Adeline was quite confused when the duel between Death and Hatsu began, not only because it  was so sudden, but also the fact that the blind sage was ignorant of the similar disability imposed on the young hunter. She was worried about the extent of the injuries that the harbinger of souls would inflict, given that someone titled "Death" would show a lack of restraint even on friendly terms. Although the end result of the scuffle resulted in the boy being knocked unconscious, Death seemed to declare the worries that went through Adeline's mind by simply stating he went<span style="font-style: italic">a little</span>overboard. Before she could even attempt to perform a thorough examination of Hatsu's wounds, he was hoisted away by a wild Sam that appeared seemingly out of thin air. She was starting to think that her senses were beginning to dull, given that she couldn't hear her footsteps until that moment.<br/><br/>Adeline stood there for a few moments, "watching" the red haired girl and the demon that appeared to be Death's confidant get into some sort of chase, from the sounds of it. Her attention was absorbed by their footsteps, before her concentration was broken by Death appearing next to her without warning. She jumped in surprise when he began to speak, not registering his presence for quite some time.<br/><br/>"A-Ah, yes, I'm fine," she stated, somewhat befuddled. "You needn't concern yourself with my condition. Though..." Her voice trailed off for a moment with a brief pause in speech, before she turned to address Death with her query, "You said you wish to preserve the natural balance of things, yes? Then all this preparation, the bonding with demons, is this just for humanity's continued survival? Why have weak, fleeting mortals fight, when you and the other demons still loyal to you are able to combat this menace? Or is there something equal to or possibly greater than yourself that we're facing, and you require aid in the matter? I am not trying to question your abilities, but I simply wish to know what sort of being lies waiting at the end of the trail full of bloodshed." Her tone seemed very concerned, unlike her usual polite and humble form of vocal communication. If there was a possibility that this being could be as strong as Death, or possibly greater... it was something that she could never fathom within her mind.