Why it never ends

Chapter 933 Signature

"Nothing?" Hesta said, "For example, if he gave me a book or a pen——"

"He won't give you something so shabby." Ximoya braked and stopped at the red light. She turned her head and said, "If he wants to give you something, he will just send you directly to the economic court of AHgAs."

"Wow, that's amazing." Rico exclaimed in amazement from behind the car, "When does he usually treat us to dinner? Can I go and see it together?"

Ximoya stared at the changing numbers under the red light not far away, and inexplicably felt the blood vessels near her temple jump a few times.

"… whatever you want."

"Will you come along for the whole trip?" Hesta asked.

"Of course!"

……

Cauchy workstation.

Ximoya almost trotted over the stone steps in front of the door, and behind her, Hesta followed with big strides.

The two men walked through the empty hall and several offices with closed doors. The entire workstation was deserted, with almost no staff to be seen in broad daylight.

"Why is it so desolate here?"

"More than half of the workstations in District 60 have been shut down this year. The Cosi workstation is one of the few that is still in operation," Ximoya replied softly, "and the staff has also been reduced by %."

The two went straight to an office on the second floor to the east. Before entering the door, Hesta heard a low, capable voice. Although the person spoke very slowly, Hesta still couldn't understand what she was saying. Hesta guessed that it might be the local language of District 12.

"Kendai is on the phone." Ximoya gestured for Hesta to sit down in the reception area of ​​the office. "Try not to make any noise."

Hesta's eyes fell on a metal rack nearby, where there were several photo frames containing group photos. In the picture, a middle-aged woman with gray hair stared at the camera. Her short curly hair was close to her scalp. She almost never smiled, and the furrow between her eyebrows never relaxed.

Suddenly, the sound from the inner room stopped. Ximoya immediately realized something, she took a deep breath, and then walked in quickly. A moment later, Hesta heard her calling his name inside.

Hesta pushed open another door - it was a huge conference room.

"Hello." Kende was sitting in front of a landline phone, recording something, without looking up.

Hesta stared at the person in front of him. Kende looked almost the same as in the photos outside, with bronze skin and long, strong arms... However, Hesta felt a sign of aging from Kende, the same kind of fatigue she had felt from Ava, the inevitable tiredness after a long confrontation with people and things.

"I don't have much time to explain to you today," Kende adjusted her glasses, "Go sign those documents."

Ximoya gestured to Hesta to look at the pile of folders in front of her.

Hesta was a little hesitant. She originally thought that the so-called "document" might be some procedures related to herself. However, when she turned to the first page, she clearly saw that it was a draft proposal for reforming the review procedures for military land use in Emanria.

Hesta took a quick look and found that there were too many professional terms in it and she didn't quite understand them.

"What document is this?"

As soon as Hesta's question came out, she saw Kende frown and rub her nose, as if she had asked an unbearably stupid question.

"I said I don't have time to explain today," Kendai whispered, "but there will be time later. Now, fulfill your duties."

"What is my duty?"

"It's my duty to get things moving first." Kendai said, "After all, you arrived early, so everything can be done in advance... Ximoya, help me get some ink for my pen. I have to go out for a while and will be back in twenty minutes."

Kende left in a hurry. As she walked out of the office, she pretended to glance behind her casually. The new young man was flipping through each document with some surprise, and seemed to be reading the title quickly.

Kendai felt a hint of mockery in her heart and left with her eyes lowered. …

About a quarter of an hour later, the familiar sound of leather shoes was heard again in the corridor outside the office.

Ximoya took the initiative to step forward and open the door.

"The 2:30 meeting is canceled," Kende whispered, "I now have time to talk to our little friend—"

"Ah, but Hesta is gone."

"What?" Kende frowned and hurried back to the meeting room. "How could she--"

"Everything has been signed." Ximoya said quickly, "She said it was her first day here and there were still many things she hadn't bought at home, so she signed all the documents quickly. If there's anything else, we'll talk about it tomorrow."

Kende's expression returned to normal.

"She didn't ask anything and just signed it?"

"She asked a few questions... like what exactly you do for a living, and if there's any overlap between your duties and hers. Oh, and she also asked about taking time off."

"What leave?"

"She said she doesn't like her current apartment because it's too small. She wants to find a new place to live, buy some new things, and visit some friends here... All these things together may take a month - she wants to officially start working in a month," Ximoya said. "By the way, she also said that if there are any documents that need her signature during this period, they can be sent directly to her residence. After she signs, she will ask a reliable person to send them back."

Kendai listened silently and also confirmed that each of the dozen or so documents here had been approved by Hesta.

"Okay, that's great." Kendai put all the documents back into the folder. "You can also help her look for a house. There may not be many old houses in the city that meet her requirements. You can take her to see the manors in the suburbs."

"...Okay." Ximoya hesitated, "Then if she asks about work again later--"

“You respond normally,” Kende replied.

"Okay." Ximoya breathed a sigh of relief. "I was a little surprised too. I didn't expect her to be so cooperative..."

"Whether she cooperates or not, she won't stay here long."

Ximoya looked up in surprise.

"District 12 doesn't need a second inspector." Kende looked at Ximoya, "In less than three months, she will pack up and leave."

Ximoya looked at Kendai solemnly: "I understand."

……

In the afternoon, Hesta sat in the still messy living room, watching Kiki and Eleven chasing and playing in the garden at the backyard of the apartment.

"I have confirmed with Office 5 that the current AHgAs principle of action in Area 12 is to only ensure the safety of the Mother City. We will not interfere with other matters. Even if a large-scale chelation disease breaks out in Emanria, as long as it does not pose a threat to the Mother City, we will not take any action."

"That makes sense," Rico said, "What's the situation with Kendai? Did you ask?"

"For now, our work doesn't overlap. Her job is to ensure the safety of the Mother City. As the supervisor who liaises with the Joint Government of District 12, I supervise the formulation and implementation of all relevant policies and provide advice... But rather than being a supervisor, I am more of a consultant."

"Who of you two listens to whom?"

"In theory, Kendai and I are now on the same level."