Nina's focus seemed to be on a very subtle aspect, but for Sherry, this was a good thing.
She had, from the bottom of her heart, considered the seemingly innocent and ordinary girl before her a Subspace Shadow's kin—and not just any kin but one akin to a favored daughter. The less negative impression she made in front of this kin, the higher her own chances of survival in front of the big boss would be.
But Nina was unaware of the myriad thoughts hidden beneath Sherry's awkward and rigid smile. At the moment, the girl was surprised and a bit excited, for she had never been in such close contact with a real Transcendent (visits to the church didn't count). Her understanding of these matters was limited to books, and in her eyes, Sherry, who seemed to use some "supernatural illusion" to sneak into school and investigate, was already shrouded in a mysterious and formidable aura.