"It's fine, it's a very noble idea." Tilan didn't show any mocking or disdainful expression. Instead, she quietly and sincerely spoke about this idea, which, though sowhat naive, still had a lofty purpose.
"Do you really think so?" Alanna slightly lowered her hand and asked.
"Yes."
"I don't know what kind of social structure civilization will form after losing the Songstress. It might split into multiple different nations, or perhaps break taboos and evolve endlessly in various directions." Tilan slightly adjusted her tone and then shared her thoughts and feelings over the years.
"But you are right about one thing: the Federation is currently deeply divided. The various groups in the upper and lower layers have long lost mutual understanding. Waves of hostile rhetoric erge endlessly, as if everyone is a victim. People have beco selfish, aligning with factions and ostracizing others, following choices driven purely by emotions, and rarely thinking about the true causes behind each problem or what kind of choices they should make for their own lives."
"If the developnt of technology and culture, the continuous advancent of supernatural abilities, is ant to improve people's lives and make civilization more advanced and harmonious, then at least in terms of culture, the current societal structure remains in a crude state."
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Alanna was astonished by these words, which were incredibly straightforward and struck at the core of the various issues facing the Federation today. In contrast, what she had pondered in the past now seed shallow.
"What do you an by that...?" She found it hard to understand the girl in front of her; why did it feel like the other person was even more extre than herself?
"To put it simply, the Federation, as a state and societal community in the Galactic Era, is still using the sa outdated social system from several millennia ago. Such a frawork cannot satisfy the desires of people from various strata or groups for their lives. The lower-class individuals feel abandoned, ignored. The prosperity belonging to Transcendents has nothing to do with them, yet they have to watch others lead exuberant lives, resulting in a significant psychological disparity."
"As for High Sequence individuals with Extraordinary Power, even though their abilities far surpass those of ordinary people, capable of easily destroying a city, they are still constrained by the Federation's various laws, governed by so 'ordinary people,' and even sched against using power. This gives them a sense of insecurity. To eliminate this sense of insecurity, they are bound to seek social power, which disrupts the original societal structure and undermines the sanctity of law."
"If the law only exists to protect the High-Order Extraordinary Ones, the wealthy, and the powerful groups—allowing these people to easily trample over it, while ordinary people face various punishnts for violating it—they will naturally doubt this system and resent its purpose. In the end, it shakes the foundations of the Federation's rule and fosters the growth of other organizations, such as certain gangs, clans, brotherhoods, and so forth."
"Essentially, if the law fails to protect the security needs of lower-class individuals, they will seek other forms of power to safeguard their interests, providing fertile ground for the survival of illegal organizations."
Years of accumulation in high school, along with broadened perspectives on the overall condition of the Federation after entering university, allowed Tilan to view issues more clearly and gradually understand what she truly wanted to do.
She wouldn't easily be swayed by various narratives, nor would she indulge in extre emotions or self-righteousness. She simply looked at the world calmly and impartially.
Generally speaking, only major upheavals drastically change a person, but so people's transformations are subtle and silent.
To jump into a pit just to know its pain—that's sothing only a fool would do, Tilan thought. Those who love to think should identify a pit early and remind themselves not to fall in.
Although Alanna and her "Z Society" had various immature aspects, in terms of their starting point, and the special abilities possessed by "Connectors," they were indeed intriguing to Tilan. This was also the reason why she joined them, to explore further.
After Tilan shared her views, Alanna felt as though she'd been convinced, quickly accepting the theories of the girl in front of her. However, if that were the case, didn't that an her self-founded "Z Society" was nothing more than a child's play, failing to grasp the core of the issues?
Out of a certain sense of pride and an unwillingness to lose face in front of her peers, Alanna turned her head and lightly bit her lip.
This… seems to be my fault for saying too much. Seeing the other's reaction, Tilan also realized where the problem lay.
After all, she was just a "newcor" speaking her mind in this manner. For Alanna, who was the leader, it was difficult to accept. Truly acknowledging and endorsing her views would essentially an admitting that she wasn't fit to be the leader, which would be a huge blow.
"Alanna is quite remarkable. Though I've considered many issues, I haven't put them into practice yet. In this regard, Alanna is really impressive." Tilan carefully arranged her words, trying to offer praise.
This round of consolation made Alanna feel much better, and her mood gradually stabilized afterward.
"Which year of university is Zi Jin in?" After her mood settled down, Alanna couldn't help but ask, curious.
"Currently the first year," Tilan answered honestly.
Once again struck, Alanna pretended not to care and nodded. "Zi Jin is still very young. I'm already half-graduated."
The current university program in the Federation divides ti evenly between on-campus study and off-campus practice. Once the initial portion ends, one is considered to be half-graduated. Songstresses like Ailu Kelu and Luo Fenghua from the senior years were in this phase.
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