Porta Magica
CHAPTER 17 UNEXPECTED MEETING

UNEXPECTED MEETING

After passing through a mysterious maze, Ryan, Elara, and Aria continue their adventure to the next island. They walk along the beautiful beach, looking for clues to reach their final destination.

"I can't wait to see what awaits us on this island" Aria said, full of enthusiasm.

"Of course" said Ryan. "We must remain alert and ready to face all possibilities."

As they walked, sounds of laughter and chatter rang out in the distance. They saw a group of people gathered near the trees. Curiously, they approached the group.

Apparently, the group was made up of locals who were celebrating a festival. They welcomed Ryan, Elara, and Aria warmly.

"Welcome to our island! We are happy to have a new guest" said an old lady with a friendly smile.

"Thank you for the welcome. We are adventurers exploring the island" replied Elara.

The woman showed great interest. "You must have a lot of interesting stories. Come join us and share your experiences."

Ryan, Elara, and Aria agree and join the locals. They sat around the fire and started talking.

"This island has a lot of mysteries and interesting stories" said one old man. "We believe that there is a treasure hidden in the cave on this island."

"really?" asked Aria with enthusiasm. "We want to find the treasure and unravel all the mysteries on this island."

The locals nodded. "We'll help you find the cave. But you must promise to share the treasure with us."

Ryan smiled. "Of course, we'll share it with you. We just want to unravel the mystery of this island."

With the help of the locals, Ryan, Elara, and Aria begin to search for the hidden cave. They walked through the dense forest and crossed the rushing river.

Inside the cave, they saw many traces and signs that the cave had been inhabited by people before. They continued exploring the cave, getting deeper and darker.

Suddenly, they were shocked by the rumbling sounds within the cave. They stopped for a moment and listened. The sound was getting closer and louder.

"What's that?" elara asked worriedly.

Ryan looked ahead and was surprised to see a giant waterfall descending from the ceiling of the cave. "It's an underground river that flows inside this cave!" yells.

They tried to find a way out of the cave that was getting wet. The waterfall grew increasingly swift and blocked them.

"There's no way out!" aria said in panic.

In these crucial moments, Ryan, Elara, and Aria recalled their skills they had acquired during their adventure. Ryan recalled how he learned to swim well, Elara recalled how he learned to climb a cliff, and Aria recalled how he learned to survive in difficult situations.

"Maybe we have to use the skills we have to get out of here" Ryan said.

They try their hardest to apply their skills. Ryan jumped into the waterfall and swam against the rushing current. Elara climbs the slippery walls of the cave with her skills, and Aria uses her dexterity to avoid falling boulders.

Finally, they made it out of the mysterious cave safely. They are grateful and proud of themselves.

"You guys are amazing!" said the locals who had been waiting for them outside the cave.

Ryan, Elara, and Aria smiled. They feel grateful to have met the friendly locals and shared an unforgettable experience.

Their adventures continue, and they know that each step brings them closer to their ultimate goal. The island is full of mysteries and wonders, and they are ready to face it with unwavering spirit and courage.