Herbert refused to accept this kind of life sentence with no hope in sight.
And, more importantly—he had absolutely no reason to take over the job.
Question: What is the Mist Monastery actually for?
Answer: It exists to suppress the remains of a powerful Evil God.
Question: And who is that Evil God?
Answer: Nenasha.
So you want me to go suppress my own wife?
That's basically… huh, wait a sec, if I "steal while guarding," that might actually be a pretty good deal?
Just as that thought popped up, Herbert quickly pushed it back down.
"No no, that idea is way too dangerous, I can't let myself get that full of it."
"Herbert, oh Herbert, you've really changed—how'd you get this arrogant?"
"If I win the fight then whatever, it's all good… but if I take over and in the end still lose, wouldn't I be the one doing time then?"
Just imagining the Archbishop sulking in the Monastery every day made Herbert shudder.
"I definitely don't want that."
