Steampunk: Sixth Era Epic
Arriving in a new world where the steam industry was booming, he inherited a three-story apartment on the capital's royal square, took in someone else's cat, and listened to the whispers at his ear, ready to witness this mysterious and bizarre era. The epic of the Sixth Era was about to commence, and behind the curtain, The Chosen One was destined to step into legend. Old Gods, Relics, steam, witches, detectives, ancient secrets, the Era's brilliance... "Would you like to play a round of Roder Cards?" Time engraved the hours, as Silvermoon illuminated the shadows. I compose your legend, you whisper your verses to me.
Chapter 195 Five Letters
After three weeks, Shard finally concluded the entire adventure of the first Time Key, witnessing the final story of the gods. The immense rewards meant that Shard could now attempt to unlock the second key.
He had acquired a key from Old John on Monday, dated Year 3002 of the Fifth Era. After summarizing his gains, he tried to use the new key to turn the lock.
As he expected, the key could be inserted into a completely mismatched lock, but it couldn't turn the lock open. The rule of using the Time Key every week applied to all keys.
So, if Shard wanted to explore another segment of the past, he would have to wait until next Thursday morning.
As for the Relic "Another Face" that he got from the Maid, Shard put it behind a hidden wall in the basement. The thing had massive side effects, but simple containment conditions—a sackcloth with blood from several clergy members, provided by Miss Maid, sufficed.