"These leaders, so full of compassion and responsibility, seem to be doing everything in their power to maintain peace in our universe. Looks like we really are living in a prosperous golden age! Don't you think, Roommate C?" Yu Lian said.
Even an idiot could hear the sarcasm in Yu Lian's voice. Of course, as a mature member of society, Roommate C merely blinked with feigned innocence and shrugged. "That's right. You, General Yu Lian, are now a big shot with a grand residence and your own staff. You'll surely do your best to protect our golden age, won't you?"
"I'm not there yet. When all's said and done, I'm just a senior wage slave."
By then, the TV had cut to the studio on the Commonwealth's side. Several scholars who looked as though they knew a thing or two about international politics and diplomacy had begun arguing about the issue.
Most of what they said was empty, repetitive talk with little substance, but it was still entertaining to watch self-important scholars and celebrities squabble. Still, it wouldn't be fair to say their discussion had no value at all.
An economics professor from Ocean University presented a string of figures and charts before concluding that the entire world was benefiting from half a century of peace, as well as the dividends from developing and exploring the New World. As the largest exporter in the galaxy, the Commonwealth had a duty to prevent the situation in the New World from worsening.
Nearly every guest present agreed with him.
The host then told the audience that the wise and mighty Grand Leader Tatos had already dispatched a high-level diplomatic delegation to the Empire, the Commonwealth, and Huaxu, doing everything possible to resolve the issue through diplomacy. Meanwhile, the Commonwealth had also sent