Chapter 090
Emilia's POV
The full moon was high above us, shining coldly over the circle where the elders stood, speaking softly and seriously as they prayed. She was standing there, shaking, and her hands were barely in control, but she stared at the altar as if it were the only thing holding her together.
Like a noose, I could sense the stress tightening around my chest. The forest was still and quiet, watching us the whole time.
Do you notice it as well? I leaned in and whispered as I got closer.
She barely gave a nod, and her voice was scarcely audible. "Something's coming."
As soon as she started to speak, the night was shattered.
A loud, dangerous whistle broke the silence and poisoned arrows flew toward us. After that, flames appeared, fierce and uncontrolled, coming from bot
