While Mobius was experiencing a small episode, the identity of the person who knocked on the door of the training room on Saria's side was also revealed.
"Why are you here?"
Opening the door of the training room, Saria's serious expression showed a trace of doubt, and she asked.
"Really, although this is the Defense Section's area, it doesn't mean I can't come, right?" Muelsyse responded "unhappily" to her friend's straightforward question.
"What do you need? If it's not important, let's talk later. I'm busy now." Saria's serious tone carried a hint of impatience after listening to her friend's words.
"There are important matters, but they aren't urgent. I can wait until you finish your work!" At this point, Muelsyse gently raised the corners of her lips and continued, "So, won't you invite me in to sit down? I heard you have a new recruit here. Let me see!"
As she spoke, Muelsyse tiptoed, trying to peek into the training room despite Saria's attempts to block her.
"A test is in progress. Your presence would disrupt it." Saria's expression remained serious, with no intention of compromise despite her old friend's words.
"No, I'll just watch quietly from the side. Besides, it's more convenient this way. You know, the general manager called the two of us to work together."
To be honest, Muelsyse was almost accustomed to Saria's "unsympathetic" attitude.
So while talking, she revealed her real reason for coming, gently shaking a file she had intercepted from the secretary in front of Saria.
"Does the general manager have something for us?"
Saria picked up the file dangling in front of her and looked at it. After a quick glance and weighing the pros and cons, she turned around, intending to delegate the task of measuring the newcomer's data to someone else.
"Hey! Wait, this matter isn't very urgent. You should finish the interview first, don't worry,"
Muelsyse understood what Saria was about to do, so she quickly reached out and pulled her back.
"But..." Hearing this, Saria paused slightly. She recalled the contents of the document she had just seen, and a hint of hesitation flashed in her eyes. Based on the document, Kristen likely had an important mission this time, or she wouldn't have summoned both Muelsyse and her.
"Really, there's no need to rush. Don't say 'but,' and don't keep the newcomer waiting too long." Muelsyse gently pushed Saria.
"...Okay." Seeing her friend's determination, Saria shook her head helplessly and stopped resisting. She quickly turned around and looked at Sakura, who was still waiting patiently, intending to conclude the interview quickly.
As soon as Saria turned around and stopped blocking the door, Muelsyse stuck out her tongue slightly, a smile of success appearing in her eyes, and followed her in.
However, her smile didn't last long and soon turned to surprise. "Eh...?!"
"?"
"Muelsyse?"
Obviously, Muelsyse's exclamation caught the attention of the two people present.
"Sakura is the interviewee? You! No, how can you be so relaxed..."
Suddenly seeing an acquaintance, Muelsyse was surprised and spoke without restraint.
However, before she could finish speaking, she stopped, covering her mouth under Saria's slightly stern gaze.
"Do you know each other?"
After Muelsyse stopped talking, Saria glanced at the two of them and asked.
"Sakura and I are friends."
"..."
Hearing this, Saria's eyes changed as she slowly looked at Sakura again.
"Hey... Director Saria, since you have something to do later, let's start the test quickly."
Seeing Saria's expression become more serious and even a little sharp after learning that she and Muelsyse were friends, Sakura felt a headache coming on.
After being interrupted by a certain Miss Elf, she could guess how strict Saria would be with her next.
After all, a certain steely straight woman was known for her integrity and would never allow anyone to gain an advantage through connections.
Besides, it wasn't just Muelsyse who was surprised; Sakura was also surprised to see her here.
Although she was looking forward to seeing Muelsyse's expression when she joined Rhine Lab in the future... that was after she was hired. There was no benefit in meeting now, and it would only make it harder to get the job.
"Yeah."
After listening to Sakura's words, Saria nodded slightly. Then, after "warning" Muelsyse with her eyes, she began testing the interviewee's various metrics.
And the Elf who was warned by her had to put away her playful demeanor and quietly sat aside to watch.
...
"..."
After a basic combat power test, Saria looked down at the excellent data in her hand and fell into a strange contemplation.
After Sakura admitted their friendship, she asked her to take a test. Saria thought the interviewee wanted to use her connections... so she was even stricter in the measurements just now.
But who would have known...
'Huh...'
After stopping her thoughts, Saria sighed helplessly in her heart, then looked at Sakura and said in a slightly gentler tone, "The data is very good. You passed this part."
"However, data is just data after all. Let me see your actual combat ability."
In fact, if this interview were held under normal circumstances, it would be over by now, and Sakura would be considered qualified and admitted.
However, Sakura performed so well in the combat data that Saria felt compelled to test her strength. After all, she needed to have some understanding of the abilities of her subordinates.
"Well, what kind of actual combat does Director Saria want to conduct? Can weapons be used?"
Facing Saria's invitation to actual combat, Sakura nodded gently and agreed.
Sakura may not understand or be good at discussing professional issues. But if it's just fighting, although it would be a bit troublesome to suppress her strength and fight with Saria, there's no major problem.
"Fight with me. There are training weapons available, but of course, you can also use your own." Saria told to her new subordinate slowly while tying bandages on her hands.
"..."
Hearing this, Saria who was tying bandages on her hands immediately decided against using her own weapon and walked towards the weapon rack nearby.
After all, her weapons were too powerful for the people here. She was here for an interview, not to cause harm, so she planned to stop at the right moment.