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Merlin paused, his eyes gleaming with excitement as he continued to explain his plan: "We can start with the basics, like constructing some ruined buildings in the style of the Oberon civilization. These buildings don't need to be completely intact; retaining some broken walls will actually enhance the sense of history. On the walls of the buildings, we'll engrave the text we've just determined, along with some mysterious symbols and patterns that seem to hold deep meaning. When people see these, they'll feel the mysterious aura of that ancient civilization."

"At the same time, we can also 'bury' some specially made artifacts in the ruins. I have already prepared these artifacts. However, the number of these artifacts should not be too large. They should give people the feeling that they have been baptized by time and most of them have been lost or damaged."

"Furthermore, the layout of the entire ruins must be meticulously designed. Hidden passages and secret chambers should be included to allow visitors to continually discover new surprises during their exploration, maintaining their curiosity and desire to explore the ruins. Of course, during the design process, clues and puzzles should be cleverly included to guide people in their speculation and research into the history and culture of the Oberon civilization, further enhancing its sense of mystery."

"Our goal is to use this relic to show the entire Azer continent a mysterious Oberon civilization, attract attention from all parties, and make people believe that this civilization once existed and possessed a unique and fascinating charm." Merlin said, looking at everyone with a bright gaze, as if waiting for everyone's response to this plan.

Everyone present nodded silently after hearing Merlin's plan. Many people's eyes gleamed with excitement. After all, this was a massive project worthy of being called the scam of the century. The mere thought of it made their blood boil, their hearts filled with the urge to try it out.

Merlin's expression was serious as he emphasized, "We must restore every detail to perfection. The aging technique must be ingenious and exquisite, and absolutely no one can discover any flaws. I firmly believe that with the coordinated cooperation of the three alchemy masters, we will achieve our goal."

At this time, Kelvin raised his hand high and said confidently: "Leave the old things to me, I'm a professional in this area."

Everyone was stunned and turned their eyes to Kelvin, their eyes full of surprise and curiosity.

Kelvin coughed awkwardly and explained, "To be honest, back then, to raise funds for research, I created a number of fake Oberon artifacts. They sold quite well, and I made a lot of money. I'd call myself a master in this field. Those familiar Oberon artifacts on the market, and even some in the royal collection, are basically my work."

"Wow, there's such a surprise?" Merlin really didn't expect that Kelvin was actually a top alchemy master who imitated antiques.

With his joining, the chances of success of this plan would be much greater. Merlin was secretly happy and felt that this matter was settled.

"Then take a look and see if you can make this thing look old." As he said that, Merlin carefully took out the Jianzhan from the space ring.

Kelvin took the Jianzhan and examined it carefully. He had never seen anything like it before and wondered to himself: Is this pottery? No, that's not right. Pottery doesn't have such a delicate and smooth texture. What on earth is this...

"This thing is called porcelain, and it will become one of the most dazzling cultural symbols of the Oberon civilization. Of course, the Oberon civilization is not just about porcelain, there are also embroidery, poetry, songs, and so on..." As Merlin spoke, he thought of the skilled "craftsmen" he had discovered in the territory these days, and he already had a clear blueprint for the future development of Earl Leo's territory in his mind.

"Porcelain? I'll give it a try, it shouldn't be a problem." Kelvin nodded confidently, his eyes revealing his anticipation for the new challenge.

Vice Dean Jenny suddenly thought of someone, that is the dean of the Arcane Academy. When it comes to counterfeiting, who can compare with that old guy? When the academy was built, he also made a lot of fake Oberon antiques. Relying on the time magic that he was proud of, it was quite easy for him to make them look old.

But Jenny would never tell anyone about this. Old man Weber was very concerned about his reputation, and if a demigod was involved in such a thing, he would lose all face if he was discovered.

A few days later——

With steady steps, Pete and his son Merlin slowly ascended a hill within the territory of Earl Rio. Although the hill was not high, it exuded a solemn and majestic atmosphere.

Walking along the winding mountain road, the surroundings are quiet and silent, with only the occasional bird calls echoing in the valley.

On both sides of the road, there are ancient and sturdy trees. Their branches and leaves are intertwined to form a natural dome. The sunlight shines through the gaps, forming mottled light and shadows on the ground.

Soon, they arrived at the ancestral land of the Leo family. The land was surrounded by a circle of ancient stone walls, covered with moss left over from the years, as if telling the long history of the family.

When you step into the ancestral land, the first thing that catches your eye is a huge stone tablet. The stone tablet stands tall, like a loyal guard, silently guarding this sacred land.

The stone tablet is engraved with dense runes and words, and under the sunlight, it exudes a mysterious and ancient atmosphere.

With a solemn expression, Pete slowly walked to the stone tablet and gently stroked the tablet with his hand.

His eyes were full of awe and emotion. Then, he took out a lot of good wine and food from the space ring, and talked about what had happened recently to the huge stone tablet in front of him.

"Ancestors, a lot of big things have happened in the family recently." Pate's voice was low and slow, as if he was afraid of disturbing the sleeping ancestors.

"After going through many twists and turns, the family's territory has finally ushered in a new turning point." He turned slightly to look at Merlin standing beside him, and a look of pride appeared on his face.

"Look at my son, Merlin. He has surpassed me and has reached an astonishing level of strength."

Pate's eyes gleamed with pride. "He possesses extraordinary wisdom and courage, and will surely lead the Leo family toward even greater prosperity in the future. I believe that under his leadership, our family will regain its former glory, perhaps even surpass it, and leave a lasting mark on the continent of Aize."

Pate faced the stone tablet, as if swearing an oath to his ancestors, his tone firm and powerful.

Merlin stood quietly beside him, looking at the monument with countless names engraved on it.