Johann frowned. “Do you think the compass is broken, Albert?”
“Could be, but I think it’s more likely that we have found all the clues.”
“That sort of makes more sense, I guess,” Johann conceded. “If that’s the case, then let’s head back to the dining hall.”
“Right.” Albert carefully folded the map. “We did this together, and I want us to win.”
Johann smiled. “We did it together.”
* * *
Albert peered into the dining hall. His heart sank. The place was bustling with the boys who had been on the treasure hunt. It looked like he and Johann were the last to return. Being competitive by nature, Albert had really wanted to win. As they entered, Werner looked up from his lunch from across the hall. “About time you finally made it back, losers,” he sneered.
Johann grimaced and started to re
