Behind the Locked Door Part 2

Several weeks had passed since their harrowing adventure in the old house. Lina, Andi, and Budi returned to their routines, trying to forget what had happened. However, the shadows of that night's events continued to haunt them.

One night, Lina received a phone call from a mysterious man who claimed to be the grandson of the alchemist who had once lived in the old house. The man, named Dimas, said he had found his grandfather's notes that revealed more about the dark entity they had encountered.

"We need to meet," Dimas said. "There's more you need to know. This place isn't safe. The entity is seeking a way out."

Feeling anxious and curious, Lina agreed to meet Dimas. She contacted Andi and Budi to arrange a meeting at a local café that was safe. When they arrived, Dimas was already waiting at one of the corner tables, his face serious and full of concern.

"Thank you for coming," Dimas said as he introduced himself. "My grandfather left behind some very important notes. He wrote that the entity isn't just an ordinary dark creature. It's part of an ancient ritual involving the energies of life and death."

Andi, curious as ever, immediately asked, "What do we do? How do we stop it?"

Dimas took out an old scroll from his bag. "This is a map showing the locations of five magical artifacts scattered in different places. These artifacts can be used to lock the entity away forever, but we have to find them all before it's too late."

Without hesitation, the three friends agreed to help Dimas in his quest. They knew their lives would never be peaceful if the entity roamed free. So, they embarked on a new adventure, one that was more dangerous and challenging.

Chapter 3: Artifact Hunt

Their adventure began in a dense forest located outside the village. According to the map, the first artifact was hidden inside a secluded cave. The journey to the cave was filled with obstacles. They had to cross a raging river and face wild animals.

In the middle of the forest, they met an old forest guardian named Pak Sastro. He knew a lot about local legends and agreed to help them find the hidden cave. With Pak Sastro's guidance, they finally found the entrance to the cave, which was blocked by large rocks.

Using ropes and crowbars, they managed to open the cave entrance and entered inside. The cave was dark and cold, filled with stalactites and stalagmites that added to the mysterious atmosphere.

Inside the cave, they found an ancient altar with faintly glowing symbols. On top of the altar, there lay the first artifact—a large gemstone that shimmered with a soft blue light. However, as they approached the artifact, they were attacked by shadowy creatures emerging from the darkness.

A fierce battle ensued. With bravery and teamwork, they managed to defeat the shadow creatures and retrieve the first artifact. The gemstone felt warm in their hands, as if it possessed a living power.

Chapter 4: Traces in the Old City

Their next journey took them to an old city located several hundred kilometers from their village. The old city had a rich history and majestic colonial-era buildings. According to the map, the second artifact was hidden in one of the historic buildings, now turned into a museum.

They disguised themselves as museum visitors and began searching for clues. In one of the rooms, they found a large painting depicting a battle between humans and shadow creatures. Beneath the painting, there was ancient writing mentioning the location of the next artifact—hidden behind a false wall.

Carefully, they examined the walls around the painting and found a hidden mechanism. When they activated the mechanism, a secret door opened, revealing the second artifact—a ancient mirror with a golden carved frame.

However, as they took the mirror, the museum alarm went off, and they had to flee before being caught by security guards. With speed and cleverness, they managed to escape the museum and disappear into the city crowd.

Chapter 5: Betrayal at the Volcano

Their next journey brought them to an active volcano. At the volcano's summit, there was an ancient temple where the third artifact was kept. Climbing an active volcano was the greatest challenge they had faced so far.

When they reached the summit, they found a crumbling ancient temple. Inside the temple, there was a large statue holding the third artifact—a sparkling crystal ball. However, as they were about to take the crystal ball, Dimas suddenly betrayed them.

"No one can stop the entity," Dimas said coldly. "I will use its power for my own purposes."

A fierce battle ensued between Dimas and the three friends. With strength and bravery, they finally managed to defeat Dimas and take the third artifact. Dimas, severely injured, tried to flee but fell into the volcano's crater.

With three artifacts in hand, they realized their journey was far from over. There were still two more artifacts to be found to lock the dark entity away forever.