"Once there's been one defection, there will be a second. After Medusa learned our pet-summoning battle song, there's no guarantee they won't slip away again!" Certain Sea Clan nobles with a long family history, such as the Cardiel Crocodile who suffered the heaviest losses in the last land-sea war, were particularly unforgiving of the former hereditary chieftain.
"Medusa only invented an invisibility pet battle song. Even without them, our five-pet sacrificial rituals are just as powerful. Why should we let these defectors learn so many new battle songs for a mere six-pet sacrificial ritual?" Even King Sal, who typically prioritized the bigger picture, was unwilling to cooperate with the Medusas. His internal loathing for traitors was a reason, but more importantly: "If we help these free-riding defectors now, wouldn't it only add to their unruly power?"
