A cool breeze hit their faces, and the sounds of waves crashed against the docks. The ship, ready to set sail, swayed its sails in the air as if breathing.
Nerus stood on the prow of the ship, staring at the horizon with steady eyes:
>Nerus: Let's prepare ourselves, friends... The journey is long and its dangers are not to be underestimated.
Silver approached with calm steps, his sword on his back:
>Silver: The sea is merciless to those who underestimate it.
Ranor laughed as he swung on the ropes:
>Ranor: Come on, boys! All I see is a great sea... and a great sea means a great adventure!
Petrus raised his hands in the air:
>Petrus: Whatever challenge comes, I will meet it! I will not allow anything to stop us.
Lantus entered silently, clutching his old map:
>Lantus: Remember, Nerus... The road will not be easy. You will face not only storms, but also tests of your patience and intelligence.
The wind began to blow, and the waves gradually rose. The sailors tightened the ropes with all their might, while the ship rocked violently.
> Nerus (to the sailors): Steady the sails! Don't let the wind beat us!
Silver (watching the waves): Watch out for the next wave... it's going to be bigger!
Ranor (screaming as he clutched the ropes): It hit us!
Petrus (laughing): Excellent! This is how the real adventure begins!
The crew sat in the cockpit to coordinate the movement, the maps in front of Lantus.
> Nerus: Do we know exactly where we're going?
Lantus: Partially, the map shows us an approximate route. The route is full of islands and natural challenges.
Ranor: Islands?! I mean, amazing! That means discovering new things!
Silver: Focus on the road. Adventure is no joke, Ranor.
Petrus: I'm ready for any island! Any challenge, any opponent, anything!
Hours later, clouds began to gather rapidly, and the sea grew rougher. High waves battered the ship, and the winds blew relentlessly.
> Neros: Hold on tight! Everyone in their place!
Silver: We need perfect coordination… everyone knows their role.
Ranor (enjoying the challenge): I can feel the freedom… this is the adventure!
Petrus: Freedom? For me, this is a test of my strength!
The waves kept coming, but the team worked in harmony: Neros steered, Silver anticipated the waves, Ranor helped the sailors, Petrus protected everyone around him, and Lantos carefully watched the map.
As dawn broke, the winds subsided, and the sea shimmered in the sun. The crew was tired but smiling, having successfully passed their first test.
> Ranor: It wasn't bad, was it?
Petrus: It wasn't bad? It was fantastic!
Silver (quietly): It was just the beginning… What's next is tougher.
Lantus: And we're ready for it.
Neros looked at the horizon:
> Neros: This road is long, but we will not rest... until we reach the deserted continent, with the Black Crown in our hands.
The ship sets sail, and the sea before them is vast, carrying secrets and challenges that will forge the legend of the Black Crown.