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After the battle with the goblins, Sebastian and the girl continued deeper into the cave. The silence was profound, broken only by the dripping water and the echo of their footsteps. Sebastian felt relieved to have survived the encounter, but the worry about the unknown lingered. The girl, with her characteristic curiosity, examined the walls of the cave, stopping in front of a rocky section that seemed to catch her attention.

"What do you see?" Sebastian asked, approaching the girl.

She pointed at the wall with a finger, but Sebastian didn't notice anything out of the ordinary. "I don't see anything," he said hesitantly.

The girl insisted, pointing more insistently. Sebastian, trusting the girl's intuition, hit the wall with his fist. A hollow sound indicated that there was something behind it.

With more force, Sebastian hit the wall again. The rock crumbled, revealing a small opening. The girl smiled with satisfaction.

The opening led to a small hidden chamber. In the center, a wooden chest rested on a stone pedestal. The girl ran towards the chest, eager to open it.

Sebastian followed cautiously, but found no sign of traps. The goblins, it seemed, didn't expect anyone to find their hiding place.

The girl struggled with the chest and finally managed to open it. Inside, they found a small treasure: some uncut gems of vibrant colors and strange shapes, a pair of daggers with bone hilts carved with primitive symbols, and a small stone amulet with an engraved rune that Sebastian didn't recognize.

The girl took one of the gems and observed it with fascination. Sebastian smiled, glad that the girl found some joy amidst the situation.

They left the hidden chamber, taking the treasure with them. Sebastian kept the gems and daggers in his backpack, while the girl kept the amulet, hanging it around her neck.

Sebastian reflected on the discovery. He wondered about the origin of the cave and the purpose of his encounter with the girl. Despite his amnesia, he felt a strong need to protect her.

"I don't know what the future holds," Sebastian said, looking at the girl seriously. "But don't worry. I'll protect you."

The girl smiled at him and took his hand. Sebastian felt that, despite not remembering his past, he had found a new purpose in life.

Together, they continued their journey through the dungeon, venturing into the unknown.