StarCraft: Everyone wants the Queen

Chapter 195 Upper Star Federation

"Even more than the wolf clan... mmm mmm..." Ge Yuan, what are you doing?

Before Shen Qingqing could speak, Ge Yuan covered her mouth from behind.

He didn't let go until he pulled her into a deserted alley.

"What's going on with Ge Yuan?"

"Shh-"

Ge Yuan gestured for her to be quiet, and only spoke with lingering fear after the footsteps had faded into the distance, "It was people from the Federal Control Bureau."

"Qingqing, remember this: things are not like they are on Wangxing. You can't trust anyone here. Besides remembering to stay away from the citizens, you also need to remember one more thing."

"What?"

"Don't reveal your Zerg identity, especially here."

Through Ge Yuan's knowledge dissemination, she learned that Castor was hostile to insectoids like them and other non-pure human races.

Wolf packs, sea creatures, insectoids... any race related to animals will be ruthlessly expelled here.

Because the Zerg have never joined the Federation, they have never had any interaction with the Federation. In addition, the distance is relatively far and there is little contact between them. Therefore, Castor Star does not care much about the Zerg.

However, there is still a degree of discrimination.

Although it's not explicitly stated, and the law clearly stipulates that carbon-based life forms are equal, they will still be expelled if they come here.

Unless they agree to all of the federal government's unreasonable demands.

For example, they station troops on their central star and pay huge management fees to it every year.

"So these regulations are specifically designed to target us!" Shen Qingqing exclaimed indignantly upon hearing this. "And they even want to station troops here? Doesn't that just expose us completely to their guns?"

"Yes, that's why we've never joined the Federation, including the werewolves and other groups."

Ge Yuan checked the time and felt it was about time, so she pulled Shen Qingqing through the alley and walked to the end.

"Now we can truly say that we have set foot on Castor."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qingqing looked ahead. Unlike Wangxing, a planet with vast land and ocean, this place was a true interstellar federation capital city exposed to the starry sky.

Everything was demonstrating to the world the prosperity and advanced technology of Castor.

Rather than a planet, it's more like a terraformed birthplace of advanced technology, because you can hardly see any soil or plants here, only machinery, even on the ground.

“Castel is on the other side of Wangxing. All the planets here are made of steel and meteorite iron. There is no soil or water resources, so they need to import from us to meet their needs.” Ge Yuan laughed when she saw Shen Qingqing’s stunned look.

"Qingqing, you don't need to be so surprised. This is how it is in the upper star system. There is no soil at all, and it is said that the local natives are just as beautiful as us."

"Up to the next galaxy?" Shen Qingqing picked out the key phrase. "Could it be that we're in the next galaxy?"

Are there really galaxies that are superior or inferior?

“Yes, that’s how it’s defined in interstellar space,” Ge Yuan explained as she led her along. “Because our two star systems are located in different interstellar spaces, that’s why they are called that. But don’t worry, this name has nothing to do with the status of the star system.”

They walked and talked until they saw Ge Yuan mysteriously knock on the door of a shop, then pull her around to look, and seeing that no one was following, they quickly went inside.

"!!!"

To my surprise, the interior of that small shop was completely different from its dilapidated exterior.

Shen Qingqing kept turning her head back with every step she took, even when Ge Yuan was pulling her along.

The interior is a tavern with a predominantly dark color scheme. Although the decor isn't particularly upscale, it's still better compared to the wasteland-style exterior.

Ge Yuan was very familiar with this place, and led her up to the second floor with ease. After showing her a card, they officially checked in.

It wasn't until she was lying on the bed in the tavern's private room that Shen Qingqing finally voiced her question.

"Oh, so you wanted to ask why we came here if we're here for an inspection? That's quite clever."

Upon hearing Shen Qingqing's words, Ge Yuan praised her.

He then took out a sound jammer from his suitcase before speaking, “The reason we came here is not only because it has numerous economic, financial, and trade opportunities that can bring us the most direct manufacturing development opportunities in the entire galaxy, but also because we want you to see how the Federation treats citizens of the next galaxy.”

They lay down on the bed to rest together, and Ge Yuan spoke again, "I know you don't care about this matter, but our Zerg will have to clash with the Federation sooner or later. It's not a bad thing to know in advance. And don't worry, I've already taken care of things in Andorra. There's no need to worry about him knowing our whereabouts for the time being."

“But Ge Yuan, I still…” Shen Qingqing hesitated, “I still don’t understand why they discriminate against the Zerg.”

"Because of the uneven economic development," Ge Yuan stated succinctly.

"In fact, our Zerg's technological development has always been at the forefront of the lower star system, but if we were placed in the upper star system, we would only be in the middle. This in-between position is really uncomfortable."

He turned over and told Shen Qingqing, "Once the construction of Wangxing is completed, you will be able to come here legally in a diplomatic capacity. At that time, I believe you can hold a large army and negotiate with the Federation to secure a legal and fair status for our Zerg in the upper star system."

Why at that time?

"Oh, are you stupid?" Ge Yuan gave her a light flick on the forehead, exasperated. "Now the entire lower star system knows that our Zerg were almost wiped out. Although the upper star system doesn't care about this, after this incident, our interstellar status has fallen behind the Wolf Clan. In the entire interstellar space, strength matters. Without strength, how can they negotiate with you?"

Listening to Ge Yuan's words, Shen Qingqing felt that they made sense. "So we're not here on Castor Star with a legal status right now?"

Ge Yuan nodded.

So we're being illegal immigrants?

Ge Yuan nodded again.

Shen Qingqing: ...

Very well, I have nothing more to say.

No wonder she kept her distance from citizens; she was afraid of being discovered as illegal immigrants.

The two insects lay together on the bed, stretching their bodies as much as they could. Shen Qingqing looked at the ceiling and asked Ge Yuan if the sound jammer had been turned on.

After receiving an affirmative answer, he looked up to the sky and sighed.

"Why is it so hard for us?! What did the Zerg do to us to treat us like this?!"

"Are you done complaining?"

"It's over."

"Then come and eat something. We'll rest here for the night and then head to the Central Federation."

After taking a bite of the apple, Shen Qingqing was also puzzled when she heard her say that.

"The Central Federation? Isn't that the capital of the entire planet Caster? There must be many citizens there. We've all been featured on the interstellar live stream, how... Ahhh, Ge Yuan, you're so smart!"

Seeing Ge Yuan pull out a thin piece of silicone, Shen Qingqing rushed into her arms and rubbed against her.

"Ge Yuan, you were truly prescient!"

"Hmph, of course, don't you know who I am?"