"If you don't need this anymore, sell it to me. I can offer a high price."
Seeing that Shard was still pondering, Old John suggested, but Shard shook his head:
"Not for now. But Old Man John, I know this metal piece contains a lot of information, triggered in particular ways. Is there any method to directly ascertain the information hidden within? Perhaps even open it? Yes, there are other things inside."
"Truly intriguing. Then I must see if the alchemical master who made this item and my skills, who is higher."
The old man put down his newspaper and pulled out a briefcase from under the counter, which contained a series of crystal lenses of varying sizes and thicknesses.
Old John used these lenses and some metal components to quickly assemble a brass-colored monocle with an adjustable lens. Carefully placing it over his right eye, he lowered his head to examine the silver cube.
After quite a while, he shook his head and removed the monocle:
