Was I hearing right? We had finally crossed the path with the strongest. It was the moment we had been training for—Why was everyone running away? This was our chance to prove ourselves. This was a chance to test me. And I believed I could do it so I turned back.

"Milady, where are you going?" Lict grabbed my arm.

"We need to fight, Lict."

"You're not so strong yet."

"But I am brave. Strength comes by itself when your mind is strong."

"Why don't you understand, Vierne!" Melissa said, "His star spirit is an elite!"

"Let it be! I have Lict too!" Vierne said.

"Lict's powers are sealed! He...