Chapter 9 Stress Interview (Part II)
So the girl decided to take a gamble.
"My existence itself," said the maiden, taking a deep breath, "is also a unique 'gift' to the Empire, Your Majesty the Emperor. β
Dietford III stared at the maiden. The pressure in her sight made the girl feel like she was about to suffocate.
ββ¦β¦ So my hope is simple," the girl pondered her tone, "just put me where you think you will most squeeze my value." Wherever you place me, I'll surprise you. β
Dietford III was silent. There was a long silence. Dimi and Victor stood aside, not daring to say anything.
ββ¦β¦ Interesting answer," said Dietford III for a while, his expression unfazed, "and your answer is very confident. But you made a mistake. I asked you to make a request, but you returned it to me, and let me judge for you! Opinionated. β
"I am not from the Empire, Your Majesty," said the maiden respectfully, "I am not ignorant of the Empire, but I know very little. I can't yet tell where I can best use my talents. β
"Don't you know how to learn? Today is not your first day in the Empire. β
"I have many more important things to learn, Your Majesty," the maiden did not back down even at the sight of sweat at the corners of her forehead, "it would be irresponsible for the empire to let me make my own judgments. β
Terrible silence. The air in the side hall seemed to be completely frozen. Just as Dimi was hesitating to say something to ease the atmosphere, Emperor Dietford III spoke.
ββ¦β¦ OK. It's not very good, but it's barely qualified. His brow furrowed, and his tone softened.
"Yes." The girl also breathed a sigh of relief. Did you win the bet?
"You've resisted my pressure. However, I hope you will think about a more intelligent answer in the future. I believe in your shrewdness. Is it necessary for my empire to understand you, an ordinary secret warrior? Don't be foolish. β
If you weren't playing Surprise Attack, the girl complained in her heart, I wouldn't have taken such a risk. I was still kind and pleasant just now, but suddenly I had a stressful interview? And if you really only think of me as an ordinary secret warrior, why are you in such a hurry to see me in person?
"As for your request...... Dimi, Victor. The Emperor suddenly turned to the two men on the side.
"Father." "Your Majesty."
"As far as I know, there are no vacancies at the level of generals and ministers in the imperial capital at the moment. As for underneath...... I'll leave it to you. She may take up any vacant position as soon as Victoria asks for it. If someone is in office, you can move as you please. Use your experience to find a suitable place for her. Of course, the decision is still hers. β
At this time, Dietford III could not hide the smile on his face.
"Yes." The three of them answered at the same time, but their expressions became a little strange.
"Welcome to the Empire, Victoria. I look forward to your becoming my right-hand man soon," said Emperor Dietford III, "all right, go down." β
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An hour later.
"Hah...... It's a bit uncomfortable......"
As soon as she returned to the accommodation she had just arranged, the girl fell on the bed with no manners. It was about the most luxurious room she had ever stayed in, but the girl was not impressed by the golden brown of the floor, walls, and ceiling.
The suite is extremely spacious, and beyond the bedroom, there is a small living room, study and living room, not to mention the large scary bed in the bedroom. Even the sofa in the living room is enough for two people.
[Hey...... Be careful, the sheets are going to be soiled by you......] Xiaowei complained weakly. The girl's dusty black clothes haven't been changed yet.
A maid walked up to the bedroom door: "Lord Baroness." How can I help? β
"I'll throw my changed clothes at the door later," the girl happily posed with the word "big" on the bed, "I'm sorry for you to deal with itβah, don't wash this outfit, just throw it away." I still have a lot to spare. Well. I won't have to wait in the shower later, but please change the sheets again. And then there's ...... Afternoon tea and dinner, delivered directly to the room. No, I don't order, remember to order a light ......"
[Who thought it was too luxurious here just now!] Xiaowei couldn't help it.
[These are two different things. I'm also someone who has stayed in a luxury five-star hotel. γ
[What's that?] Xiaowei was confused.
A kind of high-class hotel - leave this ...... alone," the girl said, rolling around on the soft bed with great interest, and finally rolled to the ground.
γGoo...... It's so soft and comfortable......] A happy smile bloomed on the girl's face.
γYou...... It's going to be like this......] Xiaowei was shocked.
[Don't refuse to enjoy the enjoyment delivered to your door...... This is the way of life......] said the girl.
In fact, she herself was shocked by her natural approach...... But what's wrong with liking a soft bed?
It's only one time in my busy life, so let me have a happy roll......
[Sounds reasonable......] Xiaowei was speechless.
[Speaking of Xiaowei, don't you need some perfume? ] I've observed several in front of the dressing table, but I'm not sure if there's one in there that you're looking for-]
[I'm a mage, thank you.] Xiaowei felt the need to show her "principles", [Dressing up ...... me]
[This is the Imperial Palace, Xiaowei. The girl tempted, "You have searched the entire empire, and you may not be able to find a place with a more complete variety of perfumes than this. Don't you want to try it? I don't know if you're very good at makeup, but if you need it, I think they can provide the most precious ...... in the world.
[Please do that, please.] Xiaowei decisively threw the "principle" out of the clouds.
[Who said he was a mage just now, hey! ] γ
Soon.
The girl took a shower and went back to her bedroom. The headdress that Goth had given her had been removed. The transformation spell applied to the hair through the headdress has been lifted, and the neat short dark blonde hair has reverted to pale blonde, waterfall-like shawl hair.
"The temperament is completely different......" the girl muttered to herself into the floor-to-ceiling mirror. She changed into a plain, light, spotless aqua blue dress and white stockings. Now she is more like a court nobleman than a warrior or a mage. "The only fly in the ointment is that you should be taller......"
"What do you think of my height!" Xiao Wei didn't use her heart to transmit the voice, but spoke directly through the ring, "And it will grow taller!" β
"Hah...... Then I'm looking forward to it......"
But otherwise the development is ordinary, dear Miss Douglas...... The girl thought boredly. She ran her fingers across her jade-like forearm as she glanced down at her chest.
β¦β¦ I can't say it's completely flat.
Lying on the soft bed, the girl stared at the ceiling. The Emperor did not set a time limit for her choice, but she did not dare to put it off forever. Victor and Dimi, who are in charge of helping themselves, are not idlers either. There is also the matter of book classification to deal with......
"It's going to be busier than I expected......