Sheila looks at Arc, She wasn't very surprised when she learns Arc knows what is really behind the war. If she really thinks it over, it's not that surprising if there's a superpower in space behind Grand Trading Corp. What she was surprised about is that GFA didn't tell her about the real background of this brat, in other words, those behind him don't want to be revealed either.
In fact, Arc didn't know anything. The first time HFA declared war he was already suspicious but when most of the human superpower joins in he was certain that the war is not just about revenge or showing force for those superpowers to be willing to spend resources they must have been expected something more than satisfaction on being to give revenge on the fallen heroes. They must be expecting a more tangible reward. Of course, whatever that is Arc has no idea, but he won't say it out loud of course...
Lisa was also surprised as a confidant of an Admiral she also knows about a few things, but she was surprised that Arc also knows about it as well. for it was a very top secret that only top people know…
Sheila smiles and said, "look like we really underestimated you I guess we're in the wrong this time I can't decide on this right away it's over my paycheck, but what about the second demand?"
"Nope, not going to happen, if you want more you have to pay more that's the rule of business," said Arc smiling back at her.
"What a greedy child haha" Sheila laughs!
"So how much exactly do you know about this war?" Ask Sheila with a probing tone?
"Aren't we doing this for justice? Hahaha," said Arc.
"But Brat you better not tell anyone what you know." Said Sheila seriously.
"I don't know what you're talking about Ms. Sheila I'm just a simple businessman." Said Arc smiling mischievously.
"Right and I'm just a simple Auntie," said Sheila shaking her head.
"Looks like that Joseph failure is not without reason after all," said Sheila shaking her head.
"Nah, that guy is not suitable as a liaison or a representative all he knows is boasting. I guess if I'm a normal businessman I might have to succumb to his stupid boasting." Said Arc shrugging his shoulder clearly he didn't care about Joseph.
"Sneeze! Who talking about me? It must be a beautiful girl hahaha," said Joseph in his mind while busy working in some kind of office.
"Joseph stop daydreaming, and get back to work you lazy ass"
"Yes, sir" replied Joseph.
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Sheila stands up and makes some phone calls.
Arc didn't have to wait for long, only 30 minutes later Sheila was back, she put her communication on 3D projector mode, and an elderly looking man appeared.
"I'm Commander Markos Deacon, I heard of your demand it's a little too much but it is still within our limit, but I want the contract last until the war is over." Said Markos in the projector
"Commander you must be joking we don't know how long this war will last we can't keep slaving for GFA indefinitely." Said Arc.
"Oh but your contract with HFA last until the war is over," said Markos
"Well, that's different for one the demand of HFA is not much and second, we need a foothold in space that only they can give at that moment." Said Arc shrugging his shoulder.
"So, in other words, we have nothing that you want is that right?" said Markos raises an eyebrow
"Well, commander what do you think we need from GFA that Liberty can't provide?" Ask Arc with a slight smile.
"I got your point, then let the contract last for 50 years then." Said Markos.
"Stop joking commander 10 years, that is our limit any more than that is a great loss for us." Said Arc seriously.
"Alright, let's not waste any of our time Mr. Grand tell me what you want," said Markos
"I like you more and more commander 50 kilometers of prime lands in Liberty and give me two of your production ships since you won't be needing too many of them for the next 20 years," said Arc smiling
"You have great appetite kid, but as you said we won't be needing too many production ships, so how about this ill give you five production ships and I want 35 years…" Said Markos with a smile.
"No commander two production ships are more than enough for us, but if you can give us 5 kilometers of warehouse space in the solar space station, and a priority and free access to HFA industrial class space elevator we can do 25 years and even sell you the military-grade solution for 45% below market price." Said Arc with an honest smile.
"Give me a second," said Markos.
He thinks for a bit and made some phone calls, after about 10 minutes he once again looks at Arc and said "alright we can do that kid. That's a deal! Vice Admiral Sheila and representative Lisa will handle the rest."
After that, he said a few words to Vice-admiral Sheila and disappeared.
"You are good kid it is the first time I saw commander Markos taking a loss, good job." Said Sheila as he gave a thumbs-up to Arc.
"Loss, is it really? No, I don't think so vice Admiral, in this deal, we are on the losing side" said Arc
"Hmm, what do you mean?" Ask Sheila.
Even Lisa has a confused look in her face when she heard his words.
"Think about it Miss Sheila what do GFA have that we can't get in Liberty?" Said Arc.
Sheila thinks about it and realizes he was right but still she didn't think GFA won in this deal.
"I understand what you're trying to say but even if you can get that all that in Liberty it won't be easy," said Sheila.
"True, but we won't be tied to a contract either we are the only supplier of Military Grade solution we can dictate the price but with this contract, we are forced to give a cost price to GFA for 25 years, the only reason I accepted this deal is because having GFA as a backer can also open a lot of doors, that's the only reason." Said Arc with a wry smile on his face.
Sheila and Lisa finally understand what Arc means, they neglect the part that Arc has the monopoly of the Military Grade solution he can dictate the price and GFA can only accept the price as they have no other choice, but by doing that Arc is placing himself on the bad side of GFA.
"I see, I understand." Said, Sheila.
Sheila didn't stay for long after a small talk she left with Lisa.
The next day sheila returns with the contract, of course, it was already signed, and have the sealed of the First Bank, Arc pretended to read the Contract as Eve review it, after Eve gave the ok, he signs it.
After Arc signed it Sheila felt relieved, she then smiles and said. "Looks like we're in business together now Arc"
"Yeah, it looks like it. We'll deliver the first batch of solutions within 30 days." Said Arc returning the smile.
"Ok we will be expecting it, this is the contract for priority, and free usage of HFA Space elevator its already been signed and sealed by all party all you have to do is sign here. The 5-kilometer warehouse in Solar Space station will be given within 5 days. As for the land in Liberty, it will be given after you made your first delivery" said sheila.