In the next few moments, Able came under the effect of Nevin's semblance. As a sense of security replaced his ebbing fears, he quick realized that while the Grimm were many and approaching, it was nothing the new team couldn't handle. Though he wanted to stay and help, he could see that Nevin was covering their retreat just fine on his own. The guardian was the last to leave, casting a final glance at the other boy despite his command, seeing chunks of stone brick sailing through the air. He turned and dashed away, Ampere at the ready. Even on the run, he doubted that the monsters would leave him alone.

Though Nevin did an excellent job covering them from the rear, Abel quickly found that his suspicions had been spot-on. The the forest was teeming with Grimm. Beowolves and Ursa loomed out from the brilliant green brush, snarling and occasionally swiping at him. Wherever possible he struck back with a deadly thrust, often disorienting or disabling the monsters momentarily. It wasn't long before his greater strides allowed him to catch up to Aurelia and Gwyn. Not far ahead, the fleeing backs of Enyo and Felix could be seen. Abel followed them, dodging around trunks and past monsters.