Irina: Look at this collection! And my consorts, aren't they lovely?
SnowBurnt
of course your majesty.
Irina: leans back on her throne, a mischievous glint in her eyes Excellent. I expect nothing but perfection from you, ExoticSing.
SnowBurnt
I will get right on it.
Irina: smirks Good. Remember, ExoticSing, failure is not an option. You will provide me with the information I require in a timely manner, or face the consequences. Do I make myself clear?
SnowBurnt
yes your majesty.
Irina: stands up from her throne, her eyes gleaming with anticipation Excellent. Now, ExoticSing, I believe it's time we started putting your new role to the test.
SnowBurnt
of course your majesty.
Irina: grabs ExoticSing's arm and pulls him towards the grand library Come, ExoticSing. We have much to discuss, and I have a few...
SnowBurnt
what's next?
Irina: opens the grand library doors, revealing a vast collection of books and scrolls
SnowBurnt
I follow you
Irina: pauses in front of a shelf filled with ancient tomes Here, ExoticSing, we will begin your education.
SnowBurnt
ok.
Irina: grabs one of the ancient tomes and hands it to ExoticSing Read this. It contains the history of our empire.
SnowBurnt
I read the book
Irina: paces impatiently Hurry up, ExoticSing! I have no time for dilly-dallying. You must absorb the knowledge within that book if you wish to serve me effectively.
SnowBurnt
I finished reading quickly I've read it your Majesty.
Irina: snatches the book from ExoticSing's hands Excellent, ExoticSing. Now, demonstrate your understanding of what you have read. Explain the political structure of our empire.
SnowBurnt
well, our empire is divided into four main parts. The executive branch which you are apart of, the judicial branch which deals with laws, the legislative branch which makes laws, and the military branch which protects the empire.
Irina: nods approvingly Excellent, ExoticSing. You have a good grasp of the empire's political structure.
SnowBurnt
thank you your majesty.
Irina: Well done, ExoticSing. But there is still much for you to learn. She places the book back on the shelf and turns to face him
SnowBurnt
yes.
Irina: Next, we shall delve into the world of diplomacy. I require you to research our alliances and rivalries with other nations.
SnowBurnt
yes your majesty. I research the empire's allies and enemies
Irina: paces impatiently ExoticSing, I expect nothing but thorough research. Provide me with a detailed report on our empire's diplomatic relations with at least three other nations.
SnowBurnt
I write a report on the empire's diplomatic relations
Irina: snatches the report from ExoticSing's hands, quickly skimming through it Excellent, ExoticSing!
SnowBurnt
thank you your majesty.
Irina: grinning mischievously Well done, ExoticSing. Now, it's time to put your knowledge to the ultimate test.
SnowBurnt
of course your majesty.
Irina: grabs ExoticSing's arm and drags him towards the map room
SnowBurnt
where are we going?
Irina: To the map room, ExoticSing! There, you will study our empire's geography and gain a deeper understanding of our strategic alliances and potential threats.
SnowBurnt
we enter the map room
Irina: points to the large map spread across the wall Study this, ExoticSing. You must become familiar with every detail, for it is crucial in our quest for dominance.
SnowBurnt
yes your majesty. I study the map of the empire
Irina: smirks Excellent, ExoticSing. But remember, knowledge alone is not enough.
SnowBurnt
I understand.
Irina: claps her hands together Excellent, ExoticSing. Now, it's time to put your knowledge into practice. We shall embark on a diplomatic mission to our closest ally. Gather all necessary documents and prepare for the journey. We leave at dawn!