A Day in Ines's Life as a Secretary

Passing the exam and putting it into practice are two different things. The difficulty of the exam and the hardship of the practice are beyond what ordinary people can endure. Those who can pass are all utopian superhumans.

Especially as the difficulty increases and there are no backdoors or shortcuts, without superhuman physical strength and strong willpower, it is simply impossible to persevere.

Every mid-level manager in Utopia, selected through rigorous processes, would be qualified to be an outstanding leader in any country.

"Enia, your power is real; you even have the authority to deploy Utopia's soldiers. But you must first ensure the interests of Utopia. Don't just enjoy the benefits without taking responsibility."

What specific responsibilities are involved?

"You shall not object to any orders given by Master Huang, whether in war or in major upheavals. Even if you are all to be sacrificed tomorrow and reduced to a pile of minced meat, you shall obey without complaint."

Ya'er: "Is it the same in Utopia?"

Doctor: "It's far more insane than that, because the Huang Cao pulled them up from hell, and the Utopians are willing to give anything for their lord so they won't return to that hell."

Snowflake and Ya'er immediately understood; this was trust.

Because we trust that our lord would not do such a thing, if this were to actually happen, it would mean that the situation has reached a point where no one would do it anymore.

Therefore, without even asking why, the Utopians were willing to sacrifice their lives to open up opportunities for their fellow countrymen and their lord.

Now that things have come to this, there's no doubt that the Snowflake will fall.

Small countries often don't have many choices, and besides, Silver Ash broke the contract and was untrustworthy first, so neither of them had any grounds to refute it.

Lacking any moral standing, Utopia's investment has now completely dried up.

There's no point in continuing to be stubborn. When things finally break down, Utopia can simply send its army in.

If there is no hope of changing the outcome, then what about the innocent Siergrag people who died along the way?

It's better for everyone if it ends sooner.

Snowflake said, "I understand. Ya'er and I will continue to cooperate with Utopia's next steps."

The Miss Doctor nodded. "But one person will bear the responsibility for this conflict. Enshiodis must pay a small price for his breach of trust."

Upon hearing her brother's name, Snowflake's body trembled involuntarily.

"Is there no way to salvage this...? Enshiodis, I can assure you, he won't do it again..."

Snowflake knew that what she had just said was naive, but everything her brother had done was for Siergrag, and as Siergrag, she couldn't point fingers at him from a moral high ground.

Miss Doctor shook her head, expressing her deep regret, "Even if Master Huang lets him go, I will not let Enshiodis go. Master Huang has transferred all decision-making power in Siergrag to me, so this is my decision."

"Don't worry, it won't be long. If he behaves well in prison, he should be able to get out in five years. During this time, you need to work hard in Siergrag, otherwise your brother might not get enough to eat in prison."

"Also, don't publicize what happened today for now. When the plan is executed, I want to see who dares to oppose you. Then I'll have Yela personally deal with them all. This is my bottom line."

"If you can't bear it, I can send an assassination squad to carry out the execution and cover it up as Yelagond's punishment."

Snowflake was speechless. At least her brother's life was saved, and the other party had already given her the right to choose.

Five years is neither a long nor a short time; it's enough to test how hard a person works.

But Enshiodis, upon hearing these words, would probably tremble with fear.

The King of Terra is going to settle accounts with you, you little Siergrag. His authority is like that of an elder father, and everyone who comes here has to shrink back.

"Here is a plan. Follow the steps outlined here to gradually complete the previously mentioned alternative plan. However, after the golden investment period, Utopia will no longer provide unlimited investment to Siergrag. Pressure is a driving force, and self-reliance is the right path. You must be prepared for this."

"Everywhere is creating value for Utopia, Siergrag is no exception. I'll send you the specific arrangements later. In short, it's impossible to spend money as recklessly as before, but perhaps it won't be much different from before."

"Because you previously had military spending, now you don't need it at all."

That seems to make sense. Utopia's military budget is extremely low; the pay for soldiers is higher than the cost of equipment.

Weapons and warships do not require maintenance because they are made of biotechnology and will clean and maintain themselves. Consumables are also incredibly cheap.

The next day, after studying the two all night, they found Enshiodis just as dawn broke.

Upon opening the door, I saw Enshiodis looking like he was about to die suddenly, with dark circles under his eyes, messy hair, and countless documents and reports on the table.

There was also a Gnosis lying next to it; if you didn't know better, you'd think it was a murder scene.

Ya'er gestured for her to come over, and then left.

Enshiodis seemed to sense something and perked up a bit, but he was still listless.

He reached the two of them, supporting himself against the door, and asked curiously, "Saintess Holiness, is there anything I can help you with?"

Snowflake didn't hide anything and told the Doctor the whole story of the deal she had made.

"This is a joint decision between Yelagond and me, and it will be implemented tomorrow. I hope you can cooperate."

Enshiodis looked at the two with a complicated expression, and finally could only give a self-deprecating smile.

Then, as if all the strength had left him, he collapsed to the ground and let out a relieved laugh.

"Since that's the case, then proceed according to your plan. This time, I've lost. Yes, I'm bound to lose... I already lost completely years ago."

Enshiodis has already let go of the past, or rather, he has put it aside for half a month and has been seeking an opportunity to break the ice.

Unfortunately, there's been no progress, and they're not replying to my messages!

After being thoroughly beaten, the Cheese Snow Leopard became obedient. The Utopia was already too much for the Siergrag to handle, let alone a war.

A lose-lose situation? Don't overestimate yourself.

Enshiodis could not gain the upper hand in any way, whether morally or militarily.

Ya'er lowered her head and said, "But there's one more thing. Miss Doctor wants to escort you back to Utopia to meet Mr. Huang."

The snow leopard, which had relaxed, suddenly tensed up again, and a look of fear flashed in its eyes.

"You mean Mr. Huang wants to see me?"

Snowflake: "No, I don't know if Mr. Huang actually wants to see you. It's Miss Doctor.'s decision, but I don't think she'll make things too difficult for you."

Is this a matter of difficulty or not? Enshiodis dared not go to see Master Huang; it was a hidden sense of guilt deep in his heart.

A deceiver, a treacherous person.

How can I face the elders who once trusted me?

Now that the pressure of survival has been relieved, this is what he fears most: the promise he once made that would make Siergrag a major contributor to Utopia.

But they had almost reached the point where war was inevitable; how could he possibly face Master Huang?

Now that things have come to this, Enshiodis must pay the price for his previous treachery, because he was the one who started it.

"I agree with all of Saintess Majesty's decisions, and I will also try to persuade the three major families..."

Snowflake replied, "You don't need to persuade me; Yelagond will make the decision."

Chapter 712 Ines's Day as a Secretary

Of course, Siergrag's story was not enough to stop Utopia from moving forward.

Enshiodis's fears are meaningless to Utopia, because he is no longer worth even a little bit of Master Huang's time.

Rhodes Island quickly reached the border of Lateran, and at this moment, the most excited person was none other than Exusiai, who was now on the island.

Master Huang happens to be here. Rhodes Island is about to arrive in Lateran, and perhaps my sister's injury...

But would such a noble lord really help a mere Sarkaz like himself?

Exusiai didn't know how to express herself, but even so, she still did her best in every step she took, becoming the band's drummer and bringing excitement and joy to everyone.

With a relatively large band, it's necessary to have at least two drummers to prevent the drummer from collapsing on the spot due to certain challenging tracks. Although this puts a greater strain on both players' skills, these issues can be resolved through practice and coordination.

Exusiai's musical talent is undeniable, and the others are equally impressive.

Theresia and Lamian stood on the deck of Rhodes Island, watching the wheat fields gradually appear in the distance.

"Lateran..." Theresia's murmur seemed to drift away with the gentle breeze blowing through her hair, towards her distant tribe.

Long ago, Asao told her that the Sarkaz were actually part of the Sarkaz, and that Dulin and the Oni of the East Country were also branches of the Sarkaz, but they no longer acknowledged it.

The Sarkaz's bad reputation has improved significantly, and they are now indistinguishable from normal Terra races, or even better.

The changes over the past few decades have not been rapid, but they can certainly be described as fruitful.

Nowadays, there are probably only one or two countries in the world that still hold prejudices against the Sarkaz: Ursus and Lateran.

Both countries still adhere to the same rhetoric from decades ago, which is why there are almost no Sarkaz residents in their countries.

"If it weren't for Ah Cao, I'd probably be kicked out by now."

Having set foot on Lateran soil for the first time, where will the conflict between the two races lead?

Without the Sarkaz demon as a foil, where does Lateran's doctrine go?

Theresia grasped her best friend's hand. "Lateran must be conquered by Utopia, and that's why I've come."

The continuation of civilization, the mainframe of Lateran.

If there is indeed some connection between the two, as Miss Presis suggests, then let her be the final piece of the puzzle in the utopian landscape.

But first, the fire needs to be lit before Theresia's barrel of oil can be poured on.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the same time.

"Has Master not finished work yet?" Ines and Młynar were having afternoon tea together in the cafeteria, subtly trying to get some other information.

"Ines, don't try to hide from me, we're all in the same boat." The lovely Water Elf had already seen through the hearts of the women around her brother.

Młynar took a sip of her black tea. "As far as I know, you should have another companion, right? Why didn't she come to the island?"

Ines originally enjoyed life in Columbia, but after receiving an invitation from Master Huang to come to the island, she came directly to the island and became an intelligence agent.

We are currently working hard to gather clue seven.

Ines is going to become Master Huang's secretary tomorrow, and she can't help but feel a little nervous.

"I couldn't hide it from you after all; she needs some more time." Ines sighed and confessed directly.

As expected, there are quite a few women who want to get close to my brother.

Brother Acao is really lucky with women... Since that's the case, my sisters and I will be on the same side from now on, so we should help each other out.

"You're away from home most of the time, so you probably don't know my brother's lifestyle. Do you want me to tell you a little about it?"

"... I'm so grateful." Ines immediately straightened up, adopting the look of a curious child.

Młynar: "First of all, Brother Acao's diet consists mostly of salty food, the kind that would cause high blood pressure in a normal person after a few years. He has a strong palate, but he doesn't like to eat anything particularly spicy."

"Salty and savory flavors are essential for me every day. I especially love crunchy and soft, chewy foods. I don't like anything too dry, except for soda crackers."

"However, this doesn't apply when Brother Acao cooks himself. After all, there are so many people in the family, we can't just cater to his preferences. Also, he doesn't like river fish with many bones, nor does he like sea fish with many bones. He doesn't like shrimp or crab either. In short, he doesn't like food that's troublesome to eat."

"Also, Brother Acao doesn't like to eat animal organs, he only likes to eat meat, and he prefers vegetables with large leaves, except for celery."

Młynar lived in this family for more than ten years. Although she also spent many years in Columbia, she never forgot a single detail of the home.

Ines: "I originally thought someone like him would need all sorts of rare and exotic ingredients every day..."

"Brother Acao's daily meals would indeed be considered precious in other countries. The simplest piece of meat could be worth a foreigner's annual salary, which is not an exaggeration. But... Sister Ines, every Utopia person has similar basic food and drink needs to Brother Acao. After all, our country lacks nothing, and resources are already extremely abundant."

"Some ingredients are so expensive internationally simply because prices are controlled by utopias."

"Therefore, there is no need to feel guilty or worry about wasting anything. Anything on this ship can be utilized."

"Sister, you should have obtained Utopia citizenship by now, but Columbia has only recently been taken over, so it hasn't fully caught up with Utopia's development in the short term."

Ines kept everything the Elf said in mind, preparing herself for a wonderful day as a secretary the next day.

The next day.

Having dressed up carefully, Ines arrived at the canteen early in the morning. After finishing her own meal, she ordered a crispy fried doughnut and a Gaul seafood soup.

She arrived at Master Huang's office on time according to the prescribed schedule. The office door had just closed when she reached the intersection.

So Ines knocked on the office door.

"Please come in." The boy's voice was as polite as ever.

"My lord, hello. I am Ines, your secretary for today. This is the breakfast I brought for you. Please enjoy it. I'll go and sort out the documents I left over from last night."

"Hmm." Huang Cao glanced at his secretary's schedule. Today it really was Ines, and tomorrow it would be Jie.

Crispy bagels paired with savory Gaul soup – a perfect way to start the day off right.