A little girl at a magic school, she's a goofy troublemaker who can do anything.

Qin Guanyu explained that although he was called the Chief of Staff, the title was actually given to him by the other toy figures after he left.

The chief of staff at that time came as a mysterious intruder and was initially imprisoned, just like Li Wenyin and the others now.

But it all started in that prison.

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"What did that chief of staff do?"

Li Wenyin was so engrossed in the story that she found it so interesting that she had to know more about it.

"Why is he called the Evil Chief of Staff? Did he change the factory's original procedures?"

Mu Fengmao picked up some crispy candies and ate them, then continued listening with relish. Yu Zhiyuan was on a tombstone; although her nose and eyes were not visible, one could sense that she was concentrating intently.

This is much more interesting than going to class.

Qin Guanyu then said, "Yes, it should be."

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After being imprisoned in the biscuit prison, the mysterious chief of staff offered no resistance and remained quietly in the toffee cage, only occasionally exchanging words with the toy figures guarding him.

In the first hour, he asked the guard what his daily work was, but the guard was wary of him and refused to answer.

A moment later, the mysterious chief of staff said that he could tell the little man what he did every day, on the condition that he was hungry and wanted some cream.

A little cream... doesn't seem like a particularly difficult thing to do. Giving it to him doesn't seem like a problem. The guard also wants to make a contribution, so perhaps this way he can interrogate this dangerous intruder.

So the little guard found a little bit of cream and handed it to him through a gap in the cage.

After finishing the cream, the mysterious man honestly kept his promise and recounted his life outside in detail.

This immediately attracted the attention of the little guard.

It's a tiny doll, born and raised in a food processing factory; it has never witnessed such a fantastical and colorful life.

Over the next few hours, the mysterious man and the little guard made several transactions back and forth like this.

The mysterious man never asked for much—just a little cream, a piece of sugar, or a crumb of biscuit. With just these, he could tell the little guard things that the guard never knew.

In the end, the little guard was completely captivated by the colorful world described by the mysterious person, and wanted to listen forever.

But the mysterious man suddenly stopped talking.

He shook his head and sighed, saying regretfully, "It's a pity you'll never experience that kind of life. Talking about it further will only increase your envy. If only I could do something for you."

This sentence.

The guards were completely bewitched.

It pried open the toffee cage, ripped open the bars that bound it, and its eyes were blinded by the dazzling, bizarre light, ignoring everything around it, including the triumphant glint in the mysterious man's eyes.

"Can...you really do something for us?"

Later, the young guard realized that he had been lured by the illusion of happiness and freedom, and had unknowingly fallen into the devil's trap.

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"It feels like a dimensional reduction attack. That chief of staff must be a person in disguise, maybe even someone from our school," Li Wenyin pondered. "Where did these bad guys come from, coming here to bully Little Toy?"

"Strange," Mu Fengmao said, puzzled. "But just from what I've heard, that person doesn't seem to have done anything wrong. Why would they call themselves the 'Evil Chief of Staff'?"

Yes, why? Since this evil chief of staff is actually a human, why would he guide the puppet dolls like this? What else could he possibly want besides devouring this place?

Qin Guanyu thought for a moment and replied, "I have a vague idea of ​​why."

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The thirteen magical chefs are the thirteen kings here. They spent many years building this large factory, and the system has long been complete. In recent years, the factory has been operating steadily and properly, and they no longer need to manage it personally.

The thirteen kings gradually withdrew from the factory, having long intended to become hands-off managers, but they had not yet found a suitable apprentice or a successor.

Just when the king was neglecting his duties, a mysterious outsider appeared.

After being released by the guards, the mysterious chief of staff gradually began to spread rumors and mislead the public.

He acknowledged the hard work and dedication of the little dolls, lamented their predetermined fate, and sighed that while he had many ways to enjoy himself, they could only listen.

The little dolls were created by magic and were already programmed to never betray their jobs; their core purpose was to cook.

But what if... we could enjoy ourselves while working?

Or, to put it another way, how about working happily?

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Li Wenyin shuddered: "These are truly irresistible conditions; they're nothing short of deceptive."

It felt similar to Li Wenyin's.

Even the little dolls were shamelessly tempted.

You can't betray your job, but if you enjoy your work and it doesn't affect your work results, it doesn't seem like betrayal, right?

Give it a try...it doesn't seem like much.

So, the released chief of staff joined a group of eager little puppets, gave them a scripted recipe book called "Delicious Food," and began to direct them like a director.

They had a great time performing in their little theater, and they even cooked some dishes while acting. However, the dishes they made this time were very strange; they weren't what the thirteen kings had originally planned for them.

With a mix of trepidation and excitement, the toy figures submitted their first novel dish.

As a result, the thirteen kings did not punish them that day. The new dishes were well-received because they were delicious, and their theatrical cooking style was also quietly recognized.

This completely spiraled out of control.

The mysterious invader was immediately hailed as the great chief of staff. The pro-innovation faction, which had originally supported the chief of staff, and the conservative faction of the thirteen kings were locked in a stalemate, with the conservative faction overwhelming the pro-innovation faction.

However, with the tacit approval of the thirteen kings, the new faction gained momentum, and the chief of staff also enjoyed immense prestige.

Now, as long as they have the chief of staff's recipes, they can enjoy themselves to the fullest and work happily.

But at that moment, the chief of staff suddenly made a request.

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Li Wenyin asked urgently, "Are we about to reveal our true purpose? What exactly is it for?"

"Qin Guanyu, you really need to change your habit of suddenly pausing for breath halfway through your story," Mu Fengmao said anxiously, feeling like he was about to commit suicide if he didn't hear the rest. "What request did you make?"

Pei Yuanshu: "It doesn't feel like a simple request."

Yu Zhiyuan shifted herself closer, becoming completely focused.

"Okay, I'll continue right away."

Qin Guanyu smiled in response to their urging and continued to explain slowly.

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The chief of staff said he could give them all the theatrical recipes and guarantee they would be happy and carefree for a long time, but he wanted something else.

Not a drop of cream, not a candy, and not a crumb of biscuit.

What he wanted them to offer was the source magic and all the operational magic of the entire food processing plant.

The biggest secret of this food processing plant.

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"Hiss—" Li Wenyin gasped. "If I'm not mistaken, this magic must be the culmination of thirteen magical chefs' life's work, practically a secret technique. How could these little puppets know about it?"

"They probably won't know everything," Qin Guanyu replied softly, "but even knowing a little about this kind of magic would be a great benefit."

It's equivalent to a sect's unique skill or a family's exclusive magic, similar to the martial spirit artifact of Zi Sangtang's family. It would never be revealed unless it was passed on to a recognized successor.

No wonder that chief of staff was so meticulous and calculating; it was all for this.

"Asking thirteen chefs for advice will definitely not yield any results. Even if you manage to gain the qualifications, it will be difficult to grasp the key points. However, deceiving these ignorant little toys is much easier. Moreover, it's not stealing or robbing; they offer it to you themselves. You could even say it's a perfectly legitimate transaction."

Li Wenyin clicked her tongue in admiration.

"I really don't know whether to call this chief of staff clever or cunning."

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The little dolls were dumbfounded when the chief of staff made his request.

That's absolutely unacceptable! This is their factory's biggest secret! How can it be leaked to outsiders!

Then at that moment, another voice appeared.

Is the Chief of Staff... an outsider?

A small idea is born, and then it spreads from one to ten, from ten to a hundred, increasingly inspiring them to ponder endlessly.

Yes, is the Chief of Staff an outsider?

He led them to become better, let them taste the flavor of freedom and happiness, and cooked delicious food. Everything about them was good.

This doesn't look like a stranger at all.

They all have access to secrets, so why can't they have so many chiefs of staff?

Thus, for the first time, the little puppets betrayed the thirteen kings.

They secretly gave the secret to the mysterious chief of staff, without the knowledge of the thirteen kings, and successfully obtained the chief of staff's recipes.

After obtaining the secret, the chief of staff disappeared, becoming a legend. Meanwhile, the little puppets who received the recipe have been happily playing in their little theaters for two years, right up to this day.

Some of the scoundrels realized something was amiss afterward, feeling that the chief of staff's intentions were their secrets, and that the talk of leading them to happiness was all a trap!

Then a group of petty people emerged, criticizing him as an evil chief of staff.

While the others may be fake, the happiness is always real. The more toy figures who are overjoyed after receiving the recipe are the fervent admirers who choose to become the chief of staff.

The two sides have been constantly arguing and fighting, and the conflict continues to this day.

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"Wow, I have to say, Qin Guanyu, your investigation is incredibly thorough," Mu Fengmao exclaimed.

Qin Guanyu said helplessly, "There is a book here called 'Biography of the Chief of Staff,' and I learned most of it from there."

Mu Fengmao: "..."

Wow.

"So, the food processing plant's secrets were leaked, but the quality of the dishes didn't decrease but increased," Pei Yuanshu concluded. "And now why do they taste worse? Didn't they have the recipes?"

Li Wenyin said, "If something that shouldn't have freedom tastes the beauty of freedom and succeeds, it's fine if someone is watching over it. But once it loses control, it's easy for it to spiral out of control uncontrollably."

"Yes, Xiaoyin is right," Qin Guanyu affirmed. "Although the thirteen kings did not personally oversee the work before, their authority was still there. To ensure the reputation of the results, they would steadfastly follow the recipe."

Qin Guanyu continued, "But now that they've left and I've taken office, they're not convinced by me and have become increasingly unrestrained in their behavior, which has led to the current situation."

Li Wenyin: "I see."

They had assumed that Senior Qin was working like a beast of burden in the kitchen, but they never expected him to be a king. However, being a king certainly meant living like a beast of burden.

Facing such a complex and overwhelming situation alone must be incredibly difficult.

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It's 12:13 AM.

In the dilapidated dormitory building of Obsidian Academy, Xiao Yuchi Quan looked again at the clock hanging on the corridor wall with a puzzled expression.

It's so late, why haven't Li Wenyin and the others come back yet?

He warmed a carton of milk for himself, inserted a straw, pushed open the dormitory building door, and slowly squatted down at the doorway, quietly looking ahead, facing the night breeze.

It obediently and sweetly sucks on the milk.

Until someone uninvited disturbed him.

A black raven feather fell.

"Hey, Quan Quan, are you waiting for someone?"

A smiling teacher wearing a monocle stood next to him.

Xiao Yuchi Quan tilted his head and glanced at him: "Where are they?"

The passage he provided leads directly to the management office of the cafeteria's kitchen. Whether it's searching for the information you want or watching the surveillance footage, it should be very convenient, except for the deepest secrets that magic can't access. Why hasn't he returned yet?

Could it be...

Yuchi Quan smiled slightly.

"That's right," Teacher Wuya said with a smile, adjusting her glasses, "I did it."

"Where did you lead them?" Yu Chi Quan slowly stood up.

"Of course it's a food processing plant," Teacher Wuya replied with a smile. "The lovely students will definitely have a pleasant experience there."

"What's wrong?" Teacher Wuya asked meaningfully, "Aren't you worried about them?"

Yu Chi Quan returned the smile, but his calm and quiet gaze held a hint of "How could someone like you be a teacher?"

He ignored him, turned around, put down the empty milk carton, pulled on a hooded jacket, and walked towards the cafeteria, disappearing into the night.

Arriving at the dead-end alleyway with red bricks, Yuchi Quan tiptoed and pressed a button. After the door opened, he went inside.

As Yuchi Quan walked through the narrow passageway, his body grew smaller and smaller as the passageway narrowed.

Until... it shrank smaller and smaller, its body became a pieced-toy, turning into a miniature version of Yuchi Quan.

The correct way to enter is this: this narrow passage is a huge magical passage. As long as you walk forward normally, you will automatically become smaller and smaller, eventually transforming into a miniature version of yourself that looks exactly like the little dolls inside.

However, coincidentally, Li Wenyin's group consisted of a cat, a mouse, a plastic bag, and a tombstone.

This has likely caused considerable trouble for the identification of the magic channel. Whether it was successfully identified or how much the magic channel has changed for them is still unknown.