Chapter 55 Something That Cannot Be Controlled
Nami lowered her head, unable to look Levi in the eye. Since Aiden left, she had relied on Levi for everything, and she had never seen him angry, let alone show hatred towards her like others did.
"You're a very important person to me. Don't listen to the bad things other people say that hurt you. I just want you to believe in yourself!"
"But I've hurt other people, Levi! Prince Jacob and Mariah, I hurt them both."
"It wasn't your fault!"
"But, I-"
"Prince Jacob told me that the injuries he suffered weren't your fault. He was the one who bullied you and made you feel so disturbed that you accidentally pushed him."
"H-he told you that?"
"Yes, he also told me that Mariah Brown's injuries were caused by you trying to help two of your friends who were being attacked by him."
"I can't believe he told you that."
"I know him quite well, and he even apologized to me for treating you badly. He just wanted to test your strength.
"So what did you say?"
"I just asked him not to push himself too hard, as it would only harm himself."
"I think he's very strong, I'm sure I can't beat him. Besides, George Homer is also very strong. He's also an esper and can create ice and freeze everything."
"He bothered you?"
Nami chose not to answer right away because it was difficult for her to tell Levi about what happened between her and George.
"No, he didn't bother me."
"Really?" Levi looked at her with a hint of disbelief, as if he already suspected that George was bothering and bothering Nami.
"Y-yeah, why don't you seem to believe me?"
"You know he's Theodore Homer's son, right?"
"Yes, I know."
"Theodore Homer is a very dangerous man. I've received information that he's planning a coup to overthrow the Prime Minister."
"A-a coup?"
"Don't tell this to anyone, do you understand?"
"There's no way I could tell anyone something that serious, Levi!"
"I can't confirm whether the news is accurate or not. I just ask that you stay wary of George Homer. Try your best not to cause any trouble with him!"
"But Levi, I've been asked to join a group led by Corporal John Hugner called Squad 86."
"Squad 86?"
"Yes, I heard that group is filled with members who possess supernatural powers far above average; they are top espers."
"I understand. Every generation has a special group led by a top esper."
"Prince Jacob, George Homer, and I have been asked to join that squad."
"Those two too, huh?"
"Yeah, what do you think? Should I resign? I feel a bit uneasy being on the same team as them."
"Are you afraid of being provoked and fighting them?"
"Yes!" She said wearily. It was just as Levi had said. She didn't want to fight anyone, let alone her fellow academy colleagues. She was afraid of losing control and getting someone else hurt again.
"Maybe this is the right time for you to learn to control your powers, Nami! You are too strong, if you don't learn to control your powers, you will be the one in trouble."
"You're right, I must strive to control my powers, because if I don't, many will be hurt. Thank you, Levi. I'm glad you never gave up on me. I can't imagine my life without you."
"No need to thank me, I believe your powers can save humanity. So, please try!"
"You're keeping that terrifying creature, Professor Levi? Now I understand why her name isn't on the list of espers under ERI's supervision."
"She's not as terrifying as you imagine, Your Highness! Besides, the girl you call a terrifying creature is my daughter!"
"Your daughter?"
"Legally, she's my daughter. Therefore, you should not even think about touching her, because I won't let you do such a thing."
"Are you bluffing me, Professor?"
"More like threatening me. After all, a father would always try to protect his daughter, wouldn't he?"
"What exactly is your goal in hiding her from ERI? You must be keeping an important secret, right? Is it because of her powers? Is it because of something else?"
"You don't need to know, Your Majesty! I only ask that you keep your distance from her, that's all!"
He felt incredibly irritated every time he remembered Levi's words, which he considered a threat and a nuisance to Nami. So far, no one had dared to give him an ultimatum like that. Only Levi Sanders dared to be so firm with anyone, no matter if it was a king, a prince, a noble, a minister, or even ERI. He would voice his disapproval of anything he deemed potentially harmful in the future.
"Damn it...!" He cursed in annoyance as he punched the wall in front of him. He had been careless, thinking that all espers were under the auspices of ERI, the world's largest organization, a place for superhumans to develop and control their powers. But he was wrong; ERI had been careless about someone who could have custody of a girl who had the potential to become a source of great power in the future.