We were already caught off guard by Hilia's badge, and now hearing Winter suddenly speak, the High Priest couldn't help but erupt in anger.
"What kind of bullshit are you spouting?"
Winter replied seriously, "Your Excellency High Priest, as a Lord, of course I have the right to ask a question. Don't mind me. My advice: you'd better clarify things with your Holy Court Saintess first."
Winter's sudden interjection wasn't to help Hilia press the High Priest, but rather to distance himself and show this had nothing to do with him.
Even though he thought his guess was probably right, it was always best to prepare for both outcomes.
If he blindly supported this stranger Saintess, and she turned out to be fake, or the High Priest somehow reversed the situation, he'd end up in deep trouble.
