Jola's combat capacity had yet to recover enough to reach its peak. As such, Sika refused to bring him along, and brought Eleanor instead.
The temple guard led the way, while the main force marched with Duchess Guya's troops. Guya had to participate in such expeditions to show her loyalty to the Kingdom of Metatrin, as well as to train her troops. The other two duchesses mobilized a force of 10,000 respectively and handed their command to the general serving under Sika.
Saleen sent two items. One being a magic staff meant for death mages with a Blood Soul Tower set on top of it. It was something meant for Daniel. He would be able to collect some of the Holy See's troop's souls with it, which would enable him to advance easier.