I have to say, I’m really worried about the Federation’s future. If even someone like me can get a Medal of Valor…

To reiterate, the corrupt Federation! It’s doomed sooner or later!!!

“Hand it to me tomorrow, at the Interstellar Hunter Association. I’m free in the morning.”

Loren typed this message with a complex expression.

Then, Loren thought of something else and quickly added another sentence.

“I also killed a Mecha Pilot who came from the military.”

“You mean Colonel Jin Novak? He was a casualty of internal power struggles within the military. Strictly speaking, he was already retired.”

“Furthermore, according to our investigation, he had also secretly done some dirty work for that Councilor Osman. He was an unstable factor as well. Thank you again for taking action.”

“After all, a Titan-class Mecha going berserk would be quite troublesome.”

Another message from Abel Norton appeared on the screen.

Loren: “…”

Fine, fine, fine! I’ve truly become a law-abiding citizen of the Federation!!

“What about my 3-billion bounty then? Was it the military or the Justice Party?”

Loren remembered the news he received as soon as he got off the starship.

A 3-billion bounty was no small sum, a full 3 million Spirit Stones. He didn’t even have half of 3 million Spirit Stones on him…

“According to our speculation, it probably wasn’t the military. Colonel Jin Novak didn’t have much backing within the military. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been forced into a semi-retirement despite his many merits.”

“He did have a few close comrades-in-arms, but it’s unlikely those comrades would spend such a large sum of Spirit Stones for him. It’s not a small amount.”

“It was probably those remnants of the Justice Party who put the bounty on you on the black market. That guy Osman had a decent position within the Justice Party, after all, he managed to become a Star Domain Councilor within the Federation.”

“Among those universally despised Justice Party rats, there probably aren’t many with a higher position than him.”

Loren stared at the message from Abel Norton on the screen, falling into deep thought.

“Thank you for the clarification, Agent Norton.”

The Justice Party, huh? Interesting. Using such a huge sum to put a bounty on me… seems you’re quite wealthy…

“You’re welcome, Mr. Loren. Compared to your contributions to the Federation, this bit of information is insignificant.”

“By the way, if you find yourself in uncontrollable danger because of the bounty, you can seek refuge at the Security Bureau in the Radiant Flow Star Domain.”

“Remember, those who hold the Medal of Valor will always be friends of the Security Bureau.”

After countless preliminaries, Abel Norton finally said this.

“Alright, I’ll consider it.”

Regarding the other party’s suggestion, the cautious Loren neither refused nor agreed.

The Security Bureau’s attitude towards him was strange at every turn…

Their conversation ended there.

Just as Loren closed the chat window with Abel Norton, a message from Daisy Wendy eagerly popped up.

“After you took out Councilor Osman, you just ran straight to the Radiant Flow Star Domain?”

Loren fell silent once more.

Let me say it again, that wasn’t running away!! Can an Interstellar Hunter’s business be called running away? The Federation is vast! It’s about touring other star domains!!!

“It’s touring, Daisy.” Loren emphasized once more.

“Okay, okay, I get it, stubborn Mr. Loren…”

Far away in the Jadeite Star Domain, Daisy Wendy also revealed a meaningful smile upon seeing Loren’s message.

Her fingers danced quickly, sending another message:

“So when are you coming back? You’re not wanted by the Federation, and the people at the orphanage all want to thank you in person. You solved a huge problem for them.”

“I probably won’t be returning to the Jadeite Star Domain.”

Daisy stared at the message Loren sent, a frown appearing on her beautiful face.

So that night… was the last time we saw each other before parting…

What a pity we didn’t get to say a proper goodbye…

“Can I ask why?”

Daisy was unwilling to give up. She had finally gotten closer to Loren, only to be separated by several star domains in the blink of an eye.

“That place no longer makes me feel any danger.”

“Isn’t that a good thing?”

“It leads to decay.”

Daisy stared at the final message on the screen, unable to speak for a long time.

She wanted to say many things, but didn’t know what to say.

Many words were typed and deleted, deleted and typed…

In the end, despite her vast knowledge, she only used her slender fingers to type a single polysemous word on the screen.

“Zorgu.”

This polysemous word, in the Federation’s common language, means “take care” or “what a pity,” often used as a farewell between close people.

Yet, in the language of a certain cult within the Federation, this word also refers to “a certain kind of dangerous existence capable of distorting reality.”

Loren, who grew up in the slums, silently replied upon seeing the other party’s “take care”:

“You too.”

Afterwards, Loren closed the chat window with Daisy and gleefully logged onto the Interstellar Hunter Forum, loudly proclaiming:

“Your ‘Fortune’s Breeder’ has returned!! Kneel and welcome me!! Hahaha!!”

At that moment, Raven, having partially sated its internet addiction, looked up and gave Loren a disdainful glance.

“Master, your mental state is truly worthy of repeated contemplation.”

Loren: “…”

He felt he was being mocked, but he seemed to have no proof.

“Stupid bird, shut up! Play with your computer!”

Raven disdainfully turned its little head away and resumed its high-intensity web surfing.

Stupid master, sometimes you act like an overly excited lunatic…

Loren happily logged onto the Interstellar Hunter Forum. Having been blocked by the other party, he skillfully found the account “FederationSecurityBureauAlwaysHiring” and began his daily teasing.

This was an inquiry post by a novice Superhuman, and the replies below were filled with countless Thrill-Seekers.

Numerous Thrill-Seekers were also tagging the account “FederationSecurityBureauAlwaysHiring” in various replies.

“Why are there so many people within the Federation who yearn for the Empire? What’s so special about the Empire? Also, the Empire’s military has secretly contacted me, hoping I’ll be their spy. What should I do?”

Looking at this post, Loren’s expression was also somewhat hard to maintain.

Assessment complete, the Superhuman who posted this was definitely a novice.

A real Thrill-Seeker couldn’t come up with such an abstract question…

And with such an abstract post, the reply section below was even more spectacular.

As everyone knows, on the Interstellar Hunter Forum, half the people think the Federation is doomed sooner or later!

As for the other half, they all believe the great Empire will eventually unify the Star Realm!!

In Loren’s words, well… it’s a trend! As long as you think the Federation is doomed, we’re friends!

In this post that even Loren found overly abstract, the most upvoted answer was from that account “FederationSecurityBureauAlwaysHiring.”

FederationSecurityBureauAlwaysHiring: “Young man, you’re still young, don’t lose faith in the Federation!”

“Our Federation not only has a long history! But also a clearly visible, bright future!!”

“Don’t give up!!! Stay firm in your beliefs, let’s work together to build the Federation!!”

“By the way, where are you? I’ll send you some cultivation resources.”

Below this answer were uniform mockeries from the Thrill-Seekers.

TheEmpireAcrossForeverEndures: “Young man, let me tell you a truth.”

“All liars share a common trait: they fabricate a glorious history, promise you a beautiful future, and then, sacrifice your present.”

“Come, read with me! Long live the Empire! The Federation is doomed!”

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