The team advanced cautiously through the narrow icy passages, surrounded by ancient stone ruins on all sides. The wind seeped through the cracks in the rocks, making loud creaking sounds as if the island itself was breathing.
> Neros: No one advances before we can safely see the path. Every step is calculated.
Ranor carefully touched the ice, trying to read any signs that might reveal approaching danger.
> Neros: It seems the island hides more than I thought… There are lines on the rocks that indicate hidden passages.
> Lantos (thoughtfully): These marks could be a warning, or a clue to the whereabouts of previous explorers… Any mistake here could be costly.
Suddenly, the ground shook more violently than ever, and they heard a tremendous cracking sound from the tops of the icebergs.
> Silver: Avalanche! Withdraw immediately!
Everyone trembled, but Neros didn't flinch.
> Neros: Look out… It's not just the avalanche, something is moving among the snow!
A massive, beast-like animal appeared, with glowing yellow eyes and white fur camouflaged by snow. It attacked quickly, trying to take advantage of the collapse to undermine the team.
> Ranor (shocked): It's bigger than anything I've seen!
Petrus (ready): I won't let it surprise us... Ready for battle!
Silver: Get in tune... Don't rush!
The team began to coordinate fully:
Nerus directed the team's movements and maintained their cohesion.
Silver skillfully moved between the prey and the collapse, creating a safe path.
Ranor helped pull out any teammate who might slip.
Petrus protected the rear line, stopping any surprise attack.
Lantos watched for signs and movement on the ground to anticipate upcoming dangers.
The collapse had partially passed, but snow was falling from the mountains, threatening to block the paths behind them. The team crossed gaps and crevices, recording every animal footprint in the snow. Every step was a test of strength, patience, and coordination.
> Neros (panting): We've learned an important lesson... Nature tests us before anything else.
Ranor (smiling despite his fatigue): I feel we've grown stronger after this battle!
Petrus: Yes, every wave and every step here makes us stronger... We won't fear anything anymore.
Silver: What's coming will be harder... There's no room for recklessness.
Lantos: Remember, any small mistake now could be costly... The road ahead is long.
After they've overcome the danger, they settled for a moment in the heart of the island, observing the snow and icebergs that surround them. Ahead of them, ancient stone ruins reveal deeper passages, carefully carved and filled with ancient symbols that hint at the island's secrets and mysteries.
> Neros: This is the true beginning... We won't rest until we fully unlock the island's secrets and prove ourselves worthy of the Black Crown.
The team cautiously advanced towards the stone passages, prepared to face any danger or test that might confront them in the depths of the Ice Island.