Too fierce…

Did Natsuya see incorrectly?

Natsuya was certain that she saw Shika smiling for a brief instant.

As for what that smile exactly meant, she was uncertain. Although Shika's smile made Natsuya feel uncomfortable, she felt more astonishment.

"What's the matter, Natsuya?" Seiji noticed the change of expression that went over Natsuya's face.

"It's nothing…" Natsuya decided against pursuing the matter and retracted her gaze.

Seiji, Shika, and Natsuya then went to the spellcasting room together.

Shika walked to the center of the Yin Yang diagram on the floor and looked towards Seiji.

Seiji exchanged glances with her.

Both of them smiled gently. It was evident that they were on the same wavelength.

Natsuya, who observed this, felt even more uncomfortable now.

They began the ceremony.

"Now, please answer me. What is your name?"

"Shika Kagura."