It is a race against ti.
My original schedule for the takeover is 24 hours. Within 24 hours I am to take control of the entire City of Artia. With a day gone, I currently have less then 6 hours remaining. But...
"That's plenty enough!"
Using Lorna's explanation and my connection as the Manager of Imperius, I easily obtained access to see the Mayor of Artia. Since I can't wait for a long period of ti to be granted an audience with the man, I had to speed up the process.
The office of the mayor was initially hesitant when faced with the urgency of my visit, but due to the prestige Imperius carries, and the fact that I'm a new Manager, they beca more complacent and caught and they agreed to let et the mayor within an hour.
"All these unnecessary formalities. The mayor isn't even that busy a man in the first place" I smirked as I spoke to myself.
Most likely, the major work of managing the town is done by the assistant to the Mayor, while the mayor himself reaps the reward of the assistant's hard work. It's not uncommon in this human society.
According to the mories I obtained from that Duke in the faraway region, what's his na again? Northenheim, I've learned the true nature of governance in this Kingdom.
Most nobles and governors hardly do anything. They leave the trivial and important tasks to their subordinates, giving them more than enough ti for leisure and depravity.
With this in mind, I'm certain this Mayor is no different. Therefore, they have no right to make wait and waste my ti. I'm glad they decided to allow to see the man early, if they hadn't... Then things could have gotten ssy.
I stepped into the office of the most important man in Artia. It was a large office, more than twice as big as Julius' own, with even greater decorations and more luxurious designs.
"Oh oh, You must be the new Manager of Imperius." The mayor said to , noticing observing the office.
His grin widened as he thought I was impressed by his status.
"I never liked that Julius anyway. Heh, but with you... Perhaps you'd be more sensible. That's why I agreed to et with you so quickly despite my busy schedule." He added.
Lies.
This man must know I am in possession of Ancient coins, plus I have connections with the Royal Family. He's most likely trying to form a beneficial relationship for himself. It's not like that necessarily irks in itself, but there's one thing he is getting wrong.
He's talking to with an air of superiority.
"Oi oi, say sothing. You can speak, can't you?" He said impatiently.
I slowly turned my gaze toward him. Imdiately he t my eyes, his arrogant smiley face quickly turned into that of shock and fear. He couldn't move and he felt a gnawing sense of darkness creep around him.
"Who are you to tell to do anything?" I asked him.
"You fool... By the ti I'm done with you, I wonder whether you'll be able to utter such drivel anymore."
"ROOT"
I used Root to absorb him into the alternate world within it. Due to being pressed for ti, I increased the ti flow within ROOT.
"Increase ti flow ratio to 100:1" I said.
""
And so, with a passing hour here, 100 hours would have passed within ROOT. That should be enough for him. n such as these, sheltered, pompous and lazy... They break very easily.
I went to his chair and sat on it as he was currently receiving his orientation within ROOT.
"Hmmmn, it's comfortable." I noticed.
I toured his office and made myself at ho. I checked his library, his collections, his records. They were all beneficial to . I obtained so interesting information.
"Mr Mayor... You're quite the corrupt man, aren't you?" I smiled.
Well, it's not like that matters to . Besides, the mayor's true na is Alfred. D. Dormantio. Dormantio is a noble family, a prestigious one at that. It's no wonder he was made governor of this city. With such a background as that, his depravity counts for nothing.
Before long, an hour passed.
I summoned him back, and of course he was as I expected him to be. He had bulging eyes, salivating mouth and a throbbing body. His tongue rolled around.
"I-Im S-Sorry.... I'm sorry.... I'm sorry...." He muttered endlessly.
Ah, he broke too much. But, I suppose this is also beneficial to .
"Mr Mayor. Do you recognize ?" I said to him.
At the sound of my voice, his body imdiately reacted as he looked up and saw seated on his own seat. His eyes bead as his mouth watered even more.
"My master! M-Master!" He said, licking the floor of his office as he prostrated to .
"Ah, Root... Just what did you do to this guy?" I asked within myself.
"" Root stated.
"No, no. That was just rhetorical." I said.
Root has no form of common sense, since it is basically programd to act according to my commands. Also, due to it also being able to read my thoughts, It offers an answer to anything I don't understand or whatsoever I require so long as it within it's capacity. Usually it's a good thing...
But, sotis it just gets tiring.
"Good. Now, you'll still be mayor of this city. But you'll run it according to how I want it. Do you understand?" I asked him.
"Y-Yes master. I'll do my best!" He said, wagging his tongue in excitent and obedience... Just like a dog.
I smiled.
"Now then, co and have your seat... The seat I have given you" I said, standing up from my position and leaving it for him to occupy.
He stood up slowly as he walked toward the chair.
"You only have one purpose now... Everything you do will be for . You will live for . You will rule for . You will die for ." I said.
"With pleasure... Master!" He said as he sat down on his chair in a subservient and bowing manner.
Good.
"With this, I'll take my leave. Do well until when next you hear from " I told him, turning toward the exit.
"My Lord... A-Are you going sowhere?" He asked .
I turned back to look at his distressed face. As soon as I gazed at him, he bowed his head and shook in outright fear.
"F-Forgive master... I dared to question your decision and ask such an impudent question." He quickly added.
I smiled.
"I'll be leaving this city soon" I told him.
He raised his head with a surprised, yet sowhat sad expression. It feels weird since we've only t for a little while, but as my servant, he must be dreading my absence. No matter...
"Run Artia well until my return. Till then... Do well to please Mr Mayor" I said to him.
He remained speechless as he throbbed with inexplicable emotions. I opened the door and exited the office, heading toward Imperius to address the last piece of the puzzle before leaving.
"I'll.... I will do my best... MASTERRR!!!"
I heard his loud voice from the hallway and smiled. Whatever ROOT did... I'm impressed.
""
Sigh, this little... Well I can't complain since I made it this way.
"Nope" I smiled and walked away.
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