Ep. 22: Maia captured by slave traders and rescued by Millie and Tony Long

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Slave traders who previously raided the Nereids capture Maia. Millie and Tony Long, who has watched Maia from the shadows in prior episodes, rescue her. While Maia recovers, she dreams of her past in Elpida. Tony confirms that Maia is the sole survivor of that city. Subsequently, the Information Division of the Ocean Agency kidnaps Maia to ensure she cannot reveal information about past events. This sequence highlights the dangerous circumstances surrounding Maia's survival and the agency's efforts to control the narrative regarding her origins and the destruction of her home.