At this point, in Dean Bruce's understanding, the Nine Provinces Alliance seemed to consist of two factions. These two factions didn't share information with one another, which explained why one group wanted him dead, while the other treated him like one of their own, showing him kindness and care.
Since they were from different factions, each certainly had its own motives. But seeing how much Biber Parson cared about the Nine Provinces Alliance made Dean Bruce uneasy.
If Biber Parson found out that Dean was being hunted by the Nine Provinces Alliance, would he turn on him?
After all, Biber was a headmaster with considerable power. If he decided to ambush Dean, it could be quite a headache.
