First, Orion's continued growth required him to relentlessly siphon power from The Void. Permitting the Council to study the Sealing Temple would inevitably interfere with that, so their research timeline had to be delayed as much as possible, ensuring the temple remained entirely intact for his use.
Second, compared to the sprawling bureaucracy of the Saint Gran Council, Orion and Leonidas only truly trusted the Deputy Commander.
Third, routing this deal through him ensured the Deputy Commander also stood to profit. It was a mutual exchange of leverage that would only deepen the tactical bond between them.
"In that case, my storm avatar will remain stationed here," the Deputy Commander said, his expression impassive. "Any discoveries or yields from the temple will be provided to you in real-time."
He gave a slight nod. In truth, he had anticipated this exact decision. He knew Leonidas, Orion, and the general operating psychology of the Champions Alliance members all too well.
