章 1114: Relaxing Day at Hot Springs

Following Arlen, Michael arrived at a spacious open ground that seemed to serve as a training area. Rows of training dummies stood at attention, and racks held an impressive array of weapons, including bows and swords. In one corner, apple trees were ripe, their fruit ready for picking.

Arlen gestured towards a table, indicating that Michael should place the artifact there. Michael nodded and carefully removed the cloth covering the artifact, revealing the gleaming cubical object enclosed within a glass case. Arlen's eyes widened, and he looked both amazed and skeptical.

"You're certain it's working?" Arlen inquired, his initial doubts still lingering.

"I've checked it myself. It's working," Michael replied confidently.

"Very well. I need to see it for myself before presenting it to the elders," Arlen stated, his curiosity piqued.