It didn't surprise Ves that turning their first Bright Warrior into a masterwork mech was enough to win Gloriana's mother approval.
From a benefit standpoint, the boost he provided to Gloriana was enormous.
The Wodins invested a lot in her upbringing and expected a healthy return on investment.
Turning her into a Journeyman Mech Designer was not enough. She had to become a Senior in order to break even and advance to Master in order for her dynasty to earn a profit!
Normally, this took a very long time to come into fruition. As brilliant as Gloriana appeared to be, it was unlikely for her to advance to Senior before she reached fifty years old!
During this time, anything could happen. Gloriana might encounter a mishap that ended her career early. She might stagnate and stop improving.
In short, Gloriana's value to the Wodin Dynasty was anything but settled
Yet now that they made the Quint, the entire picture changed.
