He glanced around the room, his tone turning slightly more serious. "And besides, we're allies, aren't we? Any mistake you make would end up dragging me down as well. So of course I'd point it out. Your interests are tied to mine—we're all in the same boat here."
His words were simple, but they carried weight. They were practical—and essential—for any movement of this scale. They also served as a reminder to all four of them: no matter how high their ranks, they were stronger together, at least in this case, where they stood united in alliance.
If they discovered anything that could harm anyone tied to the alliance, they had a duty to speak up. Damage to one would ultimately hurt all.
And that was the only reason the Mountain Dwarf elder spoke up at all. Otherwise, he would've stayed silent. But since they were in an alliance, it was important he made his stance clear. Just as he stood to gain, he also stood to lose.
