Chapter 74 Chapter 74: I'm Sorry, I Was Wrong!!!
Chapter 74: I'm Sorry, I Was Wrong!!!
"I'm sorry, I was wrong! You absolutely must forgive me! I'll do anything you want!"
"......?"
Almost the instant Kevin finished knocking, the room door was opened. Immediately, a figure shot out with a smooth slide, kneeling before him with remarkable precision and grace.
Even someone as composed as Kevin couldn't help but have a big question mark pop up over his head.
After asking Bronya about the lodging of the person from the 'Company,' he decided to strike first, aiming to figure out her intentions before she could act.
Kevin had even considered that this 'Company' person might be arrogant, looking down on civilizations on remote planets like Belobog, which could lead to unnecessary trouble... But no matter how smart someone is, they probably couldn't imagine this person pulling such a stunt.
Just as he was recovering from the other party's bizarre behavior and starting to carefully observe the attire of this 'Company' special envoy, his originally calm mind was hit by an even greater shock.
"...Pardo?"
"I... I'm here!"
Hearing Kevin's call, little Pardo was so startled her ears almost stood straight up. She quickly pulled a silver card from her pocket and raised both hands to present it to Kevin: "This is all the savings I've accumulated over so many years, a total of 267,842 credits... The rest of the money was basically eaten by Can... You must believe me!"
Strange, the other party seemed to not recognize him at all. Was she an alternate version, like Bronya and Seele, simply sharing a very similar appearance and personality?
Such thoughts inevitably surfaced in Kevin's mind. But looking down again at Pardo with her ears and tail intact, then looking up at the fat cat lying on the bed in the room meowing at him twice... Kevin felt things definitely weren't that simple.
Even if it were an alternate version with completely similar appearance and personality, why would she have the physical characteristics that only appeared after she became a MANTIS... It's like how Belobog's Bronya, no matter how similar she is to the Bronya from that world, couldn't possibly possess the powers of the Herrscher of Reason.
But this was merely a complete similarity in appearance. Kevin didn't sense any Honkai Beast energy or characteristics within her. In other words, this Pardo had the features of a MANTIS but wasn't actually one.
Moreover, he and Elysia being able to break through the 'Cocoon's' restrictions and come to this universe beyond the Imaginary Tree's branches could still be somewhat explained. But how could Pardo, who had perished on the moon 50,000 years ago...
"Get up. I'm not here to rob you."
He had been too focused on his own analysis and almost forgot she was still kneeling there.
"Huh? You... You're not here because you discovered I was secretly investigating you and came directly to my door to silence me?" While explaining her actions, Pardo vividly mimed slicing her hand across her throat a few times.
The universe doesn't have that many rules and regulations; its biggest rule is survival of the fittest... If you really anger some powerful being due to disrespect and get beaten up, even the 'Company' might not necessarily help you reason things out.
"Hmm, I heard you were looking for me, so I came." Kevin nodded and said, "I'm not a native of Belobog. If the 'Company' is truly willing to extend an invitation to me, I probably wouldn't refuse."
"Re... Really?!"
Hearing this exciting news, Pardo immediately sprang up from the ground, jumping over three meters high. If it were just someone simply blessed by 'The Preservation,' the 'Company' might not pay too much attention. But judging from the video she just saw... This definitely wasn't just someone Amber Lord glanced at once!
Perhaps the 'Company' would even consider him to have the potential to become an Emanator and vigorously cultivate him. And as the one who discovered this gold mine, she would surely receive a heap of benefits!
Thinking of this, Pardo's tail was practically wagging with excitement. She hurriedly said, "Please wait a moment! I'll go send a message to request instructions from my boss!"
As a massive conglomerate, the Interastral Peace Corporation naturally has a highly quantified employee hierarchy system. Pardo's immediate superior isn't actually some big boss; she's just used to calling him that.
Thanks to the 'Company's' highly advanced technology level, the video and information Pardo collected were quickly packaged and submitted. Her boss said he didn't have the authority to decide such matters immediately and told her to wait a bit; promotions and raises were definitely in store.
Of course, just a few minutes later, the result came out:
"Pardofelis, in light of your outstanding performance in repeatedly making contributions to the company and your positive attitude, upon completion of this mission, the company has decided to promote you to a P40-level employee."
"Hooray!"
No wonder Pardo was so excited. Although strictly speaking, P40 level is still just an employee within the 'Company,' it comes with a series of benefits and privileges that lower-level employees simply don't have. Simply put, she was about to become a salaried employee with benefits!
Her boss on the other side gave Pardo ample time to celebrate before continuing: "As for that Kevin Kaslana, the 'Company' judges that he possesses a strong will of 'The Preservation.' Therefore, even before further investigation, the 'Company' has decided to grant him P42-level authority."
See? This is what it means to be strong. No matter where you go, you receive preferential treatment. Just by joining, his rank is already higher than hers after years of hard work.
Little Pardo couldn't help but sigh inwardly, but then she realized something: "Wait, then... doesn't that mean..."
"That's right. You guessed correctly. From now on, he is your immediate superior."
"...Huh?"
She... After working diligently for the company for so many years... she was just sold off like that?!
Pardo was just about to try and fight for some more rights when she saw her former immediate superior on the screen suddenly turn his chair away from her. Faint sounds like 'Oh yes' could be heard.
"......"
For the first time, Pardo hated why the 'Company's' technology was so mind-blowingly advanced.
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