In the Nick of Time

"It should be a crime to hold these priceless treatures looked at here collecting dust," Alex said, his face having a bright smile as he scanned the massive vault using his eyes of the ancient.

Alex's heart pounded with excitement and anxiety as he glanced around the vault, taking in the breathtaking sight of priceless treasures of various categories, each being of higher quality than the last.

The artifacts were neatly displayed on unique luxurious stands, each with a placard detailing their significance and origins, and among the most prominent pieces were ancient relics of unknown origin, shimmering with an otherworldly glow.

Alex meticulously scanned the area around him expecting there to be small hidden traps, but he found none, and what he did discover was intricate combinations of magical runes that created protected barriers around not only each item but also each section of items.