A brief silence fell over the room. The question was direct, almost challenging, and designed to test Demien's resolve.
The system interface appeared once more:
「NEGOTIATION INSIGHT」 「CONFIDENCE TEST: Director is evaluating your self-belief. ・This is not about the contract terms ・This is about your character and mentality ・Respond with conviction but not arrogance ・Strategy: Acknowledge the challenge while showing determination」
Demien met Percassi's gaze steadily. "I understand your concern, Director. I know Serie A is one of the most tactical and demanding leagues in the world. I've never claimed it will be easy." He paused briefly. "But if I didn't believe I could contribute at this level, I wouldn't be sitting at this table. And if you didn't see that potential, you wouldn't have offered me a first team contract."
Percassi's expression remained neutral, but something shifted in his eyes.
