John, still harboring some doubts, didn't provide a straightforward answer.
Instead, he inquired of Drill Sergeant Betack, "Why does Duke Arsena know that I'm working on a hidden quest? Does this mean Duke Arsena hasn't always trusted me? Was he closely monitoring my every move? I'm starting to think that my previous trust in Duke Arsena was a bit too naive."
John hoped to test Drill Sergeant Betack through this line of questioning, aiming to glean more information from him.
However, Drill Sergeant Betack was already familiar with John's style of operation.
He didn't provide any additional useful information and simply reiterated the message Duke Arsena had sent with him.
