648 – Move the Desk – 3

The news of Eri’s gradual retirement was conveyed to the Deputy Director of Information.

There is no need to relay this information since I, the highest decision-maker at the Ministry of Inspector General, have already heard of Eri’s decision to retire, but on the organizational chart, the people immediately above Eri are the Deputy Director of Intelligence and the Director of the Intelligence Department. It’s nice to see reports coming in step by step from below rather than me, the minister, handling them right away.

Moreover, the first person to suggest replacing the 1st Division Chief was the Deputy Director of Information. Since it’s his idea, he should take responsibility for handling it.

– No, I compiled that performance report again.

The Deputy Director of Information reacted grumpily to my contact. He already completed a new report and now he’s doing it.

“Then when Eri returns, she will work well together.”

– The existing report is still being archived. You can resubmit within 1 hour.

Of course, when given the choice of ‘making the minister’s wife your subordinate vs. Throwing the time spent writing a new report in the trash,’ I chose the latter without mercy.

“Good. Post it as is.”

It made me cry for a moment because I felt like I was treating someone else’s wife like a plague, but I understand. Even if it were me, I would have been dizzy if one of my subordinates had been the wife of the Minister of Finance or the Empress.

– …That’s a report that was dismissed once. Can I just upload it as is? I think we need to show sincerity in slightly modifying things.

“It’s okay. I’ll talk to the head of the intelligence department.”

Responding to the Deputy Director of Information’s concerns, he gently shook his head.

The reason the head of the intelligence department dismissed the existing report was because I was holding on. So, if I come forward and say it’s okay, there’s no reason for the head of the intelligence department to refuse. The reason the boss’s wife is working as a subordinate is because it is a burden not only to the deputy manager but also to the manager.

However, as the deputy director said, it is against the manager’s reputation to reaccept something that was once dismissed, but no one knows that it is the same report except the manager and deputy manager who are exchanging reports.

‘It’ll be okay if you comfort me in moderation.’

And it would be perfect to say sorry to the head of the intelligence department.

The head of the intelligence department may not be the type to be offended by sarcasm over something like this, but isn’t there still something to be done? If the boss apologizes and asks for first understanding, even if the head of the intelligence department is upset, he will be able to get over it easily. Because he has been a public servant for a long time, he is a man who is strict with hierarchy.

– Yes, well… I will do that then.

The Deputy Director of Information must have figured out his boss’s personality after working with the Director of Information for so long, and he nodded without offering any disagreement.

The head of the intelligence department is not a friendly person, but he is not the annoying and tiring type either. Rather, as long as the results are good, I am a person who will overlook even small disturbances in the process. In a way, it can be said that he is a good match for the Deputy Director of Information, who is free-spirited and always spits out results.

“Ah. Who is the nominee for Department 1?”

I was about to cut off contact and opened my mouth too late. If you think about it, this is the first change of manager since the launch of the Ministry of Inspection and Inspection, so it is wise to know who it is.

– This is Angelica Winnen. She is currently the chief team leader of Division 1 of the Intelligence Department, and she is a talented person who has achieved many achievements since her time in the Inspection Department.

“It’s Angelica Winnen.”

She’s not a particularly memorable name. When I was the head of the inspection department, I did not even control her team leader one by one.

Still, since she is a talented person who has made contributions in the past, it would be okay to put her in the position of manager. If she is a senior team leader, she can be promoted to manager

– This guy is similar to the current Chief of Department 1. You can think of her as a mini manager.

However, I flinched at the subsequent words of the Deputy Director of Information.

“You must meet a subordinate like you.”

“There’s already a kid like that.”

“Is it time for the continent to collapse?”

A few years ago, while scolding Eri, she remembered what Manager 3 had said. It was just a passing conversation, but it was so impressive that I still remember it.

Because it was a scary and vicious statement that there was a subordinate just like Eri. Probably everyone there remembers those words.

“…How similar are they?”

– It would be quicker to ask how different it is.

Those words made me laugh.

I had no idea that the unique person named Eri would have a successor.

She told Eri about the new manager nominee.

“Oh, she’s the new manager? Then I can leave it to her!”

An answer full of faith came back.

“In Department 1, he was probably in the basement the most often after me. His abilities are just below mine.”

“Is that so…”

“If you think about it, there is no one else who could be the manager other than her. The deputy chief chose a good person well.”

I quietly drank my tea as I saw Eri smiling.

A mini successor recognized by the original. Is there something wrong with lesson 1?

‘It’s not a rescue plane that has no choice but to get stuck.’

Department 1 involves working in the basement, experiencing all kinds of screaming and bloodshed. In fact, if she had worn it, she would have worn it a hundred times.

However, if we can take any consolation, Department 1 often has members who desert in the middle of the job due to the nature of the work, so it is fortunate that the new Head of Department 1 seems to be able to hold the department tightly like Eri. If Eri is a recognized successor, Department 1 will not stumble or suffer.

Yes, that’s a good thing. It’s a good thing, but…

‘How can a manager like Eri keep appearing?’

At this point, it goes beyond bitterness and embarrassment to a level of wonder. Two characters that are difficult to see even once in a lifetime appear in a row.

Originally, the personality of a department is heavily influenced by its head, but if an Eri-type head takes power for two consecutive times, the personality of Department 1 is bound to become far from normal at the speed of light. Even so, abnormal departments will break through their limits.

‘Lesson 1 is a legend…’

It will become a legend in many ways.

“That’s right. Can I invite you to his mansion?”

“Huh?”

Her eyes blinked blankly at Eri’s words her her her.

Invite? Who? Mini Eri?

Let’s invite a mini Eri to the mansion where the original Eri is located?

‘They say that if you meet your doppelgänger, you will die.’

No, did you mean that if you meet the three of them, will you die? Possession is a superstition in the world, so it’s a bit vague.

“My favorite subordinate is becoming manager, but I’m on vacation so I can’t congratulate him in person. So, I’m going to have some tea with him at the mansion.”

However, I was convinced because it was more common sense than I thought.

It might not be possible if the position of Manager 1 was vacant, but if a new Manager 1 is appointed in a situation where Eri is occupying the position of Manager 1, it is right for her to hold this inauguration ceremony. Applause in congratulations to the successor who is promoted, and applause to the predecessor who is stepping down for his hard work. Isn’t this the basics of social life?

I was promoted in an unusual way, so I didn’t get to experience the inauguration ceremony, but just because I couldn’t do it doesn’t mean others can’t.

‘But it’s impossible to do it in the government building.’

Of course, Eri’s stomach is a problem for holding the inauguration ceremony in the government building. It’s not impossible for her to go out, but participating in an event that may take a long time is a burden.

So, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to have an informal celebration at the mansion. Anyway, if she has a personality similar to Eri, she probably isn’t the type of person who cares about formality.

“Well, it’s nice to see the new manager’s face her. Let’s do it.”

“Neng!”

At my permission, Eri nodded her head confidently and took out her communication device from her arms.

“Angelica! It’s me!”

– Huh? Manager?

Then she tried to invite faster than anyone else.

It was so fast that I smiled bitterly. The promotion of the senior team leader to manager has not yet received official approval.

‘What do you think?’

It doesn’t matter if you tell me in advance as long as you properly control the parties involved.

Angelica Winnen, the current head of the Intelligence Department’s Division 1 and the future head of the Intelligence Department’s Division 1.

“Hello! I’m Angelica Winnen, the senior team leader of Division 1!”

“Nice to meet you. This is Carl Crasius of Tyglehen, Minister of Inspection.”

Angelica, who has white hair like Eri, bent down 90 degrees as soon as she saw me.

It looked normal, but I wasn’t fooled. Eri, the Deputy Director of Information, and the Director of Enforcement were all normal when I first saw them.

“It’s a sudden invitation, but thank you for accepting it. Now, think of it as not coming to the minister’s mansion as a senior team leader, but as a noble visiting her close sister’s house.”

“Yes! It’s an honor!”

I felt it as I saw Angelica bowing even more to my words her her her her. At least she’s definitely not a crazy person who doesn’t know what to do.

In fact, if he were a madman who didn’t know what to do, Eri would have gotten rid of her a long time ago instead of saving him, but if he had at least some common sense, the intelligence director and deputy intelligence director would feel at ease. At least she does what she’s told to do.

…But this was the same even during the days of the Three Section Chief Trio. It wasn’t because they didn’t listen to me that it burned me.

‘Whatever?’

After a short period of thought, I shook off my worries and anxiety. Even if one manager runs amok, it cannot affect the entire inspection department. In any case, the one who suffers is the Deputy Director of Information—or, if you go further, even the Director.

In other words, I won’t have to suffer even if Angelica unfolds her eccentricities. The Deputy Director of Information will be rolling hard.

‘Why don’t you go through a hard time because of a subordinate like you.’

She looked at Angelica, who had just lifted her waist with satisfaction. Unlike Eri, her eyes were bright blue, but I strangely liked her because they were the same color as the Deputy Director of Information.

Because she seemed determined to return the karma of the Deputy Director of Information.

***

Her heart pounding, she looked around her. A hallway with soft mats, walls with unusual decorations, and a clean, stylish ceiling. It was a lot of fun to look at each one.

Of course, I would have responded even if the invitation had been to an abandoned building in the countryside instead of this mansion. Because I was on vacation, I missed my manager whom I had not seen for a long time, and out of the manager’s mouth came news that made my eyes light up.

– I’m retiring!

“Yes? Why?”

– Is there any reason for retiring? I do it because I want to!

Retirement of the manager who led Department 1 excellently.

– Ah, you will succeed me! We’re going to have a small inauguration ceremony among ourselves, so come to the minister’s mansion!

And the news that I will be filling that gap.

When I heard that news, I couldn’t stay still. I’m the head of section 1. I am the head of Department 1, and I am the ruler of the basement.

‘You can go to the basement anytime!’

Without realizing it, the corners of my mouth went up with a grin.

A basement key that only the manager can have. Even when the manager is on vacation, the key is being carefully controlled, so entering the basement requires a thorough log of entry.

If I become a manager, I can skip such complicated procedures.

Because I’m the manager! Because I’m in charge of the basement!

“Yay!”

Since there was no one nearby, I suddenly cheered.

Today is Angelica Winnen! The best day of my life!