Jaenor was silent for several moments, genuinely considering the question.
"Meet with her," he said finally.
"Hear what she actually proposes rather than speculating based on a letter. She's right that we need allies—I can't face the Seven Sins, demon armies, and hostile Covens alone. If the Princess offers genuine support, refusing it out of caution might be foolish."
"And if she's trying to manipulate you?" Morgana asked.
"Use you for her own purposes?"
"Then I'll deal with that when it becomes clear," Jaenor said.
"It's better to see than to speculate."
He turned back to face them.
"Besides, she's not the only one who can play political games. I have advantages she doesn't: power that can't be matched through normal means, a divine beast that makes me impossible to ignore, and a bloodline that carries both power and capability. If she thinks she can use me and discard me when convenient, she'll learn otherwise."
"So you'll respond positively?" Morgana asked.
