Chapter 272 - Johns Decision. (1/2)

It was the cube. The more he stared at it, the more uncomfortable he'd feel. It was almost as if...

*Thump* *Thump*

The cube was pulsating.

John's eyes were locked straight on to it. With each passing second he could hear his heart beat beat in rhythm with it's pulsations. He knew whatever it was or whatever it was doing was dangerous.

What made the situation even worse was how, the demon seemed to be getting stronger as it stood on top of the cube. The demon's head seemed to be changing shape as it seemed to grow out hair.

John knew he couldn't wait any longer, whatever that thing was, it was getting stronger. There was only one thing he could do.

”Stop it before it gets stronger...” John muttered as he clenched his dagger.

Just as he was about to leap straight in, he was stopped by Serena who called out to him.

”Wait.” She said as she got up

John turned back and noticed that the flames still remained active over Ariel. John felt relieved as he saw this, he was also very grateful to Serena for having such an ability.

”What?” John asked

”Let's fight it together, that'll make it easier.” Said Serena as she held up her wand.

The tip began to grow brightly as she pointed it towards the ceiling. As this happened, Serena shut her eyes before taking in a deep breath and letting it out.

”Sacred treasure art...” Serena muttered

As she said this, yellow butterflies began to form in the air around it. Sweat poured down her face as she kept her eyes closed. She was in a deep state of concentration.

The butterflies began to move and circle around her wand before engulfing her body. They seemed to be taking a strange shape, but nonetheless, it was fascinating. Neither John nor Lydia, could move their eyes away.

However, right before it could take it's form, she was interrupted.

”That's enough.” Said Master Sylvia as she placed her hand on Serena's shoulder.

Due to the sudden interruption, Serena ended up losing her concentration and before the butterflies could take their shape, they dispersed, leaving the surprised Serena behind.

”Wha- Why did you interrupt me!?” Serena asked as she suddenly turned to Master Sylvia

John too was surprised, what was Master Sylvia thinking?

”Don't interrupt John's trial.” Said Master Sylvia as she stared straight at Serena

”Interrupt...? I'm trying to help us!”

”You can't.”

Hearing this, the annoyed expression on Serena's face changed into a cold one as she stared back at Master Sylvia.

”Why not? Didn't you say John's previous trial was his last trial? What is all of this for?” Serena asked.

Her trust towards Master Sylvia had already reached a low point, but now it was completely gone. There was something going on with Master Sylvia, and whatever it was, it was bad.