[Was this part of your calculations, Minerva? I am impressed] A calm voice said, followed by hands clapping.
[I truly would've expected you to undermine me. I'm sorry for the disrespect, but that is at least what comes to mind when I think of pride.] Minerva laughed while glancing at where the calm voice came from.
The calm voice simply let out a snicker. [Ah, sometimes I forget that we typically don't meet much, but no. I am no fool. I am simply proud of myself. The embodiment of pride bows to no one else, but they also will not force others to bow before them. Believe me, I have learned well enough.]
[And that is why you remain at the top. Calculating and calm. We have far more in common than I initially thought.] Minerva replied while glancing at the location of the first voice. [Have you done as told?]
[Yes, of course. I wouldn't want to give up such a good business opportunity, after all. He already got my artifact.]
