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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 in the misty blue eyes was replaced by something terrible. That same bloodthirsty reflection of his inner emotions appeared. Don't hide your thirst for blood. The Ancient One doesn't just wish for the hunter's death, he anticipates it.

- I'm sorry kid. I can't deny myself this pleasure. The temptation is stronger than me.

Vincennes tried to break free, but only made things worse. Casius cut him with his claws. Sh