And not the true meaning of "dirty work."
Having no brain of its own, it is used as a tool by others.
To put it bluntly, the Demon Slayer Bureau doesn't even allow subordinates to possess a brain, nor does it allow inquiries into the reasons behind orders, and yet, it expects someone to protect you when things go south. It's nothing but disposable trash to be blamed and discarded after use.
Shen Yi needed a strong tree he could rely on temporarily, not to become the hidden bones in the soil, serving as fertilizer for that tree to grow strong.
If he set this precedent, he truly would never have his freedom again.
Of course, there was another reason... This woman's acting was too fake, whether it was her feigned pride or the later provocation, it all seemed so deliberate. If he let the other party lead him by the nose, it would feel like an insult to his intelligence.
