The three Tower Masters stood silently, their eyes fixed on Adrian, who was examining the relic with quiet focus.
So far, only he and Ruby seemed to have any real idea of what the relic might be.
The rest had been called over, though mostly out of formality—they hadn't contributed much.
"Professor Adrian," Albec called out loudly.
The brown-haired man turned toward him.
"Do you know what this could be?" the Tower Master asked.
Adrian paused, thinking for a moment, then gave a small nod.
Gasps rippled through the crowd.
Some looked shocked, while others narrowed their eyes in doubt.
"He probably heard something from Miss Vermillion."
"Yeah, she read the runes first."
But Albec and Tia ignored the whispers, waiting calmly as Adrian climbed out of the crater.
Ruby followed him closely, and the two soon stood before the crowd—an audience filled with curiosity and quiet tension.