A Weird Moment

"Y-you still don't agree? But why?"

"Jerry and I make a good team. I believe we would be able to function more efficiently if we are placed together."

I nearly screamed in frustration.

Ciara was so stuck on her convictions that I couldn't see a way to convince her at all. I glanced at Jerry for help, but he didn't seem capable of rendering any assistance.

'What to do?'

Ciara was very important for this mission. Her Magic abilities placed her at the top tier of our team's fighting power. Plus, her Arcana seemed particularly useful.

'Should I just risk it and drag Jerry along? I could keep a fragment of his Soul to resurrect later, so there shouldn't be any problems... right?'

In case any member of the team died, I could still rely on The Hanged Man. The Original was with Jane, but I still had it recorded in my Memoir.

"You know what, Ciara? Why don't we—"