The three thugs attacked Adam primarily because they needed Silvana. Adam and Silvana were not idiots, they were well aware of the purpose of needing a beautiful young girl even if they didn't explain it.
When they found out that she was an Operator, her value in their eyes skyrocketed. To one degree or another, Adam understood why that was so.
However... Risha paid no attention to Silvana. Adam wanted to understand why.
Risha pointed at Silvana, answering Adam's second question.
"You people from the Upper Ring don't know how things work around here, do you?"
Adam shrugged nonchalantly. Risha was right this time, he didn't deny it.
"First of all, even if I were looking for an Operator right now, I have no use for a woman! We just can't get together, no way!"
'Makes sense...' Adam muttered internally.
