They were colleagues of Nicholas, more or less, and had a certain understanding of his character. Aware that he was a clever man, they observed his actions closely while using the excuse of mustering troops and recruiting personnel.
Then they caught Nicholas returning home, deducing that he absolutely knew something.
"This has nothing to do with you two, does it?" Nicholas said coolly.
"We are here to ask for your help," Norris spoke directly.
"I can hardly save myself," Nicholas remained unmoved.
The two didn't say much else and handed Nicholas a backpack each.
Taking the backpacks, Nicholas inspected the contents within, raised an eyebrow, and said directly, "What do you want to know?"
"Is the Lord planning to abandon Fasal Village and leave?" Norris posed the question, having guessed as much from the fact that Nicholas was preparing to take his valuables with him.
Nicholas wasn't surprised by the question and answered, "That's what I speculate, but I can't be certain."
