"You should know, what I value isn't the emotional support you bring me."
"I invited you to join because I want you to give it your all and become a survivor."
At that, Scott looked somewhat uneasy.
"Forgive me for asking... Mr. Audie."
"Of course, I'm delighted to have earned your appreciation, but when all is said and done, I'm just an insignificant little nobody—a little nobody from the company..."
"I heard you've always despised the company, haven't you? So why did you choose me?"
Old Audie smiled faintly.
"I sent invitations to Penacony's shareholders and family heads, welcoming them to join this Holy Grail War."
"Some responded, while others sneered at it, treating the grand feast I painstakingly arranged as a commercial gimmick."
"Apparently, a life of luxury always dulls the ambition of great figures chasing their dreams. Little people are different."
Old Audie looked Scott squarely in the eye, his tone solemn.
"Child, repeat the wish you intend to make upon the Holy Grail."
With the other party having said so much, Scott immediately straightened up and clenched his fists as he shouted.
"I, Scott, wish to rise to the lofty rank of P45 within the company!"
"Hohohoho! What an unbearably vulgar wish. You haven't even considered standing on equal footing with a big shot like Diamond..."
"But compared to that bullshit about 'I wish for peace in the universe,' this is a truly moving dream with both feet on the ground!"
Scott was thrilled. "So the Holy Grail can really grant my wish?!"
"Of course it can! Child, the Command Spell engraved on the back of your hand has already proven your qualifications. You also summoned a Servant and witnessed his power."
Scott grew even more excited at that.
He looked up at the ceiling, finding it