No matter how big of a problem they encounter, a sword slash from him is enough to solve it, like Alexander cutting the Gordian knot.
Even the chance of it happening is slim, he could not disregard it.
That is why Azief is here, facing against Raymond, someone who he did not like at all, but at the same time, trusted.
There is nothing wrong for her to have another added protection. Raymond is honorable enough and someone that he could trust to protect Sofia.
The reason is simple. Because Raymond likes her. That is his interest. But that interest could also be used.
Azief might still have that hot temper and unpredictable mood swings. But he is also mature more than before.
He is more scheming and cunning in making his move. He considers many things now. Because he had more things to protect.
In the past, he would kill anyone and anything that displeases him.