Chapter 197: Sonoda Umi Learns the Truth of the World
"Hm... A dangerous yokai showed up, so I took it out. That’s all."
"Senpai, please give me an explanation I can actually understand!"
Umi couldn’t help but complain about Ren’s nonchalant attitude.
"Eh~ That sounds like a hassle. Can you just pretend you didn’t see anything?"
"No way!"
Umi shot back, defying Ren. How could she forget what she’d just witnessed?
Putting on a serious expression, Ren tried to intimidate her.
"Haaa... Before that, a warning. Sometimes, ignorance is bliss. Knowing too much isn’t always good. This world has a far darker and more dangerous side than you can imagine. Even so, do you still want to know the hidden truth of the world, Umi?"
"..."
It worked. Umi hesitated. Her eyes flicked to Ren, then to where the Jorōgumo’s ashes had vanished.
Part of her wanted to know, but another part feared what she might discover.
Clenching her fists tightly, Umi met Ren’s gaze with resolve. Her curiosity and need to understand what had happened outweighed her fear.