Capítulo 715: Chapter 233 Key

“This power…”

Feeling the sensation transmitted by the girl, Anvis slightly paused.

This power, it seemed somewhat familiar to him.

Oh, right, it seems like the Silver Key in the Duke’s possession.

“Did you think of something, Anvis?”

Noticing Anvis’s reaction, Claire’s gaze was filled with expectation.

“Um…this might be a bit difficult.”

Thinking about the Duke’s affectionate treatment of that key, as if it were his lover, Anvis stroked his chin and began to ponder about the possibility of success if he asked the Duke to lend it to him.

“I know this request may be difficult, but with just my own strength, it’s hard to tell how long it would take to find related information.

So, please feel no pressure, Anvis, I am prepared for a long-term search. Even if it takes decades without any news, it’s okay.”

Clearly misunderstanding Anvis’s response, Claire nodded in ‘understanding’.

The whereabouts of that item were even unknown to her, God knows where it had ended up in the world.

“No, you misunderstood me, Senior Claire.”

Regaining his composure, Anvis gently shook his head.

“Before talking about the ‘Key’s’ whereabouts, I need to ask, do you really need to personally go to Origin City [Yaina]?”

“Yes, a part of me is there. In the memories I’ve obtained, the Star Cluster Civilization had found it and kept it in the research institute of Origin City.

I must go there to reunite with it.”

Claire nodded slightly, candidly sharing her goal with Anvis.

“I see…”

Hearing Claire’s answer made Anvis also falter.

“Actually, I probably already know which ‘Key’ you are talking about.”

Saying so, through their joined hands, Anvis transferred the information about the Silver Key to the girl.

“Yes! That must be it! Where is it?”

Feeling that familiar power, Claire suddenly became excited.

Originally, she hadn’t held much hope and had just wanted to give it a try by asking Anvis without expecting such a major breakthrough!

“Don’t worry about me, Anvis, no matter how dangerous the place where it is lost, as long as I know its exact whereabouts, I will find a way to retrieve it!”

Lightly clenching her fist, Claire slightly tilted her head, her pale, pointed ears trembling, her eyes filled with determination.

“That won’t be necessary.”

Watching Claire’s spirited expression, Anvis’s eyelids twitched.

“It is currently… in the hands of my father.”

“Anvis’s… father?”

Hearing this answer, Claire was also stunned.

The next moment, like a deflated ball, the Half-Elf girl’s face showed helplessness, she couldn’t exactly force her way in Anvis’s home.

“Don’t be disheartened, Claire, I will try to borrow that key from my father. However, it may take some time, so I’ll have to ask you to wait a little longer.”

Seeing the girl’s reaction, Anvis hurriedly comforted her.

“It’s alright, Anvis, I am already very thankful that you are willing to help me with this.”

Claire took a deep breath, patted her cheeks, and regained her composure.

“Then, during this time, I will first head back to Pamir Academy to investigate the details about Origin City[Yaina], and if you have any news, Anvis, you can find me at the academy.”

As she spoke, Claire gracefully stood up and moved next to Anvis to crouch down.

A blush silently crept up the edges of the young girl’s ears, and a breeze passed through her golden, supple hair, wafting a wondrous fragrance to Anvis’s nose.

“And also, Anvis…”

Under Anvis’s somewhat surprised gaze, the half-elf girl suddenly gave him a warm hug.

“Thank you—”

…..

After parting with Claire, Anvis tried contacting Duke Carrot and tentatively mentioned his hope to borrow that silver key. But just as he was about to begin, he was firmly refused by the Duke.

“You do not understand what that key means to us, Anvis.

It is not merely my personal property, but one of the foundations of the Olivendi Family, and I cannot make the decision to lend it to anyone, not even you!”

“But, my lord father, what if I said that we found a ‘door’ possibly related to that key?”

Although the Duke showed a completely non-negotiable attitude, Anvis was not discouraged, as he wasn’t without leverage to convince the Duke.

“Door?”

Receiving the telepathic message from Anvis, the Duke’s gaze turned solemn.

“Where exactly is this location?”

“That… I’m not sure; I might only remember again when I take the key and find that place.”

Anvis suddenly began to feign ignorance, his gaze drifting around, purposely avoiding eye contact with the Duke.

“This is not the time for your capriciousness, Anvis.”

Seeing Anvis like this, the Duke couldn’t help but feel a mix of laughter and frustration.

“Anything possibly related to that key, our family will control at all costs, it’s not a matter to be taken lightly.

Let me guess, you have always been at Pamir Academy, and there’s also your doppelganger with Fiona, so that door must not have been discovered by yourself while exploring?

You have only three main sources of information: first, the network of foreigners and other intelligence organizations you’ve set up. Second, clues from some mysterious item you’ve decoded. Third, your friends.”

The Duke of Carrot observed Anvis’s facial expressions with his blue eyes, analyzing step by step.

“First, eliminate the second possibility.

Such high-level strength and traits recorded by a mysterious item are not something you could have encountered at the academy. Even if the use is unclear, they would be secured by high-rank professionals, saved for gradual research.”

“Second, eliminate the first possibility as well.

Something that my Olivendi Family hasn’t found for hundreds of years but your few years old intelligence network has found, not even informing me, is rather laughable.

The foreigners might have likely stumbled upon it by chance, but if they were to get the news, the information about that door would likely have already spread.”

“So, it must be someone close to you who told you, right?

From my intelligence, among your classmates, there happens to be an explorer. She has previously discovered many high-level ancient ruins for you, and importantly, you seem to have just met with her before contacting me…”

Looking at Anvis’s increasingly serious gaze, Duke Carrot smiled.

“So, perhaps it would be better if I send someone to directly ‘ask’ her, instead of questioning you?”