Chapter 97: Chapter 97: Sam’s Sneaky Shenanigans

Sam's determination to bypass the mysterious guardian knew no bounds, and neither did his sense of humor. The setback had only fueled his resolve to find a way past the cloaked figure and into the Valley of Convergence. With a mixture of frustration and creativity, he set to work on a series of increasingly ridiculous plans.

Plan A: The Invisible Cloak

Sam was crouched behind a large boulder, donning a hastily made cloak he had fashioned from an old sheet. The cloak was a bit too big and made of an unfortunate shade of neon green, but Sam was optimistic. "Alright, time to test the ultimate invisibility cloak," he muttered, peeking out from behind the boulder.

With exaggerated stealth, Sam shuffled forward, holding his arms out to maintain balance. He tried his best to move silently, though the crinkling of the sheet and the occasional misstep made it sound like a parade of plastic bags.