The Otherworld Card Collector

I hope the greater your hope, the greater your loss.

"This is a small consolation that we have given you after working together for so many years."

Amemiya sat in the position of deputy director with his legs crossed. Many years later, when the successful Professor Amemiya sat in front of the floor-to-ceiling window enjoying the afternoon sunshine, he would definitely think of the laboratory that was taken over by Shirou Matou.

But that’s later;

Now it was the Dean who carefully knocked on the door.

"come in."

Hearing the unfamiliar male voice, the dean opened the laboratory door awkwardly and looked inside.

Sitting at the top seat of the table, with the bottom hidden by the tablecloth, was a young man eating lunch.

Although the dean has a low status in the institute, he still knows that the young man in front of him is probably the one who can help him get out of this difficult situation.

"Hello, Mr. Matou Shirou, I am the director of this research institute."

"not me."

Ah this...

"Well, yes, you are the director."

Upon hearing this, the dean was stunned at first, but then nodded in agreement.

He is no longer the same person;

Under the torture of Tendo Mako, he is now so weak that he can't help but lower his head when talking to someone who is slightly stronger.

This is also the reason why Tiantong Mozi went on a business trip with him——

The dean has been dismissed.

If he were to discuss cooperation alone, there is a high possibility that he would fail to reach an agreement or be cheated.

And the reason why this is so;

"I heard that Tendo Mako knew the evidence of your laundering of the Black Knife Music, and used it to coerce you into becoming the actual person in charge of Ward O, the former Zai O Ward, and now the research institute. And she used your connections and resources to profit for herself?"

"Yes, it is."

The dean sat down obediently. His foot seemed to touch something, but he didn't dare to show it. He only retracted his foot towards the bench, and then he continued tentatively with a hopeful look on his face.

"Mr. Matou, what do you want to say?"

"Now the evidence held by Tendo Mako is in my hands."

"That is to say?!"

"From now on, the one who threatens you is no longer Tendo Mako, but me."

"what..."

The dean had almost left the bench, but then sat back down.

"Yes, that's true. How could I have such unrealistic thoughts?"

After sitting back down, he murmured softly with his eyes lifeless as if he were dead.

Shirou Matou saw it all, his expression not changing at all.

Because this island country is like this. Apart from the Holy Sword Education, it is the law of the jungle.

You were careless and let Tiantong Mozi get a hold of you, so you only have yourself to blame;

Similarly, Tendou Mako was careless and gave her a hold on Matou Shirou, so she can only blame herself for that.

Lessons from the past, the teacher behind the car.

The experience of the dean and Tendo Mako made Shirou Matou realize that he must be absolutely careful not to repeat the same mistakes.

However, the difference between him and Tendo Mako is;

"I won't hit or scold you."

The dean, who had been numb, immediately brightened up. He stared blankly at Shirou Matou with disbelief in his eyes.

"Don't look at me in shock."

Shirou Matou crossed his hands and placed them on the table, leaning forward slightly and spreading his thighs wider.

This sitting position makes him more comfortable.

He also continued calmly.

"I regard you as my subordinate, not as a prisoner."

"Have you ever seen anyone who would beat or scold his own men at will?"

"Yes, no."

The dean nodded like a chick pecking at rice.

Under his gaze, Matou Shirou continued to imagine the future.

"Although I am the real owner of the institute, I also have my own things to do."

"So while I'm away, you'll have to oversee the entire institute. If anything comes up, tell me immediately, but you can't act on your own."

"I, can it really be done?"

"Of course, Dean, or should I call you Acting Director?"

There was light in the dean's eyes.

In this situation, he realized that this might be the best benefit he could get.

So without any hesitation, he immediately stood up and bent down in submission.

"Yes, Mr. Matou, I will definitely do everything you ask!"

This is so much better than being beaten and scolded like a dog under Tendo Mako!

For someone like him who once held a high position, the promotion of status was like a poison, which was irresistible and so pleasurable that he wanted to drill his temples with his fingers.

He had no reason to refuse.

Even after agreeing, he still couldn't return to his original position, and he was no longer the "dog" that everyone bullied in the research institute!

This alone is enough to make the dean willing to work for Shirou Matou.

"Go."

Matou Shirou waved his hand.

"Follow me, maybe you'll be promoted somewhere else in the future."

This sentence is even more reassuring.

Don’t worry about whether it’s a blank check or not, but for the current dean, this sentence really makes him feel more comfortable.

So he said it naturally without any resistance.

"Then I'll go back now."

As he said this, he handed his postcard to Matou Shirou with both hands.

"If you have any questions, please call me. As long as my phone is with me, I will definitely answer it."

"Ah."

Shirou Matou took out his cell phone, entered the phone number and sent a text message to the dean. After both parties saved each other in their cell phone address books, the dean left with peace of mind.

After he left, it seemed that Shirou Matou was the only one left in the laboratory, but he spoke meaningfully.

"You heard it too, Mozi."

"What do you think of it?"

"I squatted and watched."

The voice came from under the table. While helping Shirou Matou put on his pants, Tendo Mako licked her lips, drank some water, and then narrowed her eyes.

"I know what you mean, Master Matou."

Although the dean is the director of the institute, he is only the acting director.

Since it is an agent, there will definitely be some restrictions on rights. It will not happen that "as a secretary ship, my rights are unlimited."

At the same time, Matou Shirou did not remove Tendo Mako's identity as deputy director.

In other words.

"Do you want us to hinder each other?"

“Some things don’t need to be made clear.”

"Hehe, but isn't this what you wanted me to say, Master Matou?"

“…”

Matou Shirou was silent.

He is not born to be a superior, so he needs to learn these things.

But in fact, Tendo Mako thinks Shirou Matou did a good job.

What a company fears most is a one-man show. On the contrary, having two factions will create a better balance.

And on this basis, the two factions cannot threaten the company's top authority——

This is the strategy for controlling subordinates.

And Shirou Matou achieved this on his first try.

It's a bit fuzzy, but it's effective.

Although Tendo Mako succumbed to the holy sword, she still did not forget to protect her sister from the wind and rain.

Now it seems that as long as his sister does not annoy Shirou Matou, Shirou Matou can continue to protect Mia Tendo from the wind and rain on his behalf.

This is good;

She will try her best to serve Shirou Matou for this.

So she asked.

"Do you need to continue, Master Matou?"

"No need."

Shirou Matou stood up and looked at Taisuke Sawagenaga who was lying in the surveillance video.

"After the midterm exams, it's your turn, Ito Makoto."

Thinking of this, he asked.

"The physical examination after the midterm exams at my school was performed by doctors and nurses from St. Julianna Hospital, right?"

"Correct."

"Then you should discuss it with the dean and come up with a way to get our people mixed in."

"Yes, Master Matou."

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Chapter 124: Return to school and meet Katsura Kotonoha.

Everything is getting better and better.

After Shirou Matou integrated the personnel of the research institute, the new structure was quickly established.

The dean successfully regained his position as director, although he is now acting director, but you can tell me whether he is the director;

Tendo Mako returned to her position as deputy director;

As for Amemiya, he remains the chief researcher of the institute, but due to Matou Shirou's reforms, he is also the chief physician of the institute.

That’s right;

In order to cope with the tight inpatient situation at St. Julianna Hospital, the research institute, which used to be the O-ward, will also share some of the pressure at St. Julianna Hospital and can transfer some mild patients to the institute.