Following the requirements in the work manual and the computer entry instructions, the clerk kept his eyes fixed on a small figurine in the shape of a Taotie placed on top of the fax machine.
In truth, it was far from a mere "decoration"—
"Poof."
A plume of smoke with the scent of mugwort coalesced without dissipating, flowing across the document and promptly dissolving all traces of ink from the text.
Once the writing on the document had completely vanished, leaving only a blank sheet of paper, the clerk finally exhaled in relief and tossed the now-discarded paper into the shredder beside him. His task was now complete.
However, just as he was about to leave, the large screen behind him suddenly lit up.
A young woman with long black hair and strikingly beautiful features appeared on the screen. She sat poised in an office chair with a gentle and serene expression; yet, to the members of the Super Committee, her presence radiated an unmistakable authority of a superior.
