Maybe he could have fought him. His other was a nation, after all, and one of the most powerful in Europe. Ryohei, powers or none, was just a human boy.

But so much of Poland's strength was in his confidence. In his faith. And Mirror Poland... didn't have those things. He wasn't sure, and he didn't have the strength of will to press on unless he felt sure. Nothing left to do but back off, looking away from Ryohei like a defeated animal.

"Fine. Be that way."