A number of thoughts run through Casper's head once Elías made his offer. Ji-Ieh, an island nation centered between the UCS, Sañira, and Swehteir. A center of trade, Ji-Ieh lacked any real source of natural resources, though it was still among the world's most wealthiest countries. The island in question, was one of Ji-Ieh's few sources, and was claimed by both Ji-Ieh, and Sañira. The island was also part of a cooperative effort between Sanctus and Ji-Ieh, and while Sanctus was already rather isolationist, its loss would still be a telling blow, especially if Sañira was behind it. If the UCS was to lend its support to Sañira in annexing the island, they would risk the ire of Sanctus, and possibly Swehteir, who was currently, the only one willing to help in the Gödel issue who didn't have any possible outstanding demands from the UCS in exchange for their aid.

"I see..." Casper started, attempting to stay diplomatic. He then decided that diplomacy could kindly go screw itself, and went with to being blunt. "And why, Inquisitor Elías, should I accept an offer that would, quite frankly, piss off a fair number of big players on the world stage? I'm sure I could go to Sanctus for aid on this matter, and I'm doubly sure they'd be more willing to offer it when they hear that my only choice is to make this particular deal with you." Casper gritted his teeth, and hoped his bluff would work out.