Old man Oscar opened the wooden box, seeing inside a rolled-up piece of Star Pattern Paper, a small bottle of Starry Sky Ink, and a gold-tipped Quill.
"Sir, what's this?" Guard Zonghu looked over, somewhat puzzled.
The elder explained to Guard Zonghu: "As you mentioned, we're almost safe now and soon returning to Soma. Given this, let's bring things here to a close. The pieces we've placed need to play their role, ideally helping us learn more about Pompeii, which is what's meaningful to us."
After speaking, the elder dipped the Quill into the Starry Sky Ink and began writing on the Star Pattern Paper, carefully writing: "I have safely left. I hope you act as agreed, and if possible, pay extra attention to a small volcanic town in the northwest."
The elder originally intended to write the town's name—Pompeii. However, recalling the recipient's previous warnings about "potential interception and decryption," he prudently chose to substitute "small volcanic town" instead.
