Yumi's brow furrowed as she leaned forward, her voice a whisper of awe and unease. "But Sachiko… Ryo's power, it's different. My prototypes wouldn't stand a chance against his zombies. He can control wild ones effortlessly. How does he do it?"
Sachiko paused, regarding Yumi with a quiet smile. "Honestly, I don't know," she admitted, shrugging. "And to be fair, I don't really care how he does it. Ryo's strength—whatever the source—is why we're safe. That's all that matters."
Yumi's gaze lingered on Sachiko, surprised. Sachiko noticed and chuckled, placing a comforting hand on her arm. "I was a researcher once, yes," she continued, her tone lighter, almost amused. "But these days, I'm just someone who knows what side to stand on. Ryo's power is something I respect, not something I question."
Yumi absorbed this, feeling a growing sense of acceptance. Ryo's mystery was daunting, but if Sachiko, someone so analytical, could find peace in following him, then maybe she could, too.
