"...Are you sure that you'll be able to defeat her this time, Master?" I inquired, looking directly into Mika's eyes.
"I believe I can fight Tania on equal terms until she uses her transformation," Mika said, pausing for a moment.
'Now, even my most precious disciple is doubting my strength?
...No, it's not his fault. It's my weakness that has made him worried about me,' Mika thought to herself, with a pained expression.
When I saw Mika's expression, I knew what was going through her mind. But I had to show her that she wasn't strong enough to fight Tania yet, before it was too late.
If Mika won, it would be great, but if she lost again, I didn't even want to imagine what she might do to herself. I've seen many prideful people like Mika get destroyed after they couldn't overcome their loss.
I was pulled out of my thoughts by Aegis.
"...So, how are you going to deal with Tania when she transforms?" Aegis asked anxiously.