บท 58: Equivalent Exchange

'Equivalent exchange?' Kai asked, more from shock than confusion or anything like that.

She nodded as she took in a sharp breath. Kai increased his hold on her hands to calm her, and after a few moments, she spoke again.

'Yes. I- I don't get to decide the punishment. I don't know whether it's just my ability or some other presence, but... I pick whatever I want, the ability grants it without fail, and then it inflicts punishment."

Kai looked at her eyes with understanding. There was something in her life that she really wanted then... that she was ready to sacrifice anything for. Koko?

But he had no problem seeing or hearing him.

Amyla smiled as her entire body relaxed. Kai let go of her hands, realizing a great weight had been lifted off of her. Taking in another breath, she explained further: