As soon as all three faction leaders came to the realization.. It was already too late. Only now did they realize why Kahn pulled another blunder against the government and the noble clans.
Because one thing all of them understood at this point..
THEY HAVE BEEN HAD!
The young swordsman whom they easily controlled last time had outsmarted all three of them by provoking all the noble clans and factions and as their leaders.. The three saints jumped into the fire to protect their public image.
But now they saw through how Kahn had tricked them into declaring their support and pledging full cooperation with him.
[Boy, what kind of nonsense is this?! This isn't what we agreed upon!] shouted the old vampire in Kahn's mind.
To this outraged question, Kahn threw a grin back at the old faction leader.
[Didn't I say that I will be doing things my way? Our deal did not include me choosing a fiefdom of your liking.