They were surprised by Adam not wanting to see any records, official statements or proof of everything they had reported to him, but it seemed as though his nonchalant nature hadn't changed in the slightest.
Despite that, within his presence, they couldn't help but be submissive and respectful, knowing that at that time he was their leader and it wasn't the time for them to be relaxed and informal with each other.
Adam said to them that he trusted them completely and they couldn't betray him even if they wanted to. Along with that, what they were working at would benefit themselves and their people, so they had no reason to lie to him or do anything to harm the faction.
After they had finished giving their reports to Adam who had sat down at the end of the table and listened to everything they said, he had a pleased expression.