The essence of the Simulated Duel Game was still a "game," not a "duel."
Dark's original purpose in creating simulated duels had simply been to start a business—to make money.
So, treating it as business, he directly laid out the rewards that the Universal Duel Society could promise, then let Pandora consider it herself.
However, Senior Pandora was clearly somewhat tempted after hearing him out.
But not for the reason Dark had imagined.
Pandora's interest had nothing to do with those rewards.
After some thought, she said, "Claire? Is Kate also part of your society?"
Dark nodded. "Yes. She's currently the main person in charge of the Universal Duel Society."
Pandora's eyes brightened, and she immediately said, "Then could you use her connections to help me with something?"
Dark asked, "What is it?"
Pandora said, "Actually, my mother has run into some trouble while applying for a position as an academy professor. She needs a guarantor. Someone whose guarantee would be enough to earn the academy's approval."
Dark asked doubtfully, "Aunt Hephaestus? I remember she's applying to be a Magical Beasts professor?"
Pandora nodded. "Yes. The first-years are still lacking a probationary professor who can teach 'Magical Beasts' as an elective course."
"Like Professor Nini?" Dark pondered.
Pandora said, "In any case, if you can help my mother enter the academy and become a professor, I'll owe you an enormous favor. Forget this exhibition match—even future advertising endorsements are negotiable. You know, I'm fairly popular."
Fairly popular was an understatement...
Dark could not help but smile. "I'd like to settle it right now, but Aunt Claire will need to look into the actual situation before making a decision. Still, I don't think it'll be a problem."
Pandora was visibly delighted. "I hope so. I've been worrying about this lately. Good