Guan Tong could tell the King of Soloma had ulterior motives. He was likely using Shadow's unique identity to stir things up.
He might even be harboring a petty desire to sow discord. After all, it was common knowledge among the nations that Shadow was one of the North Star People. The North Star Country and the Soloma Empire had been fighting openly and in secret since before the Apocalypse Rules, and the conflict hadn't eased in the new era. In fact, their clandestine struggles had only intensified.
But he didn't care about that. What he needed was to collect all five fragments and complete the puzzle. For that, he was willing to accept this commission.
He didn't know what the King of Soloma wanted his help with. But it should go without saying that the King understood he wouldn't agree to commit evil deeds like murder and arson.
He sent a private message to Primordial Man, agreeing to the transaction.
