"It's not like I'll let you," Ludwig said with a smirk, his confidence unwavering.
Minerva groaned, gesturing to the bells around her neck and wrists. "These things are annoying. Like, really annoying. They let everyone in the area know where you are, especially those lions," she said, her frustration evident.
Ludwig tilted his head, studying her for a moment. "You realize that you're not in such a bad position as you might think you are," he said, his voice calm and measured.
Minerva raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "What do you mean?"
"Want a hint?" Ludwig asked, a playful glint in his eye.
"Yes, please," Minerva said eagerly. "Everyone is simply too fast for me, and it seems like Bron told them about my [Panic] spell and how to stop it."
Ludwig chuckled. "Oh yeah, I was wondering how come you're still a hunter with that broken spell of yours."