A complex system of elaborate commands and orders, as well as the appropriate responses and actions, were important in the daily operations of Hiraani.
And on a day like today, they had to be even more sophisticated to evade any unnatural, unwanted, and unprofessional thing from happening.
There were more than a thousand employees in this one structure, and every one of them had to be managed appropriately. What's more, from what I knew, mom was the only operator (A), the supreme power that was the heart of this whole operating structure.
But now, as she handed us the magic earpiece that only operators of Hiraani, the most talented individuals specialized in actual management could have, she gave us the operating numbers (A2) and (A3), meaning we would be directly below her in this framework.
It was something that shocked even the general manager, the two of our reactions were naturally stronger.
"I believe in you two, so be prepared. The aristocrats spend money blindly every year during this function. Elle already knows that, so Eon, darling, look forward to it~."
It was work that we definitely didn't want, but at the same time; it was a responsibility that no one in this place was ever given.
The level of work one would have to do as a higher-level operator was known to every employee in this place, so the sudden addition to the top of this system was just too abrupt.
But the two of us understood the weight of this responsibility and this test...
So, we looked at each other, mourned for a while, and put on the metallic silver earpiece that had an antenna stretched over to be just over the eye.
And as soon as we put that, a blue screen appeared before that eye... something almost like the hologram glasses from my previous world.
"Yes~. Thanks, you two~!" she cheerfully shouted and hugged the two of us.
The general manager, Zack, was still confused and bewildered. He understood the weight of this situation, after all.
'Well, I know he will be surprised very soon.'
I hugged mom back, and she also put on her earpiece and tapped on it one time.
"Operator B. Register the two newly initiated devices as A2 and A3 and open the general announcement channel."
Her voice was nothing like a moment ago when she hugged us... now, she was in her auction master form.
And maybe the one on the other side understood it as the two of us saw a small A2 and A3 on the corner of the small blue screen.
There was also a retina scan before that, maybe for identity registration, but after that, the blank blue screen becomes a proper operational device that we can use for giving commands and reviving commands, as well as seeing the different data.
It was convenient that we can operate everything in it with just our thoughts.
It definitely was a convenient thing.
[ "Good morning everyone." ]
It was mom who spoke just after we saw the general announcement message on this magic screen. And her voice was the same professional one as it had been.
[ "We will have A2 and A3 with us today who will be looking after things with me. I believe we will all do our best and look through this day just like every other year. Thanks for your great work." ]
The message was short and after that; she tapped on her earpiece twice as the blue screen became a bit dull than before.
"Okay than~. I believe the two of you know what you have to do, right? Ask me anything you need help with... not that you would need me for something small like this. Huhuhu."
And on that cheerful note, manager Zack had a frightened look on his face that was clearly screaming that: 'how could these two young people even do such work?!'
Well, his work was to go to the operating room and look for things that could be concerning. So, after we waved at him with a warm smile, he left the room with a concerned heart.
"Okey then~. Mom would be playing with Anna~... oh! Right. Eon."
She had already turned away with a cheerful smile and we were almost starting to discuss the main things when she turned back and looked at me with a deep smile.
"Your items are going to crush our previous records. Thanks for that~."
That deep smile was something that only a few of us could understand. But it was obvious.
"I should be the one thinking you mom~," I answered with a similar smile and she turned back with a cheerful nod.
It was a great deal for both of us, so there was nothing to lose here. Those items were also something I had in good quantity.
But this brief chat between a mom and son shocked my dear friend.
"Eon..." She called out my name with a serious look and I looked at her with a fun smile.
"How many?" she asked with a serious tone and a rare Q&A started between us.
"36."
"Kinds?"
"Some jewels, some fruits flowers, some artifacts, and one potion."
"Fuck... bait?"
"A few. Mostly good stuff."
"Holy... it would be foolish to even ask what you put there. You ain't gonna tell me, anyway."
"Right? What's the fun in that? Hehe~."
"Bastard... oh right. You know about the mysterious, crazy trio?"
"Who doesn't? They are crazy people who spend a fortune on things that people think are normal and simple.
Of course, I didn't know you were one of those three until today, mysterious 21."
I smiled at her with a teasing smile, and she shook her head. The event of three people fighting over something that looked normal with their eyes and appraisal skills was famous.
People even gambled how much they would spend every year.
Rein was the representative of the Atraxia house, some of the richest in the empire, with their unrivaled agricultural products. So it wasn't that surprising that she would be one of the mysterious spenders.
"Yeah, so emperor is no. 3, and well... headmaster is no.12. I didn't know until last year, but I'm sure now. Your mom can't say it because of obvious reasons, so be prepared to go against the two of them even if I surrender.
Not that I will..."
She was smirking, and it was reasonable.
It would be fun if something actually does catch my attention. The war would be fun~.
"Hehehe. Ok then. We will see it when the time comes. For now..."
I nodded, and she understood what I meant.
We had work to do, so the war can wait until the horns were blown.
...
"Okay... let's start."
"Yeah..."
Taking a deep breath and apologizing to Anna, we stood in the corner of the big balcony room and exhaled.
There were only a few rooms above the general seats, and mostly everyone just set there. These higher special rooms were only for the actual important people and close ones to mom.
They are pretty big too, and these glass windows directly show the stage, so it's also easy to analyze the item up for the auction.
But before the auction actually starts, there are many things that have to be in place.
-Tap tap.
"Operator B. Play all the available data of the event before my screen at the fastest speed you can," I asked after reconnecting my device. It was time for some work.
And though there was a brief pause, a vast amount of information started passing before my eyes. At the same time...
"Operator B. Play the status of all operational personnel, the resource status, auction hall condition, the refreshments that will be served, and the ongoing tasks. Don't make it too quick but also not averagely fast." Rein asked with a serious tone.
Operator B referred to the whole operation body that operated everything in the operating room. They were also only below mom, meaning they reported everything to her... and now us too.
And though it was strange for them that they suddenly have to follow the orders from two unknown people, they didn't question the decision of the one they served.
'She has a pretty good team. That much was clear...'
Ok, so... I was done with memorizing all the content and, thanks to Lucy's question ability, almost everything was sorted out.
I was ready so...
"Ok, then. Operator B. Play the live footage from all the surveillance devices throughout Hiraani on loop and leave it there. Also, inform operators C, D3, and E2 that they can take a break now. Send the whole F division to clear out the carriage parking area. The nobles could start fighting over the places.
Marking places specific to ranks would be good, so send everyone in division M.
Release remote surveillance devices only after 1:20. Nobles take their sweet time thinking everything is left behind by their ancestors.
There is no need to worry about item number #4554, instead, take out #3240. It's a turbulent Mana rock, practically an explosive.
Continue sending the newly generated data every half an hour.
Also, send some people from divisions G, H, and I, to instruct the common people to not be near the first-floor elevator or all the stairs that pass through the west and eastern gates.
It would be preferable if they are ladies like G12-15, H32 and 34, and I10-15.
Also, connect me to the kitchen."
The other side was speechless after I said that but, there was soon a green OK on my screen.
There was a lot of work ahead of us and under this balcony, the chairs were starting to be occupied by the people of higher status, some important people from organizations like Temple, magic towers, and adventurers.
The fun would start soon and there were hundreds of items for auction today.
There would also be hundreds of people participating in today's auction, and I was mostly looking forward to those things.
The treasures already present in this place's secret underground storage? Well... mom and I would visit that place before today's ball.
'She said that place is amazing... so I am hoping to see some good skill stones. Hope there are some in the auction too.'
But before that...
"Kitchen head chef? Yes, this is A2. Is there any chance we can change today's menus?"
