Seraphina is Indeed Capable - II

"Where do we start next?" Ravenna inquired, seemingly oblivious to Marlina's turmoil—or perhaps simply not focused on her. "You mentioned finding others connected to the Speckled Snake. That won't be easy."

"Not easy, but not impossible either," Ansel replied with a smile. 

"It's been a day; our Miss Fenrir should have reached an agreement with the Upper District by now."

Ravenna's eye twitched slightly. "You're asking her for help?"

"Why not?" The adventurer Faust asked, somewhat surprised. "I'm asking her for help, not the other way around."

Ravenna was momentarily at a loss for words, finally letting out a cold snort. 

"Some legendary adventurer Faust... Going to such lengths for a child, only to end up relying on women."

"Oh? If that's what you think, Venna," Ansel said, raising an amused eyebrow, "then you can head back. I don't need you here. Myself, oh, I have Margarete, we'll manage together."

"..."