After the flashback of the future that didn't happen I'm convinced Richelieu has a twisted crush on Shuri. Since being a priest to the letter of the law is so entrenched in his personality, he wouldn't consider forcing her into a carnal relationship or giving her emotional devotion that could rival the one he has for god. She is just a human, after all. But a martyr, a saintess? He would be free to adore her. And then get even closer in a heaven that she only achieved after "cleansing her sins" through martyrdom
After the flashback of the future that didn't happen I'm convinced Richelieu has a twisted crush on Shuri. Since being a priest to the letter of the law is so entrenched in his personality, he wouldn't consider forcing her into a carnal relationship or giving her emotional devotion that could rival the one he has for god. She is just a human, after all. But a martyr, a saintess? He would be free to adore her. And then get even closer in a heaven that she only achieved after "cleansing her sins" through martyrdom