The blade was covered in twisted Runes, which emanated a ghostly glow in the night.
'With this Demon-breaking Blade, I can shatter Protective Arrays and Force Field Witchcraft with ease.'
He placed his left hand on the door, and a faint gray Magic Power surged from his palm.
The Magic Power crept into the crack of the door like the finest Tentacles, beginning to analyze the locking Runes within.
Three seconds later, a faint CLICK came from within the door.
The lock was open. A glint of coldness flashed in the tall, thin assassin's eyes.
He gently pushed the door. The Metal hinges gave a soft groan as the opening slowly widened.
A dim, yellow light spilled from within, casting a small, fan-shaped patch on the ground.
He turned sideways, preparing to slip inside... but in that very instant.
HMMMM...
A low hum vibrated up from beneath his feet.
On the courtyard floor, twelve dark-yellow Rune Stones lit up simultaneously!
