Although the initial examination was passed smoothly, the subsequent impact of the insect disaster continued.
The Sherman Empire took the opportunity to make trouble for the New Federation, with both sides diplomatically sparring and bombarding each other, on the verge of escalating into a full-scale war.
Originally dominated by the New Federation, the interstellar discourse power had been significantly clawed back by the Sherman Empire due to the ongoing impact of the buried insect incident.
At least many medium-sized countries had now maintained neutrality between Sherman and the New Federation, rather than previously rallying behind the latter.
After a brief confrontation with the insects, the people of the Wind fell into inevitable panic, fearing the insects might return.
Panic was the greatest enemy of social order.
To appease the citizens, Yang Ming and Edwan discussed and began to act separately.