Secret alliance

The Dwarven King couldn't help knitting his brows when he heard this before looking at me with a gaze that seemed like he was questioning me about this.

I just looked at him with a calm look as if this would give him his answer.

After a long silence, the Dwarven King said with a nod, "Alright, I can do that."

But after another pause, he added, "However, you have to at least tell me why you are doing this. Otherwise, I can't trust a deal that seems too good to be true." Then after another pause, he said, "You have to see it from my position. I am responsible for everyone in my country and I can't just risk their lives like this."

This time, I no longer remained silent.

I understood the Dwarven King's position and I knew that it would be impossible to convince him unless I said something.

Not to mention, I didn't want to completely leave him hanging like this.