"Hmph!"
Though Devere was somewhat displeased, he held it in.
He snorted and stepped aside.
After all, Popov was someone the Governor had praised. Devere could not compare to him.
At least, not yet!
He still lacked the qualities the Governor required and needed to work hard to learn and adapt.
He would put up with that coward for the time being.
Only after Devere stepped aside did Popov breathe a sigh of relief.
If Devere injured someone for no reason, the Governor would probably reprimand him.
He still cared greatly about Devere.
Popov had always believed that he and Devere shared a life-and-death bond.
Of course, that referred to Devere saving his life unilaterally.
Popov walked up to the factory manager and gently helped him to his feet.
"Get up. We are not some terrifying Daemons.
"As long as you have not tampered with the list to brush off and deceive the Governor,
"we will not do anything to you."
He stared into the factory manager's eyes.
"But if there is a problem with the list, then we can only handle it according to the rules.
"You will be punished, or even executed."
Though Popov was privately called a coward, he was still an official who had passed the formal examinations of the Palatine District. Calling him one of the Governor's hounds would not have been inaccurate.
He still possessed the necessary authority.
"Lord Envoy, I swear on my life that there is nothing wrong with the list!" the factory manager answered, practically making an oath.
"Good!"
Popov narrowed his eyes again, returning to his gentle demeanor.
Before long, the overseer brought Alila into the room.
There, she saw the factory manager, who normally stood high above everyone else, as well as the envoy in black!
For a moment,