Chapter 60: Finding Clues

After listening to Murray, we all went quiet.

Lorenzo thought for a bit and then said, "Let's talk about this. Hang on a sec."

He motioned for us to follow him out to the stone corridor.

Once we were out of Bryce's earshot, Lorenzo's face lit up. "Dennis, we've found the right spot!"

"What do you mean?" I asked, confused.

Lorenzo patted my shoulder. "I haven't really explained this to you, have I? Think about it, what did Teddy mean by 'The Ancestral Triad'?"

I furrowed my brow. Teddy had mentioned it before, but I hadn't really focused on it. Now, with Lorenzo bringing it up, it seemed oddly familiar.

"The Ancestral Triad is what we used to call the Cancer constellation!"

Lorenzo's words hit me like a ton of bricks, and I got super excited!

I couldn't believe our luck. A casual trip to Majestic City might actually lead us to the treasure of the Cancer constellation!

"I remember now!" I said, a light bulb going off in my head. "The Ancestral Triad refers to the three brightest stars in the Cancer constellation, arranged in a triangle, like three ancestors sitting there."

Lorenzo grinned, "Exactly, behind that stone door could be Eldrick's treasure!"

Anthony and Alicia, standing nearby, looked totally lost.

"Who? Eldrick? Treasure?"

"Yeah, what are you talking about? We don't get it!"

Lorenzo quickly explained his theory. "Eldrick's dad was a notorious pirate, and these folks share the Roach surname. Doesn't that strike you as fishy?"

"Dad, are you suggesting these folks are Eldrick's kin?" Alicia was shocked.

"Not necessarily," Lorenzo waved his hand. "They could be servants of the Roach family. After Eldrick went to Regal City, the treasure here was left unguarded, so he might have given the surname to a servant to guard the treasure. Of course, this is just a guess. It's also possible that they left some distant relatives to guard it."

Anthony slowly started to get it. "So, Lorenzo, are you saying you've found a way to get the keys from the three incense burners?"

"No!" Lorenzo answered bluntly. "I'm more concerned."

He looked at me, like he wanted to hear my thoughts.

"Lorenzo, I'm worried too," I said, glancing at the stone door. "They're facing extinction and still don't dare to try easily. Does that mean this is dangerous?"

Lorenzo nodded. "Exactly, that's my take as well, which is why I wanted to get your opinion."

Alicia looked at me. "Dennis, are you saying if we mess up, we might die here?"

I wanted to say no, but given the situation, it seemed better to be cautious. "Yeah, it's possible."

Without another word, Alicia grabbed my hand and started walking away.

Lorenzo called from behind, "Hey, why aren't you taking me with you!"

I quickly stopped Alicia. "Alicia, don't worry. No matter what, I'll protect you!"

Alicia turned to look at me. "Are you trying to save Ronald's family?"

I was taken aback by her unexpected seriousness, usually so carefree, and nodded instinctively. "Yes, I can't just watch their family be destroyed."

"Do you have a way to find the key?"

"Not yet, but with you all here, I believe we'll find a way."

"Let's go!" Alicia pulled me back, and we discussed it further, deciding that if we encountered any danger, we would retreat immediately.

After making our decision, we returned to Murray and the others, who also looked anxious.

Lorenzo talked to them and decided to look for clues.

I followed him, scrutinizing the three ancestors and incense burners.

Prepared for this, since Murray and the others couldn't solve it, they must have noticed the mismatch between the censers and the ancestors.

I reached out and grasped Sunstrike, squinting at the scene ahead.

As I expected, the three ancestors and the three incense burners were shrouded in a faint white Justbreeze.

At this moment, I could boldly guess that this treasure was the Beneware of the Cancer constellation!

This treasure was Beneware, but why was it more powerful than the Cancer Twin-Eared Cup, a Malifact, causing instant death?

Lorenzo suddenly came up behind me and handed me the package containing the Cancer Twin-Eared Cup. "Try it, I think it might work."

I nodded and took it. But before I could react, it suddenly started shaking like crazy!