Poor Palle, his brother became a royal court pharmacist, has an empire-backed pharmacy in the capital, AND other-worldy knowledge of modern medicine
And what does he get? Cancer :nyoron:
Yamada's probably still putting up an act of loyalty to Yoru so that she doesn't suspect him until the end, maybe he also knew that attack won't be enough to kill her so he just doubles down until he reveals his triple cross
Akane: "I hope Kageno is alright, I'll find you..."
Meanwhile Cid in wherever the hell he is: Eating a Mitsugoshi™ cookie "Hmm... Ba'd Asuh'Mann... that sounds like a cool name..."
Same, probably the chief is trying to play the longer game by gaining the demon king's trust so they wouldn't sus her out anytime soon, though it kinda feels bad if she's using Masatora and co. as a bargaining chip to make her less suspicious