“Just because I know this identity, I feel more familiar with Eastern traditional things.”

"Has Sister Luo Fenghua ever told you what she has been busy with in recent years?" Audrey remembered something.

"You didn't tell me this." Tilan shook her head.

"Hey, didn't she tell you? Maybe she thought you were still young, or she didn't want you to worry in advance."

"Sister Luo Fenghua has been touring the Eastern Star Region, promoting various oriental classical cultures, whether it is poetry, clothing, food, extraordinary skills, etc."

“She wanted to pass these things on, and she was very persistent.”

"It sounds like a good thing, but I want to know what the official view is?" Tilan was curious. "The official didn't promote it, but it didn't stop it either." Odney pressed her finger lightly on her chin.

"There are many cultural styles in the Federation. The mainstream ones include the aesthetic culture inherited from the elves, the power and glory style of the orcs, the avant-garde science fiction style of the Star Children, and the holy religious style of the Angel Church. The less mainstream ones include the noble and bloody style of the True Red Empire, the death and skull style of the Mercury Dynasty, the ocean and starry sky style of the mermaids, the steam style left over from the industrial age, and so on."

"Eastern culture is considered one of the branches. There is no need to specifically target it. The Federation is very tolerant of this."

"Is that so?" The girl thought for a long time.

“These cultures or style preferences can be said to be traces of human history.”

"Because the historical environment of that era created a completely different lifestyle and philosophy of life than today, compared to unfounded fictional works, these things at least have a realistic foundation, are more comprehensive and real, and are easier for people to immerse themselves in."

"As for why we are looking for cultural styles that no longer exist in reality, it is of course because humans are naturally repulsive to boredom, full of curiosity, and like new and interesting things."

"Tilan thinks deeply." Odney said with a smile.

"Although I agree with Sister Luo Fenghua's idea, I am not as persistent as she is. To me, the white swan is also a very beautiful creature. I will not stop using it as a title just because there is no story about the white swan in ancient Eastern classics."

"As long as it's beautiful, I like it. If I have to look at everything with a critical eye all the time, it would be too tiring."

"Yeah." Tilan nodded. In fact, she had another idea in her mind, but she didn't say it out loud at this time.

Everything in the past must be inherited, but if we blindly immerse ourselves in it and refuse to make any changes, we will eventually become just a shadow of the past and will be unable to move forward with new changes.

Everything in the world is changing. Even ancient things are constantly iterating in the process of development. Blindly pursuing retro style will only make them inferior.

Since she grew up in this new era, she had to explore new things. Although she liked the various classics and secret techniques passed down by Qingluan, she would not live like the disciples of the ancient Qinglian Xijian Palace.

If possible, she will probably explore a path suitable for more people in the future and pass on this heritage in a new way.

……

"Ah, I almost forgot. Actually, the reason I invited Tilan here is because I wanted to sign a mutual assistance agreement with her." Odney then told the reason why she invited Tilan to be her guest.

"Because our star cluster is in the middle, such a place with four wars is too dangerous. If we don't find a reliable rear, it will be difficult to resist attacks from all sides."

"I know that such a treaty will not do you much good, so I just ask you not to attack us." Odney blinked.

"What about the end result?" The girl thought, it would be impossible for only two teams to be left and not fight.

"If there are only two teams left in the end, I will admit defeat and give the first place to Tilan. I will just take the second place." Odney patted her chest to indicate that it was totally fine.

"It doesn't matter if you win or I win, we are all good sisters."

"This..." Tilan was surprised.

"Among the singers, Tilan and I have the best relationship. We are both descendants of the Five Phoenixes. We have similar personalities, hobbies and blood relationships. This is normal, right?" Odney was puzzled when she saw Tilan's surprise.

"I didn't think about this aspect." Tilan shook her head.

To be honest, although she has oriental ancestry, her feelings about this matter were rather vague. It was not until today that she realized the closeness and mutual trust in the blood culture of oriental culture.

Just like some righteous men in ancient times who were willing to sacrifice their lives for a promise and achieve greater good, this kind of belief and idea is actually quite rare in other cultures.

"I understand. If you encounter danger, Odni can ask me for help. I will try my best to protect you." Tilan nodded in agreement.

"Then I feel relieved." Seeing Tilan agree, Odney was particularly happy and even wanted to high-five Tilan.

However, the two did not high-five in the end. They just held hands and stood on the terrace together to enjoy the night view and talked about many past events, such as the funny thing when Audrey was asked to recite ancient poems when she was a child and was caught cheating with her brother Feng Jianxue, and Tilan's distress when she ate her mother's experimental pastries at home, and in order not to make her mother sad, she secretly hid the pastries and finally fed them to her father.

The next day, after bidding farewell to Odni reluctantly, Tilan boarded the boat again and sailed down the river back to the star cluster base.

The sixth day of the competition was relatively peaceful. Odney and Tilan signed a cooperation agreement, agreeing that both parties would not attack each other, and in times of crisis, one party could ask the other for help to protect each other's singers. Prin's party was repairing and recovering after the war. The star cluster where Orles was located began to tentatively spread detection units in three directions. The members led by Blanche completed the mission of the neutral force "Blood Steel Knights" with difficulty and obtained 20 powerful Blood Steel Knights to join. Although these Blood Steel Knights could not use other war machines and firearms due to restrictions on the rules, their own full-coverage heavy armor and saw chain swords were enough to deal with many enemies.

Returning to the safe base inside the mountain, Tilan came to the underground warehouse, and the long-awaited elite technician reported the situation to her.

"President Tilan, based on previous experiments, we have found the most suitable template solution and named it 'Black Kite'. We have assembled about 10 'Black Kite' class fighters today."

After saying this, he stepped aside, revealing a row of large black fighter planes lined up behind him.

"The twelfth-generation material used in these fighters is only one generation behind the thirteenth-generation material currently used by the military. They can easily travel at supersonic speeds in the atmosphere and provide extremely fast support to the battlefield."

"At the same time..." He pushed his glasses and spoke with a little excitement.

"They can also transform and be used as small mechas."

"Hmm?" Tilan turned her head with doubt in her eyes.

"Although I'm not a student majoring in military engineering, I know that this kind of deformation will sacrifice a lot of structural strength. Is it necessary to do this?"

"President Tilan, let us explain to you."

"Indeed, transformation will sacrifice a lot of strength, but if it is a mecha, even the most simplified mecha, paired with a Sequence 6 member, it will increase its combat effectiveness exponentially."

"This is a multiplication of combat power, far greater than the strength of sacrifice."

"As for why we choose mechas instead of higher-level fighters, it's because the popularity of mechas as combat units has made the relevant technology extremely mature, and there are many public templates that we can use very quickly. If we design a fighter with the same combat power, although the technical difficulty is lower, there are not as many usage scenarios as mechas, and few people are good at it."

"Many of us are quite familiar with mechas. This modification plan is more in line with the current situation. In short, if you are not good at something, you can pull it into a familiar field to fight."

"I understand." The girl raised her hand, telling him not to continue.

"If we use the existing points to redeem, how many similar fighters can we build at most?"

"When points are exchanged for the same parts or props, there will be a discount after reaching a certain number. The more points are exchanged for the same things, the cheaper it will be. If we use all our points resources to exchange for 'Black Kite' class fighters, we can reach a total of 100!"

"Even if we don't have enough people to pilot it, we can add AI modules and use it as an autonomous combat unit."

"This will take a lot of time. In fact, no one is good at driving mechas." Tilan thought for a while.

"Yes, it will take about four days to assemble these Black Kite-class fighters. If everyone needs to be familiar with the piloting of the fighters, it may take a few more days."

"However, there are only 8 days left until the end of the confrontation." Tilan sighed.

"Well, this is probably enough." She jumped lightly and landed on a Black Kite fighter, touching the slightly cold frosted shell with her hand.

"I'll leave everything to you from now on." She stood up.

"Yes, Lord Tilan!" The technicians below stood at attention, looking quite like soldiers. In fact, many of them were military academy students.

Just like every singer has her own helplessness, although Tilan does not want to get involved in the complex political struggle of the Federation too early, as a person born in the military-industrial star field, it is difficult for her to get rid of this label. The military-industrial atmosphere of the Four-Leaf Crystal has always existed, and many geniuses in the star field also yearn for the glorious era four hundred years ago.

Since people here have joined the army generation after generation, the military leaders will naturally feel a bit of affinity towards Heshia Tilan, who was born in the Four-Leaf Crystal Star Domain.

This mutual choice is often silent and unconsciously affects the future direction of a singer.

(End of this chapter)