[He is surprised to hear this. He did read the Epic, of course. This boy is nothing like he'd expected to deal with. He'd pictured cruelty and violent arrogance. Arrogance he's got, but the Gilgamesh in front of him isn't frightening. Instead he's charming, enthusiastic, bold -- all the things Tokiomi isn't and secretly, just a little bit, wishes he could be.

And yet a person so grand claims to find his ideals "splendid". It reaffirms Tokiomi's will to represent them properly, but it also makes him feel more confident and lighthearted than he'd felt since his parents died.]

You really think-- Ah, that is-- I'm very honored to have your partnership, Saber.