A is in StarCraft, just disembarked from the Zerg Prince spaceship.

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Last time, Major General Gao Tian stayed at the Zhongshan State Guesthouse in the original China region with the Crown Prince. For security reasons, this time, His Highness Orion, the envoy of the Insect Emperor, was arranged to stay at the Blair State Guesthouse in the original Beautiful Country region.

However, they encountered another problem when it came to arranging accommodations and rooms.

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Blair House is a street-facing building located on Pennsylvania Avenue in the former US state of Pennsylvania, near the White House.

The black hovercraft motorcade smoothly departed from Washington Union Airport, crossed the beautiful East Coast, passed through busy downtown streets, and finally came to a slow stop in front of the historic Blair House.

This is a Georgian-style building, with a square shape, red brick walls, and white window frames, standing on Pennsylvania Avenue, facing the magnificent White House not far away.

Blair House was originally the private residence of a newspaper merchant. It was later acquired by the American government and transformed into a state guesthouse specifically for receiving important foreign guests. It has a long history and extremely luxurious decorations, with a total of 110 rooms.

But here's the problem: it was originally a residential building, occupying only 1.6 acres. This area includes four square buildings and a central courtyard, so each room is not very large. There is no top-of-the-line VIP suite. Most rooms are only 20 or 30 square meters, in a very ordinary English villa style.

They seemed somewhat inadequate when it came to entertaining the prince from an alien civilization.

Orion stood in front of the Blair House, looking at the small doorway in front of him.

In his nearly 70 years of life, he had never seen such a small gate.

It's just an ordinary house door, not much bigger than a regular bedroom door. It's hard to imagine that this is actually the outer gate of a state guesthouse.

The Alliance Director greeted him warmly: "Your Highness Orion, this is a state guesthouse with a long history. Don't be fooled by its simple exterior; it is actually very luxurious inside."

That's true, maybe she's just more reserved?

With this in mind, Orion entered the lobby of the state guesthouse accompanied by the Alliance Director and several senior federal officials.

The interior of the lobby was indeed magnificent.

Crystal chandeliers refracted dazzling light, dark hardwood floors gleamed, priceless artworks hung on the walls, and the air was filled with the mixed scents of fine fragrances and flowers. Uniformed staff stood at attention with hands at their sides, their posture impeccable.

But... this room is way too small!

Orion stared in disbelief at the lobby, which was not much larger than a typical restaurant in Liernia.

The numerous artworks and decorations hanging on the walls made the space feel even more cramped.

Can this really be called a state guesthouse?

Blair House offers 24-hour butler service, and impeccably dressed butlers, along with several head waiters, were already waiting respectfully.

The Alliance Director maintained a welcoming smile and nodded to the butler, signaling him to make the arrangements.

The butler first bowed slightly to the Commissioner of the Alliance, then turned to Orion and bowed deeply: "Your Excellency, welcome to Blair State Guest House. It is an honor to serve you. Your room is ready. Please follow me."

He adopted a very humble posture and spoke with great respect.

This rekindled a glimmer of hope in Orion: perhaps the outside is just smaller, and the larger rooms are actually all upstairs?

Humans shouldn't treat him like this, right?

The butler stepped aside to lead the way: "Your Excellency, please allow me to take you to the suite prepared for you."

A suite is usually not too small. Orion nodded, and the butler led everyone towards the elevator.

The elevator's interior, cast in brass and decorated with dark wood, also appeared exquisite and sophisticated, which calmed Orion's mood somewhat.

The elevator ascended smoothly and stopped on a floor. This building has only four floors, so this should be the third or fourth floor.

The butler led the group out first, guiding them through a thickly carpeted corridor.

The corridor was lined with closed doors, and there was no movement; the rooms were probably all empty.

The butler finally stopped in front of a double wooden door that was slightly wider and more exquisitely decorated than the others. He took out a specially made door card, swiped it on the sensor, and with a soft "beep," the door unlocked.

The butler pushed open the heavy wooden door, stepped aside, and gestured for him to come in, a hint of pride on his face as if displaying a prized possession: "Your Excellency, this is your presidential suite. I hope you are satisfied."

Orion stepped inside.

The Union Director and several other officials followed him in.

Upon entering the room, the interior comes into view.

Indeed, as the Alliance Director said, the decor was extremely luxurious. Dark cherry wood wainscoting, an elaborate plaster ceiling, and expensive Persian carpets covering the floors.

The furniture is in a classic style with beautiful lines, crystal chandeliers, velvet curtains, flower baskets on the table, and classic oil paintings on the wall; every detail exudes an air of extravagance.

however.

Orion calmly swept his gaze across the space.

There was no pause.

From the living room, to the adjoining bedroom, and then a glimpse of the ensuite bathroom and study.

His expression remained unchanged, still maintaining that gentle and polite smile.

After surveying the space, which the butler called the best suite, a shadow of gloom flashed deep in his eyes.

Blair House was originally just a wealthy businessman's private residence. Its basic layout determined its limits, and even after numerous renovations and lavish decorations, the fundamental size of its rooms could not be changed.

This so-called presidential suite is fully equipped with a living room, bedroom, bathroom, study, reception room, etc., with top-quality materials and priceless furnishings.

However, it's really too small.

The living room is only about 30 square meters in size, and it looks a bit cramped after the sofa set, coffee table, desk and decorations are placed in it.

The bedroom, bathroom, and study are also small.

If there is no rest room for the staff, where will the adjutant, his entourage, and the guards live?

The reception room was also small.

The rooms together aren't very big; you could walk to the end in just a few steps.

Orion's expression gradually stiffened as he watched.

He has never lived in such a small room since he was born.

Back when he first defected from the Empire, he was being chased by the former pirate captain Andas and the Imperial army. At his most desperate moment, the cockpit of his starship was bigger than this.

Standing at 1.9 meters tall, Orion felt out of place in this cramped little room, almost as if he had wandered into a land of little people.

There wasn't even a wide enough view outside the window.

Outside the window is the central garden inside the state guesthouse, a square courtyard with decent scenery, but it is small, with only a few flower beds, and its total area is not much larger than the surrounding rooms.

It's hard to imagine that such a residential building could be a state guesthouse of a major country.

For a prince of a super interstellar civilization, an imperial general, the accommodations arranged for him by humanity were indeed quite disrespectful.

This place meets the standards of a luxury hotel suite, but it hardly matches the status of a palace required by a prince and general with an important diplomatic mission.

Especially compared to the palace suites of the Liernia royal family, which often occupy an entire floor and have their own sky gardens and observatories, even the villa area on the top of Zhongshan Mountain where the Crown Prince stayed is far inferior.

Do these humans look down on him?

The accompanying adjutant's face darkened, and Orion's smile was about to vanish.

The Alliance Director's smile remained unchanged, still warm, but his mind was racing.

The second prince did not seem satisfied.

Orion was tall, and the limited space of the Blair House was now a minor inconvenience; he clearly preferred more spaciousness.

The country of Pleasant Country only has this one state guesthouse, and all visiting dignitaries stay here. But it seems that the Second Prince of the Liernia Empire doesn't like the environment of the state guesthouse.

Judging from the Second Prince's previous remarks, it seems that there is some kind of communication between the Crown Prince and the Insect King. I wonder if there are any loopholes that can be exploited.

We absolutely cannot let the guests feel slighted in the slightest, and we cannot push them to the military region again.

Orion and his adjutant have already lost their temper; this must be dealt with immediately.

In a flash, the Alliance Director had made up his mind.

His smile deepened, becoming more natural and approachable. He stepped forward and immediately stood beside Orion, looking at the prince with gentle eyes: "Your Highness Orion."

Orion turned his head slightly, looking calmly at the Alliance Commissioner, his gray eyes devoid of emotion, awaiting his next words.

The Union Director met his gaze with a sincere smile: "The Blair State Guest House has a long history, an elegant environment, and first-class service."

He paused for a moment, observing Orion's reaction.

Orion's face remained expressionless, but his adjutant's expression had turned cold.

Then the Alliance Director changed the subject, his tone carrying a natural apology: "However, the room layout here is, after all, derived from old-style residences, and the space may not fully reflect our welcome to such a distinguished visitor as you."

"To ensure you have the most comfortable, safest, and most representative living environment of our Federation while you are on Earth."

The Alliance Director pointed out the window to a spot not far away, where a wide lawn and the corner of a luxurious white building could be vaguely seen through the gaps in the tall trees: "Would you be willing to move to the White House for your lodgings?"

The White House originally served as the official residence and office of the President of the United States. After the national borders were abolished and the President was replaced by the Union Office, it became the office and residence of successive Union Office directors.

Previously, the Union Secretary and his family also lived here. The West Wing, including the third and fourth floors of the White House main palace, is a residential area, and all living facilities, including guest rooms, are readily available.

The White House also has guest rooms, a total of 132, which are generally vacant except for the area where the president and the first lady live.

Later, the Union Director and his family moved to a private residence opposite the residence of Commander-in-Chief Qi of the First Military District. Currently, the East Wing and the main building residential area of ​​the White House are completely empty, with only the West Wing still in use for office work, which is perfectly capable of receiving Orion.

However, according to the rules, the White House is now the official residence of the Director of the Alliance, and guests should stay at the state guesthouse. Allowing guests to stay directly at the Director of the Alliance's residence is not in accordance with the rules and is suspected of having private contact with foreign guests.

But there was no other way. The guests were dissatisfied with the state guesthouse, and the situation was urgent and pressing. Special circumstances require special treatment. These were all helpless measures. Who could find fault with him?

The Alliance Director spoke sincerely: "The White House is my current residence, offering more spacious and secure facilities. It has a separate living wing with more open and private spaces, complete with living, reception, and office areas, and a more tranquil environment. A welcome dinner will be held for you later in the White House Ballroom. Would you be so kind as to grace us with your presence and stay at the White House?"