Fear gripped the body. The realization that the ancient one would certainly kill the leader of the hunters hit me with a hammer on the head, making it clear that I would not have enough strength or speed to change such an outcome.

- Please don't. I pleaded.

  This is the only thing left for me. It is at such moments that I especially strongly regret that at one time I did not learn to control my own radiance. It would have destroyed Casius and Vincennes would not have been harmed.

  I saw in the eyes of the original doubt. He hesitated only for a moment. But then the doubt...