Ah, I see. So that is what you mean.

[Good thing he's gullible and easy to fool. It's the naivety from growing up in a village where everyone knew each other, and while he understands people can and will fool him, this seems to be such a minor thing to lie about.

He also said the magic phrase. How could they be enemies?]

That is an admirable job, mister! You must be well-respected here, in that case. I would be happy if we could be friends then.