When Rhode went to report to Hayberion with his meticulously assembled secretarial team, the latter brought up concerns similar to Mira's.
Rhode replied confidently, "When a client requests confidentiality, not a single word of the mission content can be disclosed. This is a fundamental skill of being a Mage."
Although Hayberion didn't have a Guild, he clearly understood this rule as well.
However, this means that the number of Fairy Tail personnel at the Council Headquarters is too high.
Having two Evaluators from the same Guild has already stirred minor negative opinions. While Hayberion trusts them, he is concerned about explaining this to the public.
——If Vorod hadn't been retired for years, and few knew he was also from Fairy Tail, there might have been even more subtle criticisms.
But now is a special time, and each of them is a trustworthy Ten Wizard Saints, so there's no need to dwell on it.
Otherwise, if seven Evaluators were predominantly from the Fiore Kingdom, wouldn't other countries protest?
So... should we break another rule?
Rhode saw him hesitating, unsure of what the other was thinking, and urged, "You can decline, but then send more people to assist me.
"Humbly speaking, each of my companions here can do the work of three people. If dear Chairman can send me 15 additional people, I'll send them back immediately."
Hayberion was speechless.
If it were 15 ordinary soldiers, he wouldn't hesitate to allocate them.
But the requirement for these clerical roles is quite high, and all departments are short-staffed, so where could he find 15 to give him?
And as for the notion of one person being worth three, Hayberion viewed Rhode's statement as exaggeration aimed at achieving his goal.
He reluctantly nodded, "How do you plan to arrange their positions then?"
"Two options: Firstly, we issue a commission under my name or the Council's name to Fairy Tail, appointing several to assist the Council with their work.
"Once the backlog of documents in the tent is cleared, the task is considered complete, and you know the difficulty, so the remuneration cannot be too low."
Hayberion nodded; this plan was reasonable but with a slightly high budget, and he wasn't sure of their working competence, so he asked Rhode for the second option.
"The second option is to hire them as temporary workers, paying them based on work duration and efficiency.
"Naturally, they'll have to check in with the Guild President—that's easy.
"During their work period, if any violations or errors occur, the Council can terminate them.
"Once this period is over, if their work performance is good, both parties can decide whether to renew based on mutual intention."
After thinking for a moment, Hayberion said, "Let's proceed with the second plan."
Hiring temporary workers poses fewer risks than outright 'outsourcing', and any issues can be corrected at any time.
From the Council's perspective, this is the most suitable approach.
"Alright." Rhode also felt this was fitting.
On the surface, everyone seems at risk of dismissal at any time, but in reality, they report directly to Rhode himself...
As long as they don't set the files ablaze, it surely won't reach the level of being fired.
Moreover, the ultimate responsibility for payroll is with Vorod, and as long as the work is beautifully completed, the old man surely wouldn't make it difficult for his beloved juniors.
His companions will not suffer a loss, and the Council's money will undoubtedly be well spent—everyone wins.
After completing the necessary procedures, Rhode collected five credentials and led his companions out of Hayberion's tent.
Reby first glanced at a certain Giant on the distant construction site, then curiously surveyed the surroundings:
"It seems the destruction done to the Council is worse than what the newspapers reported."
Mira had been here a few days earlier and explained, "It's probably the angle of the photos, and some parts may have been dismantled in these days."
Lucy eagerly commented, "Isn't the point that Mr. Rhode said each of us could outperform three people?"
Ibarglin swished open her small fan, chuckling, "Just because he says it, you believe it. You're adorably naive."
After finishing her sentence, Ibarglin regretted slightly, carefully eyeing Rhode, and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw no reaction from him.
Fried said, "I have confidence not to lose to others, but in the current situation, I also lean towards it being a conversational technique."
"No, I genuinely believe in your abilities." Rhode said, smiling, "Let's show them that Fairy Tail Mages are more than just fighters."
"Oh!!!" ×3
Reby and Lucy raised their fists enthusiastically, with Mira joining in the excitement.
Fried and Ibarglin had a quieter reaction, but were secretly pleased with the acknowledgment of their abilities.
The group reached the temporary archive room, showing their credentials to the Guards before entering the tent.
The inside was still chaotic, with only a small amount of materials organized on the shelves from yesterday's sorting.
Two men and one woman, the original transferred staff, were busy working. They looked up and greeted Rhode as he entered.
"Thanks for your hard work. These are the new helping hands; let's strive forward together."
"Hello everyone, please take care of us~" the group greeted politely.
The three employees responded, one of them, a man in his thirties, looked at Mira in surprise, "Are you Miss Mira?!"
Seeing Mira nod with a smile, he excitedly stood up, "Hello, Miss Mira! I've been your fan since eight years ago!
"It's so great that you all made it back from Celestial Wolf Island, and your performance in the Great Demon Fighting Martial Arts was splendid! Though, it was too short!
"I heard you're pregnant, is that true? Can I get your autograph? Oh shoot, I didn't bring my magazine!"
Mira didn't expect to encounter a fan here, but she responded to him politely, "Thank you for your continuous support.
"I'll be working here for a while, feel free to ask for an autograph anytime. How about we focus on work today?"
"No problem! Today, I'm doing the work of 10 people!" Just a few words with Mira, and the man returned to his position and worked energetically.
Rhode chuckled, "Yesterday, I worked hard to motivate them, and the effect wasn't as good as you making an appearance."
"Does this count as me being helpful?" Mira asked with a smile, "Should I ask if the other two are Erza or Laxus fans?"
Fried became alert.
The two immediately raised their heads.
Rhode: "..."
Turns out they are? Maybe I should find an opportunity to bring others along for a look around?
"Alright, let's begin," Rhode led everyone to 'Mount File,' "I've basically seen various types of documents yesterday; let me demonstrate how to handle each type."