top. The book seemed to be so frail that no attempt of cutting the chains off with the sword could have been even considered. “Ouch!” the sword in my hands heated up. “It must be an omen,” I thought. As I was examining the sword thoroughly, I made a gentle twist and… the hilt of the sword unveiled the secret key! I hurriedly unlocked the chains and opened the book. I desperately browsed the pages trying to find a clue. To my great disappointment, the pages were blank. Suddenly, a tiny drop of blood dripped and spread on one of the pages as I had accidentally cut my finger and letters became visible in that place.