They could be considered colleagues of Nicholas, so they understood his personality to some extent, and knew he was a smart man. That's why, when making excuses to mobilize soldiers and gather people, they kept a close eye on his actions.
Then they caught Nicholas sneaking back home, and inferred he definitely knew something.
"This doesn't seem to have anything to do with you two, does it?" Nicholas said coldly.
"We've come to ask for your help," Norris said bluntly.
"I can barely look after myself," Nicholas remained unmoved.
The two didn't say much more, simply handed Nicholas a backpack each.
Nicholas took the backpacks, glimpsing the valuables inside, raised his eyebrows and said flatly, "What do you want to ask?"
"Is the Lord planning to abandon Fasal Village and leave?" Norris asked. He'd worked this out from the fact that Nicholas was getting ready to take his valuables with him.
