Chapter 46
Author: fizzy
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The candlelight flickered against the stone walls as Benjamin traced his fingers over the final decoded symbols from treasure 3.

The combined artifacts had done more than anyone anticipated. They had revealed a prophecy, yes, but also a roadmap, one steeped in forgotten history and veiled in the warnings of a time long buried.

The markings described not just a coming storm, but the very fabric of a war that had been postponed for generations.

Benjamin sat in silence, eyes fixed on the parchment. Amanda Williams stood beside him, arms folded across her chest, her brows knit in quiet concern. “What does it mean?” she asked softly.

“It means...” Benjamin said, voice rough, “...we’ve been playing a small part in something far bigger. This isn’t just about my mother. It never was.”

The prophecy detailed a threat, one that could upend the world as they knew it. A dark force, once sealed away by the ancestors of his bloodline, was beginning to stir. Their seal, weakened over time, was fail
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    The quiet had barely settled after Benjamin Moore and his allies uncovered the latest truths hidden within the artifacts when the storm broke. Word of Benjamin’s newly forged alliance spread faster than anyone had anticipated. It didn’t take long for the shadowy organization to strike.They moved in silent precision and calculated, launching a coordinated attack that began with a smear campaign. News outlets, blogs, and even some respected figures began to circulate stories about Benjamin’s "shady" business past, questioning the sudden rise of the Moore name, and leaking doctored documents that painted him as a fraud, a manipulator, and even a thief.Amanda read one of the headlines aloud, her voice laced with disbelief: "Mysterious Billionaire Exposed: Benjamin Moore's Web of Lies.""They’re trying to cut the legs from under us," Timothy said, pacing back and forth across the war room of their hidden safehouse.Benjamin stood still, his expression unreadable as he scanned the scre

  • Chapter 53

    The room was dim, carved into the rocky belly of a mountain that had long been erased from maps. Benjamin Moore stood in the middle, surrounded by ancient relics, glyph-covered walls, and the air of reverence that came with centuries of guarded secrets. Amanda stood slightly behind him, her eyes darting across the markings while Timothy Williams leaned over a large stone tablet, studying it with the focused precision of a scholar on the verge of revelation."This symbol here," Timothy pointed out, tapping his finger against a jagged rune, "matches what we saw on Treasure 2. It’s a type of ancient encryption, akin to a protective signature. But this... this symbol next to it, it's new."Amanda leaned closer. "It’s similar to the crest Benjamin carries. See the inner ring? The broken star pattern? That only appears on the Moore family seal."Benjamin frowned, stepping forward. "Are you sure?"Timothy nodded. "Absolutely. This chamber wasn’t just built by some forgotten civilization.

  • Chapter 52

    Darius stood before Benjamin, arms folded, face grim and unreadable. They were deep in the hidden mountain stronghold known only to a few in the world. A place said to have once housed kings and sages. Ancient carvings marked the stone walls, each one whispering the stories of those who had come before. Amanda and Timothy watched silently from the sidelines, unsure of what would unfold next."You want my support," Darius said, voice firm. "Then you’ll have to earn it. You will go through more tests.” Benjamin didn’t flinch. "I came expecting that."Darius nodded and gestured toward a dark passage carved into the rock. "Then follow me."They walked in silence, the only sound their boots echoing off stone. Eventually, the narrow passage opened into a vast chamber lit by glowing crystals embedded in the ceiling. In the center was a large stone platform with several objects on it. A puzzle made of shifting blocks, a sealed scroll resting on a pedestal, and a massive stone door carved w

  • Chapter 51

    Benjamin stood at the edge of a vast cliff, staring out at the endless stretch of forest that disappeared into the mist. Behind him, Amanda adjusted her backpack while Timothy Williams reviewed the map for the tenth time that morning."This is the third location we’ve tried in two weeks," Amanda said, her voice half exhausted, half determined. "Are you sure they’re even real?""They are," Benjamin replied quietly. His voice carried the certainty of someone who had seen things others wouldn't believe. "The clues in the third treasure pointed here. The Forgotten Vale is hidden somewhere beyond this ridge. That faction exists. They were known as the Hidden Ones."Timothy folded the map and tucked it into his coat. "If they do exist, they’re doing a damn good job of staying hidden."The group began their descent into the valley, trekking through thick undergrowth, steep hills, and narrow crevices. Days passed. At night, they camped in silence, taking turns watching over their small fire.

  • CHAPTER 50

    The wind whipped around the ancient monastery high in the mountains as Benjamin stood beside Amanda, facing Darius, the reclusive ally whose approval they had fought so hard to earn. The monastery itself looked like something lost to time. Carved stone halls, flickering torches lining the interior, and the faint echo of old chants still lingering in the air. Benjamin’s body ached from the trials Darius had imposed. The physical gauntlet, the moral test, and the final challenge required him to choose between his mission and a chance to save someone innocent caught in the crossfire. He had chosen the latter without hesitation.Now, Darius finally regarded him with a softer gaze. "You are not the man I expected," Darius said, his voice low but firm. "Most come here looking for glory, for shortcuts. You came with purpose, pain, and a willingness to lose everything for the people you love."Benjamin said nothing. His silence was not prideful. It was respectful. In this place, words carr

  • Chapter 49

    The abandoned fortress stood silent, its towering spires clawing at the darkening sky like frozen giants. Wind hissed through the broken archways, carrying dust and secrets. Amanda Williams paused at the edge of the shattered stone bridge, her gaze fixed on the silhouette of Benjamin. His àura was calm, focused, and determined as he stepped forward to face the man known only as Darius.Darius, a legend in the hidden world of relic keepers and secret guardians, stood like a statue carved from shadow. He had once walked away from the greater war, convinced it wasn't his to fight. But now, as whispers of a global threat grew louder, he could no longer turn a blind eye."So you’re the one who carries the burden now," Darius said, his voice deep and weathered.Benjamin nodded. "I didn’t ask for it, but I’m not walking away from it either."Darius’s dark eyes narrowed. "We’ll see."He raised one hand, and a circular etching on the stone floor beneath them glowed to life. Runes shimmered,

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