In the cave.
Nellis was utterly drained, slumped in her chair, her body limp. Yet, her eyes betrayed a deep fear of Enzo, a fear that seemed to penetrate her very being.
Trembling, she asked, "Who exactly are you?"
Enzo studied Nellis intently before calmly replying, "You seem afraid."
"No." Enzo shook his head, "You're not afraid of me. You fear the power I wield."
Enzo had effortlessly broken free from the crimson threads moments ago.
These threads, manifestations of Nellis's own energy, were fundamentally energy constructs, susceptible to Enzo's power of energy absorption which could absorb energy.
So when he exerted this ability, the threads binding him dissolved.
And Nellis's loss of physical strength was also due to this reason.
However, now it seemed that this had brought Nellis an unpleasant experience.
