I tried to break free, but something changed.

I felt his hands gently squeezing me.

“Wait for me.” He whispered so low that only an ant could hear. But since I had adopted his keen senses, I heard his voice.

I froze, acting normal and not letting the queen notice it as Ace broke free and tried to cover it up with another punch to me.

No, Ace is awake….He is awake!

I am not wrong! There is still hope.

I wanted to cry right there and then, my tears forming but I remained neutral and faced the queen.

“Don’t you dare put your back to your enemy child, you’ll...