@psgokhan
Even in some historical accounts Syphax are shown to be lecherous. That's the problem about history they won't fit narrative and sometimes would feels illogical because well human are illogical creatures. It's a weak literary device yes but that's the way it is history doesn't care...
Did you guys happen to miss the explanation that the protector only protect them from beast tide?
Demon Lord and Glory City business in the end is still internal problem.
@Purplelibraryguy
Exactly that would fit the narrative much better. Maybe Japanese translation of the account mistranslate some part and the author got the wrong idea.