University of California, Los Angeles, is one of the top 15 Peak schools in the academic ranking of world universities. It is known as the cradle of American business finance, high-tech industry, film art and other talents.

However, compared to the more popular and profitable majors, the Archaeology Department is undoubtedly a relatively deserted place.

After all, anyone with a bit of ambition and desire will not choose archaeology, which is destined to rely on government funding, Foundation sponsorship, and wealthy donations to live a profession.

Of course, there will never be a shortage of people in the world who give up all for their ideals and interests.

As a tenured professor of the Department of Archaeology, Craig Court Academecian, who is nearly 70 years old, is such a guy who is keen to explore, excavate, and protect the most important heritage of human civilization. For this reason, he doesn’t even get married or don’t child.

He sent it shortly before he wanted to check a volume. It is said to be a broken parchment scroll found in the wall of an abandoned castle in Eastern Europe. When he intends to interpret part of the content from the fuzzy handwriting, The closed door was suddenly pushed open with a bang.

I saw a female student with glasses rushing in, raising the ancient parchment book in her hand and shouting: “Professor! Guess what I found!”

“Mansha! How many times have I said it! Don’t be rash! As an archaeologist, the most important thing is to stay calm at all times, because only calmness allows you to make decisions in the fastest way. Protect those cultural relics that are easily destroyed by environmental changes.” Craig frowned Ruthless scolded.

Because the archaeology students are relatively rare, so he can accurately call everyone’s name.

“no! Professor! Please tell me after reading this! I promise you will be as excited as I am after reading this.” The heavy parchment books were placed in front of the old man.

Although the latter is a bit unhappy, because of professionalism and love of archaeology, he still cautiously put on protective gloves, gently stroked the pages of the book, and began to read the contents letter by letter.

In just a few minutes of effort, the original indifferent expression on his face was pleasantly surprised, and then changed from pleasantly surprised to shock, and finally both hands were slightly shaking involuntarily.

A full hour later, Craig took off his glasses, took a deep breath, and asked with a serious face: “Where did you get this book?

Don’t tell me it is through illegal means!

Do you know?

It is the only one so far that records the ancient Semitic script and religious ceremony!

And it was written by Manichae priests more than 1,500 years ago!

Especially these ancient alphabet symbols, and the known primordial Canaan alphabet, Allah Both the Ma alphabet and the Saba alphabet are completely different.

It is an archaeological discovery that shocks the entire world!

This means that another unknown civilization has completely disappeared in the long river of history. !

I don’t want to ruin everything because of a problem with the source of the book!”

When talking about this remark, the old man waved his hands vigorously, not a little bit he just The calm mentioned…

Mansha’s mouth twitched slightly, and hurriedly explained: “Please don’t worry, professor, this book is my lunch outside, a young man who is a little believe oneself infallible A gift from an Asian man.”

“Are you cracking a joke?! This book can be sold at the auction house at least 8 million to 10 million US dollars, even if it sells you It’s not worth that much money.” Craig was subconsciously frowned, and his eyes revealed strong doubts.

“Sorry, professor, whether you believe it or not, this is the truth, and I am a bit unfathomable mystery myself.” Mansha spread her hands helplessly to show her innocence.

But soon, she remembered that she still had a phone number in her pocket, and quickly took it out and handed it to the old man: “Hey, this is his phone number. You can call it yourself to confirm it.”

Craig glanced suspiciously, took out his phone and called.

After a few short rings, Zhang Cheng’s lazy voice came from the microphone: “Hey, who are you looking for?”

“Good afternoon, sir, I am Craig, a professor in the Department of Archaeology at the University of California, Los Angeles. I called you to make sure that you gave this book to Mansha? Is it a legitimate source?” the old man blunt asked.

“Hello, Professor. I guarantee that its origin is 100% legal, but I need to be reminded that this is not a book in the ordinary sense…”

” A book in the ordinary sense? What do you mean!” Craig felt a little unfathomable mystery. Before he could react and continue to ask questions, there was a beep to hang up on the phone.

Although the meaningful sentence made him a little uneasy, the enthusiasm for archaeological research and the strong curiosity for the unknown quickly overwhelmed everything.

Throwing the phone aside, he said directly to his student: “Well, it seems you are lucky, Manny. From now on, you are no longer my student, but An equal partner. I swear that you have the right to write your name on all academic papers related to this book, provided that I must lead the research and interpretation work.”

“No Question! This is my pleasure!” The girl was nodded without thinking.

Don’t underestimate a signature!

If the value of the thesis is affirmed by academia, then she may be hired by UCLA and become a respected university professor.

Apart from this, interpreting an ancient book more than 1,500 years ago, and also related to the ancient Semites, her poor knowledge storage alone is not enough To complete such a difficult task.

“Very good! So let’s start now! Remember! You must keep absolutely quiet while you work.” After all, Craig put on his glasses again, took out his pen and paper, and moved the pages of the book. The above Sassan Pahlavi was copied line by line, and then translated into reference materials.

Since the alphabet system of the Western world is recognized based on pronunciation, even people in the same area will have huge changes in pronunciation over time. Translation is simply not ordinary difficult, far unlike the East The hieroglyphic system is so easy to interpret.

When the two were immersed in the weird content related to magic, ceremony, and supernatural power, they did not notice that there was a long horn on the spine of the book, and the whole body was bathed in burning flames. The monster opened his frightening eyes.

It is like a god and demon crawling out of hell, constantly releasing a voice that humans cannot hear.

Before one minute, the animals within a few kilometers started to attack each other frantically. Two golden retrievers, who are always known for being smart and docile, started to pounce on each other directly. The irreconcilable bite is useless no matter how the owner shouts or pulls, until one of them swallows the last breath, the other releases its mouth full of blood and meat.

Such a weird terrifying scene not only alarmed the surrounding security and patrols, but also news reporters from major TV stations rushed to the scene for interviews half an hour after the incident.

No one knows that the culprit is actually a book, an ancient parchment book that exudes mysterious power…


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