This time, it was Michael who got too ahead of himself.
"Ahem. I mean, I want to accept. I really, really, want to say yes."
Eldea leaned forward. "So you should. Jaku is your subordinate. He is your ally. And most importantly, he is your friend. By forcing him to become my student, he will only become a better version of himself. Don't let his laziness get in the way of that. Sometimes, you have to push people in order for them to come out of their shell."
Michael pursed his lips. "Yes. and if that's all that mattered, then I would have already accepted it."
This made Eldea a little bit frustrated. "Then accept it! Or are the benefits not enough?
Let me tell you this. Your company and your territory here in the Parched Lands have already gathered quite the reputation back in the Upper Echelon area. And perhaps, this will cause other companies to take action against you.
