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Female Wizard Circe looked at the visitor outside the door and asked, "Who are you?"

The Male Wizard in a black cloak pressed his hands together and performed a strange salute. "You are Wizard Circe, correct? Master Tuobai introduced me. I heard you are particularly skilled at interpreting documents from Ancient Ruins, so I came specifically to ask for your help."

The Male Wizard in the black cloak explained his purpose and named his introducer, but cautiously did not reveal his own name or identity.

Circe was not surprised after hearing this. "I have indeed done some research into documents found in Ancient Ruins and can interpret part of the text. However, I cannot guarantee accuracy. After all, too little is known about the ancient era, and too few books have survived for reference. If I encounter particularly obscure writing, there is nothing I can do. Even forcing an interpretation would take far more than a day or two. I hope you understand that."

"Of course I understand." The Male Wizard in the black cloak nodded, not particularly concerned. "I also understand that if even you, Wizard Circe, cannot interpret the writing from an Ancient Ruins site, others will likely find it even harder. After all, you are already one of the few people researching this field. Calling you a Great Scholar would not be an exaggeration."

After speaking, the Male Wizard in the black cloak stopped exchanging pleasantries and took a Small Box from his robe. When he opened it, there was a scroll inside, covered in densely packed, strangely shaped writing.

"This is a copy of the text I need Wizard Circe to interpret." The Male Wizard then took out a second box. Inside was an egg-sized, crystal-clear azure gemstone.

"And this Phili Deep Blue Gem is part