Lukas wasn't supposed to be happy with that–it meant that they were possibly in more danger than what they were in. And yet if it meant that Chaerin would be more cautious and on guard with the "Great Leader" then it was enough.
"What are we supposed to do then?" Lukas asked. "We shouldn't try any of their foods and drinks, then? Maybe try to escape in the night–"
"I hope that's unnecessary." Theodore said.
"We won't be able to get past here again if we end up on bad terms with the group." Chaerin frowned and crossed her arms. "Do you not think that it's better to have good faith in them?"
"They threatened to cut off our heads earlier." Theodore pointed out.
"But surely, that's them testing us." Chaerin said and looked at Lukas. "Do you trust me? I don't think they're really malicious, even if they have separate agendas."
Lukas knew that the answer was supposed to be yes.