Chapter 89: A New Card

Clearly, this was a formal archaeological operation. Therefore, Liang En and his team couldn't possibly obtain any unearthed artifacts from here, nor could they expect to gain significant wealth.

Even for Liang En, this archaeological endeavor resulted in an unexpected loss:

In the moment the stone tablet was excavated, Liang En realized that there wouldn't be any security issues afterward. He had Fan Meng dismantle the two handguns that had cost a considerable amount of money and then threw them into the Nile River.

Of course, this didn't mean that Liang En and his team gained nothing from this archaeological expedition. Just as the influential figures arrived for inspection, the key individuals from the excavation received invitations from the Egyptian authorities.

"We appreciate everything you've done for Egyptian archaeology." On a weekend three days later, during the item handover ceremony held in the Egyptian capital Cairo, a middle-aged man shook hands with Liang En and said.

Subsequently, this prominent Egyptian figure presented Liang En with a Level 1 Republic Medal and announced that he had been granted the title of Egyptian Honorary Citizen. In an instant, the flashes from the cameras below turned into a sea of light.

Apart from Liang En, several members of the archaeological team were also bestowed with various honorary medals by the Egyptian authorities. These medals were a recognition of their contributions to this archaeological work.

The Rosetta Stone, now divided in two, was designated as a national treasure of Egypt. It was to be sent to the Cairo National Museum for restoration and would be displayed to the public after the restoration was complete.

By the way, in this world, the colonial-sounding name "Rosetta Stone" would no longer be used. Instead, it was replaced by the name "Rashed Stone," which was filled with local characteristics.

"To be honest, this time at least we didn't come here for nothing." As Liang En and Fan Meng returned to the hotel after the reception banquet, Liang En whispered to Fan Meng, "Although the yearly earnings aren't substantial, we've managed a steady income. Slow and steady."

Liang En's statement was due to the fact that besides the honors, he had gained some tangible wealth from this endeavor. However, this wealth wasn't artifacts but rather prizes related to copyright:

Now, the Egyptian authorities had granted Liang En the copyrights related to the Rashed Stone. With the assistance of legal representatives from the embassy, Liang En had signed an agreement with the Louvre Museum.

According to the agreement, apart from retaining his production rights, Liang En also granted the Louvre Museum the rights to produce reproductions or related products of the Rashed Stone. "Earning around 60,000 euros a year, and it's a lifelong arrangement. This isn't a small sum." After hearing Liang En's words, Fan Meng shrugged and remarked.

"You're right. On average, it's equivalent to one and a half years' income for a Londoner." Liang En chuckled too. "So, I need to live as long as possible to earn more."

"What are we going to dig up next?" After chatting and laughing for a while, Fan Meng suddenly asked, "I think I can't resist the urge to find the next treasure."

"We're heading to Bath this time." Liang En smiled and replied. "We'll enjoy the hot springs there and relax. Plus, we'll look for the treasures scattered in that area."

Ever since Liang En deciphered these ancient Egyptian texts, several universities and archaeological labs had sent invitations to him over the past few days. Naturally, aside from his alma mater, Liang En was selective in responding to those invitations.

Considering how uncomfortable the days in the desert were this time, Liang En decided to accept the invitation from the University of Bath after careful consideration, and he intended to recuperate there for a few days.

Bath is a small city situated in the eastern part of the county of Avon in England. It is the only city in the UK listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is located about 100 miles away from London.

This is a highly renowned tourist town in England. The city's name, "Bath," literally means "bathing" in English. It received this name due to the presence of natural hot springs that were discovered here during the Roman era.

Being a civilization that greatly appreciated bathing, the ancient Romans naturally didn't pass up the opportunity in this location rich with natural hot springs. They built baths here that exuded Roman charm, and the remnants of these baths have survived to this day.

The reason Bath is referred to as a "small city" is due to its population of less than 90,000 and the absence of towering skyscrapers. However, it's precisely this characteristic that has led to the proliferation of numerous ancient buildings in the area.

The layout of the Bath old town area was meticulously designed and constructed by the famous 18th-century architect John Wood.

If drawing a comparison, this city is quite similar to the Huaqing Palace complex built during the Tang Dynasty in ancient China, both being urban centers that developed around hot springs.

Because of its extensive history, Fan Meng wasn't surprised that Liang En chose Bath as their next treasure hunting destination. After all, these places where affluent people vacation tend to leave behind valuable items.

That night, upon successfully returning to London, Liang En immediately locked his room door and began examining the cards he had acquired earlier.

Out of the five newly acquired cards, four were the most common type. Among them, three were "Detection (N)" cards, and the other was an "Appraisal (N)" card.

Of course, because these cards were all quite common, Liang En only briefly looked at them before sorting them into their respective categories. His focus then turned to the golden (SSR) card.

"Is the place I'm in now truly a parallel world to the original Earth?" Upon seeing the card, Liang En shook his head vigorously in an attempt to clear his mind.

[Key of the Door (SSR): Rest assured, this is not like the bubble universe of Uz Sotos, but it can similarly open a previously unprecedented door. Of course, this only applies to you personally and won't affect the entire world like Uz Sotos did.

Just as the Rosetta Stone bridged modern and ancient times, the Key of the Door can blur the boundary between reality and illusion, opening the door between the real world and legend.

Enhancement Card (One-time Use): After the user employs this card, the card "History Seeker (Basic) (UR)" will be permanently upgraded to "History Seeker (Intermediate) (UR)".

Note: This card enhances the soul. The enhancement process takes 24 hours, during which the user will remain in a comatose state. Hence, when using it, ensure the safety of the surrounding environment to avoid unnecessary risks.]

"Opening the door between the real world and legend?" Gazing at the words on the card, Liang En's expression turned solemn. This statement contained information that could be considered a challenge to his beliefs.

After all, this world, much like his previous one, didn't contain any supernatural phenomena. Thus, the phrase "blurring the boundary between reality and illusion" in the text invoked various thoughts in his mind.

However, after some contemplation, Liang En decided to use the card. After all, for him, this card set formed the foundation of his existence, and anything that could enhance this fundamental aspect was exactly what he needed at this moment.