"I can be sure of it," Pannis said confidently, nodding without a hint of change in his expression, "I have my reasons for certainty."
"Alright, maybe you can be sure," Catherine said softly, "but even with Lady Nellie's help, are you really confident you can kill a Deity? I still remember the story you told me where, in facing a Deity, you had no means at all and even had to face Divine Punishment directly. Of course, that was because it was your first encounter with a Deity and you were unfamiliar with many situations. Now, with the previous experience, your mental and actual preparations are certainly much more adequate than before, but are you really sure that your preparations are sufficient? I'm sorry for bringing this up, but I feel it's necessary to ask now. You think you have seen all of Danacus's cards, but your understanding of his strategies only comes from the last expedition—what if he reveals new strategies this time? Are your strategies sufficient to respond?"
