In that familiar Virtual Meeting Room, Lin Zhen, Lin Fan, and Aliya sat around the table.
Come to think of it, after so many years apart, Aliya seemed to have evolved further.
Compared to how she had looked during their last meeting, her bark-like rough skin had become much smoother, and her once-indistinct facial features had grown more refined.
If this continued, would Aliya eventually evolve into a human form?
Looking at Aliya's current appearance, Lin Fan could not help thinking so.
"Queen Aliya, you've caused our Federation no small amount of trouble this time!"
"Thanks to you, the Federation is now mired in considerable chaos. It will likely take quite some time to fully recover."
After the three settled into their seats, Lin Zhen was the first to speak, his tone brimming with anger.
Honestly, this was the most troublesome incident Lin Zhen had faced since becoming president. If not for Lin Fan, perhaps within a few years, every senior member of the Federation would have been controlled by the insect race, turning the entire civilization into their puppet.
That was not alarmist talk in the slightest. It was something that could very well have happened.
Whenever he thought of it, Lin Zhen could barely contain his rage.
"Did you call me here just to talk about that?"
Aliya responded lightly, looking completely unconcerned.
Of course, that was only what she showed on the surface. In truth, she was extremely anxious.
The Void Predator's invasion plan against the Federation had failed, while Vilsert faced a situation where its entire front was on the verge of collapse. All of it had left her deeply unsettled.
But no matter how anxious she was, she absolutely could not let the other side notice it during these crucial negotiations.
As a queen whose