The reason the Holy Temple pays such attention to this Holy War is precisely because of this. They would absolutely not compromise with vassal states at this time, let alone when the shards of the Flame Blade are still in his possession.
Although the Flame Blade is not something indispensable, obtaining a Divine Artifact is certainly tempting. However, this world has more than just one Divine Artifact, and it's not worth risking one's life for it.
But now, he has no choice.
Because Otarais has already told him, that thing has already bound to him. Simply put, unless he is eliminated, the Flame Blade belongs to him.
It sounds wonderful, but it's actually fraught with danger.
