Seraphina Is Not a Fool! - III

"...No, that's not it." After her initial shock, Ravenna regained her composure. "If you've had this insight, why do you still resent her so?"

"I was angry for days... didn't consider this aspect. Later, when I began to realize, I felt too ashamed to approach her. Besides, as I said, her situation... is terrible."

It was at this juncture that Seraphina finally explained the "terrible" situation she had been referring to.

"Having spent so many time with Ansel, you must be aware of his... special influence."

The young girl said with concern. "Many who stayed by Ansel's side for a long time underwent a transformation... they… they seemed unable to be themselves, their minds consumed solely by thoughts of Ansel."

"Don't you think Marli's current state is just like that?"

Reflecting on their confrontation at Dispute Fortress, this realization was what… truly terrified Seraphina.