Then, another candidate for sword bearer stepped forward and added in a deep voice, "Actually, there is an even more crucial factor."

"The selection of the Swordholder will not be based on your possession of an Earth-like planet that challenges human habitation."

"The most crucial thing is that people today are afraid of the current Swordholders."

"They wanted to find someone who would instill fear in the Trisolaran world, but not someone those effeminate women and fake effeminate women would be afraid of as the Swordholder." A hint of irony flashed in his eyes. (Indeed, as Liu Cixin predicted, society is gradually becoming more feminized.)

"But after a thorough search, they discovered that such an ideal candidate simply did not exist. So, they chose someone who, in their eyes, would not arouse fear."

"And that person is you. Women don't scare them because you are a woman, and you are a woman with a perfect image in their eyes."

"Those sissies are even more naive than the children we were back then; they only look at the surface of things."

"They now believe that everything in society is developing in a positive direction, and the era of universal harmony is coming soon. Therefore, they feel that the deterrent effect of the Swordholder is not so important, and the selection of the Swordholder should be more prudent."

However, Cheng Xin said something that left the six men speechless. She looked up at them and asked, "Isn't...it's not true?"

Upon hearing Cheng Xin's question, the eyes of the six men immediately dimmed.

Upon hearing Cheng Xin's question, the six men fell silent.

Then, the most senior candidate stepped forward and said to Cheng Xin with concern, "Child, you lack management experience, and you are too young and inexperienced. You haven't reached the level where you can accurately judge the situation. You also don't yet possess the strong psychological qualities required of a leader."

"All you have is a kind heart filled with guilt and a sense of responsibility."

"Take my advice, you are not suited to be the Swordholder."

"Give up the election. It's the best choice for you, for me, and for all of humanity."

..................

All readers were shocked by this scene.

They originally thought it was absurd enough that the humans of Blue Star intended to change the Swordholder Luo Ji, but they never expected that the humans of this era would be so foolish as to choose a Swordholder who would make them feel at ease.

At the Dawn Winery in Mondstadt, Kaeya sat leisurely as he gently waved for his head maid, Adeline. "Ms. Adeline, please bring me another glass of dandelion liqueur and a cream sandwich, thank you."

“Of course, Mr. Kaya,” Head Maid Adeline replied gracefully. She was dressed in a classic maid outfit, with black stockings and black leather shoes. The white lapels on her shoes perfectly matched her apron, which was decorated with a cute bow, adding a touch of gentleness and charm. Her white gloves highlighted her professionalism.

Diluc looked at Kaeya across from him with displeasure, a hint of helplessness in his eyes. "Kaeya, shouldn't you be patrolling outside? What are you doing at my winery?"

Kaeya smiled and shook his head in response, "Hey, Diluc, my patrol area today just happens to include Dawn Winery, so I just stopped by for a look. After all, this is where I grew up." He then accepted the dandelion liqueur and freshly baked cream sandwich that Adeline offered.

"Besides, coming here to relax after patrol and reading science fiction is a good way to unwind."

Kaeya continued speaking, a mischievous glint in her eyes, before glancing at Diluc, who sat upright in his seat.

"Honestly, can't you relax a little at home? Always so serious." Kaeya looked at Diluc with amusement.

As he spoke, Kaeya licked his cream-covered fingers and continued flipping through the pages of "The Three-Body Problem 3: Death's End" in front of him. Suddenly, he remembered the passage he had just read and looked up at Diluc, asking:

"Hey, Diluc, do you think that as humanity develops, it will really become more feminine, as this book says?"

Diluc, without looking up, flipped through his book and casually replied, "I don't know much about that, but I know you'd better not become like that."

“I’m serious, Diluc,” Kaeya said, sounding a little serious. “I’m thinking that if a kind woman were to become the Swordholder, she might not be intimidating enough.”

"Without deterrence, does the purpose of the swordsman's existence become blurred?"

Kaiya shook his head slightly, and then the image of that woman reappeared in his mind: "Eh~ If our acting leader were to be the Swordholder, I think it would have a certain deterrent effect, but the humans in the book actually want to choose a kind-hearted person to be the Swordholder, no matter how you look at it, that doesn't seem right."

Hearing Kaeya's words, Diluc finally raised his head and expressed his opinion: "I remember mentioning before that they wanted a Swordholder who could make them feel the beauty of the world. From that perspective, Cheng Xin is indeed a suitable candidate."

Upon hearing this, Kaiya shook his head with a hint of sarcasm: "Tsk tsk tsk, no wonder they say this is a completely feminized world."

"To want someone who appreciates the beauty of the world to fill such a vital position as the Swordholder is as absurd as appointing a helpless little girl as the Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius."

"What's most unbelievable is that Cheng Xin also agrees with the idea of ​​universal harmony and believes, like those people, that the Dark Forest deterrence is outdated."

"Sigh... Hopefully, the male sword-wielders will be able to stop her..."

With that, Kaiya finished the remaining cream sandwich in two or three bites, then took a big gulp of dandelion liqueur and continued reading.

..................

One week later, on that morning.

Cheng Xin stepped into the Federal Government headquarters and was invited to participate in the official transfer ceremony of two planets in the star system she once owned.

The entire hall was filled with a solemn and dignified atmosphere, and the ceremony was conducted in a serious and solemn manner.

After the ceremony, the president of the Blue Star Defense Council personally sought out Cheng Xin for an in-depth conversation. He also stated that he was representing the Solar System Fleet and the Federal Government headquarters.

During the conversation, the federal government and the Solar System Fleet jointly expressed a clear desire—they hoped that Cheng Xin would join the race for the Swordholder.

Cheng Xin stood in the square, looking around at the dense crowd.

A huge image floated above her head, bearing her portrait, like a radiant cloud.

Suddenly, a young mother holding a baby walked through the crowd and stood in front of Cheng Xin.

She gently handed the baby to Cheng Xin, a scene that resembled a statue of a benevolent Virgin Mary.

Cheng Xin, the woman her mother once picked up from a park bench, now has no other choice.

This time, it was humanity that chose her, not the other way around.

At that moment, Cheng Xin made a decision in her heart.

She looked up, her gaze sweeping firmly across the crowd below, and announced in a clear and powerful voice: "I will run for the Swordholder."

These words echoed in the square, and everyone who heard them felt the weight of this moment and sensed a bright future.

……

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