I came downstairs to the living room on the first floor and found Primien sprawled on the sofa, engaged in a deep conversation through her crystal orb.0

— Make the most of this opportunity. Working alongside him is your chance to earn Her Majesty's favor.0

It seemed that she was speaking with the Director of the Ministry of Public Safety, so I leaned against the wall, silently watching.0

“Yes, sir.”0

— Professor Deculein commands great respect. Show him the highest courtesy, and take care never to act thoughtlessly in his presence.0

“Yes, sir,” Primien replied, her expression sour with displeasure.0

— Why do you sound as if this doesn't concern you?0

“Yes, sir. No, sir.”0

— What? Which is it—yes or no? You can't have both.0

“Yes, sir,”0

— ... Ugh. What’s wrong with you? Do you not understand how to navigate society? If you want to become the Director, you need to take this seriously and improve your social skills as well. You may have somehow reached the position of Deputy Director, but let me remind you—0

“Yes, sir,”0

— Stop giving me those 'yes, sir' or 'no, sir' and finish all the assignments I gave you. And stop wasting time on stocks. Take up something practical, like learning to play Go—it’s trending these days. Put your savings in a bank instead of losing money. Everyone in the Ministry of Public Safety knows you’ve burned through your cash. Don’t think I haven’t heard the news, Primien.1

The Director’s lecture droned on, while Primien, her face puffed as if from oversleeping, could only reply with a monotonous string of yeses and nos.0

— I’m hanging up. Don’t mess this up! If you screw it up this time, you can forget about ever becoming the Director. If you don’t want to be overtaken by your juniors, you’d better shape up. Understood?3

“Yes, sir,”0

— Stop just repeating 'yes' all day! Back in my day, no one would have dared speak to their superiors the way you do. What kind of thickheaded person speaks to a Director like—0

“Oh,...0