At the Federation Government's press conference, when Mr. Truman finished reading his speech and announced that questions could be asked freely, all the reporters raised their hands in an instant.

"The second lady from my right in the first row..." Mr. Truman pointed to a female reporter not far from him.

This female reporter had golden hair, a sweet appearance, and a very attractive figure; she was even a famous socialite in Bupen's social circles.

A socialite is a magical profession, once described by a writer as "the key that no one can refuse," highlighting their ability to easily open most doors in the world.

Be it the door to one's heart, a house, or a zipper, these women have special means that only women can master.

Accompanied by the enhancement of some background identity, people always like things that are not easily obtained, so some people become obsessed with them and even pay for their behaviors.

Even though an extravagant appearance can grant them a high-quality life, these women insist on finding things to do to prove their success isn't just because they excel at bending down.

This is also the current mainstream thought in Federation society, where one's private life should be seen separately from his or her career development. In other words, a woman's relationship with her superior should have nothing to do with her career advancement.

With more and more strong women emerging in society, women with any social standing have begun to become active in various occasions, proving this point in deeper ways.

Mr. Truman knew her, a renowned female reporter with her own column in the "Federal Times," an independent journalist, and a Golden News Award winner, with a vast and complex network in Bupen.

Choosing her as the first reporter to ask questions was partly because of her identity and connections. In the absence of obvious interest conflicts, Mr. Truman didn't mind doing a personal favor.

Furthermore, her identity as a woman is also suitable as the first questioner; in this era, men somewhat look down on women while also granting them great tolerance.

"Thank you..." The female reporter stood up, and someone from the back row immediately whistled. She acted as if she didn't hear it and asked the question she was concerned about, "Mr. Truman, if for some reason there is a change or overthrow of the regime in the Nagariel United Kingdom, will this affect the Federation's interests there?"

"We don't know if there will be new regions declaring independence, and if too many regions declare independence, will it spark a conflict, affecting our investments?"

She adjusted her wording slightly, "What I mean is, we've invested so many resources and energy there, if we are abandoned, our early investments could be lost because we cannot be sure what will happen next!"

This issue, rather than an actual "question," seemed more of a discussion; Mr. Truman gave her an extra glance, finding it hard to imagine a woman asking such a deep question.

Actually, she wasn't detailed enough, but Mr. Truman could already infer what she was trying to express; there were three questions in total:

First, whether the current royal family will be replaced.

Second, whether the independent regions can maintain a friendly cooperative relationship with the Federation.

Third, how to ensure the protection of Federation assets under the worst conditions.

"A good question!" Mr. Truman did not withhold his praise, and the female reporter smiled back and then sat down with a pen, waiting to take notes.

After a brief contemplation, Mr. Truman provided his answer, "Regardless of how the situation in Nagariel changes, our task is not to 'change.' As we've said before, the Federation respects the government's authority of any country, and we will absolutely not interfere in other countries' domestic affairs, which is a promise the Federation makes to the world."

"If the current government does not change, we will maintain the previous friendly diplomatic relations and continue them. If there's a governmental change, we will actively connect with the new government, strive to re-establish diplomatic relations, and continue previous cooperation projects."

"Furthermore, for those leaders in areas that declare independence from the authorities, we express understanding and respect. When necessary, we will urge them to negotiate with the authorities and maximize the progress of peaceful endeavors."

"Simultaneously, we will demonstrate our sincerity and determination in all previous projects, ensuring that our interests are not infringed upon by anyone, and we promise that we will not be the first to use force to resolve our claims!"

It was a very official response, but he had already expressed what he wanted to convey, leaving the reporters quite satisfied. This was much more effective than other press conferences, especially with Mr. Truman's last sentence.

"Not be the first to use force to resolve our claims," implying that resolving claims through force isn't excluded from plans and can be an option when other methods are accepted ineffectively.

Since winning a naval battle against the Gafura people, the Federation's nationals have developed a mysterious confidence in the Federation's military strength, sometimes longing for conflicts with various parties.

This is also a release of the pressure left in previous escapism periods, with everyone being too suppressed in the past.

After answering this question, the reporters eagerly raised their hands again, and Mr. Truman casually pointed at one, "The gentleman in the blue T-shirt, with the T-shirt that says..." He paused, "...says 'Fuck Me."

In international common language, the literal expression isn't comprehensive; the same content may have different expressions in different contexts. The "Fuck Me" reflects more of a dissatisfied attitude towards life, a disdainful provocation towards all misfortunes, inviting them to confront him.

But when read aloud, these contextual meanings disappear.

Amid the laughter, a reporter stood up somewhat embarrassedly, having chosen his clothes in a rush when leaving home earlier that morning.

He took a deep breath to calm himself, "Mr. Truman, I've been reading articles from several international news agencies these days, some of which suggest that the Federation has played a disgraceful role in the entire affair. What is your opinion on this?"

This type of rhetoric is indeed mainstream internationally. Before establishing diplomatic relations with the Federation, things in Nagariel had remained incident-free for dozens if not hundreds of years.

Now, within less than two years of being associated with the Federation, riots, parades, and independence movements frequently occur. It would be hard to believe that the Federation hasn't involved itself in these matters.

"Baseless nonsense! Years ago, when Gafura was at its peak, any global incident was considered a Gafura conspiracy. Now it's our turn!"

"From another perspective, it reflects the rising popularity of the Federation in international affairs, with people becoming afraid of us taking more significant places. They even fear us leading the future trends of international society, so they begin to slander us, just as they previously slandered Gafura."

"I hope everyone can take a calm and rational look at this. We've stated many times that we absolutely do not interfere in other countries' domestic affairs, and we have indeed done so."

"All malicious speculations are the biggest slander on our goodwill. You can hand over those articles to my assistant after the conference, as we intend to pursue fairness and justice!"

Such an assertiveness, never before seen!

Using just two questions, Mr. Truman exhibited an assertiveness Federation members had never seen before. In the previous President's Government, the typical phrases used by spokespersons were "We refuse" and "it's not related to us," unlike the current approach, which continuously reaffirms their power, warning the world with a dominant tone!

This excited many domestic reporters. Meanwhile, some foreign reporters wore troubled expressions as a powerful Federation didn't align with the international community's interests. What's bothersome was that the Federation not only rose to power but was also continuously growing stronger.

Many speculated that the Federation might become the next Gafura, which would be a calamity for everyone.

Even more outrageous was that they refused to acknowledge some "speculations" made by international news agencies. Those were just speculations, yet they reserved rights and opinions, making them seem so incapable of taking a joke!

After a brief calm, Mr. Truman pointed at the third reporter, randomly choosing one, "The gentleman with the baseball cap..."

"Thank you for your choice, Mr. Truman!" Another Federation reporter stood up, posing a more practical question compared to the previous larger ones. "Mr. Truman, I recall that the Federation Government recently stored a large amount of Galeries. Currently, Galeries is experiencing a sharp decline in the foreign exchange market."

"If the Nagariel United Kingdom's government cannot resolve the current issues, leading to a regime and system change, doesn't it mean that including Galeries as an effective foreign exchange reserve was a mistake and that we'll face huge losses? How do we account to taxpayers?"

The country's money comes from taxpayers' pockets. Now that the Federation reserves a large number of Galeries, if Galeries exit the international currency market, the Federation's foreign exchange reserves would become stacks of worthless paper.

This is precisely what people care about most, not a few or dozens of dollars, but foreign exchange reserves calculated in billions. How many people's taxes would it take to accumulate such an amount? Could the Federation just watch this money evaporate?

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