His mind is still reeling at the idea. It feels wrong. It is wrong and if it doesn't work. Would the gods punish Inigo?

That's his main fear but the gods have not punished Asen who Taiki falsely had claimed king in order to help Tai. They had not punished Asen despite all the ill he had done, despite how he had desecrated Tai.

Perhaps they had no powers over those who were not truly king. Their limits more than most people knew. Worrying that there was no real safeguard against tyrants claiming the throne.

Inigo dismounted and Taiki nodded, a gust of wind as he twisted and shook and was in human form again. He took the blanket, wrapping it around him and took a breath.

"Are you sure? It may be very dangerous for you if we do this."