Maria understood that this was Texas's concern, but... perhaps due to her sensitivity toward blood itself, Maria did not want too much of her blood to appear in this world.
After all, the disaster in Yharnam had begun with the blood of those Outer Gods.
Though she was not a pure-blooded Outer God, she could at least be considered a subspecies deity.
Its fundamental power would not change.
If the people of this world came into contact with her blood too often, perhaps the disaster of Blood Ministration would appear in this world as well.
So... blood draws and such were best avoided.
"If that is the case... perhaps you could visit Rhodes Island."
Hearing Maria's explanation, Texas still refused to give up.
After thinking for a moment, she spoke.
"If I remember correctly, Rhodes Island has a group of members with very special Originium Arts. They might have a way to examine your body without drawing blood."
"...If that's the case, I can accept it."
Maria nodded and did not refuse again.
Having received that answer, Texas let out a long breath, looking considerably more relieved.
But just as she was about to focus on driving again—
A strange flash of color flickered at the edge of her vision...
"!"
She decisively yanked the steering wheel. The modified vehicle, which had been driving smoothly, immediately began to lose stability.
Inside the cabin, everyone was thrown about.
Exusiai and Croissant were both flung to the side.
"Texas~"
A dazed Exusiai called Texas's name in complaint.
"Why did you suddenly do that?"
"Enemy attack."
Texas explained the situation in the simplest terms while slamming the accelerator to the floor.
The armored vehicle's speed surged in an instant, racing forward again and dodging several attacks.
When those spells struck the ground, they