Between The Devil and The Deep Blue Sea

"Alright, I don't need a spokesperson for me. Strengthening my resolve, I looked at him and said, "You should sleep too," causing Rick to fall asleep immediately.

 

"Is that true, Jaime?" asked Nadia.

 

I nodded, "They feel threatened by your power because eventually, you'll be the finder for BtP and capture them one by one."

 

Nadia's eyes looked shocked, "Is that why she took my power?"

 

Almaria glared at Nadia. "I didn't take it, I just sealed your power and made you ordinary so you wouldn't be pursued by the hunters. You should be thanking me. I saved your life!"

 

"But I was never chased by anyone," Nadia protested.

 

I had to agree with Nadia because that part of the memory was erased by Almaria. A surge of energy penetrated my shield on Nadia, and suddenly, as if jolted, Nadia looked at me. "I remember we were chased by many people when coming back from Gris's apartment."