Leonard Churchill's wise display during the city's breach, and his courageous leadership in charging the Governor's Mansion, were all noted by the Rebellion Army.
The gladiators were mostly hot-blooded, rash men, who also greatly respected warriors.
This pre-established "trust" was a necessary condition for the plan.
Moreover, the fatal wound of a dagger thrust to the heart—no one would suspect it was a ruse.
Nor would they guess that it was his own Shadow that had inflicted such serious injuries to Leonard.
...
Leonard handed out the secret letter in his hand.
It was written before with the pen and paper from the study, imitating the Governor's handwriting.
It contained several pieces of intelligence, mainly reports of someone secretly informing the military about the Rebels within Waren City.
Leonard wasn't sure which elements the space rules would block, so he wrote a little from various angles.