Chapter 4 To Colorado
"And how did you come up with the conclusion that Alex or John would be found in America?" Caroline asked as she turned to the professor.
"Every puzzle has an answer…Ah mmm…I mean I've heard of the mask that gives you one wish. The legend was originally from America. Two hundred years ago people from all over the world came to America in hope to find it for themselves. Although they always came home empty handed." Hershel explained.
"Well what did the legend say?" Luke and Flora asked curiously.
"Millions of years ago a young queen of England fell deadly sick. On her last few days of living she sent someone to go out and tell the kingdom she was glad to serve them. One knight though was not going to give up that easily. This knight was a strong handsome man and had some feelings for the queen. The knight headed out into the forest that hid the kingdom from any strangers. After traveling for some time he came face to face with a wall. This wall was not like any ordinary wall. This wall was had strange markings on it," Hershel stopped taking in the memory of that wall that he had seen for himself. "He had read the symbols out loud and then the wall cracked open leaving a path for him to follow in. He walked through a long path through the dark tunnel. Then there was a light at the end of the tunnel. There was the mask. He didn't know what to say. He had never seen anything like this but he had a feeling this magnificent object would save his queen. Not knowing that it would work, he made a wish. He wished his queen would be healthy and happy. When he returned to the queen he returned to see his queen healthy and happy. He gave the mask to her and he earned the love from the queen." Hershel finished his story.
"Wow that is amazing. You know quite a bit about this mask and its history." Caroline was astounded.
"Well, I'm an archeologist. It's my hobby."
"Hm...But if the mask was originally found in England then why are we in America?" asked Caroline.
"After the queen and the knight married someone broke into the castle and stole the mask." Hershel answered.
"So it is said that the mask was found in America?" Luke asked.
"Yes. Many people say they have seen it, but no one knows what the mask looks like these days." Hershel Layton explained.
"So where are my brothers?"
"I believe they are here in Colorado," Hershel and the three passengers walked off the plane they had traveled on. "The mask has been "seen" here quite a lot."
"Then where are we headed to?" Flora asked.
"Just follow me." Hershel answered. He knew by heart this was going to be a long journey.