Arthur was eager to learn some matters referred to as secrets from the lips of "Mikhail."
After all, this was a being hailed as "Lady of Sorrow," even considered akin to a Divine Spirit.
The secrets she held were naturally of immeasurable value.
But to truly obtain them was extremely difficult.
No!
It should be more accurately stated: trying to get secrets "directly" from her was akin to reaching the heavens in difficulty!
Even if she spoke, Arthur wasn't sure if she was deceiving him.
So—
Arthur decided to take an indirect approach.
Arthur didn't want to make the "Lady of Sorrow" feel "pain" because he thought she would yield to it. Instead, he was certain that upon feeling "pain," this "Lady of Sorrow" would definitely seek ways to save herself.
For example: reaching out to some allies.
These allies included but were not limited to the Old Lion and so on.
However, Arthur wasn't waiting for the likes of the Old Lion or his eldest son.