Even Lucilia from the Mirror floated out and sat beside him.
"CLICK."
With a crisp sound, the box's mechanism unlocked as the key turned.
Alka slowly opened the lid.
Inside lay a layer of cream-colored velvet, upon which a pink, bubble-like object rested steadily. Pink mist churned endlessly within the bubble's center. It somewhat resembled a Crystal Ball, but it felt much thinner to the touch; "bubble" was a more fitting description.
Alka studied the object's exterior. With an appearance like this, how could it possibly be considered subtle? Any normal person would see this thing is extraordinary. Still, it's fortunate that most people wouldn't immediately connect its appearance to the idea of a Treasure. Indeed, judging by sight alone, nothing beyond its striking exterior was discernible.
