Invincible Copy System
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Generally, a high-ranking official's office is usually occupied by only one person, with only the secretary allowed to enter and exit at will. Looking at the staff here, when Liu Ning and Zhao Wudi entered, they didn't even look up. He wasn't just playing around back then; he did many great things in the wild, hunting down countless murderers.
The Speaker's office was on the second floor. When Liu Ning entered, he was immediately taken aback by the space. The office must have been at least a thousand square meters. Among all the offices Liu Ning had ever seen, this was an extraordinary one. How could it be so big? But what surprised him most wasn't just the size of the office, but also the sheer number of people inside. Generally, a high-ranking official's office is usually occupied by only one person, with only the secretary allowed to enter and exit at will. However, this place resembled a huge office hall, with countless people coming and going. Many had even brought their own desks in. In front of the Speaker was a 20-meter-long table, with dozens of people working at it. He wondered how this arrangement was done. Perhaps it was to improve work efficiency, but then again, such efficiency left the Speaker with absolutely no privacy.
Looking at the staff here, when Liu Ning and Zhao Wudi entered, they didn't even look up. They were still focused on the few sheets of paper in front of them. Liu Ning truly admired their work ethic. If it were him, he probably wouldn't be able to do it this way. Liu Ning was a councilor in his city's municipal council and had his own voice in politics. Moreover, his office was no less impressive than this one. However, Liu Ning would probably feel a little uncomfortable sharing an office with other people. But the Speaker didn't have that idea. He had the heads of various departments moved here so that they could work under his command. This way, these guys could work well for him, and any information needed would be delivered immediately, saving a lot of time. This office controlled many important human affairs, so every second was extremely important.
Looking at everything before him, Liu Ning was truly filled with emotion. Leaving aside the details of what had happened, this kind of work ethic was something not everyone possessed. At least, Liu Ning and Zhao Wudi couldn't have it. They were the same type of person; although humans granted them immense power, they rarely went too far. When they did things, they considered their own interests, ignoring the thoughts of others. But the Speaker was not like that. Although he was highly capable, he had his own methods. He handled all the government affairs himself, with his secretaries only offering advice. For crucial decisions, he handled everything himself—completely different from Liu Ning and Zhao Wudi. Seeing the Speaker, at his advanced age, still so diligent and devoted to the people, Liu Ning felt he had gone too far. If he had the chance, he should go back and work on his own methods; that was the most important thing.
"Sit down here. It's true that this place is a bit chaotic, but I'm used to dealing with so many things every day. Many people who come to my office for the first time feel uncomfortable, but after a while, it's just like that. You're a real troublesome guy. I've only just started to get things sorted out with the Mage Guild. They won't pursue you too much because of me. But look at you, collaborating with the Human Investigation Bureau behind my back and doing such a big thing for them. The whole city has become like this. All the headlines today are about this. I really don't know what you're thinking. Could you please let us know what you're up to in the future? You can't just think about yourself when you're doing things. We're now in the same faction. If you offend too many people, I can't possibly clean up their messes for you, and I don't have the ability to do so either."
As the Speaker spoke, the surrounding temperature seemed to drop significantly, and Liu Ning felt quite uncomfortable. After all, they hadn't discussed this matter before, and Liu Ning had assumed the old man would help him with everything. Now, that was clearly impossible. The old man was warning Liu Ning: although they were all family behind closed doors, he couldn't keep causing trouble. If he continued to cause trouble, things would get complicated. Did the old man really think they were omnipotent? Did he really think they could handle everything for him? There was no such thing as a free lunch. So, when such things happened, it was best to assess one's own situation. If one couldn't resolve it, then one shouldn't cause too much trouble for others. Liu Ning nodded in agreement. He greatly admired the Speaker; at least for now, things were going very well. If the Speaker were corrupt, Liu Ning probably wouldn't have colluded with him. Sometimes, things were difficult to handle.
Liu Ning nodded somewhat awkwardly beside him. Don't let the Speaker's current appearance as a kind old man fool you; everyone knows what happened back then. There's information about him all over the internet. He wasn't just playing around back then; he did many great things in the wild, hunting down countless murderers. Many of the things he did today are the result of his own actions. For example, since his rebirth, Liu Ning has never seen a being surpassing the God of War. This is because of the contract they made with the beasts—a being surpassing the God of War. Conflict between them is permissible, but the use of beings surpassing the God of War is absolutely forbidden. If such beings are deployed, it will be a war to the death. Although the beasts are stronger than humans, they don't have the ability to defeat humans quickly. Therefore, this war is something both sides want to avoid if possible. If it's unavoidable, it could lead to the extinction of their entire race. It all comes down to who is stronger.