Chapter 1758

A wonder? What wonder? Why hadn't anyone heard of it? Some elders of the Chamber of Commerce exchanged puzzled glances, and newer members were even more baffled. Standing frozen in place, Eric was torn between staying or leaving. A realization dawned on him, but it was too late to do anything. From across the fish pond, Renault Tungsten let out a startled cry. "T-The carp, they're—" Before he could finish, the elders surged forward to get a better look. The scene before them was akin to a vibrant painting, with the gold-eyed goldfish as its main subject. The other carp—some red, others white—swirled around it in a shimmering flurry of colors. Upon closer inspection, the seemingly ordinary emblem, no different from a copper coin, began to emit a golden glow. The intricate carving of a fish's tail on its surface appeared almost alive. Indeed, this was a wonder—it was as if a bridge had formed in the water. The carp were darting toward it eagerly. Despite being blocked by some unseen