Bang!
The door burst open with a violent crash as Seraphina came bounding in, leaping onto Ansel with unbridled enthusiasm. She exclaimed jubilantly, "I knew Ansel would have a solution! You've killed that wretched Duke in just a day! Hehe..."
Ravenna, closing the door behind her, massaged her temples. "Must you be so loud?"
Seraphina paid her no heed, continuing to chatter excitedly, "Let me tell you, those Revolutionary Army fools thought they could manipulate me to ensnare you, Ansel! I didn't give them the time of day. These fools are brave enough, thinking me an idiot! How dare them!"
Ansel chuckled, affectionately ruffling Seraphina's head, eliciting contented purrs as she nuzzled his palm.
"Seri is definitely not an idiot; she's a remarkable young lady," he praised, then turned his warm gaze to Ravenna. "Of course, the same applies to you, Venna."