A search for the book of supernatural creatures

Chapter 20.

"A search for the book of supernatural creatures".

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As Athena approached the camp, she felt a mixture of excitement and trepidation. She was excited to share her news with the others, but she was also worried about how they would react.As she approached the main tent, she saw Geal sitting outside, reading a book. He looked up as she approached. "Athena!" he exclaimed, jumping to his feet.

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"You're back!" he said, a wide smile on his face. "I was starting to worry that something had happened to you." "No, nothing like that," Athena said. "I just... got a little sidetracked." Geal's brow furrowed. "Sidetracked?" he asked. "What do you mean?" Athena hesitated, unsure of how to explain what had happened. But she knew she had to tell them the truth. "Well, I found out about this test," she said. "And... I took it." Geal's eyes widened.

"It's a test of how to get the book of beasts ".

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"You... took the test?" he said, sounding shocked. "But... how? You said it was impossible to find." "I... well, I just... found it," Athena said, feeling a bit embarrassed. "But that's not even the strangest part. I passed the test." Geal looked at her in disbelief. "You... passed?" he said, sounding skeptical. "Are you sure?" "I'm absolutely sure," Athena said, trying to sound confident.

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"The test was... difficult," she continued. "And it took me to some strange places. But I made it through, and now I have the key to finding the book of beasts." Geal still looked skeptical, but then he shook his head and smiled. "Well, if anyone could do it, I suppose it would be you," he said. "But I still have a hard time believing it. Can you tell me more about what happened?"first of all, I need to gather the council, Alpha luck and Lyssa, Athena took a deep breath and began to tell them about her journey, starting with her encounter with the man in the woods.

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As Athena spoke, their expression turned from skepticism to astonishment expect Alpha luck "You... you really did all that?"Geal said, sounding a little breathless. "You really went to all those places and did all those things?" "I did," Athena said, feeling a little bit proud. "And now I have the key to finding the book of beasts. We can finally stop Vlad for using the Book for his selfish interest ." Geal's eyes widened. "You're right," he said. But... how are we going to find the book?

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"I have a theory about that," Athena said as she left the gathering with Geal. "The key I was given is a map, but it's a bit cryptic. I think it's a map of the stars. And I think the book of beasts is hidden somewhere in the night sky." Geal looked skeptical again. "The book of beasts... in the night sky?" he said. "That seems... impossible." "I know it sounds crazy," Athena said. "But I'm sure that's what the key is. And I think I know how to read it." "How?" Geal asked.

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"I think the map is based on a constellation," Athena said. "And I think the book of beasts is hidden in a part of the night sky that looks like a dragon." Geal's eyes widened. "A constellation that looks like a dragon?" he said. "Are you sure? I mean, I know there are plenty of constellations that look like animals, but a dragon?" "I know it sounds impossible," Athena said. "But I think I can figure it out. The key also has some symbols on it that I think are stars.

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"If I can figure out which stars those symbols represent, I think I can piece together the map and find the book of beasts." Geal was silent for a moment, considering what she had said. "If what you're saying is true," he said. "If we can really find the book of beasts in the night sky... that would be incredible." "It would," Athena agreed. "But there's just one problem." "What's that?" Geal asked. "We don't have a telescope," Athena said.

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"We're going to need one if we want to find the book of beasts," she continued. "Without a telescope, we won't be able to see the stars clearly enough to figure out the map." "But where are we going to get a telescope?" Geal asked. "We don't have the money to buy one, and even if we did, I don't think we could find one that's powerful enough." "You're right," Athena said. "But I think I know where we can get one." "Where?" Geal asked.

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"There's a university in the next town over," Athena said. "And they have an observatory with a telescope that's powerful enough to see the stars clearly." Geal was silent for a moment, considering what she had said. "You think we can just walk into the university and use their telescope?" he asked. "I don't think that's going to be as easy as you make it sound." "I know," Athena said. "But I have a plan." "What kind of plan?" Geal asked, sounding skeptical.

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"We could pretend to be students at the university," Athena said. "We could make up some fake names and say we're taking a class that requires us to use the telescope. If we do that, we might be able to get access to it." Geal stared at her. "You want us to pretend to be students?" he asked. "That sounds... risky." "I know it does," Athena said. "But it's our best chance. And I think it might actually work." Geal hesitated for a moment. "I'm not sure I like this plan," he said.

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"I know it's risky," Athena said. "But I really think it's our only chance. And we don't have to actually pretend to be students for very long. We just need to use the telescope for a little while. And then we'll leave." Geal hesitated again, considering what she had said. "All right," he said finally. "But I'm still not sure this is a good idea." "I understand," Athena said. "But please trust me on this. I really think it's the only way." Geal let out a sigh. "All right," he said.

"Time is not on our side, you know Vlad must be searching for the book as well", Athena said...

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TBC.