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However, if the password they had entered were incorrect, Sophie's outward force on the ends would be transferred to a hinged lever inside, which would pivot downward into the cavity and apply pressure to the glass vial, eventually shattering it if she pulled too hard.
Pull gently, she told herself.
Teabing and Langdon both leaned in as Sophie wrapped her palms around the ends of the cylinder.
In the excitement of deciphering the code word, Sophie had almost forgotten what they expected to find inside.
This is the Priory keystone.
According to Teabing, it contained a map to the Holy Grail, unveiling the tomb of Mary Magdalene and the Sangreal treasure... the ultimate treasure trove of secret truth.
Now gripping the stone tube, Sophie double-checked that all of the letters were properly aligned with the indicator.
Then, slowly, she pulled.
Nothing happened.
She applied a little more force.
Suddenly, the stone slid apart like a well-crafted telescope.
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