In the labyrinthine streets, the tall girl at the front walked with an air of confidence. Though she wasn't leading, she acted as if she were, like a wolf patrolling its territory.
Ravenna, staring at Ansel's slightly amused profile, suddenly spoke, "I'm starting to suspect you did this on purpose."
"If I could control where Seri's training led her, why would I let her fall into such trouble?"
"If you insist on thinking that, Venna…"
The young Hydral shrugged, pinching Ravenna's earlobe, "Then I can't explain it any other way."
"Once again, with that 'I forgive your nonsense' tone." Ravenna huffed, lightly swatting away Ansel's playful hand. "It's not hard to earn my forgiveness."
"Why do I need your forgiveness... Alright, alright."
The great adventurer Faust, under the dangerous gaze of his monster lady, raised his hands in surrender. "So, what should I do?"