The Enchanted Treasure of Chimborazo.

In the remote times of the era of colonies and pirates, a legend arose that still endures in
the dark recesses of the sea. The story is told of the feared pirate known as the Great Sea
Emperor, Arlong, whose name was enough to unsettle even the calmest sea. Arlong was
rumored to have amassed a dazzling treasure, filled with precious stones and metals
looted from other ships, a loot that would make a thousand kings envy. Aware of the
danger it posed to him, Arlong decided to hide his wealth in a secret place.

"Alix, are you ready?" – His father asked, impatient and eager to leave.

"Wait a minute," Alix responded, adjusting her winter coat as she prepared to leave.
Purple bangs escaped from her black hair, adding a touch of intrigue to her appearance.
"There," she finally announced, sliding down the stairs to meet her father.

"Finally!" her father exclaimed, walking out with Alix and closing the door behind them. He
was a respected geologist, and this trip had two purposes: to spend time with his daughter
and to study the Chimborazo volcano.

During the trip, they exchanged pleasant words until they reached their destination. "Ah,
Mr. García!" greeted a middle-aged, stocky man with a beard and black hair. "I'm glad you
came so soon."

"We would have arrived earlier, Rupert, if it hadn't taken someone so long to get their hair
done," Mr. Garcia joked, pointing to his daughter. "What?" she replied. "Women have to
look good too!"

"I see everything is ready," commented a tall, bald man, whose presence made Alix
uncomfortable. "Oh, Marcos, it's good that you're here. Please take Mr. García's
equipment and his daughter to the car," Mr. García ordered, while Marcos carried the
suitcases.

During the journey, Alix felt uncomfortable with Marcos' presence, sensing a strange
energy around her. Upon reaching the shelter, they prepared to go up on foot.

"Are we there yet?" Alix asked, exhausted after hours of walking in the unforgiving
weather. "We're almost there, daughter," her father responded, trying to cheer her up.
However, a sudden noise caught Alix's attention, and she stopped next to a crack in the
road.

Suddenly, he spotted a small spectacled bear cub, whose white and blue fur contrasted
with the frigid surroundings. Without hesitation, Alix took him into her coat to protect him
from the cold. "Easy, little one," she murmured, feeling the animal snuggle into her lap.
Upon reaching the top, they were greeted by a dazzling sight: a cavern filled with glittering
treasures, testament to the legendary loot of the Great Sea Emperor. But the joy was
overshadowed by the betrayal of one of them.

Rupert, the guide, revealed his true intentions by seizing the treasure, thus unleashing the
curse that would turn him into a golden statue. Faced with the chaos that broke out, Alix
and the others managed to escape thanks to the guidance of the little bear, who proved to
be the true guardian of the treasure.

Leaving the shelter, they found themselves back at the starting point, with the crack that
led them to the treasure mysteriously closing. Grateful for having survived the adventure,
they accepted the bear's gifts: a share of the treasure for each of them and a special
necklace for Alix, as a symbol of her nobility of heart.

Years later, Alix became a renowned archaeologist, dedicated to helping others with the
riches gained from her great adventure. And although time passed, the memory of that
odyssey endured in her hearts, reminding her that true riches are those that are shared
and enjoyed in the company of loved ones.