He kept his pokerface, but he let a off soft, almost unnoticeable sigh of relieve after hearing she was willing to talk.
Letting someone die a horrible death, especially someone this young is something he didn't want to happen. Though he still couldn't guarantee her safety with Stahl around.
He started pacing around the room again, almost like he was talking to himself. "I'm glad you see reason, Nina. For your own sake. If you tell me the truth, i will do what is in my capabilities of helping you. "
"But i'm warning you now-", He suddenly stopped walking and looked straight at her. "i'm very good at detecting lies. And if i notice even one, this whole conversation ends at an instant."
He continued pacing but this time kept his eyes on Nina. "I often see you raiding our transports and fighting against our troops, even at defying odds.
Yet, in the countless fleet battles between Rheinland and the Corsairs, i've never seen you around."
"My point is: Why are you raiding our systems, yet refrain from defending your comrades let alone your home system?"