Viola: "Let's allow Blum to slaughter 50 of the finest knights, but only the nameless ones with their faces hidden by a helmet. Can't allow a single one of the prince's harlots to perish."
That's an absolute monarchy for you, alright. A human life only has value if it's directly worth something for the imperial family. Once again the ero dungeon is made look much better because nobody loses their life there, only their dignity, momentarily.