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The argument between the Prince and strange man grew even louder in the middle of the courtyard. The air above felt weird and clung to Mouse's skin, bringing a small smile to the girl's face. She knew this feeling well; the Prince finally revealed the power he kept under wraps for all of these years. With silent eyes, she listened and watched the sky turn a shade darker than black. A discolored bolt rained down and struck the weathered ground beneath their feet. The ground shook from the violent attack on its innocent soil and split open, allowing flames to climb through the opening. The demonic flame spread around the two men and everyone surrounding them jumped back in fear. 'Cowards.' The warriors made sure to flash their weapons in a way that was supposed to be threatening every time she looked over at one of them. It was pathetic.

Mouse looked on with shaded eyes and a mouth frozen open in awe at the raw display of the Prince's immense power. Her own skills paled in comparison when it came to the crown and its mysterious abilities. The strange man must have anticipated this move and released just a taste of his strength in defence. The girl felt a surge of...something as the first blows were dealt. A quiet yelp of encouragement left the girl's mouth and tried to find the Prince's ears. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Zhao looking around in confusion. Above the ground, a loud screech was heard and Mouse saw a strange blur in the sky begin to fall. 'What is that?' The strange man appeared before Raja and Mouse, speaking fearful words that fell onto both deaf and willing ears. He pushed his way out of the tent soon after and Raja stood up and pulled the girl up by her hand.

The woman led them both out of the shelter and into the middle of the action. Mouse looked back at the Captain and Prince for a second, and screamed. Her high-pitched voice stopped the sword maker in her tracks and she turned to look back at the loud girl. "What's wrong?" She was trying to follow the words of what her Master said, but this girl was making things difficult. Again. The girl kept her eyes glued on the creature diving from the sky. Raja tightened her grip on the small hand and dragged the kicking body back to her personal tent. The girl was forced into a chair and the woman stood in front of her with a frown. 'How am I supposed to make her remember?' Raja leaned in close and studied the girl's face for any signs of recognition.

Mouse looked at the woman with anger, hands shaking to wrap around the thin throat in her reach. "Back away from me!" She pushed the woman back and got up from the chair, just to be forced back down again. "What do you remember your childhood?" The sudden question came out of nowhere and for once, Mouse was still. She held her head down and focused on a lone worm crawling over the tip of her destroyed shoe. In a low voice, the girl said, "Why does it matter?" Raja placed a steady hand on a shaky shoulder and said nothing for a moment. "Tell me about it." The sword maker believed if she made Mouse relive her childhood, maybe it would bring back some memories her Master requested. Even with that plan, this would take a lot of time. Mouse looked up at the woman and said, "I don't remember anything," even though she can still see it flashing before her eyes. 'Maybe if I lie, she will let me go back to the Prince and Captain.'