black queen hypothesis

In recent years, the relationship between the Empire and the Federation has been tense.

During the reign of the last Emperor Fin-Del, this tension was pushed to the climax|climax.All diplomatic efforts were shattered by his order to "take back" the disputed territory between the Empire and the Commonwealth.

The Federal President at the time, Sirin, was in the final year of his term.Holding the idea of ​​"show the emperor some color, otherwise he will think our federation is a soft persimmon", he actively lobbied and pushed the parliament to pass a countermeasure bill that included Operation Tiger.Operation Tiger was designed to achieve the greatest possible victory in the shortest amount of time, such as ending the war—it allowed federal special forces to bypass disputed territory on the front line and directly attack the Sils Maria Palace.

Under such circumstances, there are only a handful of opportunities for high-level meetings between the two sides, let alone meetings at the highest level.Now that the new emperor of the empire is enthroned, considering that Vilas is still a Fin-Dell, everyone thinks that the best response of the Federation is to send a special envoy to see the aftermath; For the sake of raising troops against each other.

However, not only the Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs will go to Sils Maria, but the Federal President will also bring a luxury mission comparable to a visit to an all-weather strategic partnership country, even including the sensitive Ministry of Security and Intelligence.

"...Almost half of the cabinet is accompanying. Does this mean that the federal government has a positive view or high expectations for the empire under the new emperor? For example, signing the peace agreement that has been delayed until now?" Yire's question went straight to the point Point to the point.

Silvio hooked the corner of his mouth subtly. "I think everyone is concerned about this issue. We can only respond to this. The main purpose of this trip is to be invited to participate in the ceremony. But of course, if the empire is willing to start peace talks, then we will naturally cooperate fully."

Yire's gaze flickered behind the rimless glasses. "Many people doubt the new emperor's Finn-Del lineage, what do you think about this?"

There is a subtle pun in that statement.The first layer of meaning is naturally the literal meaning, suspecting that Vilas is not the last member of the Fin-Del royal family; the second meaning is that if Vilas is the legitimate prince of the empire, then his royal blood may represent The warlike spirit of the previous emperor.

However, Silvio threw the pot away quickly. "It doesn't fall under the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth."

Yire pressed on step by step. "As far as I know, no official of the Federal Government would actively express belligerent tendencies in times of relative peace. Are you one of them, sir?"

This question is a bit more acute.While staring at the ace reporter of the Star Herald, which is said to be neutral and objective, Sivio wondered why he hadn't noticed this person before. "From my personal point of view, it's not just about 'expressing it'. In addition, although I am the president of the Federation, it is well known that I cannot guarantee that everyone in the Federation thinks the same as me."

These words have conveyed the meaning of peace very clearly, but Yige seems to have not received it at all. "Does that mean that if the Empire has no inclination towards peace talks, the Federation may take other effective measures?"

"That will be submitted to the parliament for a decision." Silvio became more and more crisp.

This tone obviously carries the hidden warning of "this topic ends here". Yire pushed his glasses, and he couldn't help but feel suspicious—after entering the door, he carefully released information that was not suspicious enough while there was no one there. This usually helps his interviewees cooperate, especially the sentry, but the sentry in front of him obviously doesn't like this.

It's strange, is it true that your Excellency's pheromone compatibility range is so narrow?

"So, is the cabinet happy with the establishment of the new empire?"

Silvio did not answer this question directly. "I think we're all happy with a stable, long-term, harmonious new relationship."

"Official, private, or all?" Yire asked sensitively.

Silvio suddenly smiled. "Do what we can."

Since the beginning of the interview, Yige had never seen such an obvious change in Sivio's expression, and he was really surprised. "Does that mean you're bound to win?"

"As I said just now, do our best." Sylvio repeated without giving a complete affirmation.

Yire had no other choice but to turn to other questions: "I heard that the empire specially assigned a special spaceship for you in order to welcome you?"

"I thank them for their hospitality."

"If I'm not mistaken, the Federation did send your special plane to accompany you?" Yire asked.

"The guest does as he pleases." Silvio replied smoothly, "Out of prudence, the special plane has no other special meaning."

"So far, you have indeed shown the great goodwill of the federal government." Yige asked again, "But do you believe that the empire has the same positive attitude?"

Silvio didn't blink. "I believe that the Empire will not want any surprises on such a big day."

Yige finally had nothing to say.At this time, someone came in to remind the interview time that it was up, and the two got up and shook hands.After a brief farewell, Silvio made a holographic communication to his intelligence minister. "Look up that Yge Blanco."

"Huh? If you have any objections to the interview questions, you should go to the Information Department and the President's Office?" Bacall didn't understand the seriousness of it for a while.

Silvio pointed it out directly: "His pheromone smell is at least [-]% similar to that of Vilas. I wonder if this is a coincidence."

"...What?" Bacall exclaimed, even Sylvio forgot to call Vilas's name, "Then he and you have a compatibility of more than 80.00%? You were alone with him just now Ten minutes in one room, how do you feel now?"

The focus of this attention is so skewed... "No," Sylvie said angrily, "Quickly check, I want all the materials."

Bacall clicked his tongue several times. "If you haven't done anything, you want to check him out?" Knowing that Silvio would definitely not respond to this narrowness, he immediately continued: "What does that Blanco taste like? It's the same as the one that Smits used last time." Is the pheromone bomb | bomb like?"

"Not exactly the same." Sylvio recalled carefully.

Bacall clicked his tongue a few more times, but his expression was already pensive. "It's a bit strange, I'll let someone do it right away." Speaking of this, he looked at Silvio twice: "Are you okay?"

Silvio knew that this distrust stemmed from his last spiritual fall.That time, his defenselessness against the bomb with the smell of Vilas pheromone was one, and the second was that the instantaneous concentration was too high when it exploded. "Branko is an A-level guide, and his barrier cannot escape my five senses. In other words, he doesn't know my pheromone smell, theoretically."

The subtext is nothing more than the fact that the opponent is too talented and not on the same level as me. Bacall is funny and helpless. "I know you are a super S-rank sentry, okay?"

Blanco is worthy of being an ace reporter. The interview in the morning appeared in the newspaper at noon.Anyway, when Fitz went to see Vilas with the news, the latter hadn't finished his lunch.

After scanning the graphic report word by word, Vilas turned off the virtual projection. "In line with the consistent style of the Federation."

This evaluation is very flat.Fitz was silent for a while, and asked, "Your Highness, do you think the Federation really wants to sign a peace agreement this time?"

"This topic cannot be skipped." Vilas affirmed, "but intention and signing are two different things. Given the complexity of the current situation, I don't think the federal mission will spend enough time in Sils Maria for both parties to understand the terms and conditions of the agreement. The terms are fully deliberated."

In fact, Fitz thinks so too, but he is keenly aware of the threat——

A stable, long-term, harmonious new relationship?Whether official or private?

How does he feel that a certain president is vaccinating the public?

Bad intentions!Unpredictable!

But Vilas cared about other things. "Since His Excellency the President mentioned it, this matter must not only be discussed, but also have preliminary progress."

Fitz understood. "I would ask the relevant people to look again at how we are preparing for this."

Vilas nodded, and asked again: "If I remember correctly, this Mr. Blanco also seems to have made an appointment for my interview?"

Fitz was about to say that. "The Interstellar Herald is the media with the best reputation and the greatest influence among neutral stars. With this in mind, we have agreed to their application for an interview with you." He carefully looked at Vilas' face, "If you think Not suitable, we can adjust. His appointment time is after the ceremony, no trouble."

Obviously, both of them smelled the gunpowder in Blanco's question, and it was gunpowder against the Empire.

"Why don't we just..." Vilas wanted to say earlier, but after thinking about it, he changed his mind. "Stay as it is."

"Your Highness?" Fitz was puzzled.

Vilas smiled lightly. "Since the other party thinks he is one thing, for his sake, we'd better not encourage that kind of blind arrogance."

The king's air in the words was so full that it could almost overflow, Fitz was startled unconsciously, and then lowered his eyes.This is the Majesty of their empire, and also his Majesty!

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The Federation mission arrived at the Roleika satellite almost in time.After a night's rest, the imperial spacecraft that had already been moored at the airport sent all the guests to the Sils Maria Palace.

Seeing the towering white gate of the Imperial Palace again, Silvio felt a little complicated, especially after feeling the unconscious tension of the guards.The last time he stood in front of the door as a federal marshal was to catch the guide who caused serious damage to the federal special forces; he didn't doubt that he would win at that time, but he never expected today——

It cannot be said that there is no apprehension, but it is more of anticipation.He seldom really expected anything, and his guide, dear Vilas, was without a doubt first and only on that surprisingly short wish list.

As high-ranking federal officials and sentries, both Bacall and Union felt that although the hostility of the palace guards was trying to suppress it, it still could not be ignored.This made them both uncomfortable, until the welcome array parted again—

The protagonist of the ceremony appeared surrounded by the crowd.Vilas was wearing a traditional imperial white dress, which made his waist more slender and his jewel-like eyes more dazzling, making everyone unable to look away.Not to mention, he seemed to have a calming effect; as soon as he appeared, everyone could not help calming down.

The subtle tension just now disappeared without a trace.Silvio knew that it was because Vilas quietly gave the slightest spiritual suggestion, and most people would be comforted without knowing it.In the current kind of tense meeting, Vilas' actions will not be considered as a violation of social etiquette, but instead represent a kind of goodwill towards peace.

At least neither Bacall nor Union were consciously relieved.But Silvio was more concerned. Vilas' hair was finally tidy, as if he was going to be an emperor.

Vilas took a step forward, stretched out his right hand, and said with a smile, "It's an honor for the empire, and it's even more an honor for me, to be here in person, Your Excellency the President."

"Your Highness, you're being polite." Sylvio held that hand and exerted a little force to minimize the gap between them. "It's the other way around."

This was a milestone meeting that could be recorded in the annals of history. None of the reporters not far away was in a hurry to send out their own news first.

Only one person, Yige Blanco, subconsciously squeezed his recording pen tightly.Not only because he found that someone's ability to guide far surpassed him, but also because he had personally seen someone who was better at controlling the overall situation than him.

Vilas Quinn Fin-Dell, as the rumors say, is a guide that no one can refuse!

The author has something to say: Yige: The Emperor of the Empire is unreliable!

Silvio: Vilas is my guide.

Yige: He probably still wants to start a war!

Silvio: Vilas is my guide.

Yige: Why don't you think about me!Neutral star plus reporter will not cause you any trouble!

Silvio: Vilas is my guide.

Yige: ...