Jason looked at the box Gerard handed him.
"Open it."
"This is specially prepared for you."
The maritime authority figure smiled and said, then added, "Consider it a reward for recently facing the 'Pied Piper' alone on my behalf, not a debt you owe me."
Although he had not spent much time with Jason, Gerard had already figured out Jason's temperament and character.
Naturally, Gerard knew what to do.
As expected, Jason, who had been somewhat hesitant, nodded slightly and accepted the box upon hearing Gerard's words.
The box was wooden, without a lock, and light to the touch.
Upon opening it, there were only two test tubes inside.
One crimson, one profound.
The crimson one was like fire, giving a sensation of a flame's scorching upon sight.
The profound one was like night, touching it felt as if one were under the tranquil starry sky.
