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The members of the enforcement team are all puppets.
When this news broke, not only the haters but even those online who genuinely liked puppets were somewhat shocked.
[They’re just children. Why assign such tasks to puppets?]
When Li Ming typed this line, he couldn’t understand what the alliance was trying to do.
Although he had never raised a puppet due to a lack of money, Li Ming had watched several documentaries and live streams about puppets. He believed that the minds of puppets were like those of children and were completely incapable of handling such tasks.
[I don’t deny that puppets are smart, but asking them to serve as members of the Puppey Enforcement Team—can they handle it? What if someone refuses to cooperate, causes a scene, or attacks the puppets? What if they make a mistake during the certification process? How should that be handled? Should we scold the puppets, or deduct their pay?]
[Did you even consider these issues before making this decision?]
Although Li Ming's words were all in defense of the puppets, since he was criticizing the alliance, the haters murmured a few comments but didn’t directly insult Li Ming.
Instead, they stirred up trouble by commenting below, adding to the chaos.
In the eyes of most bystanders, regardless of the new policy, the idea of having puppets take on such a role was simply laughable.
As more and more netizens paid attention, the comments began to increase, and without exception, they all opposed the idea of having puppets become part of the enforcement team.
Some even went so far as to vent their anger on the alliance's official website.
[Is this what you call loving puppets? Using puppets to achieve your goals, what’s the difference between you and the association?]
[Unbelievable! Do you really think puppets can handle these tasks? Do you really see puppets as humans?]
[What is this? The association is gone, so you all expose your true nature and start seeking attention?]
[You claim to love puppets, but what do you actually think of them? How could those little cuties possibly do these things?]
The alliance did not respond to these criticisms. Instead, they posted a video, one that was personally filmed by Qi Chao.
In the video, a black-haired puppet with dog ears and a dog tail nodded calmly at the camera.
Next to it was another puppet with striking green eyes, who exaggeratedly waved its hand with a cheerful smile, looking sunny and lively.
[Wow! It’s the Xiang Yue made by the great Qi! I don’t know who made the puppet next to it, but it looks so cute too! I want to hug my sweetie!!]
[So cute!]
Fans of puppets were unsure what the alliance was trying to achieve with this video. However, after watching it, their hearts softened. The puppets were so handsome and adorable, how could the alliance bear to order them to perform such tasks?
Just as the netizens were about to express their support for the puppets, the next moment, the two puppets in the video suddenly rushed towards each other.
With swift punches, mid-air flips, and spins, the two puppets moved faster than lightning, their actions so rapid it was dizzying.
They didn’t hold back at all. The black-haired puppet even sprouted wings at some point, the sharp black feathers gleaming with a cold light, with countless feathers shooting out like arrows directly aimed at the other puppet.
The cheerful puppet’s expression didn’t change. It nimbly dodged, but when it stepped aside, several sharp feathers were left embedded where it had been standing.
Netizens: …
The scene was so shocking that the viewers hadn’t recovered from the puppets’ combat skills before noticing that the official website had posted another message.
[These two are the captains of the Puppet Enforcement Team. They have enough ability to protect the puppets' safety, so there’s no need to worry.]
Well, now they weren’t worried about the puppets' safety. In fact, they were more concerned about their own safety.
Li Ming, who was sitting in front of his light brain, also saw the video. S-rank puppets were extremely rare and could only be seen during puppet master competitions. This was the first time Li Ming realized just how powerful puppets could be.
Moreover, according to the official statement, there were many other puppets with similar combat capabilities?
Li Ming paused for a moment. Although he now knew that puppets had the ability to protect themselves, it didn’t mean he agreed that they could handle this job.
After all, according to the official's explanation, the Puppet Enforcement Team not only had to protect injured puppets but also had to authenticate the puppets' identities and seek justice for injured puppets.
However, aside from those few S-rank puppets, he felt that the lower-ranked puppets didn't have the ability to handle these tasks. Even though he liked puppets, he couldn’t claim that low-level puppets possessed the same rich expressions and intelligence as the S-rank puppets.
It seemed like the people behind the official website knew exactly what the netizens were thinking, as they quickly posted another video.
This video was different from the previous one. It was clear from the angle of the camera that the person filming was likely a puppet, given their short stature.
"Daddy asked me to record the video!"
A cheerful voice came from off-camera, and the voice was easily recognizable.
The netizens who frequently followed Qi Chao's social media accounts immediately guessed who was filming the video.
[Li Bai! That cute and healing voice is definitely Li Bai!]
[Both Xiang Yue and Li Bai have appeared, looks like Qi Chao really joined the alliance.]
However, this wasn’t a big surprise. After all, the alliance was known for its love of puppets.
When the alliance was first established, fans speculated that Qi Chao would definitely join this organization, so this didn't come as too much of a shock.
The real focus now was on the content of the video. After a couple of quick comments, the netizens continued watching.
The camera quickly focused on the puppets sitting at the counter. They weren’t as refined as the S-rank puppets, and their expressions were a bit stiff. Clearly, these puppets were of lower rank.
Through the glass of the counter, the viewers could see the puppets talking to each other.
Although their faces showed little expression, it was evident that they had a good relationship.
Lower-ranked puppets just had a flaw.
They weren’t as the people of Blue Star believed—extremely low in intelligence and devoid of emotion. They simply required more patience.
Before the netizens could express any thoughts, the scene changed. A woman walked in, accompanied by a puppet, and sat at the counter.
After the woman left, the puppet was left sitting there alone, looking confused, seemingly unsure of what to do next.
The viewers’ hearts tightened, and just as they were about to speak up and question what was happening, they saw the puppet at the counter initiate a conversation with the other puppet outside.
Before long, the confused puppet visibly relaxed.
What followed was a series of simple processes: registration, selecting a time for enrollment, and other basic steps.
“Don’t worry, big brothers and sisters. These tasks are very simple, and puppets can handle them easily,”
The crisp voice rang out again from off-camera. “Puppets as members of the enforcement team help the puppets coming for certification quickly relax.”
The voice continued to explain some of the processes in detail, including the steps for certification and the subjects the puppets would be educated in. Though the content was rather dull, the fact that it was being explained by a puppet made it engaging for the puppet-loving netizens.
[Ugh, what should I do? I feel like what he’s saying makes so much sense. Puppets are definitely smarter than we thought, and it looks like they can totally handle this.]
[I feel the same.]
Even Li Ming, at this point, couldn’t find the words to respond. Judging from both the combat abilities of the puppets and their current state, it seemed most logical for them to take on the role in the enforcement team.
However, Li Ming had always believed that puppets should be cherished and cared for. Now that the alliance was assigning them to work, he found it hard to overcome this mental barrier.
The low-level haters, who had been expecting fans like Li Ming to start a commotion against the alliance, were surprised when, within just two videos, these fans had fallen silent. Seeing this, the haters couldn’t help but show up to start criticizing again.
[Haha, so what if puppets can handle it? I’m saying puppets simply don’t deserve this, understand? They don’t deserve it.]
[The alliance must be bored out of their minds. What if I don’t take my puppet to the alliance for certification? What can they do, arrest me?]
[Certification for puppets? Forget it, puppets are just toys. Making them go through a certification process feels like playing house.]
It was better when the haters kept their thoughts to themselves. The fans would have hesitated on whether to continue opposing the decision.
But now that the haters were not only criticizing the decision but also belittling the puppets, it stirred up a hornet's nest, and the fans immediately exploded in anger.
[Why can’t puppets do it? Can you do it?]
[Are you out of your mind? How well have the puppets been completing their tasks? Why do you belittle their efforts like it’s child’s play?]
[To the user on post #539, you may choose not to register your puppet, and they won’t arrest you, but don’t forget what the enforcement team’s responsibilities are.]
Fans could hesitate, but they would never allow these haters to insult the puppets. It wasn’t just about the enforcement team; if they were going to do it, then let them do it!
After all, the puppets were more than capable of handling the position. Even the usually mild-tempered Li Ming was angered by the haters’ remarks, and he was now furiously typing, criticizing them just as loudly.
After the alliance’s documentary promotion, more and more people began paying attention to the puppets themselves, and the number of people who liked them continued to rise. Not long after the haters started speaking up, fans went on the offensive, forcefully silencing them.
Qi Chao, who was sitting behind his light brain, couldn’t help but chuckle as he watched this unfold.
Qiu Qiu flapped her transparent wings, lazily perched on her father's shoulder, and softly asked, “What are you watching, Dad?”
Upon hearing Qi Qi’s question, Qi Chao moved the light brain in front of her to prevent her from falling while trying to get a look. He casually explained, “I’m watching the news about the enforcement team.”
Qiu Qiu was also a member of the enforcement team. However, because no one knew what her special ability was—or even if she had one—Qi Qi wasn’t responsible for protecting the puppets.
Instead, she was in charge of calming the emotions of the puppets coming to register.
"So that’s how it is."
Qiu Qiu nodded seriously, her golden amber eyes curving into crescent shapes as her transparent wings flapped more joyfully behind her.
She had seen the supportive comments from the fans about the puppets becoming members of the enforcement team and asked, “Dad, are they all happy that we’re going to be part of the enforcement team?”
Qi Chao nodded, ignoring the harsh words from the haters. Smiling, he said, "Yes, many older brothers and sisters are very happy that you and the other puppets can do this, so Qiu Qiu, you must work hard."
Qiu Qiu nodded enthusiastically, shouting excitedly. Then, she quickly flapped her wings, flying in a wobbly way toward the counter to share the news with the other puppets there.
Qiu Qiu was very sociable and made friends easily, which was one of the main reasons she had been assigned as a receptionist.
After Qiu Qiu rushed inside, Qi Chao watched as, within a few seconds, all the other children gathered around her.
The smallest of them was gesturing and waving excitedly. Even though Qi Chao couldn’t hear exactly what she was saying, he could tell that the atmosphere inside was lively and full of energy.
“What is Qiu Qiu doing?”
After entering the hall, Shen Yuxi glanced at the puppets behind the counter and asked.
Qi Chao briefly explained, and Shen Yuxi smiled.
A few seconds later, he tilted his head and looked at Qi Chao. "Lan Luo and the others are all set. I’ll take them to meet the black market's leader later."
Speaking of this, Qi Chao couldn’t help but ask, “Brother Shen, can I go with you?”
The creation of the enforcement team was meant to protect the puppets. Verifying the identity of the puppets was one part of the plan, but it was inevitable that some puppet masters would secretly engage in shady deals, most of which occurred in the black market.
To reduce illegal transactions, they also needed to cooperate with the black market.
"No," Shen Yuxi replied.
His smile didn’t falter as he gently looked at Qi Chao. "Aren’t you going to the palace next? All the children at home will stay with me, so you don’t need to worry."
As the incarnation of the Mother Tree, Qi Chao knew that the children at home were very powerful.
But since Shen Yuxi’s destination was the black market, no matter how strong the children were, Qi Chao couldn’t help but feel concerned.
"Brother Shen, we agreed that we’ll stay in touch about anything that comes up," Qi Chao said, finally compromising.
He held Shen Yuxi's hand, his expression serious. "If anything happens, you must let me know, okay?"
"Don’t worry," Shen Yuxi replied, his blue eyes looking at Qi Chao. "You too. Today, when you go to the palace for the meeting with the councilors to improve the puppet protection law, it’s going to be tough. If anyone bullies you, tell me when you get back."
"Are you going to help me get revenge?" Qi Chao teased with a smile.
Shen Yuxi didn’t deny it.
"In that case, thank you in advance, Brother Shen."
Qi Chao felt a bit regretful that he had to be outside now. He glanced at Qiu Qiu and then said, "Qiu Qiu doesn’t need to go, let her stay here."
Shen Yuxi nodded, and seeing that it was getting late, he whispered a few words in Qi Chao’s ear before standing up and leaving the hall to join Lan Luo and the others.
Qi Chao didn’t stay long either. After bidding farewell to Qiu Qiu and reminding her to wait patiently for him to come and pick her up, he made his way to the palace.
This meeting was called by Elliton.
Of course, the theme of the meeting was what Qi Chao had envisioned. While the puppet enforcement team, which had been a hot topic online, was already a done deal and would officially begin registering puppet identities tomorrow, the legal framework for dealing with uncooperative puppet masters still hadn't been determined.
This meeting was meant to refine the law, and as the actual head of the alliance, Qi Chao would naturally participate.
Joining him at the meeting were You Zhao, Guo Li, and Li Lang.
"Teacher, here's the list of councilors who have had connections with the association," You Zhao said as he handed over the document. "Actually, this situation is a bit troublesome."
Some unscrupulous puppet masters were timid, and after the enforcement team came into being, they would likely follow the rules and complete the certification.
However, the bolder ones, those backed by powerful figures, could avoid certification, as there were always people to protect them—such as master-level puppet masters like Qing Yu.
"I understand," Qi Chao paused for a moment before asking, "I remember we invited Qing Yu and the others to this meeting, right?"
"That's right," You Zhao confirmed.
"That's good."
Qi Chao nodded, glanced at the file for a moment, then casually tossed it aside.
It seemed like something suddenly came to mind, and he turned to You Zhao. "Once this meeting is over, the puppet service hall can start processing the paperwork."
Previously, the video filmed by Li Bai had shown the registration process for internal puppet masters.
"That quickly?" You Zhao was a bit surprised. He had been feeling uneasy, worried that some puppet masters might avoid registering.
"Mm."
After sending a message to Shen Yuxi, letting him know he was nearly at the palace, Qi Chao casually added, "After today, even those puppet masters who didn’t want to register their puppets’ identities will be lining up to get their paperwork done."
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