NOVEL NEXT Chapter 17: So Angela, what are the terms?
Today is a bright sunny day... Just kidding, there is no sun, only Lobotomy company Birdie Radio reports for you.
There are no windows, and they are not even needed since not a single ray of light falls in here. Here, exploiting the entire management blockade, you can only go home during your monthly vacation, probably only need to work for another month and a half, and then you can welcome a short vacation.
So, please keep trying!
...
[Good morning, Manager.]
[Today is your third day of work at Lobotomy Company. Three is a mysterious number. In fairy tales, the mysterious existence that will ultimately satisfy the three wishes of others is promised.]
[Even though I won't use magic, I can't let you become rich... However, I'm very clear about what the previous Managers were pursuing.]
[Although there are some differences they are all searching for 'a certain kind of growth'. Leading the Corporation towards prosperity, realizing the sublimation of the soul, and everything else, it seems as complex as spreading branches]
[What are you pursuing?]
Angela, as usual, poured a cup of coffee for Manager X, then used her only way to warmly greet X.
AI Secretary seems to particularly like to ask questions, especially early in the morning, before Manager work starts.
This is like the opening introduction of a drama, always having to say something. She is the narrator, and X is the main actor in this drama.
The only difference is that the main character's script is always unpredictable, it's like the actor accidentally forgets the script, and has to rely on improvisation to act.
—— Corporation prosperity?
—— Sublimated soul?
[ The simulations have started ——]
[Day 3—— So Angela, What Are The Terms?]
[On the third day of onboarding, you were asked by Corporation AI about your pursuit wishes. You thought this was an opportunity to show yourself well]
[In understanding the definition of the position, you without hesitation answered the Corporation's prosperity]
[Your answer makes AI smile. AI mentioned the previous Managers, she said that the previous Managers all had the same thoughts]
[Are you willing to pay everything for the Corporation? AI Secretary asked you like this]
[You nodded in agreement...]
[You were fired from the Corporation...]
[Achieved achievement —— Self-retrenchment ]
[Warm reminder: Carrying the mouth of a water bottle is different from scattering a drop of running water, the water-carrying and overturning water concept does not apply to the Corporation]
[Please choose this time's reward results:
1. Fortitude (+1)
2. Prudence (+1)
3. Temperance (+1)
4. Justice (+1)]
X unconsciously looked towards the Secretary, the dignified AI Secretary had always closed her eyes, from the outside it was impossible to refute, but inside her personality and plans were completely incomprehensible.
Following the Corporation is not possible... And not following the Corporation is also not possible. How can I do it by the Corporation's requirements?
Is it my true desire?
To be honest, the only positive feelings X has towards L Corporation are because of her admiration for "Wings of the World." But soon, all these feelings gradually started disappearing due to the torments of the AIs.
It's only because she knows how to escape the ending that X doesn't dare to have any dissatisfaction.
If inflating the Corporation also leads to being fired, then it's not as good as being more straightforward. If I get fired, then tell the truth.
"Are you asking me what I pursue?" I have nothing to pursue, Angela, I just want to leave the Corporation..."
"Frankly speaking, I don't want to be this Manager, but if I keep going like this, I will be fired...."
"I know what the ending is like when being fired, so I think I probably hope that I can adapt to the Corporation's environment. Victory comes through our cowardice, facing this fear, leading the Corporation towards prosperity."
X stirred the coffee and stared at the AI Secretary with a cold look that was different from normal.
X was observing AI Secretary's expression, and also observing her reaction. There was no need to shy away from emotions, just simply watching and observing the AI Secretary's attitude.
[Ah? If you want to leave the Corporation, I can open the front door for you at any time.
[On the first day you took office, I told you... You and I are different, you are free, and you can go wherever you want to go.]
[And I was born to serve Lobotomy company, I can only stay at Lobotomy company, I can't enjoy the warm sunshine, I can't feel the gentle majesty...]
[Let me confirm once again, do you want to leave the Corporation? I won't force you.]
Angela opened her eyes, it was a beautiful golden eye that was no different from X. Even if you looked closely, you would feel that even the appearance was very similar... As if carved from the same mold.
X wasn't aware of it, because her attention was on Angela's seductive words.
"No, there's no need to tell me this kind of nonsense... I thought AI wouldn't lie, but Angela, you're different. You're like a human, full of corrupt and evil pleasures. "
"This kind of nonsense is too low-level, I agree that I will be fired immediately... I'm not stupid, Angela."
X calmly took a sip of coffee. Right now, only the fragrant scent of milk and coffee could calm X's mood a little bit.
[Manager, can I understand that this is your praise for me?]
"Evil pleasure is not something to be praised... However, if you want to hear it, I can praise Angela for her beautiful face. But there shouldn't be any need to talk about this kind of non-controversial topic, right... Narcissistic Secretary? Change the subject."
X frowned and added a square of sugar to her coffee.
[So, do you want to know what previous Managers pursued?]
"I don't want to know. The matter of the previous Manager doesn't mean anything to me... I am the current Manager, and you are my current Secretary."
After drinking the remaining coffee in one gulp, X casually used a tissue to wipe the corner of her mouth, then opened a drawer and took out a stack of documents to read through.
X was still eager to know a bit about the previous managers. She looked for some documents about it but found a large number of documents with [Deleted Data], No Name, only Subject Number, and in some cases, even the subject number was deleted. Whatever details she found out during this were all noted for [Destroyed].
X has always been very self-aware. Those meaningless things don't need to be known, nor do you need to find out anything.
[What you said is right, I also think that what happened to them is not important to you, I will help you achieve your goals]
The report document that needs to be signed is placed on X's table, which belongs to the Safety Department on the other side of the report document, Regarding the Corporation Safety project upgrade terms.
Before the official start of work every day, X, the Manager, must make a choice and add a new project to continue applying... Which type of research is most appropriate, and most suitable for the Corporation's current status, also needs to be carefully thought through.