He first took out something similar to a key ring, then he carefully examined it here. Despite the fact that it was covered in rust and parts of it had completely corroded away, he could still make out what seemed to be an emblem in the middle.
"Look, does this resemble a key?"
"Yes, it definitely is a key, and the object next to it should also be a key. However, this key seems to have been made of some faulty material, because after all these years, it has dissolved into liquid and you can hardly make out its original shape anymore."
"This ring too, and I remember very clearly, it feels like my dad used to have a key ring like this as well. He wore it on his belt at that time."
"Are you sure? And what did that key ring look like? Any emblems that you can recall now?"