I'm on the Ark, and I start out as Gretchen.

"call……"

Sakura didn't pay much attention to the mission at first. But when she heard about the reward, she suddenly became quite motivated.

After all, the Frost Prison Blade is her exclusive weapon in every sense, or rather, another exclusive weapon.

As for why it's called another one, it's because there's also the Divine Key, the Seven Thunders of Purification.

Both of these weapons are extremely important to Sakura. As mentioned before, the Seven Thunders of Purification is used specifically to kill people and deal with traitors. The Spirit Blade, Frost Prison, is specifically used to deal with non-human enemies, such as Honkai Beasts and Herrschers.

With the system task issued, Sakura no longer hesitated. After calming her mind, she strode towards Rhine Lab's office building.

……

The office of the head of the defense section in the early morning—

"rustle……"

Saria, who was sitting at her desk signing documents with a serious expression, paused slightly as if she suddenly remembered something.

At the same time, there was a knock on the office door.

"咚咚-"

"Please come in."

As Saria's cool voice faded, the office door was slowly pushed open from the outside, and a smartly dressed woman carrying a stack of documents walked in.

"What's the matter?"

"Director Seria, these are all documents that require your signature." The woman placed the documents on Seria's desk and continued:

"Also, the interviewees who submitted their resumes to us earlier have arrived and are currently in the meeting room."

"Are you going for the interview in person, or...?"

"I'll go over there."

Upon hearing this, Saria lowered her eyes and thought for a moment before standing up and speaking calmly.

"Well, is there anything else, Director? If not, I'll go down and inform the interviewees." After hearing Saria's words, the woman nodded slightly and said.

"That's all, you can go ahead and do your work."

Saria glanced at the documents on the table and nodded slightly.

"Yes."

After receiving Saria's reply, the woman left the office quickly without lingering.

"..."

After watching her subordinate leave, Saria wasted no more time and quickly pulled out the interviewee's information from a pile of documents on the table, carefully examining it.

Saria had already briefly glanced at the document in her hand before, but just in case, she decided to look at it again to gain a deeper understanding.

As for why she acted so quickly, besides not wanting to keep the interviewee waiting, it was also because Saria suddenly remembered that Ifrit had a therapy session today, and she needed to take time to accompany her.

Moreover, she herself is not a person who likes to procrastinate.

Then, after carefully reviewing Sakura's resume, gaining a general understanding of her and confirming that there were no problems, he stood up and walked out of the office.

Compared to a written resume, the defense department, or rather the defense department...

Section Chief Saria values ​​a person's character and abilities more, with character taking precedence over ability.

In fact, it could be said that if a character meets or exceeds the required standard, the ability requirements for Saria can be lowered slightly.

……

RheinLife Defense Department Rest Room

Sakura wasn't surprised to learn that it was Saria who had come to interview her in person, as it was something she had expected.

The tension I had been feeling suddenly subsided as the moment approached. I quietly awaited the arrival of the "interviewer," a person I knew in a certain sense.

……

"Please sit down. Let me introduce myself. My name is Saria, and I am the head of the Defense Department. I am also your interviewer for this term."

After Saria arrived with a serious expression, she looked at the pink-haired Volpo (fox) girl standing to the side, gestured for her to enter, and then said solemnly.

However, even someone as serious as her couldn't help but secretly glance at Sakura's ears a couple of times when she saw her.

Honestly, if Saria hadn't seen the information Sakura submitted beforehand, and had judged solely by her appearance, she would have thought the interviewee was a Caucasian (rabbit) tribe member.

Sakura keenly noticed Saria's gaze as she looked at her ears. Although things had gotten much better since coming to this world, she was still somewhat sensitive to her ears.

However, given that it was an interview and in order to leave a good impression on Saria, Sakura didn't say anything, but simply stated in a very calm and formulaic tone:

"Hello, Section Chief Saria. My name is Sakura, and I'm the interviewee for this interview. Your company's defense department hasn't publicly announced the specific interview process. Would you like me to give a brief introduction?"

"unnecessary."

P.S.: So sleepy! Finally finished a chapter. I need to take a few days off. I'm already in Wuhan and will be going back on the afternoon of the 30th. I'll update if I have time on the 30th. (●??`●) Maybe we'll run into each other again tomorrow if any lovely readers are dreaming?

Chapter 76 Interviews and Tasks

"No need." Upon hearing Sakura's words, Saria shook her head almost without hesitation and continued:

"I've already seen your information before, so there's not much point in introducing it again."

"What's next?"

Upon hearing this, Sakura was slightly taken aback, and then a hint of doubt slowly flashed in her blue eyes as she looked at Saria.

"You just need to answer a few questions for me. Once you pass, you can take the ability test." Saria explained seriously and earnestly to Sakura's questioning gaze.

"Yes, please ask."

Sakura was somewhat surprised by Saria's answer; she hadn't expected the interview to take this form. But there was nothing she could do; after all, the head of the defense department was sitting in front of her…

As soon as Sakura finished speaking, Saria immediately asked her first question:

Why do you want to join Rhine Life Defense Division?

After uttering the question, Saria didn't rest. She watched the "interviewee's" every move with a serious and focused gaze, waiting for the answer.

The question she raised was so ordinary that it couldn't be more common. Apart from being a bit "sharp" in her words, it was a question that any company would ask.

However, rather than those template-like "perfect" answers, she wanted to hear the real reasons.

However, despite thinking this way, Saria also knew that few people would give a simple or "naive" answer to this question.

"...because it is relatively suitable."

After pondering for a short while, Sakura told Saria her answer.

Because she understood the person in front of her, she refrained from using superfluous words and used the simplest and most straightforward language to officially begin the interview.

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Rhine Life Ecology Science

"I never expected it to be someone from the structural engineering department, and the very person who proposed that theory not long ago... How interesting!" Muirsey muttered to herself as she looked at the documents on her desk.

The document in front of her was clearly Möbius's employee information, with her work photo also attached to it.

As Mebius had predicted, after finding out which department she belonged to, Muirsay decided to give her a friendly "payment".

Of course, while visiting her, Muirsey also planned to sneak off later to secretly see the little boy that her straight, tough female friend was so worried about.

Even if someone is just a child, someone who can make Saria care so much is someone she is very curious about!

Having made the decision, Muirsay planned to set off, since it was a visit and it was best to do it as soon as possible.

As for secretly meeting with the child that Saria cares about... such things are inherently "shady," so it's necessary to do it at night.

She definitely didn't want to be discovered by some inflexible, extremely straightforward woman and then get a lecture from her...

"咚咚-"

However, just as Muirsay stood up, looking excited and preparing to "visit" Möbius, the office door suddenly rang.

"Ahem...please come in."

After clearing his throat and composing himself slightly before sitting back down, Muirsay began...

Mouth passage.

"Director Muirsey, this is a document that the Commander asked me to bring to you. She also asked you to come to her office later."

"Okay, I understand. Just put the file here."

After hearing what the visitor said, Muirsey nodded slightly and said.

"Yes."

The person who came to deliver the documents didn't say anything more upon hearing this. He simply took a few steps forward with practiced ease and placed the documents on Muirsay's desk.

"If there's nothing else, Director Muirsay, I'll take my leave now."

"Okay, go ahead... wait!"

After glancing at the documents in front of her, Muirsay noticed something and quickly called out to the person who was about to turn and leave.

"Is there anything else, Director Muirsay?"

Are you going to Saria's place next?

Turning her gaze away from the documents, Muirsay quickly asked.

"Yes, next we need to deliver documents and notices to Director Seria." Upon hearing this, the secretary nodded slightly.

"Alright, go ahead and get busy, I won't take up any more of your time."

Having gotten the answer she wanted, Muirsey smiled gently and did not try to stop her any longer.

"Well then, I'll take my leave now." With that, the secretary turned and left the office decisively, as she had other matters to attend to.

"..."

"Crack..."

After watching the person leave and closing the door, Muirsey's body went limp, a hint of helplessness flashing in her eyes. She sighed, "There were unexpectedly many things happening today... I wonder what kind of mission requires the Ecology Department and the Defense Department to work together."

"Oh dear, I wonder if I'll have time to visit Miss Rising Star today~"

"Never mind, let's go find Saria first."