CHAPTER 60

The voice laughed quietly, sounding like the sound of leaves blowing in the wind. "I protect this forest," it said, its words sounding strange in the open space. "I have been given the job of keeping its secrets safe for many generations. "

Sarah moved forward, looking suspicious. " she asked, sounding bold and confident.

The guardian laughed again, and its laughter sounded like bells in the clearing. "It will all be made known at the right moment," it said mysteriously. "But you have to show that you deserve the power of the forest first. "

Jack looked upset and confused. His forehead was wrinkled with worry. "And how can we make that happen. " he asked, unsure.

The guardian sounded serious and wise like it had a lot of knowledge from a long time ago. "You have to go through a test," it said, its words bouncing around the open area with a lot of importance. "A test of how strong, brave, and persistent you are. "

Jack and his friends looked at each other cautiously and had many questi