People in Terra, governing a bizarre little country

"What are you saying? How could the second phase of the Star-Picking Project be without my command? This is the most important, and only, project in recent years for the General Construction Section!"

Sankristen blinked, then shrugged somewhat strangely.

"Mr. Ernst and I made an appointment a long time ago. Didn't he tell you?"

Why are you trying to shift the blame onto me?

Didn't you say yourself that you weren't going to tell Saria about this?

Noticing the questioning look from Saria, Ernst shuddered. If you're ruthless, then don't blame me for being ruthless. Do you think I, Ernst, can accept this kind of blame-shifting?

"I did inform Rhine Life about the second phase of Project Star Reach."

Ernst coughed lightly and explained.

Seria frowned. She had no recollection of this, but Ernst said so seriously. Could it be that she had forgotten?

"When?"

“A week ago,” Ernst replied, “I sent a messenger with this message, along with a copy of the plan, to Rhine Lab.”

Ernst paused, then added, "Columbia Trimont Headquarters, Construction Department."

A week ago?

Seria was taken aback, then gave Ernst a speechless look.

A week ago, the main force of Rhine Labs arrived in Kjerag! How many small fry are left at the Trimont headquarters?

Oh, Ms. Yara and Justin are still there, but they are the only two people in Rhine Life who have absolutely nothing to do with scientific research. How could they possibly understand a project proposal?

On another note, if Ernst sent the project proposal to the General Construction Department, even if Ms. Yara and Justin were there, they wouldn't be able to see it, right? The General Construction Department is usually deserted, especially after Christen transferred most of the staff to the Dome Research Station. That department has almost become a haunted area within Rhine Labs. It's the kind of place where, even though no one has been there for a long time, you can always hear footsteps at night, and the rooms are unusually clean!

Although that was because cleaning robots frequently visited and some researchers from other departments spread rumors and deliberately caused trouble.

However, procedurally speaking, Ernst did not have any problems.

Even if there's no one there, the General Construction Department is still Rhine Life's only management organization.

The joint meeting of department heads is a special mechanism that is only used during extraordinary times. It is not a permanent department. Besides, with Seria, Murses, Nasti, Levi, Palvis, and even Ferdinand all rushing to Shelag after finishing their own affairs, where is the Trimont headquarters going to find people to hold a joint meeting?

Seriously, what were Justin, from the business department, and Ms. Yara, from the human resources department, talking about? How to reduce the salaries and benefits of department staff?

You can chat on these lampposts too.

So, let's get back to the main topic!

All of this is because Christensen is away from home for long periods of time!

Seeing that Saria had turned her gaze to her again, a hint of resentment finally appeared in Kristen's eyes.

She gave Ernst a slightly disappointed look, then unleashed her unique skill:

"Sareya."

"What other excuses do you have?"

"I'm sorry, I was wrong," Christen said, bowing ninety degrees.

"?" Saria was clearly taken aback by the sudden straight shot, but she quickly regained her composure. "Do you think an apology will do any good?"

"It was you who said you wanted to work with everyone at Rhine Labs for life that made everyone quit their jobs and switch companies to help you. Have you forgotten that?"

Christensen pursed her lips, raised her head, and answered sincerely:

"I thought that someone as straightforward as Saria wouldn't believe such unreliable vows of eternal love."

"Me!" Saria's voice trailed off.

If it weren't for knowing what kind of person Kristen was, Seria would have almost raised her fists in an attack stance and, as a Colombian, performed the traditional court etiquette of the Yan people in the Prime Minister's office in Sherag!

Incidentally, given the current situation, very few people can stop her. After all, Ascalon has left.

Ernst didn't stop him. The man was originally an employee of Rhode Island stationed in Sherag. He came here to work as a security guard purely out of personal interest. Ernst hadn't paid him a single penny, so naturally he had no right to stop him.

Moreover, unlike Vina, who is devoted to Victoria, Victoria is unlikely to perish. However, the inextricable bond between Ascalon and Therese, as well as Manfred, may never be resolved if they miss this opportunity.

Saria ultimately did not throw a punch, and Ernst also missed the opportunity to test Christensen's combat strength against Jeston.

The two are, after all, close friends. Although they seem more like frenemy friends now, Saria is still willing to give Christensen another chance.

She would rather see her safe than hit her.

Ernst felt that, given Kristen's current situation, her actions weren't exactly safe. Now that Seria hadn't chosen to teach Kristen a lesson, it was hard to say whether she'd have a better opportunity in the future.

Forget it, it's a matter between friends, what right do I, as a business partner, have to interfere? Given Saria's reliability, as long as Kristen doesn't encounter any unexpected problems, he'll most likely be fine.

"Now that Miss Christensen has arrived, the final piece of the puzzle is complete. The International Summit can now commence."

Christensen nodded:

"We've been working together for quite some time now, so just call me by my name to save time. I'll call you by your name too."

Before Ernst could speak, she added in a businesslike manner:

"I need three days to check the equipment at the Dome Research Station. This time, the Star-Picking Project will be conducted mechanically. The relevant mechanical parts are already on their way. The rest depends on your situation, Ernst."

Ernst opened his mouth, but seeing Christensen's calm and self-assured expression, he nodded, acknowledging that he had been taken advantage of.

"I'm OK."

Although the situation outside the isolation layer in other regions is unknown, at least there is contamination left by demons outside the isolation layer of Sherag. Sending people through the isolation layer rashly would lead to a situation similar to the last Star-Picking Project, which resulted in the astronaut Safar being contaminated and even the entire Dome Research Station almost falling into ruin.

Since the plan to give it away was temporarily ruled out, the better option was to settle for second best and give away the machine first.

But this machine is obviously not a simple machine. The corruption of evil also has an effect on machinery. In the first experiment, the dome research station was corrupted and displayed a distorted screen. The central control display platform with a broken screen is an example of this.

The machine that Christensen and Ernst are going to give us, to put it more scientifically, is a low-cost, quick-acting machine originating from the common people. It has been proven through social practice and has rich historical experience in the untapped field of combating evil spirits. Furthermore, it combines modern Sherag technology and can, to a certain extent, develop more models and types of it. It is a special machine that integrates mysticism and science to summon!

Ahem, to put it simply, it means:

My machine has been blessed by the great master [Sami]!

Chapter 558 Kal'tsit, don't go!

Aren't you coming with me?

"No, I have something to discuss with Ernst."

"Aren't you going to check out Rhine Lab's new branch?"

"Is it okay to go anytime?"

Saria narrowed her eyes and looked Christensen up and down, but couldn't find anything wrong with her.

Christensen seems to have always had this personality. Apart from matters concerning the sky, which might make her a little anxious, everything else is about "doing whatever is convenient" for her. This isn't just limited to work; it extends to her personal life as well. She doesn't wear makeup, doesn't know how to dress, and can't cook well. Despite being taken care of by former Blue Cardwood actress Yara since childhood, it seems she hasn't learned any of Yara's aesthetic sense.

Rhine Life Sciences' branch can indeed be visited anytime. Things decided at the joint departmental meeting will be carried out by Rhine Life Sciences, even though the situation in Colombia is currently facing inexplicable suppression and accusations, and is far from optimistic. Kristen is currently in Ernst's office, and Ernst is also present. It's perfectly reasonable to take this opportunity to discuss things, saving a special trip later.

But to be honest, for some reason, Seria always felt that what Christensen wanted to discuss with Ernst was not so simple, and might even be beyond her knowledge.

I care a little.

But she had no reason to stay here. Rhine Life was waiting for her to return, and Mr. Ernst was a reliable adult male. There shouldn't be any problems, right?

Seria glanced at Christensen with some hesitation, then paused for a moment before finally letting go. She simply reminded him, "Don't say anything that would put Mr. Ernst in a difficult position," nodded to Ernst, and turned to leave the office.

“Saria speaks just like my father.”

Christen watched her retreating figure until the door closed, then said with some emotion.

Ernst was surprised that Christen would say such a thing. After all, Christen's parents should have died when she was a child because of an accident and explosion of a spacecraft near the isolation layer. Could it be that Saria's reliability had overflowed to this extent that she could think of her father?

But then again, why the father?

Ernst was unaware of Christensen's thoughts; otherwise, he probably wouldn't have felt this way at this moment.

[It gives me the feeling that "if it were Saria, she wouldn't be hurt even if she fell from a great height."]

Luckily, she didn't say it.

Fortunately, Ernst can't read minds.

After seeing Saria off, Christensen breathed a sigh of relief. She knew that if Saria had brought this up, she probably would have gotten that punch she hadn't thrown earlier!

"Ernst, I must apologize to you first. I'm sorry."

6 Christensen's voice showed little emotional fluctuation, but Ernst's emotions fluctuated greatly.

4. His heart immediately tightened!

Before even discussing the matter, she started apologizing. This is bound to cause serious trouble! Especially for someone of Christensen's stature, the head of Rhine Lab, why would she need to explain herself to others? The only thing that could make her apologize is Saria's iron fist, and Ernst believes that his fists are definitely not as hard as Saria's.

It's hard to say about other places.

I'm talking about teeth!

"What happened?"

Ernst sat up straight, glanced slightly to the side, and gestured for Lavshini to go out for a moment.

If things are complicated, it's best not to let Little Stove hear about them. Although Ernst could remind her later not to tell Abrahina anything, if it has a significant impact on Sherag, the fewer people who know, the fewer people who will worry.

Ernst wouldn't shoulder the burden alone for things that require everyone's participation; he would convene a meeting.

Lavshini obediently left the room. Ernst then looked at Christensen and solemnly spoke:

"Go ahead and tell me. Don't feel guilty. Since you're willing to tell me about this, we can work together to figure out a solution."

Christensen nodded slightly and explained:

"Didn't we get a recording during the last 'Star-Picking Project'?"

"Um, I actually made a backup copy."

Ernst: "?"

Ernst: ""

Ernst: "Ha!"

To be honest, Ernst did think for a moment about what Christensen meant by "recording," because Christensen's tone and expression when she said it didn't seem like she was talking about something particularly important. It was more like a prelude to mentioning something, something casually brought up to give the rest of the conversation a context.

But Ernst thought and thought, and still couldn't figure out what other four things could be associated with the three words "Project Star-Picking," "recording," and "backup."

[Extinction Order]!?

Didn't Kal'tsit say that all the recordings except the one I have had been completely deleted?!

Where did Christensen get the recording from?!

"you you"

Ernst swallowed hard, took several deep breaths, and finally managed to catch his breath before stammering, "..."

Did you play that recording?

“No.” Christensen looked at Ernst’s suddenly pale face with some surprise, walked over with concern, squatted down, reached out and touched Ernst’s forehead, who was slumped in the chair, and then touched his own.

You don't have a fever, so why do you look like you're sick?

"Ernst, are you alright? Should I call a doctor?"

A doctor? A doctor would be terrified if they heard that!

Damn it, how could Kal'tsit have gotten away like that! If only my advisor Kal'tsit were in this office!

Fortunately, Christensen said she didn't play it.

That makes sense; if she had really played it everywhere, the recording would probably have spread all over Terra by now.

Oh no, forgive my misphrase, this recording should have already spread throughout the universe long ago.

Because Terra no longer exists.

Explosion!

"What about the recording? Did you leak it to anyone?"

Slightly relieved, Ernst pressed Christensen's shoulder and quickly asked.

Christen shook her head:

“Saria took the recording, and I haven’t had a chance to get it yet. Judging from your expression, is it that important? Should I go and ask Saria to get it back? I haven’t even had a chance to have someone decipher the contents yet. If it’s important, I can learn some cryptography on the spot.”

Ernst fell silent.

There are so many flaws, I don't know where to begin.