52 Detection

"If the situation continues…"

Natsuya looked directly at Seiji.

"The best result will be that we repel the enemy’s attack successfully and defeat them or force them to retreat. The worst result will be… that all three of us will die."

Death.

Even though Natsuya said the word in a calm tone, Seiji was still able to detect a sliver of fear deep within her.

"A duel between Yin Yang Masters… Must it always end in one of their deaths?"

"No, but as a ‘duel,’ both sides will use everything in their power to achieve victory, so injuries or deaths are quite common."

Natsuya slowly sipped her tea.

"As for the school, it probably won’t be affected; duels between Yin Yang Masters typically don’t involve normal people."

Seiji sharply analyzed Natsuya’s diction.

"You say ‘probably’ and ‘typically’—you don’t sound very sure."