The only way to have a good outcome is to be able to suppress the ones that escape.
Since the High Priest went to the land, they realized just how detached they were from it.
Now that they've left the deep sea, they naturally have to maintain a pragmatic mindset and first learn the ways of the land.
Moreover, since they've decided to follow the third path of the Saints, they shouldn't sit on the fence; the Fence-sitting Faction won't have a good end.
In any case, they never agreed to the red veil; after years of free charge, turning around and selling him is perfectly reasonable.
The Black Ship Saints have existed for so many years and have always maintained their heritage; the selection of the High Priest has always been of utmost importance, but strength was never the most crucial factor.
For if even one High Priest becomes unclear-headed, the Black Ship Saints would become history.
Unlike the forces on the land, they don't have much room for error.
