Daddy's inn

kann's voice broke the spell of silence, her tone filled with wonder. "Can you hear that? It's like the forest is alive."

Lucy nodded, his eyes wide with awe. "I've never experienced anything like it. This place feels enchanted, as if we've stepped into a world untouched by time."

Jack's gaze swept across the forest, taking in every detail. "We must tread carefully. Nature's beauty can conceal dangers."

They walked in silence, their eyes darting around, alert to any sign of danger. Fallen trees presented obstacles that tested their agility, but they forged ahead with determination. The occasional hoot of an owl or the rustling of underbrush kept their senses sharp, heightening their awareness of the unknown that lay beyond.

As they continued their journey, they stumbled upon a clearing bathed in a soft golden light. Butterflies fluttered from flower to flower, creating a swirling symphony of delicate wings.

They reluctantly tore their gaze away from the spectacle, knowing that their journey had yet to reach its destination. The forest's embrace grew thicker, vines tangling between the trees, creating a natural labyrinth. Yet, they pressed on, fueled by an insatiable curiosity.

The forest's inhabitants watched their passage with curious eyes. Squirrels scurried along branches, observing from a safe distance. Occasionally, a deer would emerge from the shadows, its gaze briefly meeting theirs before gracefully bounding away.

Nightfall cast its dusky veil upon the forest...

"We need to find a campsite" prince remained them...

after searching for a while they found such a place.

They gathered around a crackling fire, its warm glow pushing back the encroaching darkness. The sounds of crackling wood and the faint symphony of nocturnal creatures filled the air.

Sitting in the flickering light, they shared stories and reflections of their journey.

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Next day they start their journey again and by evening they come out of the forest where they find a town....

Seeing the town from a distance, they think of stopping there and reach near the gate, there were two soldiers standing and the people coming inside were giving them money...

"Eh? does anyone have money?"

jack asked..

"Fine...let's go, we have gathered enough, that's why we came here in the first place"

prince reassured them...

They reach near the gate and stand in line like everyone else, the queue was already long and they were around 60 to 70 people which made it even longer, everyone was shocked to see this scene...

Just then a soldier comes to them and asks a pirate

"Who are you all? Are you a merchant?" Hearing this he turns to the Prince and he nods in agreement.

After getting the signal from the prince, the pirate says, "Yes, we are merchants."

Hearing the answer, the soldier asked again,

"Where is your selling goods? Why can't I see anything? Are you a soldier of the enemy country who came here secretly?"

Hearing this, even before the pirate could say anything, the prince said,

"Sir, we are coming after selling goods, we have come to buy new goods in this town so that we can sell the goods of this town"

He pauses for a moment and says

"If you think we are enemy soldiers, then we can go to another town without bothering you"

"Ok, ok you can enter, but merchant tax is a but high, but you can enter all at once, and since you are a merchant then there is no need to check your identity"

Saying this he goes back and signals for the Prince to come with him, after some time the Prince comes back and says..

"let's go everyone"

Everyone enters the town, since it's night they look for a place to sleep...

"Ahh... brother, do you know where we could find a inn ? a big inn actually"

the prince asks a passer-by

"ohh..Ahead is a large street on the right hand, at the end of which is a large inn."

"Thank you"

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The sun began to drop, casting long shadows over sleeping Oakwood. Daddy's Inn, a quaint establishment nestled in the heart of the town, had seen its fair share of visitors over the years. But this particular evening will be different from the others...

Prince, with a mischievous glow in his eyes, led his group through the front doors of the hotel. James, Jack, Alex, Kann, Lucy and 70 crewmates followed close behind him, each posing to hide their true identities...

Prince and his gang stood in front of daddy's inn...

"what a weird name" kann said making a grimace...

Mr. Johnson, the innkeeper, looked suspiciously at the newcomers. "What brings you to daddy's inn?" he asked cautiously.

Prince, always soft spoken, smiled disarming smile. "We're a bunch of businessmen looking for a place to rest for the night. We've been around a long way, and this inn seems like a perfect place."

Mr. Johnson studied them, and still did not know. "Merchants, you say? And what things do you have to sell?"

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