Unknown Object

"Well then, I will see you in the morning. Good night," Xavier said as he lay down on the bed and instantly drifted into unconsciousness.

"Sweet dreams, Master Xavier," Samuel said with a small smile as he went to return the bag to its original place—not the wardrobe from which Xavier had taken it, but rather the hidden compartment where his mother had originally stored it.

In the basement's secret room, hidden beneath a sword, lay a small black object. At first glance, it appeared unremarkable. However—

Flash!

A faint red light flickered to life at its center.

***

"Snnrrk... snrrrk… snrrk..."

It was already 10 a.m., yet Xavier was still fast asleep. His loud snores echoed through the room as drool dripped from the corner of his mouth. Even Jaffar, his cat, had already woken up.

"Meow~! Meow~!" he cried, pawing at Xavier's face in an attempt to wake him.