Chapter 340: Ch

Most of the Federation’s population, which was now less than about 6 billion, remained on Earth after many had already left for the Galactic Domain, a place about which they still had no real idea. Those who left there would likely not be returning after going through who knows what.

Though they were still expecting that at least some percentage of them would return. After all, without them how could the Federation truly push itself forward and rise as an interstellar civilization? Though many considered joining the Void Fleet formally, there was division among the people, and some preferred holding onto their own power, so it wasn’t done yet.

Word was that Kallus was regretting his decision about not swallowing Earth whole but instead letting it have the Federation and other governing parties, which caused quite a headache for him. But there were many ethnicities and groups who had their own separate ideologies, which he couldn’t change, nor could he force them to change. Well, he could, but then he would be a tyrant.

So he let them decide there fate on their own, at least until they realized just how hard it is to survive in space, not forgetting how the galaxy treated humans. Kallus had no plan whatsoever to babysit the Federation or its people. He would support them initially in becoming an interstellar civilization with some strength, but afterward he would leave them to their own devices.

If they contribute, they survive. If they don’t, they will be eliminated. It was that simple.

The main reason Kallus never really thought about taking over Earth (well, he did initially have such thoughts, as stated in one of the missions the system had given him, which was also a major reason behind why he even invaded Minotaurs, and as for what that mission was truly about and its connection or reference to earth is, will be discussed later) was because of the difference in cultural inheritance.

Some cultures can coexist with each other, while others simply cannot. Not going too deep into it, Kallus, as he was about to set up the foundation for a great power, didn’t want his newborn empire to be dictated or inwardly divided because of cultural inheritance and heritage.

He had no belief in ideas like secularism where everyone can live together despite their differences. In his view, that simply wasn’t true, and Earth itself was a living example of it. Because of that, one particular group he directly avoided, having no place to introduce them into his empire, and so he simply left them in the hands of the Earth Federation.

He allowed them to have their own space where they could do whatever they wanted. But Earth itself was something they would eventually have to give up ( as for ’they’ he was referring to the whole earth Federation) , as he had plans for Earth as well.

Anyways ,earth had been flourishing ever since…, one way or another, under the influence of the Void Fleet. The world had become more peaceful, though yes, the burden on everyone had increased as they needed to absorb advanced knowledge dictated by Federation rules and adjust to their much longer lives because of the increased lifespan, something many still found hard to believe even now.

But there were many who readily accepted it and understood that with such a long life ahead, they wanted to achieve greatness as well. The world order had completely shifted and was still being reshaped.

The opportunities were ultimately endless. This was a new era, echoing the dawn of the Industrial Age but on a far vaster scale; space was an infinite frontier, and it was common knowledge that the future belonged to those brave enough to claim it. No matter how large the human population was, it paled in comparison to the insatiable needs of the Earth Federation had as of now.

Beyond the grander projects, like the massive starships that still required a human touch despite advancements in automation, there were countless sectors demanding specialized labor. Mining operations, in particular, required human management and oversight. While automation handled the heavy lifting, it had its limitations; the technology was sophisticated but not infallible, and it could not replace human intuition and adaptability.

As the Earth Federation received numerous benefits from the Void Fleet, they gained access to advanced technologies—though, in reality, these were merely basic, entry-level Tier-3 technologies. Regardless, this surge of new opportunities created a desperate vacuum. There was a critical shortage of skilled personnel; in fact, “shortage” is an understatement, as there were virtually no personnel equipped for these new roles.

Having previously been a civilization that could only send a few objects into space within a limited range, Earth had suddenly become a society possessing the key technologies required to be an interstellar power, no longer limited to a single star.

Given this rapid leap, the total lack of a skilled workforce was a given; such specialized roles simply had not existed before.

Nevertheless, those with their eyes on the horizon were determined to rise through the ranks. They believed that with the Federation’s funding and encouragement, they could bridge this gap.

They knew that if they could truly master the principles behind these new technologies, they would finally have the chance to elevate their status and secure their place in the stars in this new, grand age.

Even though the technology provided was only slightly above subpar—the bare essentials required to establish the Earth Federation as a Tier-3 power with a solid foundation—the Void Fleet had a specific purpose. They aimed to grant the Federation a dominant position against the foes it would inevitably encounter across the galaxy while acting as a colonial power on the Void Fleet’s behalf.

Therefore, it was imperative that the human Federation reached at least this level of power. They could not remain complete novices on the galactic stage if they were to fulfill their role and survive the challenges of this vast, competitive landscape.

After all, the galaxy is no playground where humans fight one another over petty grievances. It is a far more cruel environment, devoid of any practical law or order. In the vacuum of space, strength is the only rule that matters; one must be powerful simply to exist.

Throughout the galaxy, humans were far from strong; in many sectors, they were nothing more than slaves to backwater alien races. While the Earth Federation remained blissfully ignorant of this grim reality, the Void Fleet knew the truth.

It was for this reason they were determined to ensure the Federation was, at the very least, prepared for the brutality that awaited them.

But all of that would be left to the future and however it might unfold. Currently, even though over 28 percent of the population had “vanished” from Earth, the planet remained as lively as ever—perhaps even more so. The Galactic Internet, a system introduced and controlled by the Void Fleet, was constantly buzzing with activity as the remaining six billion people engaged in endless discussion.

The majority looked forward to the bright future just around the corner, many unable to contain their anticipation.

“I’m so excited!” one post read. “I can’t believe we’ll actually have the chance to live among other stars and planets in our lifetime.”

“This is so unreal,” another replied with a sigh. “How are you all accepting this so easily? Even now, I feel like this is all just an illusion or a fantasy. It’s unbelievable that we are actually going to live in Alpha Centauri.”

“Get real,” a third chimed in. “What’s so unbelievable? Anything is possible with this technology. Thank God we have this chance to leap into the future!”

This kind of banter between common folk was happening all over the world. Yet, for every person who was happy, there were many others who opposed the entire idea of migrating to other star systems. To them, the “New Age” was nothing more than a massive conspiracy.

“What’s this all really about?” one user posted, sparking a heated thread. “I believe this is all a massive conspiracy by the Void Fleet. They’re planning something sinister. Believe me, this plan to send us to different star systems is just a scam. I think the Void Fleet is plotting our extinction.”

“This is a scam,” another user quickly replied. “I totally agree with the post above. Think about it: why would they be so generous? And what about the two billion people who already disappeared? I think they’re already gone. Just wait—when the time comes, the Void Fleet will just give us some bullshit excuse.”

“This is a sham,” a third user added. “Everything the two posters above said is 100% correct.”

Below these comments, the thread was flooded with “+1,” “+2,” and “Agreed” messages, as thousands of people voiced their support for the theory that their new galactic benefactors had dark intentions.

A fierce debate erupted across the Galactic Net as supporters of the transition fought back against the skeptics.

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