Chapter 2399

While Sylvie and Frank continued their conversation, a rustling sound could be heard from a sarcophagus. Instead of getting spooked, Sylvie exclaimed excitedly, "Could it be a zombie? I've never seen one in my years of tomb exploration—I'd die happy if I actually see one!" Frank smiled in wry amusement—was this what a professional archaeologist should be saying? Still, it was understandable since tomb exploration movies were the trend, and being in the business meant Sylvie might be hoping to get in on the action too. Frank then strode up, ready to open the sarcophagus, when he remembered something. Turning to Sylvie, he asked, "Should I open it?" Archaeology was not tomb raiding—one did not simply pry into any oddities, and restoration was priority. They must not destroy anything if possible, which was why Frank would like Sylvie's opinion. "Just open it." Sylvie shrugged. "Oddities have to be investigated, or they would terrorize the next guy." Frank chuckled and gently opene