There 's no guarantee that a sorcerer will always be able to receive a briefing on a dangerous situation before running headfirst into it, particularly in cases where an emergency suddenly arises without warning. The unexpected emergence of what might potentially be a divine curse here most certainly qualifies as one of those 'emergencies. '

A problem, to be sure. But at least it 's the type of problem that can be resolved by killing it.

Shiki and Sun-san end up leaving the curse users behind as they hurriedly make their way towards the Ganesha temple from where the ominous cursed energy is emanating.

Perhaps keeping the curse users in their hand might prove to be an advantageous bargaining chip against Geto-san. But even though Geto-san is her main goal, Shiki knows that her responsibilities as a sorcerer mean that there are other matters that take precedence over this '

Namely, exorcising the cursed spirit first.