Extreme Cold Era: Shelter Don't Keep Waste-Chapter 789 - 18

Once again, it was an inner cabinet meeting, only this time Perfikot was also seated at the conference table.

Empress Annie had finally 'persuaded' Perfikot to return to the cabinet and perform her duties.

What was strange to everyone, however, was that Perfikot did not take control of everything as usual, but merely made some adjustments to the plan devised by Empress Annie.

It was as if she was merely assisting, and Empress Annie was the one making decisions.

In theory, there's nothing wrong with this. After all, Perfikot still acknowledged herself as a subject of the Royal Family, and there was nothing wrong with aiding Empress Annie as a subject.

However, during the previous empress's reign and after Empress Annie ascended the throne, the name Perfikot Brandelis had never been under anyone's command, nor had she ever taken on a subordinate role.

Even when she first arrived in the Northern Territory as nothing more than a mere baroness, Perfikot always led her own plans.

From a certain perspective, not even the previous empress could command Perfikot, or perhaps the empress saw Perfikot's independence and never tried to bind her with orders.

Yet now, when Perfikot had already ascended to the position of Regent of the Empire, only one step away from the supreme position, why did she show such compliance to Empress Annie?

This made almost everyone feel like they were witnessing a terrifying ghost story.

Neither Perfikot nor Empress Annie offered any explanation on this matter.

Rather than explaining these insignificant matters, what was more important was how to end this blizzard quickly.

"Concerning this blizzard, Her Majesty the Empress has a sufficient plan. What you all need to do now is to advance according to this plan while also formulating a disaster relief plan and a post-disaster reconstruction plan." Despite positioning herself as an auxiliary to the Empress, Perfikot continued to command the cabinet officials as she always had.

No one objected to this, or rather, they wished Perfikot would direct them a bit more.

They were not incompetent, but… facing this disaster, they desperately needed a strong leader to guide them through it.

"Regent, the post-disaster reconstruction and relief should await a post-disaster assessment for us to decide our course of action. As the disaster is not over yet, might our current plans be inapplicable?" With a central figure in place, the cabinet officials finally showed some initiative, raising questions to Perfikot.

Perfikot nodded in satisfaction: "You all have finally learned to use your brains to think. This is commendable, but why don't you think a little more?

We still maintain communication with various regions; you can contact them to understand the local disaster impact. Isn't this enough for you to make plans for reference?

Moreover, can you not prepare plans of varying levels based on differing degrees of disaster impact?

Gentlemen and ladies, that thing on your necks is called a brain. It's not just for decoration or display. If you only use it to eat, perhaps there's no need for it to stay on your neck."

Perfikot's words were undoubtedly harsh, but given the current times, she had to show enough determination and intimidation, or else these officials' work would never satisfy her.

Empress Annie clearly agreed and showed support, saying, "Ladies and gentlemen, we are facing a war! As I said earlier, everyone must perform their duties diligently! If you can't, I don't mind enforcing wartime regulations, and dealing with derelicts by military law!"

This was the biggest difference between Empress Annie and the previous empress. Though she often appeared indecisive and unnecessarily compassionate, on the battlefield, Empress Annie did not mind cutting off the heads of those who are dead weight.

Because in battle, any negligence or laxity could lead to defeat. Only if everyone fulfills their duties can victory be achieved.

Empress Annie's words undoubtedly provided Perfikot with backing, causing the cabinet members' faces to become stiff.

Nonetheless, most quickly returned to normal, refocusing on the matters at hand.

The Minister of Commerce, responsible for the production and manufacture of the weather controller, sought help from Perfikot: "Regent, our most pressing issue now is how to terminate this blizzard. The weather controller you previously proposed is currently under urgent construction. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

Although Her Majesty the Empress has demanded that it be completed within five days, given the current progress of the workers, it's challenging to achieve. Could you provide technical support and assistance?"

The weather controller is presently the only means Victory has to counter this blizzard.

Without the weather controller, they would only have the most primal and basic measures to withstand this apocalyptic-level blizzard.

However, constructing the weather controller is not simple. Even though the Minister of Commerce has been pushing workers and alchemists, completing it within days seemed impossible.

Perfikot, after reviewing related reports submitted by the Minister of Commerce, stated, "Continue production at the current pace without rushing the timeline."

"Perfikot, what is your plan?" Empress Annie, hearing Perfikot say the weather controller did not need to be rushed, was immediately curious.

She previously sought Perfikot's return to work precisely to minimize the blizzard's duration, something only Perfikot could achieve.

However, before, Perfikot only mentioned the weather controller, which made many believe this was already the limit.

It was this understanding that led Empress Annie to push the Minister of Commerce to shorten the weather controller's construction period as much as possible, in the hope of terminating the blizzard's impact swiftly.

But now, it seemed Perfikot had another plan, piquing Empress Annie's curiosity about what she intended to do.

"I have another method to end this blizzard without using the weather controller." Perfikot clearly knew what needed to be done to stop the blizzard within three days, just as the prophecy suggested.

As for how exactly to do it, Perfikot didn't intend to disclose it to others. She only communicated what they needed to cooperate with, while she would handle the rest herself.