Lyle’s Last Treasure

“Instead of a color, can I ask for an element instead?” Nicole inquired.

“An Element?” Lyle pondered for a while, then nodded his head. “That works too. But take note—if the element you desire is not available, we will return with you choosing colors, okay?”

Nicole nodded. “Then, Lyle, I want the element of Ice.”

Lyle rubbed his chin. “Ice, huh? Those folks are quite stubborn, and I don’t know if they will honor their promise. But since a deal is a deal—here, take this.”

Lyle placed something on top of the table, making Ethan arched an eyebrow.

It was a golden token, but it wasn’t made from gold.

No.

It was actually a golden scale with ancient symbols written on it.

It had one big symbol at the center and smaller ones below it, which resembled written text.

Now that Ethan could decipher any kind of language in the world, he immediately recognized the message written on the golden scale, which made him look at Lyle in disbelief.