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Chapter 25
My shoulder shook under the pressure as my shield met the blade of Tobie's sword. I could feel the shock from Raisu and the others that surrounded us...and also the glare from Tobie. His determined glare and mine met, each threatening to pry into the other's mind and break it. We both struggled for control, him with his demonic arm and I with my human body. I was no match, and the Spirit of Anger made not even the slightest appearance. I had to do something fast.
"She's not the one you want." I declared. "I am. I am the one who slew the Werewolf. Leave her and the others be." The people around us became nervous and the soldiers awaited new commands. Tobie hesitated before saying anything.
"Liar." He accused trying to look into my soul, prying with his eyes.
"Legend states that if the wrong person tries to pull out the Excalibur from its resting place," I said to counter his accusation. "He or she would be cursed to forever live in this place as the new Wolf of the Moon." Tobie's glare grew more intense. "I would not sacrifice my humanity for an elf." Guilt climbed up and tore at my heart, but I knew I did not mean the words...but did Raisu know that? I could not read her expression any longer. Tobie released his hold on me.
"Bring him to the rock!" He commanded. Two soldiers came and took my sword away, grabbing me by my armor. Five Two Handed Sword Crusaders accompanied us.
They threw me down in front of the rock and I could feel the cold blade of Tobie's sword at my neck. It was a Two Handed Sword merged with his pervious Mysteltainn. If he got a hold of the Excalibur, the holy power would combine with the dark power of his sword, giving birth to the power of Purity and Balance. This, in his hands would cause death to many people.
"If you fail," He hissed to my ear. "Not only will you lose your humanity, but I will cut your...girlfriend to pieces." I felt rage at his words, but the Spirit of Anger did not stir. The rage was from the threat to kill Raisu...and the fact that everyone seems to think we're a couple. However, that was not the issue at the time. "Read the inscriptions and make the sword appear!" I obeyed regrettably and read out the ancient swords that were written.
"Probitas, Virtus, rector mihi ut Sanctus Mucro..." I muttered. "Malum lupus, thy trucido...Titulus of Sanctus Miles militis thy meritus!" A golden glow shot from the stone and blinded us. For a moment, I was almost certain the rock knew my lies...until the light faded, and in front of me was the Excalibur with it's blade deep in the stone.
"Well!" Tobie prodded me with his sword impatiently. "Pull it out, fool!" I stepped forward, arm reaching for the sword's golden hilt.
"Hikaru..." I heard Raisu murmur.
I had to take the chance.
"Do not stall longer!" Tobie demanded. "My patience does not last long." His archers prepared to release their arrows upon Raisu. I took a deep breath, and before I knew it, my hand gripped the hilt of the Excalibur.
Author's Note: I have to say that I am very sorry for the poor Latin displayed here Xx I don't study Latin at all and used some random web translator. It's supposed to say "Courage, Honor, show me the Holy Sword. Savage wolf, I have slain, title of Holy Knight, I have earned.