Interstellar citizens' right to know was much greater than one might imagine. After all, the scenes of the entire Interstellar Alliance fighting against the Fierce Beast Army were still vivid in their memory.
Cedriel and Lanton—one was the highest-ranking Marshal of the Federation, and the other was the First Commander of the Battlefield. As SSS-level Beastmen, their strength in their Beast Forms would only be even greater in a combat state. Therefore, the appearance of the Marshal and the Commander's Beast Forms was deeply ingrained in the public's memory.
[Did I see that wrong? They really look like the Beast Forms of ** and ***!]
[Good heavens, I actually understood these blocked words. But aren't you overthinking it?]
[The Beast Forms of ** and *** are indeed the Mojin King Tiger and the Canglan Hunting Eagle, and their sizes are double the norm. It's not impossible.]
[Oh no, oh no. Will the Fur Raising Officer get her account banned? Wait, why is she able to film their Beast Forms?]
After receiving the notice from Minister Cassie, the person in charge of the Star Network had been keeping a close eye on its trends. Seeing that the citizens had noticed something unusual, he hurriedly initiated the backup plan.
"Quick, send the pre-written official document to everyone individually. Remember to block the Light Brains of all Blue Star people, including Miss Liang He."
The public did not know that SSS-level Beastmen went through an Evolutionary Stage. After discussing it with Minister Cassie, the person in charge came up with a new excuse to explain the situation.
[Respected citizens: Please allow me, on behalf of the Federation, to make a sincere request. We ask that you temporarily refrain from revealing anything about SSS-level Beastmen to the 'Fur Raising Officer' and the Blue Star people. This is a secret yet passionate pursuit of love. Let us offer our most heartfelt blessings and wish them their hearts' desires!]
Love was an eternal hot topic, and the big shots' pursuit of love was something the citizens were more than happy to see. Especially when they were allowed to participate and cooperate—that sense of involvement skyrocketed compared to simply shipping a couple online!
[Everyone, did you receive the message? So our previous guesses were all true!]
[But isn't this considered deception? Why hide their identities? They are great heroes; could it be that she doesn't like that?]
[I heard she's from B-Star. Maybe she just can't accept their identities temporarily? Or perhaps she only loves fluffy things.]
[Very likely! It's said that the marriage laws on B-Star aren't very friendly, so it's normal for her to be unwilling.]
[Right, right, right! And with their status, if they want a normal and equal romance, hiding their identities makes sense.]
[Makes sense. Besides, when they confess, they will definitely be in human form. It won't be considered deception then. Right now, they're just cultivating feelings.]
The netizens sneakily discussed the big shots' pursuit of love, deliberately avoiding key words. Unless someone already knew the inside story, it would be very hard to notice. Just as Minister Cassie and the others had anticipated, the citizens' imaginations ran wild, helping them flesh out this "pursuit of love" narrative. For now, they had dodged a bullet.
As for why they weren't worried about troublemakers or intentional leaks by the Rebel Army, it was naturally because the Information Security Department had the appropriate control measures in place. Combined with the netizens' cooperation, any inappropriate remarks would be swiftly suppressed. There was no need to worry.
"Now, we can finally relax."
As one of the insiders, Xu Yi was naturally monitoring the trends on the Star Network. Seeing the matter come to a close, he breathed a sigh of relief and wiped the sweat from his forehead.
"Relax about what?" Liang He looked at Xu Yi in confusion, but her sudden windfall left her with no time to think too deeply. She was preparing to use her newly earned money to buy some delicious food for Cedriel and Lanton. After all, without their on-camera appearances, she wouldn't have earned so much in copyright fees.
"Nothing! I was just thinking... thinking about the slingshot you used to hit the Fierce Beast earlier. Yes! The slingshot!"
When Liang He had previously taken action and knocked out a Fierce Beast with her slingshot, the reserve had confiscated and inspected it for safety reasons. It was only returned to her after they confirmed it was safe.
"Oh, the slingshot. That's just a toy from our childhood." Seeing that Xu Yi was interested, Liang He simply took out the slingshot, picked up a few small stones from the ground, and handed them all to him. "Here, want me to teach you how to play?"
"Sure!"
Seeing that he had successfully diverted Liang He's attention, Xu Yi relaxed. He genuinely felt a bit curious about the slingshot and started playing with it under Liang He's expert guidance.
"AWOO~"
Cedriel was very dissatisfied that Liang He's attention had been drawn away by Xu Yi. He gently bit the hem of her pants, wanting her to leave with him.
"Cedriel, what's wrong?" The Mojin King Tiger's actions made Liang He subconsciously scan her surroundings. After finding no signs of danger, she hugged the big kitty's massive head and laughingly kneaded it. "Alright, do you want me to play with you?"
"AWOO!"
Cedriel knew very well that the person in front of him was a frail human who couldn't withstand much force, so he didn't dare pull too hard. Seeing that Liang He remained completely unmoving, he had no choice but to helplessly let go.
"Then... let's play volleyball?!"
"Volleyball?" Xu Yi put down the slingshot and looked at Liang He curiously.
The interstellar era placed great emphasis on combat power and technology. While they did fairly well in entertainment and physical fitness, their culinary arts and sports were glaring weaknesses, especially given their lack of knowledge about Blue Star.
"Yeah! Exactly two people and two beasts. We can split into two teams and play doubles."
Though the Canglan Hunting Eagle didn't have hands, he had wings! Every flap would be a sure hit! And as a big cat, the Mojin King Tiger had a natural love for balls. It would also be a great way to meet their exercise needs. The more Liang He thought about it, the more feasible it seemed. She turned and ran towards the service area, searching around until she finally found a roughly spherical ball.
"Lanton's wings are very lethal, so Doctor Xu can team up with him. Cedriel and I will be the other team. How does that sound?"
Xu Yi was a novice, and the two beasts were also beginners. However, comparatively speaking, Lanton clearly had the advantage. Thus, this team division was fairly balanced.
"Sure, why don't you explain the rules to me?"
One person and two beasts stood obediently in place, earnestly listening to Liang He explain the rules. Who knew if these fierce beasts could actually understand her, but their attitudes were certainly excellent.
Meanwhile, Huo An and the others had been constantly observing them from the control room, terrified of any slip-ups on the Star Network. While they breathed a sigh of relief, they were also intrigued by the "volleyball" Liang He mentioned.
"Volleyball? I've never heard of this game before. It actually sounds pretty fun."
"I've realized that Blue Star is full of treasures. Oh, I don't mean valuable artifacts, but their culture."
"Indeed. And that slingshot Liang He used turned out to be a childhood toy for Blue Star people! Does that mean they aren't as fragile as we imagined?"
Huo An listened to his subordinates' discussion in silence, his eyes fixed on the eager Xu Yi on the screen. To be honest, the doctor's overly brilliant smile was making his fists itch.
He cracked his knuckles. Noticing a notification chime from his Light Brain, Huo An ran his tongue over his teeth and left the control room.
"Hello, this is Huo An. What can I do for you?"
"Director Huo An, I am Lanton's father. I'd like to consult you about... the pursuit of love."