Michele_Bazzani

My name is Ren Volkom, and I’m… a vampire! Or at least that’s what I thought until the night that completely upended my life. The truth? It’s even more shocking. A unique crystal, embedded in my heart since birth, grants me incredible power and extraordinary strength—but at a steep cost.

I’m not the only one born with this crystal. Others share this trait, and the secret services call us ‘Crystalbringers’—they’re certainly not brimming with creativity, are they?

But life as a Crystalbringer is no fairy tale. Ruthless criminal organizations and global military forces are desperate to claim our power—and they’ll stop at nothing to get it.

Overnight, I’m plunged into a world of brutal survival and, honestly, some wildly steamy situations—maybe too many? There’s also room for deeper, more introspective moments and the usual struggles of being a teenager—like getting rejected by your crush, which, let’s face it, stings more than a near-death experience.

Crystalbringer

Clare… defeated? And by Rebecca, of all people? How is that even possible? Sure, Rebecca has an A-class crystal, while Clare's is B-class, but Clare's battle experience is miles ahead. Until just last week, Rebecca didn't even know she was a Crystalbringer, and now she's managed to take down a veteran?

Maybe Elaine was right. Maybe a Crystalbringer's true strength really does depend entirely on their crystal's power, and no amount of training can ever surpass someone with a higher-class crystal. This feels insanely unfair!

I head toward Quadrant A6, where their fight happened. I sprint along the main road that leads to the large plaza. My eyes land on the massive square with a cathedral in the center and benches scattered here and there. On one of those benches, I spot Gin, sprawled out like he's recovering from a hangover, completely indifferent to the chaos around him. He's staring at the giant clock on the cathedral's bell tower with a blank expression.

5 - The eternal flame of the phoenix