When Amau Sueko said she would first hear what Jonas had to say next, she did not mean she would agree to this so-called "second stage."
If his demands were still within what she could tolerate, she might reluctantly accept them. But if they were as insulting as last time... Amau Sueko would have to think carefully before making her decision.
Even if she did not refuse his demands, she at least had to make her stance clear... If she was too weak, he would only push his luck further.
As for why she had never considered refusing him, partly it was because Jonas had always been good at judging her limits. The other reason was that both the Star of Dawn and Beigong Ling were currently under his control. If Amau Sueko tried to resist, there was no telling whether it would affect them.
Of course, these were merely excuses the girl used to comfort herself. As for the real reason, perhaps even she did not quite understand it.
Jonas found her words a little amusing, but he said nothing more about them. Instead, he began explaining the so-called "contents of the trial" from the beginning.
"Miss Amau, you should understand that the Alt Conglomerate's Security Department is the foundation that secures its foothold in District 25. Although the Security Department's main focus is its combat personnel, clerical work is just as indispensable... That is also why I arranged for you to work in the Clerical Department."
"Of course, to avoid certain complications, I haven't arranged for you to meet Miss Beigong. But I can tell you that I've assigned her to the Security Department as well. You should have a chance to see each other before long."
Hearing this, Amau Sueko felt a faint sense of foreboding. Whenever