Ian didn't ponder long.
He was also aware that his calm was temporary. As the isolation effect of the "Ganmu Bone Piece" weakened, he would gradually return to his original, extremely sensitive emotional state.
If he didn't make a decision quickly, this slowly self-doubting process would perfectly convince himself, making Linumu's words futile.
Then, he would stand more firmly against Makala.
So he asked one last question, "You said earlier 'for the time being', do we still have a chance to remove that poisonous shell wrapped around the outside of faith?"
Linumu nodded, "Of course, since that shell is a defense built up by predecessors under extreme pressure, reducing the pressure can cleanse it bit by bit, ultimately liberating the faith completely."
So it's like that after all...
Reducing the pressure meant to unite with them against Velitas.
Ian sighed, "Although I know that's not what you meant, this clearly still means tying the dwarves to your chariot..."