Watching everyone suddenly freeze, Sogo Doma nodded to himself in satisfaction. Now this was what professionalism looked like.
This was professionalism! With just one sentence, he had instantly shifted the topic. Perfect!
"Y-You're lying, right? This is a lie, right?" As Sogo basked in self-satisfaction, Rikka Takanashi, who had wanted to clutch her head, had already lowered her hands. She unconsciously clenched her fists and stared straight at him. "Great Demon King, y-you were joking just now too, right? Sis... the Sacred Adjuster couldn't possibly have anything happen to her! It's all a lie, right? That can't be possible..."
"Rikka..." Toka Takanashi instinctively placed a hand on her head. "Master was just joking. Big Sis..."
"She's the Sacred Adjuster!" Rikka Takanashi emphasized. If not for the tears welling up in her eyes, she probably would have looked just as chuuni as ever.
"Idiot..." Toka Takanashi chuckled as she rubbed the other girl's hair. "Just like you said, there can't be anything wrong with the Sacred Adjuster..." But before she could finish, Sogo Doma raised a finger and said, "Actually, there's already a problem."
"Onii-chan!" What went around came around. Before Sogo, who had picked up the conversation, could finish speaking, Lady Umaru interrupted him. "Don't talk nonsense..."
"I'm not talking nonsense!" Lady Umaru: "..." Onii-chan was at it again. Could he at least read the room?
"Haa..." Before she could say anything, Toka Takanashi let out a long breath. "Um, Master Doma, may I ask what hidden danger has already appeared?" The moment she asked, the atmosphere fell silent again. Even Lady Umaru wisely shut her mouth.
"Huh? You didn't notice it yourself? It's clearly no longer a hidden danger—it's become a very serious problem..."
"The Sacred Adjuster!? Bi—" Toka Takanashi: "..." She first raised a finger to stop her