Kaelan frowned slightly. "President, we handed him those three items far too easily. Isn't that dangerous? A youth who acquires rare resources without struggle may not learn to cherish them. More importantly, hasn't the association given him excessive preferential treatment? That may not benefit his long-term growth."
Nigel chuckled. "On the contrary, I believe we did exactly what was needed."
He leaned back slightly and continued calmly. "Didn't you notice how anxious he was tonight? That wasn't something a child his age could fake. He was pressed for time and pressed for resources. That urgency was the reason he rushed to take the third-rank examination. He wanted access to higher-level tasks so he could earn more. All I did was lend him what he urgently needed."
Nigel's eyes sharpened. "With his talent, the association will not lose from this transaction. That's the first point."
Kaelan nodded slowly.
