[ It just so happens that Khalid is also just the cautious type. It's difficult for him to trust people completely so being honest and upfront about many things just takes a while. However, he has known Joshua for a while and Claude thinks that he has a pretty good handle on Joshua's character. ]

Mmm. That's really nice of you to say. It's not entirely true either. [ A soft laugh. ] If necessary, I won't hesitate to draw my bow or employ underhanded tactics to get what I want. I fought a war in a country that's not mine just to put someone I wanted on the throne, you know.

[ It just so happens that what he wants is a better future for everyone and that Byleth on the throne of a united Fodlan will do just that. Seteth will reform the Church and that's just a win-win for everyone involved. But there's very little that he won't do to make sure that he has favorable factors to enable that. ]

You still seem to be able to trust people. That's not something that comes too easily for me.