Ah! So even if he tries to sacrifice his already dying self... he wouldn't be able to if she blocks him.

( WELL THAT'S GOOD NEWS -- even if it means that he's definitely going to be joining them here tomorrow )

Ah... she didn't tell anyone did she? Because if he found out and told someone, along with his plans to protect Miss Maizono... that would definitely incriminate her.

( ...LOOK WHO'S FINALLY THINKING PESSIMISTICALLY FOR ONCE... thanks Charles, she must have caught that disease from you )

That possibility aside, it does improve our chances...