The Great Treasure The Brave Hero of the Seas / Chapter 4: The Storm of Shattered Stars (EN)

The Great Treasure: The Brave Hero of the Seas Chapter 4: The Storm of Shattered Stars:The night sky twinkled peacefully as the Red Wind sailed away from the Island of Echoing Bones. But peace never lasted long for adventurers like Harry, Ariel, and Leo.“According to the map,” Ariel said, running her finger along the weathered parchment, “we need to pass through the Sea of Shattered Stars next.”“Sounds sparkly,” Leo chirped, trying to sound braver than he felt.As they sailed into the waters, the sky began to shift. The stars above shimmered and blinked… and then, without warning, started falling.Comets and glowing shards of light streaked through the sky and rained down like fireworks, but with a rumbling fury that shook the ship."It’s a celestial storm!" Harry shouted. "Everyone hold on!"The waves rose. The wind howled. Star fragments hit the ocean, sending up towers of mist and magical light.Through the flashes, they saw glowing sea creatures leap from the depths—crystal dolphins, light jellyfish, and even a flying stingray made of pure starlight.One piece of falling stardust hit the main mast, cracking it down the center. The ship tilted dangerously.Leo ran across a rope, leaped onto the mast, and pulled a release switch that dropped the emergency sail."Nice thinking, Leo!" Ariel shouted.But it wasn’t over yet. A massive wave rose in front of them—and riding atop it was a glowing, translucent creature with wings like a galaxy: the Star Serpent.“Another mythological beast!” Ariel gasped.The serpent hissed. "You are not the first to try to cross the Sea of Shattered Stars. Most fail. Why should you pass?"Harry stepped forward. "Because we believe in each other. And we’re not giving up."The serpent hovered silently… then let out a thunderous roar.The sea calmed. The wind dropped. The stars returned to the sky.The Star Serpent nodded and vanished into a burst of stardust.The Red Wind floated quietly under a now-clear sky.Leo flopped down. "That was the most intense light show ever."Harry laughed. "Let’s hope the next part is a little quieter."(To be continued in Chapter 5...)