Faced with a losing choice, Sunny could only decide which sacrifice would be the least painful. Among three threats facing them, the abyssal horror was the most dangerous — so, helping Nephis hold it back was imperative.
Among the remaining two threats, the abominable colossus took priority. The most obvious solution would have been to send the incarnation augmenting Saint to Nephis, sacrificing the army of shades — they would not be destroyed immediately, at least, buying Sunny some time.
However, that would only extend the battle, not turn its tide.
So, Sunny decided on a riskier, more daring solution — he escaped the abominable colossus, while at the same time summoning Saint to take his place.
Without its commander, the army of shades would be wiped out far faster. However… would that even matter if the defenders of the city lost their commander, as well?
