Kingsley was slightly taken aback at their confession. I never thought that these two spies from the Empire of the Setting Sun would be so honest and come clean about them being a foreigner after merely meeting me a few times. Then again, it's not that surprising. After all, I have paid them seven-figure Qustia Dollars for this deal alone. To them, I am an important client. In that case, they couldn't possibly be willing to lose my business. They will surely hope our collaboration will be a long-lasting one! Also, I suppose Cedric and Emmett knew that their unnatural and strange accent would arouse my suspicion sooner or later. That's why they figure it's better to take the initiative to come clean and make me think that they are genuinely just here for business.
Therefore, it was with that thought in mind that Kingsley donned an indifferent smile. "So, what if you are the people of the Empire of the Setting Sun? I don't care about those state affairs! I only care about whether I can get my hands on top-notch goods so that I can expand my influence and occupy a larger territory in the underworld!"
Both Cedric and Emmett beamed with joy when they heard what Kingsley said. In an instant, all their worries from earlier dissipated. "Oh, Mr. Nicholson! You are a true hero for having such thoughts!" Cedric laughed. "In that case, I can speak my mind without any worries!"
With that, Kingsley pretended to be all ears. "Do tell, Mr. Field."
Cedric glanced at Kenny, who stood beside him. Then, he stepped forward and whispered to Kingsley, "Mr. Nicholson, I'm sure you are also aware that the citizens of the Empire of the Setting Sun aren't welcome here. Not to mention, I am running a firearms business. I will probably lose my life once I get discovered by Qustia Military. So…"
Kingsley's gaze flickered slightly as he asked, "So, I assume that you're here to seek protection from possible threats?"
Cedric and Emmett nodded profusely upon hearing Kingsley express their thoughts. "That's right. Since we have no backers in Qustia, we won't be able to get ourselves out of particularly sticky matters once that happens. Hence, we truly hope that you can provide us asylum!"
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