บท 251: Third Trial

The creature stared at John with a conflicted expression. Even with his background, he was shocked at the events that had just unfolded.

"Explain what?" John asked once again. He had just escaped another brush with death, but it seemed as though the holy aura, or man, was no longer able to help him. 

"Send some soul power into the rune on your forehead," the creature instructed.

Although it had disappeared, John could still feel the rune. He did as he was instructed, and sent soul power into the rune. Upon doing so, the faded rune lit up once more, and emanated the same aura as it did before. However, other than that, he felt nothing else.

"What does this rune do?" John asked curiously.