The Priestess/Relationships

Cravali
Cravali and his accomplice, Tepasté, were in contact with the Shrine Maiden and had made plans to re-connect with her at some point.

Nishagora
Nishagora had laid a trap in the 6th Layer, in anticipation of ambushing the Shrine Maiden or her underlings.

Srajo
The legendary White Whistle Srajo was forced to take her Last Dive, in urgent pursuit of the Shrine Maiden.

Tepasté
Tepasté and her accomplice, Cravali, were in contact with the Shrine Maiden and had made plans to re-connect with her at some point.