Because Taking One Side is Difficult

Pastel walked through the Snowfield with the deliciously roasted jerky, Jigeul-jigeul, in her mouth.

She was so busy making a Mumbling/Chewing Sound with the jerky that she tripped over a Tree Root and stumbled, but Lord Demon caught her.

"How about we side with whoever wins, no matter who it is."

Refusing the betrayal and siding with the Church made sense, but having a broad mind and preparing a Refreshing Lemonade also appealed to her.

Of course, it would look like she was violating His Imperial Majesty the Emperor's Request for Cooperation. But since His Imperial Majesty the Emperor's goal was Mom's Resurrection anyway, what happened to the Church didn't matter.

Meaning, as long as she sided with High Priest Fernando and managed to Secure Mr. Fairy Lump, there wouldn't be any major problems.

Rather, His Imperial Majesty the Emperor could use Manipulation on the Church while also employing High Priest Fernando's side, which was a good result that broadened his options.

There is a better plan.There is a better plan.Focus on the Sound of Battle.

Oing.

Pastel hurriedly swallowed the jerky with a Mumbling/Chewing Sound...