Yesterday, the Princess took him to meet Wood, the acting Great Priest, but unexpectedly the latter was coincidentally out of town to appease the people of the diocese. It wasn't until the next morning that the invitation from the Lord of Priest was delivered to them by a servant.
This time, Brand took Antitina along; however, the Merchant Lady clamored to join the trip too, for certain reasons—the last battle showcased her eye-catching performance, along with a series of discussions about the Titan's remains and her vital identity as the actual manipulator of affairs. Hence, it wasn't an extraordinary decision for Brand to bring her along. Most importantly, Brand realized he couldn't possibly win against the Merchant Lady's tricks.
