Elaris stood behind him, peering over his shoulder at the key. Her usual composed self showed no reaction at first, but there was something in her gaze—something unreadable.
Renan, still staring at the key, couldn't help but feel his frustration grow. "Is this some kind of joke?" he muttered, his voice tinged with irritation.
"Well, who knows if it is the key to even bigger treasures," Elaris said from behind upon hearing Renan's irritated voice.
"Huh?" Renan muttered as he turned around to look at Elaris, who stood behind him while he held the key in his hand.
"Really?" Renan asked again, narrowing his eyes slightly as he studied her expression.
"Well, who knows," Elaris responded with a small smirk on her face, clearly enjoying the way Renan reacted.
