Adam had met Erik several times, and it was Erik who saved Adam from the elders of the Alderran Family. He was from the Wurhen Family, who ruled the Seventh Wing. Their distinguishing feature was their crimson hair and eyes.
Overall, Adam had a positive opinion of Erik, since he not only saved him and helped him reach the Lower Ring, but also stood by him and Silvana during the battle at the Moon Colosseum.
Also, for some reason, he had a good relationship with Kogen Noukx, a guy who was both a menace and an anomaly.
However, Erik wasn't the head of the Wurhen Family. Adam didn't know exactly what had happened to the Wurhen Family, but they had lost their head, and the position had remained vacant for a long time.
Even though Erik was the strongest Phantom in the Wurhen Family, he wasn't their head. Whether he didn't want to take on that role or there was some other reason, Adam didn't know.
Step. Step. Step.
