Ethan's eyes locked onto Michael's, his mind racing with anticipation. "What do you know?" he pressed, his voice barely above a whisper. Michael was a fellow member of a society they were in together. They had met at a lecture on ancient civilizations, bonding over their shared passion for uncovering the secrets of the past. Over the years, they collaborated on various projects, sharing their findings and insights. Michael nodded, his eyes locking onto Ethan's. "I've got some information for you," he said, his voice equally hushed. "About the Codex, ever since I got your letter, I've been doing my research" Ethan's heart quickened with excitement. "What is it?" Michael hesitated, then nodded. "I've managed to get my hands on a cryptic text that mentions the Codex. It's an ancient langu

