Never in Rin's life had he heard anyone speak about their death so openly and casually. But Serena sounded serious when she talked about Madam Yao's offer.
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"I can sense a misunderstanding forming, so let me clarify a few things beforehand. I told Miss Serena the situation, and she decided she wanted to participate to see if she could change the course of fate. None of this is happening because I forced her into it."
Madam Yao professed her innocence before the others could target her. The speed of her response made it clear that she did not want this misunderstanding to create a rift between her and the others.
However, the fact that she was still sending Serena toward a likely death remained.
"If you want to march toward your death, then who are we to stop you? I'm sure you understand your own situation better than anyone here."
Reina was the first to speak, her tone cold. She clearly found Serena baffling, but what else could she even say to her?
