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"Ace, I-I can't. My powers are gone," Ellen vibrated, her hands shaking out of fear, her eyes teary.
I glanced at the beasts who had already reached us and I pushed Ellen to my side so my body was facing them.
She started to shake her head, trying to stop me from my thoughtless decision but I was hell-bent on protecting her.
With her powers gone, it was even more dangerous for her to be close to these beasts.
I would rather die than watch her face that fate. In despair, I prepared for whatever was coming, determined to fight even to death.
Just as they growled, attempting to jump at us, I felt a familiar presence and her voice echoed through the cave when she spoke.
"Acantha!" I heard Ellen exclaim in excitement. I turned to find Acantha emerging towards us, holding a staff i
