That's right, I was very good at ancient languages.
The person who spoke after a moment of silence was the Minister of Justice.
“Hey, Miss Namiya.
I know that in the academy, no one can take in-depth lessons in the ancient language unless they have high grades.”
This is correct.
My grades were in the lows, so I couldn't even take advanced classes in ancient language when I was a senior.
It was as if the Minister of Justice had guessed my grades simply because I was in the Manuscript Management Department.
He spoke firmly.
“Just memorizing a few sentences is not enough.”
I nodded politely and continued.
“I studied this subject myself by reading books.
I only memorize a few sentences.”
“Does this make sense?
Why would you teach yourself that?”
“Atanaka arin kayorum aratana. (There are many words in the ancient language that form the origin of manuscript magic spells.)”
The Magic Tower Master smiled at my words.
Then he spoke triumphantly.
“You speak fluently.”
“Atana. (That's right.)”
“Huh,” said the Minister of Justice and clicked his tongue.
Well, he had every reason to doubt.
“I'm only 23 years old, sir?”
“Whether you think about it based on experience or prior learning, it makes no sense at all.”
But…
There was no law stating that someone who was 23 years old could not become a minister.
All eyes were on the Minister of Justice, who blinked violently as he shouted:
“And you need to undergo separate training so that you can walk like a high-ranking noble!”
Immediately, I stood up straight, my muscles tense.
Then, with perfect posture, I walked gracefully around the room.
I didn't care much before, but I managed when I tried.
Finally, she stopped completely quietly in the silence.
Kiaros muttered with a stunned expression,
“…I thought you were dragging yourself to this place due to lack of energy.”
"I was conserving my energy.
It's an honor to clear up any misunderstandings."
I could be a model of noble sophistication, qualified to attend etiquette courses.
I learned all the basics at the academy.
I haven't quite forgotten it; But I chose not to follow it out of laziness.
When I returned to sitting in shame, the Minister of Justice shouted again.
"And, and, and!
You also have to know all the different provisions that change frequently.
Especially the personnel-related provisions, they change often, so you have to memorize when and how they change.
Because you'll be leading people under you!"
I put my hands together and politely replied,
“Ah, are you referring to personnel-related items?”
Then, without stopping, she continued to deliver information.
“This year, on February 11, Article 33, Paragraph 9 on the residence of civil servants was amended, and on May 29, Article 4, Paragraph 2 on disciplinary measures was amended.”
“.……”
"However, Article 56, Paragraph 11 of the Palace Civilian Personnel Law, which stipulates that ministerial positions are appointed by the Palace upon the recommendation of two or more members of the Department including the same person, has never changed since the founding of the nation.
For your information, Article 39, Paragraph 12 of the Law Concerning the Magic Tower stipulates that a member of the Magic Tower has rights equivalent to those of a Department Member in the Scroll Management Department."
“…Namiya, could it be…?”
The Minister of Justice's mouth hung open in disbelief.
I added sheepishly,
“I agree with the Magic Tower Master’s opinion, so I recommend myself as well.”
Me and the master of the magic tower.
With two recommendations, the basic condition for appointment to the ministerial position was fulfilled.
The Magic Tower Master exclaimed, waving his fist in excitement.
“Awesome!
Do you know the staff items by heart, hmm?
Ha-ha-ha!”
The Minister of Justice nodded in confusion.
I think he needed some time to understand this ridiculous situation.
She looked shyly at the Empress.
If this were an imperial appointment, my ally here would be…
“Ms.
Namia Rawabi.”
At that moment, Kiaros intervened.
“Are you interested in becoming a minister?”
certainly!
If I had become a minister, I would have reported directly to the Crown Prince.
Moreover, access to security documents from various departments was also allowed.
‘This means that it will be easier to give Kiaros hints about the original work!’
Although I tried to modify the original text, there was little I could do as a humble subordinate.
I kept saying to myself jokingly: “I wonder if I can become a minister.”
But it turned out that this was true.
'Never, never, never because I have a desire for power!'
“/'I mean, I can't be the next master of the Magic Tower anymore anyway!
Too bad!'
'Oh, no.
What thoughts are running through my mind right now…’
I rolled my eyes and calmed myself down.
'I must stop the war!
War!
Not because I want to be a minister!
'Ah, ah!'
It was a bit painful, but I could ignore it.
There was nothing easier than ignoring my inner voice.
I nodded and replied with an innocent face.
“I want to achieve something by devoting my entire body and mind.”
Then Kiaros solemnly opened his mouth.
“Then...”
Only then.
“Good!”
Before Chiaros could finish speaking, the Empress suddenly stood up and shouted,
“Namia Rawabi, I have appointed you as a minister!” Your Majesty, Your Highness the Prince, is this acceptable? correct? correct? correct?"
The final step, appointment by the Imperial Court.
In this way, the Empress put the final nail in her coffin.
“This baby is more than capable!
I guarantee it!
I have long believed that talent should be recognized on merit!”
Yes!
Excellent!
Ignoring everything that Kiaros was about to say, the Magic Tower Master also jumped to his feet.
“That's exactly it!”
The Magic Tower Master and the Empress extended their hands at the same time.
Since it looked like they might argue again, I closed my eyes tightly.
“Awesome!”
The two exchanged greetings, causing the Crown Prince's assistant, who was standing behind them, to jump in surprise.
“Namiya Wazira!
Ah…”
"Thank you for the appointment, Your Majesty!
You're really easy to talk to!
The timing was perfect!"
Once upon a time they were fighting and making a mess in the room, but now they were constantly laughing and shaking hands with each other.
“She's really good at making unique scrolls!
She'll become a great witch if she continues to communicate with the Magic Tower!”
“It is clear from earlier that she has excellent qualities as a civil servant!
She will become a great talent in the palace!”
They went from belittling civil servants and mages to praising each other.
The Magic Tower Master nodded vigorously and even mentioned the former minister.
"I guarantee she'll be better than the previous Minister!
This guy couldn't even make a proper manuscript!
He's always complaining about something in the tower!"
“Yes, yes!
He has had a lot of corruption cases related to the family, right?
Namiya’s family is broken, so she can’t indulge in corruption!”
Then the Emperor, who had been smiling silently all this time, said slowly.
“Let's do it.”
Unable to contain his displeasure, the Emperor gently pulled the Empress's hand away from the Magic Tower Master's hand and held it firmly with his own.
“We are facing a great conflict in the future.
We cannot allow ourselves to quarrel over trivial matters among ourselves.”
He spoke in a calm voice, as if he was trying to calm the strongly opposition Minister of Justice.
“Let us conclude the negotiations between the Magic Tower and the Imperial Palace by taking one step back each.”
In other words, they would have concluded negotiations between the two organizations, which would inevitably have led to major friction.
“However, we cannot leave the Manuscript Management Department, which has endangered the palace, as it is.
We will disband the Manuscript Management Department and reorganize it into the Manuscript Department, appoint Miss Namia Rawabi as Minister, and merge the remaining staff into this department.
And...”
It may seem tedious, but nevertheless such procedures were essential in the bureaucratic organization of civil servants.
The Emperor raised his eyebrows as he added more.
“Until we can track down and root out all those who dared to target the Crown Prince and the Empress, the Manuscript Department will remain under the jurisdiction of the palace.”
Ultimately, this means that our department will be temporarily removed from the influence of the Magic Tower.
The Magic Tower Master clicked his tongue as if he didn't like it.
After all, this meant stripping himself of his influence.
But he had to admit that he hadn't managed things well yet.
“Well, it's temporary.
Oh, I'll cooperate on the condition that Namia Rawabi takes over as minister.”
incredible.
I tried to sound calm, but my mind was racing.
I became a minister.
'This is madness, absolute madness.
I became a minister...'