Bai Heng naturally had no reason to refuse Bronya's request.
"Then I'll have to trouble everyone from the Astral Express and Miss Bronya."
He responded with a smile. Bringing the Astral Express into the equation was equivalent to placing another weight on Belobog's scales.
As one of the decision-makers regarding the contract's terms, Bai Heng could also naturally establish ties with the Astral Express.
For Bai Heng, this both expanded his network within the "Trailblaze" faction and gave him people he could drag into the mess if Belobog ran into trouble. Wasn't that a double win?
"Of course, this transaction... no, it should be called a cooperation now." Bai Heng continued, "I can give Miss Bronya sufficient time to consider it. After all, this cooperation concerns Belobog's fate among the stars, as well as my personal reputation."
At that, Bai Heng gave a soft laugh and said:
"Even though the company's reputation outside is already in such ruins, I personally do not wish to leave a bad impression on everyone from the Astral Express."
Bai Heng was extending a gesture of goodwill toward the Astral Express. After all, there was no telling whether he would have dealings with these Nameless ones again in the future.
Himeko naturally sensed Bai Heng's goodwill. Their gazes met, and they both gave slight nods in response.
March 7th even gave Bai Heng a playful wink, as if to say:
"Oh, come on, what's our relationship? You don't need to be so polite."
When Bai Heng turned his gaze back to the Great Guardian—
She did not hesitate over the matter. As a leader, she gave her judgment:
"Mr. Bai Heng, could we begin discussing the cooperation immediately? If the terms of the agreement fall within our acceptable range, I can agree to this cooperation