Chap 58: Secret Helpers - Part2

Alexa reached the door of the castle. It was abandoned, and she couldn't sense any form of life. " Why would there be a castle here?"

" There is no 'why' in this magical forest," Adele replied." Anyways, let's shift and open this door." 

Adele shifted back and got dressed. Unexpectedly, the door opened way too easily. She saw a great hall with high ceilings and tall pillars, which looked old but was still in excellent condition. In front of her was a huge staircase that led to several rooms.

"Let's explore the castle; maybe we would find some clues to the holy river," Alexa suggested.

The first few rooms were regular rooms with nothing interesting. She then entered the last room, which looked like a gallery for paintings and artifacts. One particular painting held Adele's interest. It looked like a typical picture of a beautiful scenery on the outside, but when she looked closely,