Dean Bruce felt rather fortunate; it was a good thing he had chosen to dive deep into the Nine Provinces Alliance. Look at that, information was practically being delivered right to him.
With a quick glance, Dean Bruce pretended to remain calm and said, "Don't try to make excuses. An explanation is just a cover-up. But, what's this compensation you're talking about? If it's decent enough, the benefits might not be a big deal after all."
"You sneaky guy," Cyb Louis chuckled. "We're part of the same faction. Why would I shortchange you?"
After a brief pause, Cyb Louis continued in a low voice, "I can offer you the status of Senior Mentor, turning this exchange program into a permanent position. That way, your monthly compensation and resource supply will be significantly increased!"
