The moment Berger heard those words, his heart sank.
"…What did you say?" He asked in a low, solemn voice.
"You heard me." Nilrem shrugged. "I did meet him in Amberfall a few years ago. He was quite passionate about our cause and decided to offer us his help."
He paused for a moment as he observed the gnome's stunned expression. "But you don't have to worry," he said. "Adam is a powerful Mana Core Magus. He can look out for himself."
Berger remained silent for a long time. Realization finally dawned on him, and he thought to himself:
I see… so that's why he hasn't written me a letter all this time.
It's because he's deep behind enemy lines!
Truth be told, before meeting face to face with Nilrem, Berger had been almost certain that he was Adam.
