Chapter 1338

Everyone snapped to attention, flipping through the records. But the entries were pretty much the same-lists of expenses for rice, oil, flour, and other mundane supplies.

"Any maps or codes?" Randy scratched his head.

Erica smacked the ledger. "Nothing. Just numbers and grocery lists."

Debra traced a column of figures. "Right, numbers!"

Erica was puzzled. "Numbers? How's that a treasure map?"

Randy muttered, "Could it be that we've been thinking in the wrong direction? Maybe this isn't a treasure map after all?"

Erica echoed, "Could it really be, like the elders said, just an account book that we've somehow turned into a myth?"

As the group agonized, Drake finally snapped. "Debra, we need to talk."

"Hm? About what?"

"Let's talk outside."

"Can't say it here?"

"Outside."

out. Debra sighed, turning

glanced at him

Marion nodded. "Go ahead."

Randy gaped.

left, Erica hissed "Are you nuts? Even a blind man sees Drake's

you

say

shrugged. "Confident, not delusional. Debra has nothing

Erica

snickewher hands up. Randy

elbowed

Marionet

he go?" Erica

eavesdrop, obviously," Randy

"So?"

"It's our chance."

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