In the past, if someone wanted help with smuggling, Royce would always know the situation.
This time, Sam didn't even inform him, which only shows that the person in the lower deck is extremely special and unusual.
However, what Royce didn't expect was that this entire batch of Keel was merely a cover for that person.
After receiving the information from Sam, Royce immediately led his people to the deck below.
Normally, overseeing the unloading wouldn't require his personal attention, but it was different now that there were people involved; he had to keep an eye on it the whole time to avoid any accidents.
This is, after all, within the territory of Serlandir, and Royce and his people are residents of the Eye of the Storm.
If they're caught assisting with smuggling here, it's impossible to go back.
The Eye of the Storm won't negotiate for someone like Royce, being caught smuggling would mean a lifetime in prison.
