Maybe this is Hitogami's doing?
If I think about it, for Hitogami, wouldn't manipulating Ariel be the most convenient?
Rather than using Luke to get to Ariel, going for Ariel directly seems more straightforward.
But Orsted didn't warn me of this possibility...
Maybe he has proof that Hitogami isn't controlling Ariel?
"Regarding that, it seems that he's just hated because of a curse."
"Really? If so, I should have called out to him at least once. He's terrifying just from afar, I might piss myself if I hear him nearby."
Ariel said so and snickered.
"Piss...