Extreme Cold Era: Shelter Don't Keep Waste-Chapter 814 - 43: The Influence of Miss Elysia

If only judging by appearance, Perfikot's first impression of Miss Aili is quite good.

She is a woman with a bright and infectious smile, giving off an aura full of vitality, as if standing next to her brings the feeling of approaching spring, making one feel pleasantly joyful.

Moreover, when conversing with others, she always looks into the eyes of her conversation partner, making them feel that she is truly listening, giving them a sense of being valued.

This demonstrates a very high emotional intelligence and social ability, and Perfikot can see that she is not doing this deliberately; it is a habit from the heart.

This makes Perfikot increasingly mindful and wary of her.

After all, more frightening than someone scheming with a fake warm demeanor is such a person who naturally possesses immense charisma.

Whether for good or evil, they can garner the support of most people. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

If for good, they are unparalleled saints or masters, benefiting one region.

If for evil, they become powerful figures in chaotic times, bringing disaster to the nation.

Regardless, they will not go unnoticed or be forgotten among the crowd.

So this Miss Aili, who can evoke goodwill from merely one glance, is she good or bad?

Though Perfikot never simply distinguishes people as good or bad, one can still differentiate whether a person subjectively intends to do good or harm.

Of course, another worse situation exists where one intends to do good, but due to various reasons, their 'good deeds' result in greater harm than evil actions.

For instance, a river flows through six cities; during a flood, should one choose to open the gates of one upstream city to flood one area, or preserve the upstream city and let the water spill over the banks, flooding all five downstream cities?

Many issues lack inherent good or evil, or rather good and evil are viewed differently from varied perspectives, but the impacts ultimately have stark differences.

Perfikot still isn't certain about Miss Aili's stance, but her impact has already become evident.

Though everything might appear good now, who can guarantee it won't turn bad later?

Just like when Americans once sold radium water as a health product, who would have imagined that it could kill people invisibly?

Thus, Perfikot decided to talk in-depth with Miss Aili to determine her stance and true intentions.

With this in mind, Perfikot said a few words to the palace attendant beside her, asking him to invite Miss Aili over.

The palace attendant took the order and went, which also caught the attention of Empress Annie.

She curiously glanced in the direction where the palace attendant left, then spoke to Perfikot: "What, you're interested in that Miss Aili? But understandable, as soon as she appeared in Beloburg, she seemed to be subtly stealing your spotlight, so your interest in her is warranted."

However, Perfikot shook her head, saying: "I am indeed interested in her, but not because of that."

Perfikot stood up, gazing at the distant floating battleship approaching them, and confessed with a gloomy expression: "What I am concerned about is her influence; Kafka, the Deputy Prime Minister, merely knew her for a few months, and under her influence, introduced a series of policies. To say there is nothing problematic behind this..."

At this point, Perfikot shook her head, showing a hesitant look.

But ultimately did not elaborate further, simply sighing to Empress Annie: "I hope I'm being overly cautious, but her influence should be taken seriously by the Royal Family; such figures capable of swaying the political situation or Cabinet policy announcements often become sources of turmoil and chaos."

"When did you become so conservative? Don't you find your current attitude quite similar to when the Noble Council treated you back in the day?" Empress Annie rarely saw this expression on Perfikot, so she began to tease.

Perfikot sighed, looking at Empress Annie and helplessly shaking her head: "When you bear responsibility, any decision you make leans towards conservatism because I know every decision impacts countless lives and deaths.

But she is different; she merely shares her views based on her own understanding and judgment.

This is naturally unproblematic, but her influence makes people unconsciously lean towards her, seriously considering what she says, and for the Empire..."

"It could very possibly skew the Empire's policy direction, that's what you mean, right?" Empress Annie's face also turned somber.

Having settled into the Empress position, she gradually understood why her mother always exercised extreme caution in making decisions, never rushing to make overtly biased decisions casually.

"Congratulations, you've learned to view issues from a ruler's perspective." Perfikot smiled at Empress Annie, then sighed: "Had Aunt Annie shown this sense of duty from the start, perhaps I wouldn't have become a Regent for the Empire..."

For Perfikot, despite her proficiency in political maneuvering, she doesn't enjoy exploiting politics.

Yet now, seated in this position, countless people have formed vast interest groups and political forces because of her; she can't possibly give it all up.

Just like the yellow robe incident at Chenqiao Station, did Zhao Da truly wish to wear it?

Had Perfikot desired to become Wang Mang, Dong Zhuo, or Cromwell, she might already have a crown on her head.

And the exchanged price would be Empress Annie's head no longer being on her neck.

"Unfortunately, both of us are now compelled in what we do; you cannot set this responsibility aside." Empress Annie sighed too; only by standing in this position herself could she see what Perfikot had accomplished and the significant duties she bore.

"If I truly wished to leave, no one could stop me; only my conscience prevents me from watching you all perish." Perfikot, with a helpless smile, quickly subdued her expression, then turned to face the pink-haired girl approaching her.

Perfikot keenly observed that the girl's ears were pointed, not human ears.

"Oh dear, don't stare at girls like that! Even I get shy~!" Miss Aili seemed genuinely shy from Perfikot's gaze, using a fan to cover her mouth but still gracefully introduced herself to Perfikot: "Hello, I'm Alicia, you can call me Aili, as you can see, a beauty akin to a flying flower!"