The group entered the hidden passage. The passage was a narrow tunnel that was carved out of the rock by miners. It was about four feet wide and six feet tall, and the walls are lined with rough-hewn stone. The floor of the tunnel is uneven, and there are several large rocks that have fallen from the ceiling.
Ganzo had brought a lamp which provided some light in the dark tunnel.
"Good thing you brought that lamp," Kaya said.
"Always need to be prepared for anything," Ganzo replied.
"Gramps is the best when it comes to these things," Tobio added.
The walls are covered in cobwebs, and there is a thick layer of dust on the floor. There are several old mining tools scattered around the tunnel, including pickaxes, shovels, and lanterns. Ben noticed there was what looked like a lab coat. The lab coat was completely black and covered with dust however he could see it did not look like a typical miner`s clothes. Ben approached it.
"Interesting, what is this doing here?" Ben said out loud.
"What is it my love?" Alvida asked.
"This clothing does not look like it belongs with the rest. It looks like a lab coat to me," Ben said.
Certainly interesting for sure," Belo Betty said.
Ben picked up the coat and searched the pocket. He found nothing interesting. The clothes were very dirty and damaged so he left it there.
"Let's move on," Ben said. They continued to move on.
The passage led to a large wooden door. The door was covered in dust, and there is a large padlock hanging from the handle.
"Its locked," Tobio said.
"Allow me," Alvida said. She swung her iron mace and destroyed the entire door.
"Good job," Ben said.
"Thank you my love," Alvida replied.
Kaya opened the door. As the light from the lamp lit the room, a pirate skeleton could be seen. The skeleton had a towering figure, even in death. Its bones were white and its teeth were yellow and sharp. The skull was adorned with a captain's hat, and the jaw was agape in a silent scream. The ribs were exposed as he was sitting on the chair.
The pirate skeleton captain was dressed in tattered clothing. A ragged shirt hangs off its shoulders, and a pair of breeches are tied around its waist. A pair of boots were on its feet, and a sword was strapped to its hip.
"It can't be Wooman," Tobio said.
Ganzo looked at the pirate and said, "It is." Ganzo moved the light up and they saw writing on the wall. "This is Wooman writing for sure," and added, "The treasure has been returned to their rightful owners. There was mountains of gold however a piece of rock cant make you laugh. The adventures on the way are what makes us. "
"Honourable man," Belo Betty said.
"He was," Ganzo replied.
"Tobio follow your dream and I will always protect you," Ganzo said.
"Thank you Grandpa," Tobio said with tears.
Ben, Alvida, Belo Betty and Kaya smiled.
"Thank you all, for helping me find the answers," Ganzo said.
"No worries, we didn't do much anyway," Ben replied.
Ganzo and Tobio left the room and headed outside. Ganzo gave another lamp to Alvida. Ben and the girls stayed behind. Ben took the gold card from his pocket. He looked at it. "I think there is more to this than we think. The Wooman treasure was one aspect. I think there is another secret passage here. Something similar to Clockwork Island," Ben said.
"Clockwork Island?" Kaya and Belo Betty said at the same time.
"Didn't Alvida tell you about it?" Ben questioned.
"Not really, we mainly went around your harem and quest," Kaya said, going red.
"Quest?" Belo Betty asked.
"I will go into more details later but you both need to keep this a secret from an outsider," Ben firmly said and added, "Belo Betty, you said you are temporary crew mate so please do not go talking about this at all."
"Sure Captain," Belo Betty said. She thought he does look cute when he gets serious.
Ben explained the secret lab at Clockwork Island. He also told them about how he has a unique power that gives him a quest for rewards and the A.S.S.
Kaya was surprised. Belo Betty thought he was interesting for sure and could be a great asset against their fight against the World Government. I need him to join us however if I cant there maybe another plan.
"Okay we understand, and will keep it a secret Captain," Belo Betty replied.
"Finally some respect," Ben said.
She walked towards Ben and grabbed his balls. "What did you say, you pig," said Belo Betty.
"I am sorry," Ben replied. Belo Betty chuckled.
Alvida smiled and said, "Making progress my love."
Belo Betty let go of his jewels. It didn't hurt, however it was uncomfortable.
"So what are we looking for Captain? This room has this skeleton and writing on the walls and nothing else," Kaya said.
Ben thought for a bit. The last one had a lift and a quest. There was no quest this time. He had a card.
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"Lets search around the room and see if we can find anything," Ben said.
They spread out and looked through the room. They started knocking on the walls to see if they could find anything.
Kaya was knocking on her wall when she heard a different sound.
"I think there is something here," Kaya said. They all rushed to Kaya. Ben then tapped the wall and confirmed there was something here for sure.
"Something for sure," he confirmed.