The Lyre's Treasure (2-in-1)

Psycho turned his gaze toward it and suddenly noticed a crescent-moon symbol carved into the neck of the instrument, nearly worn smooth.

It was the mark of the long-defunct Lyre Society from the Dawn Era.

"This is a treasure of the Lyre Society?"

Manant was knowledgeable too, and asked with a hint of surprise.

"That's right. This is the Lyre Society's lyre.

Among treasures of this kind, the most famous was an artifact called Aetheria. Its meaning was 'Sound of Nature,' an ethereal melody passed down from the Assembly of Gods in Sky City.

It was said that this kind of sound could serve as a 'Symbolic Object' for certain sorceries, as well as a spellcasting material!

This one naturally isn't the artifact Aetheria. However, during that era, the members of the Lyre Society collected and created quite a few similar treasures. It should be an imitation from the same series, with similarly weak effects."

Soant clearly knew the origins of this ancient lyre and made a very reasonable guess.

"The famed Soul-Returning Melody of later generations was said to have been composed using this artifact!

Mysterious elements like this can generally be used in specific rituals or special spells. If we could find these things and play them, reproducing the original performance, the effect would be even better."

At those words, Manant's heart skipped a beat.

He suddenly understood why this man had wanted to keep the treasure for himself.

Because this thing truly had considerable value. Tangible, immediate benefits were far more profitable than some mission or other, weren't they?

"Excellent. I'll buy it for a million!"

Psycho clearly showed some interest and named a generous price.

"Thank you, sir!"

Soant immediately agreed.

He knew when to stop while he was ahead. This price was quite good for