Honkai Impact 3rd, but I have too many mods.

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If this were really that difficult, Ye Lan would never believe that Ning Guang could still smile.

"……Have."

Ningguang was not surprised by Yelan's keenness—even though this person no longer used his brain to think.

"If the leaders of various forces are willing to join, and bring along some minor characters, I think we could occupy six to eight seats."

While it's not good to bring up political values ​​in this kind of thing, it's still something to take advantage of!

We can't just turn people away after receiving benefits and let "the world" feel disheartened, can we?

Ye Lan's eyes lit up instantly—she didn't even care about the kittens' and puppies' comments.

Then Ye Lan's expression immediately became obsequious—but she still took out the dice.

"Lord Tianquan Star~ What do you think of me? I have a strong grip, I can give you a push on the butt later..."

Yelan then took out the nose hook.

Ningguang watched Yelan's little scheme of trying to be polite first and then resort to force, and sneered inwardly.

"I actually think you're a good match, Ye Lan, but unfortunately, Bei Dou..."

Chapter 335 If you want a promotion, then of course you have to sit down and get promoted...

Temporary office.

"S-Senior! What are you saying?!"

"Huh? What's wrong?"

Jade looked at Toppa, who was in a panic, and her face remained as calm and composed as ever.

"Little Yelena, what are you trying to say?"

It was said in a completely joking tone, but this only made Toppa's expression look even more unnatural.

"It's that maid!"

"What's wrong with the maid?" Emerald seemed a little dazed.

But Toppa knew very well that his senior was playing a trick on him.

"That's...that's just an office romance!"

Topa blushed and slammed her hand on the table.

"Ah... This is the first time I've heard that you, Little Yelena, are thinking about things like this."

"Huh? No, no, that's obviously not what I meant, right?"

"Hmm? How could that be? Zhang Zhang, you also think your master means that, right?"

"Hmph~ Hmph~!"

"See? See? Doesn't Zhang Zhang think so too?"

"No way! The 'natural airhead' persona is totally unsuitable for you, senior!"

Toppa was already stomping his feet.

"Eh...is that so?" Emerald smiled and sat down, clutching the account book. "But nobody's calling this an office romance, is they?"

"Isn't that just burying your head in the sand?"

“Nobody said anything—so I’m a little curious.” Emerald pondered for a moment. “Topa, why do you have this misunderstanding about the BOSS?”

Using professional titles... Topa suddenly felt a bit pressured.

"It's that... um... that one..."

Toppa wanted to say that everyone knew the truth about this, but upon closer reflection, Liu Bai had never made a move on her in her private life.

Besides, those people over there were all acting on mutual consent; it wasn't some kind of unspoken rule.

"Hmm... Could it be that Toppa is having some kind of delusion?"

"No!"

"Really?"

"It's more like, how could there possibly be such a thing!"

"Actually, I think it's normal for young people to have this kind of thinking."

The jade was kneaded and rubbed against the account book.

"Hmm... that makes sense. As a maid, it's inevitable that you'll come into contact with the boss's private life."

"It's more accurate to say that maids are there to take care of people's private lives," Topa remarked, but seeing Emerald's expression, he breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems I've managed to convince Senior Jade?

...No, not at all.

Topa gradually calmed down.

This turn of events seems like a strategic retreat.

"Hmm, now that you mention it, as a maid, the faction mark is practically impossible to erase, and it will affect future promotions..."

"...?"

Toppa was taken aback, then looked at Emerald who was deep in thought, his expression gradually becoming strange.

Is this indeed a case of advancing as a form of retreat?

Promotion...

"..."

Considering Liu Bai's status...

Toppa estimated that if Liu Bai went back, his position would likely remain unchanged, at most he would become a minor board member candidate—but within the company he would definitely be a very important figure.

Unless there's a change of leadership, in terms of company status alone, she can be on equal footing with her boss, Diamond... No, "on equal footing" is a bit of an exaggeration; "no need to bow" would be a more accurate description.

This was very tempting for Toppa.

but……

"Senior Jadeite, what kind of person do you take me for?"

Topa was now consumed by rage.

"Do you think I'm the kind of person who got to where I am by relying on my physical abilities? I got to where I am today and became one of the ten members of Stone Heart through my own efforts!"

Topa now feels that his personality has been insulted.

Anger and resentment welled up in my heart at the same time.

However, the jade, which is being glared at, remains calm:

"...Ah, so that's why you keep assuming it's about selling yourself. Haven't I emphasized many times that it's not about selling yourself?"

"……Eh?"

"When I mentioned maids, you were already assuming it meant prostitution. When I emphasized factions, you were still thinking about prostitution... Hmm, is it because you're getting old? You subconsciously think about things in that direction no matter what."

"Huh? No, that's not what I meant..."

Toppa briefly reviewed the situation, and his face immediately turned red.

"No! Senior Jadeite, your statement is clearly very misleading!"

"Hmm? I meant that as a member of a faction, it's easier to get noticed... Toppa, you should understand, right? We ten Stonehearts, as members of the BOSS's faction... might not be so conspicuous?"

"...It can't be that bad, can it?"

Topa's tone softened.

Okay, I've never even met them. I only know their names and that they need to be responsible to Liu Bai, their boss.

This... certainly doesn't seem like someone of high status; in fact, it could be described as something like a lowly henchman.

Of course, Toppa also knew that the reality was probably not that exaggerated.

"Topa, may I ask about your future goals?"

"..."

Toppa remained silent.

Hmm... target?

Toppa still has many goals, but having reached this point, he roughly knows how high he can go.

That's basically it.

The rest is just a matter of accumulating seniority, waiting for the diamonds to move out, then slowly sending off the emeralds and other seniors, and finally becoming the head of the strategic investment department.

It's a bit far-fetched, but not impossible. Of course, the next step would be to become a manager in another department.

Given the status of the ten people in Stoneheart, as long as they have enough seniority, Diamond might be willing to help them out and become a supervisor. It's not a question or answer.

Well, "as long as you have enough experience."

In the workplace, this statement is no different from making empty promises.

Fortunately, Topa himself is a happy working person.

There are two main sources of happiness in life: work and petting your pet.

Watching TV series and playing games are secondary sources of income.

Well, despite their positions, they each have their own ways of finding enjoyment in work.

So Toppa can say that in the "short term," he has little chance of promotion, and he might even become a board member candidate but still be "Toppa."

There's no way around it, Toppa is someone who has reached the top of the ladder, and going higher is no longer something you can achieve by playing ranked matches.

"Plus, Toppa, you don't really like this job either, do you?"

"Work is work." Although Toppa is prone to moral dilemmas, she doesn't dwell on them too much.

Just as you can't say that good people have to be bullied, having money doesn't necessarily mean you have to give it away—although Toppa thinks it's naive to talk about the good and bad of companies as a binary entity.

Yes, childish and meaningless.

In short, her job involves paying back debts, which is only natural. If I pity you, who will pity me? This job is mostly done legitimately, with little room for trickery or extortion.

So if Toppa had to say something... he really loves this job.

However, it's best to get promoted if possible.

"But does being a maid... really have anything to do with promotion?"

"It's related, Toppa. Do you know what kind of people wield the most power around those in authority?"

"...A secretary? Especially a private secretary."

Toppa thought for a moment. She wasn't stupid; she knew that Emerald wasn't talking about that kind of simple power.

"Almost the same." Jade nodded in satisfaction.

These juniors are truly outstanding.

"But more strictly speaking, it is someone who can get their words into the ears of those in power—especially when those in power are in a strong position."

Emerald Smile.

Topa fell into deep thought—then a look of sudden realization appeared on his face.

Why did she answer her private secretary?

Because a personal secretary has the right to refuse visits from anyone of lower status than their boss who has not made an appointment.

In addition, he consults his private secretary on most matters.

What if the personal secretary's boss is actually the top leader?

But now that there's a maid position...

Topa's face showed even greater understanding.

"So... a maid who also works as a personal secretary?"