You see a troubled Yan Ning at the entrance of the Tianshi Bureau Academy.

Okay. So what problem did you run into?

No problem. Leave that to me.

There's nothing to forgive, really...

Superior?

So I'll go and talk to Yan Ning first?

Data from our monitoring center revealed an upward trend for region-wide Depth readings of Wuling. The Blight is becoming increasingly active.

I plan to develop a Xiranite-based protection device that can safeguard the health of our residents against ambient Blight in the environment.

I believe the Qingbo Stockaders need the Xiranite-based protection device more than we do.

If we do things the old way, like placing large stockpiles at the Field Logistics Depot... we can't really upgrade the devices quickly enough. Plus, the Stockaders might get suspicious.

Dealing with the Blight outside the city has taken a serious toll on Fangyi...

I'm just so glad you're willing to help... By the way, Endmin, this here is Zuo Guyan, a watchguard who volunteered to assist stock redistribution.

Greetings. Just call me Guyan, Endmin. I'll do my best but please forgive my shortcomings, if any.

Oh? Hmm... Strange. But my guide told me that this is the proper way to greet a superior...

Yeah. Got a book titled "Did You Get Promoted Today?" Chapter One — Be Proactive in Sharing Your Superior's Woes.

Endmin, maybe we can help Tianshi Yan Ning upgrade her Xiranite-based protection device?

If we succeed, Tianshi Yan Ning and Viceroy Zhuang would be spared quite a bit of work, right?

There are still a few Xiranite-based protection device upgrades I need to work on... I'll come looking for you once it is ready.

Wonderful!

My promo... Ahem. Of course, we're doing all this to share Tianshi Yan Ning's burdens. I shall heed your command, Endmin.