As someone who has contact with another god, why not ask them for a referral? If it's truly the work of another god, ask why they do it directly. Sometimes the author forget their own MC's power and connections. They should keep a spreadsheet.
They are keeping an eye on the skies due to the presence of harpies and probably other monsters that are able to fly. It isn't that practical and easy to spot, so not the best. It would be better to craft a silent magical motorcycle or a helicopter that could be flown at a low altitude to hide...
Climbing the towering staircase is a metaphor used in this series as 'The person has died and has ascended to Heaven', hence the joke here is that in one of the holiest places in the country, while trying to climb a normal staircase made her almost get on the permenant one. Its less of a rumor...
There is the option of them having multiple children and have her father hold onto the title until they are of age, one for the crown and the other as a noble.
It's sad that this series doesn't get the love it deserves. What we've read is just the first act before the story truly gets into the details and main plot.
My problem is what the heck is a 'travelling glass maker'? How can you make any decent glass without a furnace? The only way that I see that happening is if he was more of a temp worker going from different shops.