751 – It’s Not a Faction – 2
After a long time, I left work with a happy heart.
“Did something good happen?”
I was so happy that it showed on my face, so much so that the lady who welcomed me said that.
As soon as she heard her wife’s words her her, she gently touched the corners of her mouth her. The corners of her mouth were raised enough for anyone to see.
“This is a little embarrassing. It means you keep coming home from work with a face like this.”
“Isn’t it okay? They say that good luck comes when you smile, and if something good happens, you should smile.”
She smiled at the consolation that was not her wife’s.
That is correct. If not when I’m like this, when else would I smile? If it weren’t for that guy, he would have had to deal with boring work today and come home exhausted.
‘Thank you.’
I thought of the knife guy who would be struggling with vain hope right now. If you sacrifice just one person, countless people can become happy.
I, who sees your struggles, the new bureaucrats you are trying to recruit into your faction, the administration whose work efficiency has increased due to the awakening of the new bureaucrats, and your Majesty the Emperor who is satisfied with the administration. Everything.
How desirable this is. If one person’s sacrifice can make many people happy, it is right for one person to make the sacrifice. The sacrifice of cows for the greater good, this is the truth I learned while serving as Minister of Finance─
“Keueut.”
I couldn’t hold back my laughter so I kept whimpering.
He didn’t contact the official to create a faction, but for Titi’s her love interest her her. Who would have guessed that the Minister of Inspector General, who was on vacation, would move for such a reason?
There will be no one. Even I, who heard it directly from the person in question, didn’t believe it for a moment.
‘How should I say this?’
Eventually, I thought of the Minister of Finance, who was watching Karl’s movements closely, and the Minister of Home Affairs, who had asked me to tell him if I found out anything.
Now that you’ve found out the truth, it’s only right to tell them both. All you have to do is quietly tell the Minister of Justice that you don’t have to worry about him anymore and that various things have happened to the Minister of Home Affairs.
But how do you say this? How on earth can they say that the system was shaken because of a single dog?
“Quuu… “
“Honey?”
As she continued to laugh, her wife approached her as if she was worried.
It is difficult. I have to stop now, but once the laughter bursts out, there is no way it will subside. I hadn’t had anything to laugh for a while, but the laughter that had been building up for a while burst out all at once.
Moreover, the reason I smile is not just about Titi’s love life
“If you lead new bureaucrats, wouldn’t you be able to replace existing bureaucrats?”
– So.
“Then someone will take your seat too?”
– …Is that so?
That’s nonsense. Could that be possible?
‘Some crazy guy wants your spot.’
Even if His Majesty the Emperor offered that position to a new bureaucrat, the bureaucrat who received the offer would be horrified and shake his head.
He said the position was too much for him. It’s a position I never dared aim for even in my dreams. He’ll probably reject it cruelly, thinking it’s a test of his loyalty.
If you think about it with common sense, it is natural. Carl That guy is only in his 20s, and he is the Emperor’s closest associate and the Crown Princess’ godfather. He pushes out such a guy and takes the position of Minister of Inspection? To be honest, it’s a disaster that even I can’t handle.
He was the only one who didn’t notice this obvious thing. No, maybe his head his his his knows but his heart his his refuses to understand.
‘Was hope this scary?’
Although he is a bit eccentric, he is not lacking in intelligence, and he has enough basic capabilities to rise to the level of minister of a department.
That guy was blinded by the hope of ‘retirement’ and developed ridiculous expectations. It’s pitiful yet funny, shocking yet delightful.
‘Cheer up.’
But he didn’t bother to stop him. The first reason is to enjoy watching Carl’s meaningless struggles.
‘Because I can really retire.’
The second reason is that if Karl embraces and nurtures emerging bureaucrats, there may be someone among them who will aim for my position.
I am already approaching 60. Since he has no significant ties to the royal family, he is just one of the ordinary nobles. Thanks to this, from the perspective of those below me, I am like an ‘old man who can be pushed aside if he works hard.’
New bureaucrats are rising steadily, and managers and managers, stimulated by the rush of new bureaucrats, are gritting their teeth and aiming for the top? If so, there is a possibility that I will retire within 10 years. It is unconscionable for a minister in his 20s or 30s to retire, but it is natural for a minister in his 60s to retire.
“Madam.”
“Yes. Please tell me.”
“How about taking a leisurely trip in about 10 years? From the north to the south, from the east to the west.”
Then the wife’s eyes widened for a moment and then she smiled softly.
“When expectations are high, disappointment only increases.”
“…That’s right.”
I felt a little embarrassed by the soft but firm words.
In fact, the odds of me still being a minister are higher than the odds of me retiring in 10 years. Thinking about retirement and traveling in 10 years already seems like a delusion of grandeur.
Still, it is better to have a small probability than to have someone with 0. This is a truth that no one can deny.
“By the way, ma’am, do you remember the dog at that guy’s mansion?”
“Are you talking about Titi? Of course I remember. I’ve lived for over half a century, but I’ve never seen a dog as intelligent as Titi.”
“They said he might see the cub.”
“Oh my.”
Anyway, when I changed the topic to erase my embarrassment, the wife let out a small exclamation as if she was surprised.
“I hope I have many babies. I think it will be fun to raise animals in my old age.”
“I’ll ask for one, so look forward to it.”
She gave me hope that she would be able to retire from her position as Minister of Inspector General, but she wouldn’t even give me a puppy.
Of course, the problem is that she only gave me hope, but it wasn’t my fault because it was him who accepted it in the end.
***
She had trouble sleeping because of the minister’s words. Morning came and she couldn’t sleep at all.
But she couldn’t help it. This means that if I lead new civil servants, they will grow up and one day take my place. How can I sleep peacefully after hearing those words?
These were the words that made my heart pound and my hands and feet shake. I am so happy even though I only imagined it for a moment.
‘There is a possibility!’
It’s not even a particularly impossible future. Right now, Luciano has been promoted to manager at lightning speed and is being mentioned as one of the candidates for manager. Such a feat was possible simply by receiving my letter of recommendation.
But what if I sincerely take care of a talented person? What if you give it a subtle push instead of just a letter of recommendation?
‘In an instant, a manager or deputy manager level talent is created.’
And as the number of ministerial and vice-minister levels increases, the number of ministerial candidates also increases, and as the number of ministerial candidates increases, it becomes burdensome to keep the same person in the ministerial position.
A minister with only one position in a department. That glorious and coveted position is monopolized by one person. How terrible and sinful this is. If the number of ministerial candidates increases, it is right to resign from the ministerial position for the greater good and public interest.
It will definitely happen. Anyway, it will be like that. If that’s me, then that’s it.
‘A senior stepping down for a junior.’
I think it brings tears to my eyes because it is such a perfect cause.
It’s not about suppressing talented and passionate juniors or subordinates, but helping them to succeed. Where can I find a senior with such a kind heart?
‘Good.’
With a satisfied heart, I grabbed the communication device on the nightstand.
– This is Deiras Croton, secretary to the Minister of Inspection.
“Uh, it’s me.”
Then I immediately contacted the secretary.
“I contacted you because I had a favor to ask. Do you have a good time?”
– Of course, sir. Please feel free to speak.
He could see the document being pushed aside by the secretary, but he did his best to pretend not to see it.
Sorry. I can’t help the secretary, but I’m sorry for being a minister who just throws away work.
But since the possibility of retirement looms before my eyes, there is nothing I can see…
“I’ve been on vacation ever since the Ministry of Inspection and Inspection was launched. Those with some experience are fine, but the new officials don’t even seem to know my face.”
So, let’s at least have a meeting between the minister and new officials.
That way, I’ll be able to figure out who I need to push.
***
I blinked blankly and looked around.
The conference room in the Ministry of Supervision building. It is an exaggeration to say that there is no room to step, but the new officials are sitting in a very close-knit, upright posture.
And even me sitting alone in this stiff atmosphere.
‘Why me?’
I blinked in embarrassment, and then I made eye contact with Siri, who was rolling her eyes here and there, probably feeling the same way as me.
‘You too?’
‘Me too.’
After a quick eye contact, I turned my gaze straight ahead. If we, who have already accumulated experience, are making eye contact in a place full of newbies, we can put pressure on the newcomers for no reason.
The burden of thinking that those damn seniors are silently evaluating us.
‘It’s not like we should be here.’
For a moment, I almost laughed bitterly. Thanks to the grace of the Minister, I joined the Inspection Department as soon as I graduated from the Academy, so I am already a 5-year bureaucrat. I can’t say that I’m skilled and experienced, but I’m still beyond the level of a rookie who doesn’t know anything.
But I can’t believe I’m sitting next to rookie bureaucrats. What on earth is this? It’s nice to be able to take a break from work legally.
“It seems like everyone has gathered.”
As I was thinking about that and trying to observe the pattern on the ceiling, a senior person from the minister’s secretary’s office came in.
“Your Excellency the Minister will be arriving soon. Although your Excellency is on vacation, he has made time for you who are supporting the Ministry of Inspector General at the lowest level. I welcome you with a grateful heart, and please do not behave rudely. Catalog.”
The rookies hastily nodded their heads at the senior’s advice.
In fact, even if my senior had not said anything, a person who would disobey the Minister would not have been able to enter this inspection office.
“Damian.”
“Oh, yes.”
“Among these, you are the most senior. His Excellency personally appointed you, so be sure to live up to His Excellency’s trust.”
“…Yes?”
“Okay then.”
The senior who left a shocking declaration turned and disappeared.
Your Excellency…Did you point to me? I haven’t seen your face or heard your voice for a while?
‘Your Excellency’s expectations.’
He calmly adjusted his posture and sat down, putting his mind at ease.
I don’t know why His Excellency singled me out. However, if Your Excellency needs me, I must burn my body and soul to achieve it.
That is the attitude one should show as a recipient of His Excellency’s grace.
‘You too?’
‘Me too.’
This time, I made eye contact with Siri and nodded resolutely.
Siri is also a recipient of His Excellency’s grace. Since your heart is as passionate as mine for your Excellency, we must work together with Siri to greet you perfectly.
***
As I opened the door to the conference room and entered, I saw new faces with sharp faces.
‘It’s good.’
It was a very satisfying first impression, so I nodded my head.
How much of this will be aimed at my position? I don’t want too many, but I’d like to get at least one or three.
‘There are three candidates for minister.’
The corners of my mouth started shaking like crazy.