After dragging John outside Maple Town, Bhadru stopped. He placed John against a tree and struck him on the head with his hand covered in profound energy.
The impact on his head jolted John out of his lifeless daze. His eyes darted everywhere, turning his head left and right, fear clearly visible in his gaze.
Bhadru snapped his fingers in front of John, shouting, "Hey, Elder John, are you even listening? What happened to you to give you that despairing look?"
John looked at Bhadru, finally realizing his situation. He slumped to the ground, taking deep breaths, his forehead drenched in sweat.
Seeing John's condition, Bhadru became even more curious, so he asked again, "Elder John, what happened back in the bookstore that made you look so desperate?"
