[ Kain do you need to be so cryptic. Do you. ]

So it's either all a sham...or he has help.

[ Her tone reflects distrust; she isn't implying that Blanc is being helped by friendly neighborhood mages who are calling across the worlds for warriors. ]

Do you think we're just playing some kind of bit part is something bigger? Or are we just on a stage for Blanc and whomever else?