Dawn 395.
Heavy snow fell over Star City for the first time in a long while.
Ji He stood at the city gate in a white robe, gazing into the distance. The world before him was blanketed in silver, and fluttering snowflakes settled on his shoulders, blending into his robe. Even his black hair had been dyed white.
A sense of loneliness rose from the depths of his heart.
This was his second year after entering Star City's decision-making circle.
He had too many ideas he wanted to realize, yet he had done nothing.
He was still too weak and isolated. Everywhere he turned, there was resistance to reform. He needed a group of companions who would carry out his ideas.
If he had no companions, then he would personally cultivate and seek them out.
After finishing his visit to the city defenders, Ji He returned to the Star City Administration Office.
The weather was freezing, yet Ji He's office had no heating on. The entire room was empty, containing only a desk and a computer connected to the Star City Database. There was not even a sofa for receiving guests.
Ji He stood by the office window, looking out at the snow-filled world beyond it.
Countless thoughts intertwined in his mind.
To him, becoming one of Star City's Decision Makers was not the end of his journey.
When he had been young, he had discussed Star City's situation in detail with his teacher. Among the topics they had raised were many of the flaws in Star City's development.
One major flaw was the excessive decentralization of power.
The Military Department, Star City's authority research institutions, and the city management hierarchy formed the Star City Highest Council.
This power structure had indeed played a significant role in Star City's development