Entering the administrative hall, Roland saw several senior officials reporting work to Ados, who'd been temporarily transferred here from Hansa to oversee operations.
Their speech was rapid, language crisp and efficient, devoid of the long, convoluted sentences typical of Sussex's local bureaucracy that conveyed no real information.
This was also Sif's requirement.
No bureaucratic jargon or empty words, speak if necessary, otherwise don't bother.
Too much blather results in wage deductions at best, performance penalties at worst.
The performance evaluation system Roland implemented firmly grasped those officials eager for progress, making Performance Points their lifeline.
They feared nothing except having their Performance Points tampered with.
The entire administrative hall was bustling; even old Wald was perusing documents, occasionally jotting down a few lines.
Only one person was an exception.
