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When my cup was full, I took the bottle and poured liquor into the Tower master’s cup.
“Scream Sky, the seat of a Pillar is waiting for you. Or have you changed your mind about that?” she asked.
“No. I also still want to become the master of the Tower.”
“Hmmm. Yes, all new employees aim to become the CEO of their company. It’s a good goal,” the Tower master said, looking at the liquor pouring in her cup. ”Just be careful not to give up on that goal. Among the Pillars’ portfolios, you’ve just taken the underworld. If you wish to challenge me, Scream Sky, you have to seize all the Pillars’ domains.”
The cups were all filled. I set down the bottle. “What domains do the other Pillars hold?”
“That’s something you will learn in time. Enthusiasm is good, but talking about work at a welcome party only kills the mood."
“You’re right.”
I raised the cup that the Tower master had filled for me, and she raised the cup I had filled for her.
I smiled. “Just wait.”
She answered, “I’ll wait.”
The cups clinked, making a clear sound. On the rippling surface of the liquor, our reflections smiled. I brought the cup to my lips and drank. Cold at first, the liquor felt like it set a fire in my blood after it passed...
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