Military Court? Shrek Court!

"Then let us continue with this afternoon's agenda, regarding the appointment of the Federation's outstanding young talents and the commencement of handover work."

As soon as he finished speaking, a councilor from the Dove Faction stood up. He wore a finely tailored suit, his hair combed until it shone, and a pair of gold-rimmed glasses sat on his face, making him look refined and scholarly. But there was a disquieting gleam in his eyes, the shrewdness and calculation of someone who put profit above all else.

"Mr. Speaker, I propose we reopen the issue that was suspended five years ago: allowing outstanding graduates of Shrek Academy to enter politics and join the army without examination."

His voice was clear and forceful, echoing through the hall.

Yang Shao's finger tapped lightly on the armrest. He had known this day would come, but he had not expected it to come so soon.

Five years ago, after Situ Xuan led Sun Moon Academy to defeat Shrek Academy, the Federal Parliament had passed a resolution sanctioning Shrek Academy by an overwhelming vote, ceasing to recognize Shrek Academy's academic credentials, ceasing to accept Shrek Academy's graduates, and ceasing all cooperation with Shrek Academy.

That was the Sun Moon Federation's harshest sanction against Shrek Academy, and also the greatest blow Shrek Academy had suffered since its founding.

But now, those people wanted to reopen the issue.

Yang Shao slowly closed his eyes. He had known it. No matter what agenda he started with, there was no getting around the words Shrek Academy.

As Speaker of the Federation, as a Speaker who wanted to accomplish something, he understood completely what it meant to be willing but powerless. On paper, his authority was limitless, but in reality, he was merely a puppet balancing the powers of every side,