The villain's way to tame the protagonist

"Are you kidding me, Liuhuo? You have been working in the garden for two years, seven months and twenty-five days. Don't you know the kindness and tolerance of Lord Anser?"

It wagged its tail leisurely and raised its chin arrogantly. "As long as we can complete the task perfectly, he never restricts us from taking what we want. So, what if I am pursuing my own interests? As long as I can achieve Lord Anser's goal, then this is... his praise for me!"

"..." The confident expression on Liuhuo's face froze slightly. Of course, everyone knew this unspoken rule. At the same time, this rule was not limited to the Garden or Shadow Swamp, but applied to all organizations under Anther.

If Rhine can really coordinate the work of Donggang and the aftermath of Xitana's training, then what does this personnel transfer matter?

Seeing that his threat had failed, Liuhuo could only accept his fate and responded rather unhappily: "Understood, ma'am, I'll go get ready now."

"Very good, keep doing your best."

Rhine did not show any disdain or disgust. Instead, he nodded very proudly, with no intention of pursuing the matter.

Apparently, this kind of bizarre "office struggle" is common in the garden.

There are always people who want to challenge Rhine's authority and status, but in the final analysis... it all comes down to ability.

As long as Rhine can coordinate the overall situation and complete Anser's mission perfectly one day, it will only get closer and closer to that position.

Ms. Cat looked around the spacious office like a lion patrolling its territory. After making sure that no one jumped out to challenge it, she meowed and planned to continue announcing the next task arrangement.

But at this moment, a gentle female voice interrupted.

"Ms. Rhine, can I ask a question?"

"Oh...Marina, tell me, what's wrong?"

Rhine, who had been trying to show off his authority, immediately became friendly when he saw that it was Marina who was speaking: "I may need to consult your opinion on Ms. Sitana's work. If you have any questions, just speak up."

The girl who was originally sitting at her desk and working stood up and smiled at Rhine:

"That's my first suggestion - I don't quite agree with your idea of... adding more people."

"Well..." Rhine's voice rose slightly, "Tell me about it."

"The question I wanted to ask just now is how much you know about Miss Sitana."

"The data file about Miss Xitana was written by Lord Anser himself."

The cat looked at Marina with interest: "So of course I know Miss Sitana very well."

"But it's still just words, right?"

Marina smiled and said, "Mr. Anser, how would you describe Miss Sitana's intuition?"

"intuition……"

Rhine kept repeating these two words, and then couldn't help laughing: "Why, do you think that after adding more people, there will be a risk of being discovered by Miss Sitana? Then you are worrying too much. Marina, the four of them-"

"You underestimated Miss Sitana."

Marina interrupted Rhine with her soft voice, with a humble smile on her face that was impossible to dislike:

"I can assure you of one thing. When the number of people involved in the aftermath reaches four, and Shadow Marsh may also intervene, Miss Shitana... will definitely find something unusual."

These words caused Rhine's cat eyebrows to slowly frown.

Did I underestimate that wolf cub? Is her intuition that strong?

Anser certainly emphasized Xitana's intuition in the archives, using the adjective "unbelievable", but as Marina said, it was just words after all.

"Don't forget, she also possesses the power of the Wind Lord, and is... a specialized Wind Lord."

Marina emphasized seriously: "If she becomes suspicious, the risk of the entourage being discovered will increase rapidly."

"And according to Miss Hitana's thinking, if she knew that someone had been supporting her during this training, she would probably think that the entire training was arranged by Mr. Anser. Given her personality, once she had this idea..."

The girl paused and showed a worried look: "The consequences are not good."

Rhine's cat fur stood up slightly.

This time, Xitana left Ansor with an extremely determined mind to look for an opportunity for a breakthrough, so if she knew that Ansor was helping her, the first thing she would feel would not be warmth and touching, but a kind of... grievance or even insult.

Even though Anser was only cleaning up the mess and had no intention of interfering with the training process, Hitana's strong character really made things go as Marina had not said. Although this was not a big problem for the relationship between Anser and Hitana, it was an unforgivable mistake for Rhine, who was the main person in charge.

What if... What if Sitana's intuition is really as dangerous as Marina said. What if she really smelled even a hint of suspicion after I added more people...

This time, it was Rhine's tail that stiffened slightly.

When she thought about how her eagerness for quick success had caused Hitana to harbor a grudge against Ansher, the consequences of this mistake, and the cold gaze that the usually gentle boy had cast upon her, Ms. Cat shuddered subconsciously.

No, no, no... this is indeed not worth it. It would be better to say the other way around. If the people from Shadow Swamp dare to interfere without permission, they might be discovered by Hitana, and then they would be the ones who would be in trouble.

Rhine paced back and forth on the desk in silence for a long time, and finally waved his paw: "Your suggestion is very pertinent, Marina... Liuhuo, Huishi, and Miss Xitana don't need you to get involved. Just leave it to Bone and Layal."

"...Tsk."

Liuhuo let out a light click of her tongue in dissatisfaction. This feeling of being summoned at will and dismissed at will was naturally unpleasant, but she had no choice.

Rhine jumped lightly over several desks and landed on Marina's desk. It squatted and looked at the well-behaved and lovely girl in front of it with great satisfaction.

"I really appreciated your first suggestion, Marina."

The cat patted the girl's shoulder with its paw pads: "It's crucial. Thank you."

Marina looked a little flattered: "It's just my duty, Ms. Rhine."

"It's my duty... Humph, I wish your colleagues could be as conscious as you."

Rhine did not lower his voice when he said this, and many people turned their eyes to Marina.

There is disdain, contempt, and even contempt, and there are very few positive aspects.

Obviously, in this organization composed of talented people personally selected by Ansel, honest "mediocrities" like Marina are not welcome - even if her business ability is quite good.

Marina seemed to be unaware of these gazes and smiled shyly: "Actually, I didn't expect you to choose to give up."

"Hmm? If Miss Sitana's intuition is really as you described, then of course I can't insist on it."

Rhine licked his paw lazily. "It is obviously more important not to make mistakes than to take all the credit... Besides, the people in Shadow Swamp might do something bad on their own. Hehe... Isn't this good?"

Marina blinked her eyes: "So that's how it is..."

"Your advice is very prudent. Regarding Miss Sitana's daily actions, I will have Layal send you a copy at the same time. You and I will be the first to see the report... I need your advice, Marina. It's very important."

Rhine said this seriously, and at the same time he laughed happily: "This way I owe you a lot again... Let me think about what should be the best way..."

"Ah, about that."

Marina tucked her fallen hair behind her ears and said softly, "I have something to tell you."

"what happened?"

"For the next period of time, I may not be able to stay—"

The door of the office suddenly opened.

The young Hydra's gaze passed through his followers and immediately fell on the face of the quiet and gentle girl.

"Are you ready, Marina? It's time to set off." He greeted softly.

Marina lifted her skirt and saluted, saying helplessly, "Why did you have to come in person, Mr. Anser? You could have just informed me."

"I'm a pragmatist. Although this little time doesn't matter, since all the preparations have been made, there's no need to wait any longer."

Anser smiled and said, "So are you all ready?"

"Yes, Mr. Anser."

Marina picked up the suitcase at her feet and walked briskly towards Ansel under the confused gazes of everyone, including Rhine.

She stood behind Ansher very naturally and skillfully, holding a suitcase in both hands. Her long snow-white hair and black dress set off her simple and pure beauty. She was so well matched with the handsome young noble in front of her that no one could find fault with her.

"Okay, that's it, we should set off... Oh, by the way, Rhine, I have to tell you that I'm borrowing Marina first."

Ansher looked back at the weak, harmless and pure girl, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly.

"I need a traveling secretary, Marina is suitable, so I'll take her with me."

"Here you are." Anser raised his chin slightly, "Does she have any important tasks to arrange?"

"...No, no."

Rhine answered subconsciously.

"Very well, let's go, Marina."

"Yes, Mr. Anser."

The young Hydra turned and left without any hesitation, and the girl behind him also turned and followed him away.

Just before stepping out of the office, Marina Lancemalos turned her head again. Her lips formed a soft and graceful curve, and a bright glow appeared on her pretty face. Her beautiful facial features with a very gentle temperament matched each other, revealing a sweet smile that made people's hearts sway.

The innocent girl with such a pure smile continued to speak to Rhine in her soft voice:

"Ms. Rhine, I will always keep an eye out for your contact."

Marina tilted her head slightly and blinked:

"If you need anything, you can tell me."

Everyone in the office silently added what Marina didn't say out loud.

——But this time, it’s not an obligation.

*

The fight for the Devourer's Head is obviously a very important node... That position is still too far away for me, so I can't aim too high. But it is obviously necessary to grab as much as possible from this fight.

There was nothing to be gained by just staying in the office in the garden - so even if Ms. Rhine canceled her original plan, I had to become Mr. Anser's accompanying secretary.

This is the only bargaining chip that allows me to make a deal with it.

As long as I can follow Mr. Anser to the West Country, it won't be a problem whether I can increase Ms. Rhine's influence or reveal Shadow Swamp's actions to it. At the same time, as long as I apply in my personal name, it will not have any negative impact on Ms. Rhine.

The only problem is, applying as an individual...how can I succeed?

Without relying on the relationship with Xitana, Mr. Anser would have no reason to accept my application unless I could demonstrate sufficient value.

Value, well…value.

The value of a secretary lies in the arrangement and handling of all the daily affairs of the master. As long as I can satisfy Mr. Anser in this regard, he may agree to my application.

Therefore, understanding why Mr. Anser wants to go to the West and what he wants to do in the West, analyzing the entire situation in the West, and establishing a plan for daily affairs based on Mr. Anser's thinking are the core of everything.

But I knew nothing about it, not to mention the time was tight, so there was no way I could complete it.

——So, I have to thank Ms. Rhine for her archive access and acceleration field, which allowed me to submit my application to Mr. Anser and present my plan.

Mr. Anser didn't expect me to do this at all, and even asked me twice if Ms. Rhine asked me to come. I told him no, and he laughed so happily that it made your heart beat faster.

He approved my application and told me it was a "reward for the brave."

Then it was time to wait, waiting for Hitana to leave.

…Unexpectedly, she was randomly teleported to the Western Country.

In fact, I have considered interfering with Xitana's choice and letting her choose to go to the West on her own initiative, because this is the best situation for me.

These two tasks, one is related to the garden and the other is not, but whether it is related or not, I can provide help to Ms. Rhine. If they are stacked together, I will have more bargaining chips.

But I didn't do that, and I won't do that...Xitana, I don't want to rely on you anymore, so how could I shamelessly use you?

But you still made it to the West... Is this considered a reward for the brave?

Anyway, I am very grateful for your unintentional help... Haha, in the end I still receive your favor inexplicably, which is really embarrassing.

While I was waiting for Mr. Anser, the garden was a little...

Somewhat dissatisfied.

Their abilities are certainly unquestionable. Although their ideas are mostly different, they all insist on the absolute premise that the interests of Lord Anser are paramount.

The kind and tolerant Mr. Anser has always turned a blind eye to certain gray activities - as long as you do your job well and do not cross the boundaries he sets.

...I have known this for a long time and have thought about it for a long time. In the end, I was impressed by Mr. Anser's clear and detailed explanation.

He never thought of relying on ideals or personal charm to convince his followers. Or he knew very well that most of the people who worked for him were just subordinates of his followers... The driving force that could drive them to do things well was never a better tomorrow, but enough benefits - I don't deny that there are noble people who hope that Hydra County will become better, but even for noble people, it does not prevent them from being more motivated because of better material conditions.

It would be foolish to have too high moral expectations of the people in this twisted world.

Lord Anser may be able to create a world that no longer relies on such gray rules and allows everyone to contribute to society from the bottom of their hearts, but that will be a long, long time in the future, at least... not now.

As long as you don't break the rules, the rules...

The rules in the gray area are too ambiguous... Lord Anser probably also thinks this is difficult to control, so he only set some principles and established some bottom lines. If the rules were more specific... would it allow Lord Anser to better manage this group of people?

Just like the garden, although they all absolutely protect Mr. Anser's interests, they are accustomed to infighting... If this meaningless infighting can be eliminated, the efficiency of the garden should be able to reach a higher level.