Chapter 817
After a night of healing, Jiang Hao's injuries had fully recovered.
The two did not stay in Greece any longer, nor were they in the mood to admire the scenery. The next day, they flew back to London.
The car drove into Crawford Manor and stopped at the gates. Hori opened the door and smiled at Lara. "Lara, how did this expedition turn out?"
Lara smiled. "You'd better ask Jon about that."
Hori looked at Jiang Hao, who smiled. "Not bad. At the very least, it was exciting."
The two entered the enormous study. Rows upon rows of bookshelves were filled with books, no less impressive than a small library. Most of the books here were precious classics, many related to exploration.
They went to the desk, and Jiang Hao took the Crystal Ball from his backpack and placed it on the table. The two leaned over it and examined it closely.
The Crystal Ball was slightly brownish and covered in many dots. At first glance, if one was not paying attention, it could be mistaken for a globe. But in a sense, it really was a globe map.
"Jon, what is this? I get the feeling you value it greatly," Lara asked.
Jiang Hao fell silent for a moment before saying, "There's a legend about Alexander the Great, and that story includes a Crystal Ball. I suspect this may be that very Crystal Ball. If it is, then we may truly have touched something incredibly mysterious."
"Can you tell me about it?" Lara asked excitedly. Mysteries like these were her favorite things, and they always thrilled her.
"Sure. You've heard the legend of Pandora's Box, right?" Jiang Hao said.
"Of course!"
Lara raised her eyebrows and said, "The god Prometheus stole fire from the heavens and gave