Poisoned Chalice
Gloriana most definitely dropped a bomb during the celebratory banquet!
The addition of another powerful ace mech meant that the upcoming expeditions would become even more secure!
Although the Golden Skull Alliance still wouldn't be able to match the combat strength of the temporary coalition organized by the Gemini Family back then, it was more than enough to guarantee everyone's security under ordinary circumstances!
The likelihood of earning a huge profit increased by another margin while the risks became less severe.
Even if the other alliance partners had to allocate a greater share of the loot to the previously unimpressive Glory Seekers, they readily accepted this change because an extra ace mech could save a lot of lives when encountering a setback.
"Those Hexers are awful people. They're the least likable people in this alliance."