Katarina was not an Explorer proficient in combat. Her main weapon was a staff entwined with grapevines, capable of summoning a profusion of plants like a druid to attack monsters. Yet, deeming it far too dangerous this time, Melina had absolutely insisted that she remain behind in the carriage and wait for them to return from the hunt.
Fortunately, contrary to her appearance, Katarina was sensible; her manic demeanor was merely a surface manifestation of her obsession with engineering. Obediently, she stayed put, setting up some defensive perimeters and assigning two Clockwork Cats to guide the three of them along the path.
The vegetation in this rainforest was not particularly dense.
Chapter 53