>>25201502Anon pls, asking him out directly is like simply dropping paratroopers into the enemy's capital. Even in a one-on-one war this would be a questionable strategy, let alone a war like the AshBowl where there are several factions competing over the same prize.
Serena's taking the longer but smarter route: crippling opposing supply routes and infrastructure, as well as making sure that all secondarily important cities, ports, and beachheads are occupied before marching on the end goal.