Nicholas and Richard seemed to have guessed Kenzie's identity from what he said.
They figured that he was probably a spy who infiltrated Diatoran, making both of them nervous
It was a sensitive period. Their conversation with the enemy's spies would inevitably arouse suspicion. If the nation were to find out about this, they would be dead.
They could not afford to be labeled as traitors.
If they were to be caught red-handed, they would be decapitated. Even those with prominent backgrounds would not be able to escape.
"Don't worry, the enemy of my enemy is a friend. Look, we're friends now.
"After all, our common enemy is Caspian. We'll get rid of Caspian together. I wonder if the two of you are interested in joining me?" Kenzie said as he put on his sunglasses and mask again.
"What are you doing here? You're a Vadesian. We're about to have a war. You think we'll join hands with you? That would be treason," Richard said urgently.
"He's right. You'd better hurry and leave. Don't let others know that we've met. It's just too bad you're a Vadesian. It's true that we have a grudge against Caspian, but we'll never betray our country. Our only target is Caspian.
"We'll never be friends with you," Nicholas said.
They might loathe Caspian, but they would never do something to betray their own country.
To be charged with treason was something they could not afford. After all, it was a crime punishable by decapitation.
"My fellow gentlemen, you do know that joining hands with me is your only chance at getting back at Caspian, right? Otherwise, you'll have to live in his shadows forever. Do you want a life like that?
"As long as you work together with me, I promise you that you can get rid of him and pay him back for all that he has done. On behalf of Vadesia, I promise that as long as you join hands with us, we'll spare your family.
"In addition, we'll make your family the most prominent family in Southlake City!" Kenzie said.
Richard and Nicholas were tempted.
"Can Vadesia really guarantee our safety and help us become the most powerful family in Southlake City?" Richard asked.
"We've already reached a consensus with Astronia. Together with Filren, we'll be attacking Diatoran from all directions. You won't be able to defend yourselves against our attacks.
"It won't take long for Diatoran to be taken down. When that happens, Vadesia will have already occupied the entire nation completely! If you work with me now and help us defeat Diatoran, our country will remunerate you generously.
"We'll also ensure that your family has a firm foothold in Southlake City. We'll give you whatever resources you need." Kenzie grinned.
Richard and Nicholas had completely bought into it. The conditions he offered were too tempting.
"Are you sure that we'll lose? I'm telling you, Diatoran is very powerful!" Richard asked again.
"The armies of Vadesia and Astronia will be passing through Necros soon. This means that they'll reach the coastline of Southlake City, where your country's maritime troops have already retreated.
"Filren has also started an intense battle with your nation in West Aridlands, in which I heard that Filren is actually having the upper hand.
"Any reasonable man will be able to tell from the current situation that Diatoran will never be able to win against us, no matter how powerful you are.
"I heard that Estrya is also waiting for an opportunity to strike. With four nations attacking Diatoran, your nation doesn't stand a chance at all!" Kenzie emphasized.
Nicholas and Richard exchanged glances. They were convinced by Kenzie's claims because Diatoran was indeed in a precarious situation.
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