Chapter 10

I hurriedly went to meet Dad on the balcony. He presented me with a sword; it was very beautiful but heavy at the same time.

“This is the sacred sword of the Amelia clan,” he said.

“It is beautiful,” I said as I admired it.

“It is yours now,” he said.

“Thank you, but I don’t know how to wield it,” I said.

“I will teach you. Now, let me see you draw your sword,” Father said.

I tried to draw my sword, but it was not easy; I finally did it, but I did not even know how to properly hold my sword.

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The next day, I went to sell bread as usual, and I was confronted by a group of men.

“Are you Zoe Amelia? The daughter of William Amelia?” they asked.

“Yes, I am,” I answered.

They all bowed down immediately. I was shocked; they were creating a scene.

“You were the one appointed by the Moon Goddess, and we are loyal worshipers of the Moon Goddess. To us, you are the Alpha already,” they said.

“Be my mirror, my swor