The midnight air was silent as all eyes fell on me. Even without looking, I knew that everyone around was staring at my confused and embarrassed face. I could feel the weight of their gazes on me like cinder blocks laid upon my shoulders.
The wind inside my lungs escaped and a sudden constricting feeling wrapped itself around my neck. My mouth felt dry. Swallowing the lump in my throat, I set my eyes to the glowing sword. "I... I d-dont think I can do it," I admitted, feeling the blood rush to my pale cheeks.
"Of course you can do it, luv," urged Viel as he drew his hand away from my shoulder. "You are of the Original Blood. You are literally the last one left that could accomplish this feat."
Despite Viel's encouragement, a wave of hesitation swam inside my body. If Angel boy, the fi
