Extreme Cold Era: Shelter Don't Keep Waste-Chapter 750 - 703: Reject the Resolution

Regarding the cabinet decision, Perfikot was naturally the first to learn about it.

"Such naïve thinking." Perfikot's evaluation wasn't high, and there was even a hint of sarcasm: "Wanting to compromise, yet looking for a way to save face without fulfilling my demands—how could they think things would go so smoothly?

If every good thing in this world was taken by them, how would others survive? And thinking of things so ideally, do they think they are the chosen ones?"

Such attempts by the cabinet to seemingly compromise but still save face received Perfikot's disdain.

In fact, anyone with keen insight knew what the real intention behind this decision was.

But this didn't stop Northern Faction members from feeling excited and thrilled, believing it symbolized their lord's further progress and thinking it indicated the Northern Faction would soon control the entire Empire.

The cabinet had compromised to the Count, and likewise to the Northern Faction.

Because whether it was the cabinet or National Assembly, the Northern Faction held a numerical advantage, and if united with the Workers' Federation, they could directly achieve a majority in total votes at the National Assembly.

This means that as long as this decision reached the National Assembly, the Northern Faction would surely be able to pass it, helping their lord become the special advisor to the cabinet.

According to the decision, once it passed and Perfikot assumed this position, she would have veto and suggestion power over all cabinet policies and resolutions, allowing her to reject and amend any cabinet decision.

Politically speaking, the power of this position was indeed astonishing, as she could virtually control the whole cabinet's operations.

But if the decision wasn't passed, she would still receive the honorary title of cabinet advisor; yet, that title would only be honorary. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

"Count, should we rally all supportive legislators to push this decision through?" A Northern Faction official asked excitedly, feeling as if their career was about to reach its climax.

But Perfikot merely glanced at him, then said coldly, "Indeed rally all supportive legislators, but not to pass the proposal—reject it."

Hearing Perfikot's words, the Northern Faction official who came to report looked as if he'd been struck by lightning, unable to understand why Perfikot was doing this.

"But Count, isn't this decision beneficial for you?" The puzzled Northern Faction official asked.

To this, Perfikot merely sneered, "Beneficial for me? Think carefully, is it really beneficial for me?"

"Once this decision passes, your power will be unmatched, your influence over the cabinet and government will peak, won't this..." The Northern Faction official obviously couldn't comprehend Perfikot's intentions.

"Is my power currently matched? Isn't my influence over the cabinet and government already significant? Isn't there anything I'm unable to interfere with?" Perfikot sneered disdainfully, "They're merely formalizing what I already have, offering a title not guaranteed.

Should I applaud and cheer for such perfunctory measures?

And why should I accept a position under the cabinet? So rally all supportive legislators and veto the proposal."

Though confused, Perfikot's orders were absolute, and the Northern Faction official could only accept them.

"Just offering me an advisor title and expecting me to work for you; should I say you're dreaming, or that you think I'm cheap?" After sending off the Northern Faction official, Perfikot approached the window, lightly sighed while gazing at the city outside, "It's because of such parasites that I wish to ascend to the skies!"

Meanwhile, she glanced back at her office's new décor, the Sky City model hanging from the office ceiling.

She had completed the entire design, optimized and upgraded it, now before Perfikot lay the finalized design.

Supported by seven Flying Stones, the entire city divided into various functional areas and flying fortresses, complete automation of the city...

In Perfikot's eyes, this was the future! It would embody her most beautiful wishes and deepest hopes.

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On the other side, leaving the Lord's mansion, the Northern Faction official arrived at a private club, a frequent gathering place for some junior officials of the Northern Faction, where many junior officials had gathered now.

They had all received the news, waiting here were the core forces among the Northern Faction officials.

They were influential enough to affect the entire political landscape of Victory, an undeniable force.

However, these juniors were all die-hard loyalists of Perfikot, absolute followers of her every thought and decision, often viewed by outsiders as radicals.

"Well? What did the Count say? Should we rally everyone to pass the decision?" A junior official of the faction anxiously asked the returning representative.

But the Northern Faction official merely shook his head and said, "The Count stated not to accept the proposal and demanded us to fully reject it! Moreover, she mentioned the cabinet was merely enacting legally and nominally what she already possesses.

So the Count won't accept the appointment—rally every legislator under our control, veto the proposal."

The message brought by the Northern Faction official shocked everyone, prompting shouts of disbelief and even accusations of betrayal, calling for severe punishment.

But Perfikot's personal secretary, Scott, suddenly spoke up, "Everyone, calm down; this might truly be the Lord's plan."

"Scott, are you sure? How could the lord refuse a highly authoritative position? As long as the lord holds this position, she'd command the entire nation!" Another excited radical shouted, determined to suppress all opposition with sheer force.

Yet Scott calmly polished his glasses, then told the radical and others, "Use your heads! How could the Count accept a position under the cabinet?"