The reason Candice thought Castor and Vala's relationship would have problems was because Castor as Andrew's guardian, would ascend as a god when he did and Vala would remain in the mortal world.
Although that was a long way off, Candice was already beginning to worry. She was not only worried about Vala, but also about her other subordinates, as they had been with her for a long time, so they were her family and she did not want to be separated from them.
With that thought in mind, Candice began to plan how to get these subordinates to swear allegiance to Andrew so they could receive his guardian seal and move up with them.
While she was thinking that, Andrew and the others resumed their journey to the kingdom of Dunnas. Andrew was embarrassed because Oliver had to carry him on his back, so they could move forward or it would be a year before they reached their destination.
