They don't understand why, before the grandest celebration arrives, there's actually such a harmonious and friendly scene here. For the followers of the Old Gods, the interaction among these three candidates is akin to terrorists. They come with so many people, all prepared to start conflicts at any moment, and strike their opponents with crafty tactics. How should they cope with the three of you being so friendly?
This kind of thing has never happened before.
Because everyone knows the festival's tradition, only one of the three candidates participating in the celebration can eventually emerge. Although no one except the surviving candidate knows the specifics of the festival, they can deduce one of the conditions for becoming the winner with their toes—eliminate the other two.
Whether or not it is their intention, they must do it.
