Walker initially wanted to show off his knowledge in front of Edward and the others.
But if something could stump someone like Edward, it had to be a significant issue.
Anything post-ancient Egypt wouldn’t be much of a challenge for Edward.
As for the scripts before that era…
Though Walker had learned about ancient cultures under his mentor, he was by no means an expert.
Compared to professionals like Edward, he was far behind.
After some conversation, Edward soon realized that the young man didn’t possess any substantial knowledge.
It wasn’t that he knew nothing, but his understanding was only superficial, insufficient to shed light on Edward’s queries.
Walker felt somewhat embarrassed. After all, when it comes to such matters, pretending to know something you don’t is a dead giveaway.
“Is Mr. Johnson upstairs?” Edward had immense respect for William.
Scholars and professors typically hold those with vast knowledge in high regard, regardless of age or position.
Alice hesitated, then said, “He’s up there, but he’s busy.”
William was upstairs, explaining the secrets of mystical powers to her. To outsiders, this might seem even more advanced than cutting-edge medical technology. Could she let others see this?
“We’ll wait downstairs then.” Edward didn’t even inquire about William’s activity. He just wanted to understand the artifacts from Mount San Juan Teotihuaca. From past interactions, he knew William could be temperamental. If unintentionally offended, William might dismiss him entirely.
Alice politely poured tea for each of them, asked them to wait downstairs, and went up to check if William was available.
It wasn’t just Kelly who felt somewhat slighted; even Walker looked displeased.
If he couldn’t understand these things, could William?
He was just a regular person after all. How would he know these ancient scripts?
And many of the artifacts were genuinely unheard of, unseen before.
The craftsmanship of those items was beyond modern capabilities. Yet, Edward claimed they predated ancient Egyptian civilization, which seemed far-fetched.
“Master, maybe you should go down. Edward is actually a decent person.”
Alice was somewhat familiar with Edward. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have sold the Cozy Book Haven to her.
Each character William wrote seemed to be infused with magic. As they landed on the paper, they radiated an aura of mystic power.
“This writing…” Alice, having seen William’s advanced medical techniques before, could sense something unique about these characters.
Before William could respond, her soul felt drawn to the words. Her gaze fixed on the script, with everything else fading away. Slowly closing her eyes, she felt as if she was floating in the vast cosmos.
Golden characters encircled Alice and gradually merged into her!
As William’s last line touched down, it read, “A gift to Alice.”
The gift from William was clearly extraordinary.
Suddenly opening her eyes, Alice looked at William in disbelief.
What had just transpired?
She instantly understood how to harness mystical power and enhance her abilities. Moreover, she could now sense a subtle but palpable energy within her.
“Keep your belongings safe and head downstairs,” William instructed without offering any further explanation. If one aims to tap into the power of a god’s spirit and sense and absorb its energy, taking this step is crucial. Given Alice’s age, it might have taken her a considerable amount of time without William’s assistance.
Alice couldn’t recall how she descended the stairs. Now, she realized that she wasn’t a prodigy. The reason she had quickly grasped cutting-edge medical techniques was due to the magical words cast by William. The article about the mysteries of mystical powers was filled with terminology she had never encountered before, but upon reading it, everything suddenly became clear.
Edward and the others had been waiting for a while. Seeing William come downstairs, Walker jested, “William, are you sure you understand these ancient scripts?”
Walker had previously displayed overconfidence, but in the end, he knew nothing, which was embarrassing. But if William didn’t understand either, then it wouldn’t be a big deal. After all, why should anyone recognize scripts and artifacts from before the ancient Egyptian civilization?
Without acknowledging Walker, William approached Edward and inquired, “What did you want to show me?”
Edward quickly pulled out his phone, scrolled to a photo, and said, “Look at this amphora.” He showed a complexly designed vessel. “It has ancient inscriptions and is adorned with exquisite patterns. We believe it might have been used in ancient ceremonies, offering wine to gods or royalty.”
After glancing at the photo Edward showed him, William paused for a moment and remarked, “It’s just a chamber pot.” .𝗰𝗼𝗺
“A chamber pot? You have quite the eye,” Walker chuckled, unable to contain himself. “Given the craftsmanship and quality of this amphora, it’s a masterpiece. Not even Emperor Augustus would use such an item as a chamber pot!”
Edward was somewhat skeptical too. As Walker pointed out, the amphora was simply too magnificent. Surely, no emperor throughout history would use such a magnificent piece as a chamber pot. Such use would be an utter waste.
William merely smiled. Strictly speaking, this amphora was a gift from a being he had once aided. While it was indeed a magical artifact, he had always used it as a chamber pot.
Walker challenged, “So, whose chamber pot was this?”
With a playful grin, William replied, “Don’t you think it looks like one? If it were mine, I’d probably use it.”
“You’re even bolder than the ancient rulers,” Walker said with a hint of sarcasm. “So, what do the inscriptions mean?”
William, now intrigued by the amphora, admitted he had never really studied the inscriptions before. Edward also looked at him expectantly.
“It says, ‘None of the waters of the four great oceans can compare to this’,” William chuckled, adding, “And it bears the name ‘Temple of Poseidon’.”
“Temple of Poseidon?” Edward exclaimed in surprise. “You mean the mighty sea god?”
“Yes, this indeed belongs to Poseidon,” William confirmed. Renowned and revered by marine creatures and known for his powerful abilities to safeguard seafaring vessels, many referred to Poseidon as the ‘God of the Sea’. He had discovered this amphora in a mysterious marine region.
One day, Poseidon, out of excitement and gratitude, presented the amphora to William. Little did he know, William would use it as a chamber pot. The amphora had vast space and never retained any unpleasant odor. William had used it for many years and found it quite satisfactory.