Cryptic
Both words in one sentence
- They fail to find a solution and seek out the aid of a wise turtle who gives them a cryptic riddle.
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Wise but cryptic observers playing exotic musical instruments who later turn out to be utter badasses are also a staple of the genre, and the kantele does bear resemblance to the Chinese zheng.
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They first seek out the aid of a wise turtle who gives them a cryptic riddle.
Source: Western Animation / Wunschpunsch
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