"His Highness Qin, I bring you my father's greetings."
Aboard the warship drifting through the Blue Star Federation, Daniel of the Blue Star Federation sat before the Qin father and son, smiling with humble courtesy.
Contrary to the stereotype, Daniel did not look like the child of a military family. He looked more like a refined student.
Of course, his name revealed his father's hopes for him—fairness, wisdom, and sound judgment.
"I thought... you would see the Great Xia Empire as an arrogant, decaying nation. I didn't expect you to come to me," Qin said, looking at Daniel with appreciation and making no attempt to hide his surprise. "I'm curious. What made you give up power and wealth that were within your grasp?"
Daniel's expression turned serious. "We respect faith, and we also respect the Great Xia Empire's system and traditions. His Highness Elvis's actions were simply a matter of Great Xia's traditions. Though I cannot agree with them, that does not prevent us from sharing the same desire to pursue a better future.
"The Federation is now thoroughly rotten. Those traitors treat everyone as bargaining chips, hoping to trade them for eternal power and extraordinary strength.
"My father... is trying to save at least some of them."
Daniel's demands were actually very simple. The Blue Star Federation's problem did not lie outside its borders. With its immense scale and recently upgraded armaments, this was precisely when it was at its strongest.
But internal collapse would trigger a chain reaction. No matter how mighty a giant was, it could still die from infection within. Rotten flesh could easily bring down a strong body.
"Then your father is truly great." Qin praised him sincerely. Though he himself was a despicable ruler, that did not stop him from singing the praises of