Shen Qiaoqiao’s fingers flew across her holographic keyboard, projecting green legal glyphs into the crisp air of the command pavilion.
Beside her, a high-resolution terminal established a direct, military-grade encrypted satellite link with the State Sovereignty Ministry in Yanjing.
Within seconds, the imposing visage of Commander Long Zhan appeared on the main holoscreen.
Commander Long was seated behind a dark mahogany desk, reviewing tactical reports with a steaming mug of black tea.
“Chairman Lin,” Commander Long said, his voice deep and steady. “Shen Qiaoqiao just pinged our database regarding an ancient property title. What did you dig up?”
“Ancient Spirit-Land Registry Deed Number 9901-Earth-Dragon,” Lin Mo answered, leaning against the edge of the conference table. “Take a look at the statutory ownership records.”
Commander Long Zhan typed the serial number into his administrative terminal.
On the holoscreen, a dense file stamped with imperial crimson seals unspooled across the display.
