Chapter 956 by Marina Vittori
An Understated Dominance
Two copper basins were soon brought as Edith ordered. One contained water, while the other had burning charcoal. âLetâs try it out.â
Edith took a deep breath before tossing the scripture into the water. Everyone observed the scripture, waiting for something to happen, but nothing did.
Apprehensively, Edith fished the scripture out. Still, nothing seemed to have changed. âSee, Madam Edith. I told you it wouldnât work!â Brittany complained.
âLetâs try again!â Edith gritted her teeth and raised the scripture again.
âMadam Edith!â Brittany quickly stopped Edith.
âWe can let it dry if itâs wet. But if we burn it, weâll never get it back. Please think this through!â
âIâve memorized all its contents anyway, so thereâs no need to keep it!â
Edith brushed Brittanyâs hand away and threw the scripture into the fire.
A puff of green smoke swirled around the basin as the scripture erupted in flames. It quickly turned into a pile of ash.
âMadam Edith, I see something inside!â Nikkiâs eyes were sharp, and she quickly spotted the difference.
âI knew weâd find something!â
Edith extinguished the flames excitedly. She fumbled through the ash before coming in contact with a specially crafted gold leaf.
After washing the gold leaf clean, Edith realized a map was carved into it.
There were five words engraved at the mapâs final destination-âThe Tomb of Iris Meskillâ.
âIris Meskill? Isnât that our ancestor?â Edith got over her surprise and was overjoyed.
She burst out laughing. âThis is great! I knew our efforts wouldnât go to waste.
âI never expected our ancestors to hide this treasure in the scripture. How lucky!â
Iris Meskill was the thirdâgeneration leader of Jade Sister Maidenhood. She stood out as the most
exceptional and promising leader in its history. Fifty years ago, she was renowned for her beauty
and skill.
Iris was also one of the most extraordinary female ultimate grandmasters in Dragonmarsh. She
was rivaled only by the Prince of Thesweâs wife, the Princess Consort of West Lucozia.
âBut, Madam Edith, itâs written tomb here. Thereâs nothing about treasures.â Brittany was puzzled.
âYouâre still too young to understand what Iris Meskillâs tomb symbolizes.â
Edith animatedly explained, âIris Meskill is my mentorâs mentor, making her my ancestor.
âShe was a talented woman who surpassed all men, making her our role model.
âShe won countless valuables and jewels. She also had a hobby of collecting treasures.
âUnfortunately, she fell in love with a man she shouldnât have. When that man died, she buried
herself and her treasures with him.
âNo one knows where her tomb is.
âBefore my mentor passed on, she told me if I could find Irisâ tomb, Iâd find countless treasures and
valuables that could restore the Sisterhood to its former glory!â
By the time Edith finished speaking, her face was flushing with excitement.
As an ultimate grandmaster, Iris had more treasure than anyone could imagine. Therefore,
countless people have searched for her tomb but could never find it.
Edith never expected today to be her lucky day.
âMadam Edith, does that mean our success is near?â Brittany asked, her eyes twinkling.
âOf course!â Edith tilted her head proudly.
âWhen we find her treasures, Iâm sure the Sisterhood will dominate the world!â
âAwesome!â Brittany nearly jumped up in excitement.
âLetâs start digging right now!â
Brittany couldnât wait to find the treasures.
ââWhatâs the rush? We should study the map carefully to avoid making any mistakes.â Edith was
oddly calm as she forced her excitement down.
She knew digging out the treasures, even with the map, wouldnât be easy. She had to ensure all
preparations were ready since there was no room for mistakes.
Edith glanced at Nikki and ordered, âYou can leave now, Nikki. Brittany and I will study the map a
little longer.â
âWhat?â