Beginning of the Confrontation 

Upon hearing Minos' question and seeing this emperor looking in his direction, Abe was silent for a moment, noticing that such a person knew his identity.

So far, he had hidden as best he could, acted carefully, and attacked within the parameters expected of a terrorist.

But still, Minos had found out his identity.

'So this is the reason for the reactions of this state have changed in the last few weeks...' He realized the motivation behind the change in the local situation that had caused him to have to adjust his plans.

It was not originally in his plans to openly attack Dry City with this group, as he seemed to be intending to do now. No, he wanted to attack this state bit by bit, erode the power structures that Minos had developed, and make this person feel despair.

Eventually, he and his troops would attack Dry City firmly by surprise, and he finishes his revenge by killing Minos.