The Great Treasure The Brave Hero of the Seas_Chapter 5: The Forgotten Fortress (EN)

The Great Treasure The Brave Hero of the Seas:Chapter 5: The Forgotten Fortress:After surviving the celestial storm, the crew of the Red Wind set their course toward a place barely marked on the ancient map—a distant rock rising from the sea called The Forgotten Fortress.“It looks like an old castle,” Ariel observed as they approached. Towering stone walls loomed from the sea, partly crumbled and covered in green vines. Enormous statues of pirate kings guarded the entryway, their faces worn by time.The ship docked near a hidden passageway carved into the cliff.“Let’s check it out,” said Harry, adjusting his sword belt.Inside, the fortress was dark and echoing, the only light coming from the glowing moss on the walls. They moved slowly, with Leo leading the way. He sniffed the air and tapped on bricks until he found a loose one.“Secret passage!” Leo squeaked, pressing it.A stone door creaked open, revealing a hidden chamber filled with glowing symbols, treasure chests, and... traps.The moment they stepped inside, arrows shot from the walls.“Duck!” shouted Harry.They rolled behind a large stone slab. Ariel held up the map.“There’s a puzzle on the floor. Step on the wrong tile and... well, probably something bad!”The floor was covered with tiles, each etched with different pirate symbols. Leo studied them carefully, then pointed to a star.Harry nodded. "Star, compass, anchor. That’s the order."They carefully stepped across the puzzle tiles. When they reached the center, a glowing chest rose from the floor.But just as they were about to open it, a deep voice echoed through the chamber.“Well, well… we meet at last.”From the shadows emerged Blackbeard, tall and terrifying, with a glowing red eye under his pirate hat.“You’ve led me right to the treasure. How kind.”Harry stepped forward. “You’ll have to take it from us!”Blackbeard laughed. “That’s the plan.”With a loud whistle, ghostly pirate warriors materialized behind him.Leo squeaked. “I think it’s time to run.”Ariel held Harry’s hand tightly. “No—we stand our ground. We’ve come too far.”Harry drew his sword, his eyes blazing with courage. “Let’s show him what we’re made of.”(To be continued in Chapter 6...)