Nikolai annoyingly cursed inside his hide-out upon learning from his Scions that the bastard Ahmed not only dared to touch his wife but also carried her in his arms. He was currently in his hide-out not known to anyone except for Mineah, Abel, and Fritz.
This demonic plague took quite a toll on him. Yes, he survived and did not die like the others but somehow it still hindered some of his powers. It would take him a while to fully boost his energy back to normal. But on the bright side, he was at least able to communicate with his Scions through their bond without any hassle. He could give them instructions and receive reports about everything that was happening while everyone thought he was dead.