Getting a Technology System in Modern Day

Chapter 874  A Dilemma

Over the next two days, the Astral Conclave representative and their entourage found little excitement, spending most of their time within the space station. Workers meticulously organized their inventory, transferring cargo from their ships to storage, while those with free time explored the station, some out of curiosity, others to analyze the empire’s design philosophy and compare it to their own.

Concerns about being spied on had been dismissed early. Upon arrival, their security personnel conducted thorough scans for surveillance devices, only to discover that the empire had taken extreme measures to ensure privacy. The station's walls had a unique structure, two parallel layers filled with mana in its gaseous form, separated by a mana-free void. This design effectively blocked both conventional surveillance methods and mana-based detection techniques. The sheer level of effort and resources invested into guaranteeing privacy was almost unsettling, signaling just how far the empire was willing to go to earn the trust of its allies.

While surveillance cameras were present in public areas, this was openly disclosed in the provided documentation. Still, despite the empire’s transparent security policies, the Conclave’s delegation took additional precautions, modifying their quarters to reinforce security, not because they doubted the empire’s assurances, but simply for their own peace of mind.

Despite their time on the station, the representatives and their entourage had yet to interact with any imperial citizens, even though the Trade Hub was designed to facilitate exchanges not just between the empire and its guests but also between individuals. This separation was intentional, as they had been informed beforehand that, for security reasons, they would not be permitted to mingle with the station's regular inhabitants. Their designated areas kept them apart, ensuring that any interactions would only take place under controlled circumstances.