บท 125: Stone of Solaris (2)

"Stone of Solaris is a sacred jewel, a ruby the size of a dragon's egg that was stolen from the Kingdom of Aztec more than two thousand years ago. It was a jewel of prosperity and fertility of the kings and also ensured that the line of the kings continued," said Brantley. "The stone was installed in the temple of Chimala of the royal palace from where it was stolen by the raiders. Ever since there have been no heirs to the kingdom. I am the last heir."

Dawn was dumbfounded. What he said sounded so unreal and out of place that she just stared at him open mouthed. Her brain was unable to formulate any thought other than the fact that it registered a shock. She closed her mouth and then opened it. She swallowed and a hoarse voice came out, "So you are two thousand years old?" 

"A little more than that. Two thousand and thirty years."