"Befu, after the Civilization War ends, I hope I can have the Icarus Conglomerate assigned to me."
"For that, I am willing to pay a sufficient price!" This time, after returning to the Wizard Civilization Command Center and reporting his subsequent work to Befu, Saine spoke respectfully.
Saine addressed her as "Befu," rather than following Gongsun Wudi in calling her "elder sister."
This showed that Saine was treating the matter as official business, not a private affair.
Befu had also finished reading the reports Saine had submitted. Faced with his solemn request, she smiled and said, "Saine, you are being far too formal."
"Your contributions during the Civilization War have been plain for all to see, and you have brought us back a great deal of valuable intelligence."
"Your diplomatic missions over these past years were also handled very well."
"I have noticed the Icarus Conglomerate as well. It indeed has many overlaps with, and can mutually draw upon, your Intelligent Robot Arcana."
"The Galente Federation is a huge cake. In truth, how that cake will be divided after the war is still being discussed among the upper echelons of our Wizard Civilization."
"But since you have brought it up now, I can promise you in advance that I will do my best to reserve this piece of cake for you."
"After all, you are my Younger Brother—and an outstanding magician besides." Befu said with narrowed, smiling eyes.
"Thank you, Befu... Elder sister!" Saine hurriedly said, changing his form of address midway.
Befu nodded and continued, "However, I cannot guarantee it. I will only do my best."
"Understood." Saine replied, "Apart from the Wizard Civilization's reward policies, I am also willing to pay any additional price myself!"
Befu smiled. "I know you made quite a haul in the Despair World.