Castle Secrets

Castle Secrets

【Archaeologist Professor Hallworth's Diary】In the deep mountains of the【A】range, I discovered a castle built in the Middle Ages. The castle's owner was a mysterious【1】, said to be an expert in alchemy and having endless wealth.

In the【2】of the castle, I found an ancient【3】painting, depicting the castle owner performing a mysterious ritual. Even more shocking was finding a【4】hidden compartment containing a【5】book about alchemy secrets.

After careful study, I discovered that the castle had a secret passage leading to【B】. At the end of the passage, there was a【C】room filled with these treasures. Among them, the most eye-catching was a mysterious【D】, engraved with ancient runes.

In the【E】of the castle, I discovered a huge alchemy laboratory. The central part of the laboratory was a huge【5】, which seemed to still retain some mysterious energy...

——Excerpt from Professor Hallworth's Archaeological Notes

Crossword Grid

1→ A↓
2→
3→
B↓
4→
E↓
D↓
5→

Clue Hints

Horizontal Hint:

  1. The castle's owner
  2. The room where the painting is displayed
  3. The portrait of the person
  4. The furniture where items are stored
  5. The book where knowledge is recorded

Vertical Hint:

  1. A famous mountain range in Europe
  2. Ancient books
  3. Valuable possessions
  4. Hidden passage
  5. Underground storage room