Vena looked at the two of them once more. The sight of Kanae trying to suppress the controller was apparent in her mind. As Ferdinand told her to keep watch on her, she had seen how Kanae struggled in the prison to not let the device control her. Even though it ended in naught, the sight was etched deeply into her mind.
In front of Ferdinand, who was far stronger than her, she glared back. Her eyes showed no fear as she challenged the man to her utmost ability. As the pain seeped deep into her, she didn't utter any voice as she withstood everything with nothing but willpower.
'Why?'
Vena didn't understand what made Kanae want to fight in a battle where she would lose. However, the eyes full of determination on Kanae's face made her recall her younger self.
