The ghost map
Author: Author MV
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The linguist adjusted his glasses, pointing at the decrypted route on the screen. “This is incomplete. You can’t expect to find the artifact with half a code. You need a century map something that existed when these routes were real.”

John frowned. “You mean one of those ancient relics people sell for thousands? How do we even know it’ll help?”

The linguist shrugged. “Because these markers don’t make sense without their original reference points. I can only guess unless I see how it overlays on the real thing.”

Angela leaned back in her chair, arms crossed. “Or you’re just trying to get us to waste money on junk. Half the maps on the black market are forgeries. Best way to bait idiots desperate for treasure.”

Lucas cut in, sharp. “We don’t have time to argue. If a map gets us closer, we’re buying one.”

Angela’s voice hardened. “You don’t even want to verify the source first? That’s reckless.”

Lucas glared at her. “Everything about this is reckless. The difference is, I don’t freeze wh
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