The Seventh Base

Ye Qingdie was no match for Xu Mo. She quickly collapsed onto the sofa, her face flush with a bewitching charm. She genuinely wondered if Xu Mo had secretly been with other women. How could he be so skilled?

In the capital of Lucas Star, the atmosphere was exceptionally cheerful due to the Lune Festival, and Xu Mo also had a pleasant evening.

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The next day, as the Lune Festival arrived, the capital of Lucas Star was even more bustling, with streets filled with people.

Today was also the day the Star Royal Family of Lucas Star hosted a banquet for the members of the Star System Alliance.

Outside the Royal Castle, there was a sea of people. Many had gathered early on, including numerous media outlets broadcasting everything live.

Flying devices and cars arrived one after another, with members of the Royal Families of the Star System Alliance steadily coming in.

Among them, the members of the seven permanent director Star Royal Families naturally attracted the most attention. After all, within the Star System Alliance, these seven families held the dominant position, and their various strengths were also among the strongest.

"Prince Nan Xiangmu from Canaan Star is so handsome," many girls exclaimed as they saw the arrival of the Royal Family members of Canaan Star, their eyes fixated on Nan Xiangmu. With his commanding height and a temperament both sunny and refined, his gentle smile was very comforting. Of course, the beautiful and gentle Nan Xiangyi by his side also captivated many, the epitome of what straight men adore.

Not just the outsiders but even many of the Star Royal Family members from across the Star System Alliance focused their attention on Nan Xiangmu and his sister, with many even taking the initiative to greet them.

If a Princess from a normal Star could join the Royal Family of Canaan Star, many would be very willing.

"Prince Roselle has arrived, tall and imposing. I still prefer Prince Roselle," murmurs filled the air. The Roselle Kingdom was also one of the seven permanent directors.

Prince Roselle cut a towering figure, radiating a domineering charisma.

"That's Prince Prins," someone pointed out a handsome blond youth, the Prince of the Prins Kingdom.

"I heard that Lucas Star's Royal Family wants to pair up Princess Elizabeth with Prince Prins. I wonder if it's true. However, Prince Prins and Princess Elizabeth do seem well-matched."

Many people chatted about this, with Prince Prins's handsomeness not at all inferior to Nan Xiangmu. These Royal Family members each had their own distinct features.

Sal, Nilo, and others also arrived successively.

However, Nilo left a terrible impression on the people of Lucas Star, starting with his actions at Lucas University, where he came across as uncivilized.

In the grand hall of the castle, people chatted casually. Sal, Nan Xiangmu, and Yekarof were gathered together, chatting leisurely, connected by the Blue Star Association.

Inside the Star System Alliance, although the seven permanent director Stars were outwardly cordial, there was always a hidden struggle for power behind the scenes. But now, under the backdrop of war, those who cooperated with each other naturally grew closer.

"What are you all discussing?" Two figures approached: they were Prince Charlie and Prince Prins.

Prince Prins and Prince Charlie were rather close, with Charlie keen on marrying off Elizabeth.

Seeing the two men approaching together, Nan Xiangmu and the others showed a look of interest. They toasted to Charlie with a smile, saying, "Just some casual talk. How about you two?"

"Prince Prins wants to get to know Elizabeth better," Prince Charlie said with a smile.

"There's no need to know her that well," Sal interjected, causing Charlie and Prince Prins to look his way. Sal continued, "Elizabeth already has someone she likes. Why force someone into difficulty? As Lucas Star is a leader of the Star System Alliance, it wouldn't look too good if Princess Elizabeth were unwilling."

Sal was known for being straightforward and not particularly courteous. With his status, he feared no one. Having opposed Elizabeth at Lucas University, he certainly did not care for Charlie.

At his words, Charlie and Prince Prins both frowned.

"Sal, today is Lune Festival, and you are a guest," Charlie said coolly. "Please mind your words and don't tarnish Elizabeth's reputation."

"It was Elizabeth herself who announced her birthday banquet, don't you remember?" Sal looked at Charlie and said, "Could it be that she already knew Prince Prins back then?"

"Sal, are the thoughts of the Sasi Kingdom so decadent?" Prince Prins said with a smile.

"Even if my kingdom is decadent, at least we don't force others into marriage to elevate our own status," Sal retorted sarcastically. Prince Prins's smile froze on his face. It seemed like Sal was intentionally making trouble for him. He hadn't offended Sal, had he?

However, Sal was a shareholder of the Blue Star Energy Technology Group, and naturally, Prince Prins had heard of that person from the group, rumored to be of interest to Elizabeth.

A genius librarian and the founder of a technology group, competing with him for a woman?

"I'd heard that the prince of the Sasi Kingdom has been mixing with the founder of the Blue Star Energy Technology Group, and I thought it unlikely at first, but now it seems it must be true," Prince Prins said with a laugh. "Prince Sal is working so hard, he should ask for more shares."

Sal narrowed his eyes at Prins, who lifted his wine glass and took a sip, ignoring Sal's gaze.

"Elizabeth is here," Charlie suddenly said, and all eyes turned in one direction to see Elizabeth, dressed in an elegant gown, appeared.

"With Princess Elizabeth's arrival, everyone else pales in comparison," Prince Prins praised with a smile. As he stepped toward Elizabeth, she too seemed to notice the group and started walking their way.

Just as they were about to meet, Prince Prins smiled and raised his glass, only to see Elizabeth walk straight past him, leaving his raised glass frozen in mid-air.

This scene amused Nan Xiangmu and the others; it was clear that Elizabeth was signaling to Prince Prins that she was not interested.

Elizabeth walked straight to where Nan Xiangmu and the others were, raised her glass slightly, and immediately everyone raised their glasses in salute. Prince Prins turned his head to witness this scene, his face looking particularly unpleasant.

Prince Charlie was right beside him, yet he seemed to be isolated.

Elizabeth and this group seemed to have formed a small clique, which made Charlie feel extremely cold inside; a shadow flitted across his eyes.

Nan Xiangmu happened to notice this and kept a smile on his face. They weren't trying to help Elizabeth—after all, a bit of internal strife on Lucas Star wouldn't hurt them, would it?

At that moment, many people's Communicators vibrated. They picked them up to read the message, their brows furrowing involuntarily as the atmosphere on the scene gradually changed, quieting down significantly.

"Mandala Star has arrived," someone said. Just now, many had received the message that the Mandala Star Fleet had reached the outskirts of Lucas Star and was heading toward the planet.

Though they had known this day would come and they were here for this very reason, the imminent arrival of the Mandala Star Fleet still left them unsettled.

Even though they were young, they all knew something of the history from centuries ago, as it was recorded everywhere.

Gradually, the banquet hall filled with noise as everyone discussed the matter.

Not only within the banquet hall but also outside, more people received the news. Lucas Star's military defense system was activated, and the public was warned that even though Mandala Star was only coming for negotiations, there was still a tense and forbidding atmosphere.

After many years, the oppression from Mandala Star was still powerful.

"Did Mandala Star deliberately choose this timing, arriving on Lune Festival?" the populace of the Lucas Star Capital murmured among themselves, looking up at the sky with some anxiety.

Would Mandala Star start a war?

With the arrival of Mandala Star, the atmosphere of the Lune Festival instantly died down, and the mood at the castle banquet became heavy. People began to leave the castle one after another, preparing to welcome the arrival of the Mandala Star Fleet.