"Recently, Admiral Cedrian, Commander of the First Army, successfully seized a batch of smuggled goods..."
On the large screen not far ahead, a glamorous anchor was broadcasting a news bulletin.
As the report continued, the previously quiet Zhouwei grew somewhat restless.
Ling Miao noticed that even the area right in front of her began to hum with hushed whispers.
It seemed as though two young women, unable to contain their excitement, were sharing the news with their companions.
"Oh my god, my idol is just amazing!"
"There isn't a man in the entire Interstellar Era who can fight better than him."
"Who could argue with that? If only I could see the Admiral in person just once."
One of the voices was filled with anticipation, though her tone dipped uncontrollably toward the end. She was well aware of the vast gap between them.
"Don't say that. Maybe one day you'll suddenly run into him."
"A person still needs to have dreams, right? What if it actually comes true?" another voice beside her comforted.
Ling Miao turned slightly, drawing her gaze away from the excited crowd. Seeing her movement, Nona gave her a playful, teasing look.
"You're a fan of the Admiral too, aren't you?"
She lowered her voice, leaning in slightly while cradling her child.
Ling Miao turned her head, met Nona's curious, gossiping eyes, and spread her hands. "Actually, I hadn't even heard of him before today."
Nona didn't believe it for a second. Still, she simply assumed the young girl was shy and em…
Chapter 35