Chapter 125: The Hidden Fortress.

Chloe and Liam walked through the desert, following the trail from the oasis. The map had led them to a new destination: a hidden fortress deep within the mountains. This fortress was said to hold the next piece of the puzzle. It was tough on the way to the mountains. The sun burned in a desert, and the stony paths were heavy for walking. Still, they made their way forward with determination to complete their mission. As they entered the mountains, the air was more relaxed. The tall peaks seemed to loom over them, casting long shadows across their path. They followed the map, which took them to a steep, winding path up the mountainside. "The fortress is somewhere up there, according to the map," Chloe said, pointing at a high ridge. "We have to watch out. If hidden, it might be well protected," Liam said solemnly and nodded. The steep way up challenged their endurance, and the uneven terrain saw them moving loose rocks with their weight at every step. However hard it was, they ha