For several seconds, nobody moved.
The faint glow beneath the temple entrance had already disappeared, leaving behind nothing but old stone and silence.
John continued staring at the symbol.
He wasn't imagining it.
He had seen the light.
So had Darius.
And judging by the expressions of several guards nearby, they had seen it too.
Commander Gareth was the first to break the silence.
"Nobody enters."
His voice was calm, but firm.
The guards immediately formed a loose line between the expedition and the temple entrance.
Lythriel lowered her sword slightly.
"Was that supposed to happen?"
Gareth looked toward the researchers.
"Anyone know what we just witnessed?"
No one answered.
Darius slowly stepped forward.
"Not naturally."
Gareth looked at him.
"Explain."
Darius pointed toward the symbol.
"That wasn't sunlight."
"I agree."
"The light came from inside the carving."
John studied the stone.
"The symbol reacted when the raven landed."
