Hearing Sophias's request and then following Sophias's gaze, Noctar realized that Tom had ideas but still felt the need to seek Briar's permission.
This suggested that Briar held a leadership position among the three peculiar Shapeshifters.
This was Noctar's way of testing the waters.
From Winnie's behavior, it seemed that Winnie was not the leader...
However, Noctar remained silent as if he hadn't heard anything. Although he was the lord of a city, unlike Forseti, he didn't have a significant background. Coming to Nostara City, Noctar definitely didn't want to make more powerful enemies,he preferred to make more friends instead.
William glanced at Sophias and grinned, saying, "Go if you want to! Why ask me?"
Sophias's eyes lit up, seizing the opportunity to indulge his natural instincts.