To be sure, some were willing to accept the Star Alliance's aid in governance, development, and improving their nations' conditions. But changes in national conditions did not always bring sufficient benefits to those in power.
At times like this, many disagreements arose. Not everyone could selflessly serve their country and its people. Some merely wanted to comfortably enjoy the shade beneath the great tree that was the Star Alliance. Beyond that, they had no desire to make any changes.
Before long, the opposing voices grew increasingly fierce. Discussions in many places had turned into arguments. Some people even roared for their attendants to bring weapons, preparing to reason with the people arguing with them using their fists.
However, with heavily armed guards stationed throughout the Star Alliance venue, they could only put on a show and shout a few empty threats.
Ronglin paid no attention to their ugly faces. Instead, he stood at the edge of the central platform, chatting with Princess Shirahoshi and Prince Shark Star.
"Once the fighting starts, dive underwater and follow the Star River back to Shallow Bay beside Ninth Base." Ronglin smiled as he instructed Princess Shirahoshi. "I have heavy forces stationed there. They won't be able to stir up any trouble."
Princess Shirahoshi looked worriedly at the people on the conference platform, their faces red from arguing, and asked nervously, "Boss Ronglin, there are so many of them, and they look so fierce. Can you handle them? Should I summon the Sea Kings to help?"
Ronglin smiled. "These people are nothing. The ones I'm waiting for are today's real villains. Just look after yourselves. The Sea Kings are my greatest trump card. I don't want to play them so soon."
Shirahoshi nodded awkwardly. Rebecca, standing on the conference platform, saw Ronglin speaking so intimately