When Lin Lei had said these words, he had already revealed the news that the north and the south were about to face a great enemy.
After all, his instincts as the Eastern emperor had told him that this matter was imminent.
It was very likely that this would be a calamity for the east.
A large-scale attack by experts of a higher level.
If his side didn't have any experts on their side who could prepare in advance, then when a great battle broke out, the east would very likely be in great danger.
Thus, he had to find someone he could trust in advance.
And right now, Bud, William, and Walton were clearly his most capable helpers.
But of course, there was also William. As a member of the northern royal family, he had no idea what sort of power they would have.
No one knew yet.
Although Lin Lei had guessed that William was most likely a noble of the north, he didn't know William's true identity at all.