Because of Mumen Rider's example, getting power from Shen Mo had already become a definite answer.
Just moments ago, Tatsumaki had still been happy for Fubuki.
But now.
Only after Shen Mo's reminder did she suddenly realize what this truly meant.
It meant that Fubuki might very well become stronger than her.
And more importantly.
She might no longer need to protect her little sister.
Was that a good thing?
It should have been a good thing. Her sister becoming stronger than her meant she no longer had to worry about her sister encountering danger.
But, but—
"If that's the case, then what use am I as her big sister?" Tatsumaki could not help shouting aloud.
When a tsundere truly encountered something she was worried about, she could no longer conceal her feelings. Tatsumaki's expression was clearly filled with panic, confusion, and helplessness.
She wanted to protect her little sister.
Because she was strong, while her sister was weak.
This was something Tatsumaki had always firmly believed.
But suddenly, her sister might no longer need her protection. Wouldn't that mean that, to Fubuki, she would become just like Fubuki's so-called companions—completely worthless?
This situation.
Made Tatsumaki panic instinctively.
"Looks like you've understood," Shen Mo said, looking at her meaningfully. "When you replace communication and bonds between people with pure value, you end up in a situation like this. Once Fubuki becomes stronger than you, you, as her sister, and even the sisterly bond between you, will lose their value to her."
Being afraid was the right thing.
As long as she was afraid, she could break free from those self-deceiving beliefs of hers.
Then she could truly realize it.
The bond between her and her sister was not the relationship between a protector and someone being protected, but what everyone