Troy Mansion is located in the South City, which is the most prosperous area of ​​Twilight City and a veritable "rich area". Most of the nobles live in this area.

Looking from a distance, the solemn mansion of Troy Mansion stretches endlessly, with swords, shields and flags standing there, symbolizing the unshakable majesty of the royal family.

There was a row of black-clad guards lined up inside and outside the gate. All of them had cold faces and blazing eyes, adding a strong chilling atmosphere to the mansion under the vast sky.

As soon as Kino approached, the captain of the guard stepped out of the queue and gave Kino a knightly salute: "Good morning, Sir Administrator, we sincerely welcome your arrival."

"Good morning." Kino responded politely.

The guard captain raised his hand: "Please come in."

After passing through the long and narrow corridor, Kino was taken directly to the living room.

The interior decoration of the Trojan family is consistent with their clan language, full of murderous intent and bloodiness, mainly made of swords and other metal ornaments. From time to time, you can see huge beast head specimens with ferocious eyes, which makes people shudder when seen from a distance.

At the end of the long table in the living room, Brooke was wearing a tight-fitting, wide-sleeved aristocratic dress with red stripes on a black background. The white engraved square scarf and shirt underneath were particularly conspicuous against the dark skin.

The clothes are good, but such elegant and luxurious clothes are a bit inconsistent with his burly body.

Kino's eyes swept across the long table. Besides himself, there were seven people present.

They are "ombudsmen" responsible for monitoring ethics and authority.

The "judge" who is responsible for the administration of justice and court affairs.

The "financial envoy" who coordinates accounting and financial revenue and expenditure.

The "security captain" who maintains daily security and public order.

A "constructor" who specializes in urban building planning and maintenance.

The "big priest" that hosts festival ceremonies and prayers.

Brooke, the "military commander" responsible for commanding the army during the war.

Together with "Administrative Officer" Kino, who holds great power in government affairs and personnel, these eight people present form the core of Twilight City's ruling class.

In small towns, because of their small population and low management costs, civil affairs officials often wear multiple hats.

Starting from the level of the main city, the powers are differentiated and are governed by eight officials with different responsibilities to check and balance each other. This is the "eight-position system" planned in the "Doguland Administrative Act".

Today, Brooke not only called Kino to the mansion, but also all eight other officials.

It is worth mentioning that the seating distribution of long tables is particular.

In Doguland culture, the most distinguished seats are at the ends of both sides of the long table. The closer to the two ends, the higher the status. The middle seat farthest from the two ends belongs to the "miscellaneous guests".

Now there are 8 chairs in front of the long table, leaving Chino with the guest seat.

Obviously, this is a deterrent.

Does the position of administrator have great power? Of course it does, the administrator is the top leader in the main city.

But power is a very subtle thing. What does power mean? It is not how much power this position gives you, but how far you can mobilize your subordinates by using this position.

If your subordinates don't listen to you, your power is just an empty shell. So what if you are an administrator? So what if you are a king? If no one executes your decrees, your power is nothing.

Without words, Brooke conveyed this meaning to Chino simply through the seating arrangement.

Seeing Kino standing still, Brooke asked with a smile: "What's the matter? Administrator, sit down."

Kino did not respond to Brooke, nor did he move. Instead, he looked at the VIP seat at the other end of the long table, where the financial envoy was sitting.

The treasurer caught Kino's gaze, but pretended not to notice and continued to drink tea carelessly.

Kino put his hand into his pocket, pretending to touch something, then activated his space ring and took out a document.

"I didn't expect that the Treasurer is here. What a coincidence. I want to visit you another day." Kino walked behind the Treasurer, opened the file and put it on the table in front of him, and said with a smile, "Former Administrator, haha

Lord C. Lorison's death is a sad thing. When I was sorting out the remaining documents, I felt that there were some things that I should give to you."

The finance envoy's original attitude was casual, but when he saw the contents of the document, his expression changed, the blood on his face faded at a speed visible to the naked eye, and he subconsciously closed the document.

The documents that Kino brought were none other than Twilight City's financial statements from last year, as well as the bank statements of the Chamber of Commerce in the city - the ones where the accounts were falsified.

The treasurer's eyes were wandering. The copy in front of him was a handwritten copy, and the original should still be with Kino.

The financial envoy did not dare to look at Kino. He quietly put the documents into his arms, stood up, gave up his seat to the distinguished guests, and took his seat as a guest.

Under Brooke's penetrating gaze, Chino slowly sat down in the VIP seat with the same smile on his face: "Can you make me a cup of tea?"

After finishing speaking, he mobilized his mental power and pushed the cup of tea in front of him to the financial envoy.

Everyone couldn't help but squint their eyes, not expecting that the new administrator was an extraordinary person.

Brooke nodded to the waiter, and new tea was quickly brewed.

"This is the 500 silver moons that I compensated for Paladin. By the way, he is already a captain." Kino used telekinesis to move five thick and bulging money bags towards Brooke, and each money bag contained

There are 100 silver moons.

Brooke signaled the waiter to take the money and store it, and then looked at Kino with a playful look: "I'm very curious, you used to be the civil affairs officer of Xilin Town, and your annual salary was 50 silver moons. How did you get so much savings?

, you can casually take out 500 silver moons as compensation?"

Kino smiled half-smilingly: "Maybe you should ask the Finance Minister about this matter, he knows better than me."

Brooke's eyes concealed a danger signal: "Watch your words, little guy. You are indeed an administrator now, but you have to know one thing. In the past 20 years, Twilight City has had 12 administrators."

Kino joked: "Troy is made of iron, and administrator is made of water."

"You are very smart. In this case, let's not beat around the bush." ​​Brooke's thick fingers beat regularly on the table, "In the future, when you exercise your administrative power and make personnel transfers, I hope you will give me a call first.

call."

Kino's smiling lips showed signs of leaving: "You are the military commander, personnel transfers are not your responsibility."

Brooke smiled meaningfully: "I don't care, I just hope you discuss it with me in advance."

Kino: "What you mean by discussion is - you nod, I execute. You shake your head, I reconsider."

Brooke said playfully: "If you can do this, believe me, you can sit firmly in this position, and Twilight City will not usher in the 14th administrator."
Chapter completed!