Reason

"Julius, where are they taking us?" said Elric.

"How the hell would I know?" replied Julius.

"Keep quiet, all of you. Now you're going to be presented before the Mukhiya," said one of the men.

The Mukhiya was a tall, charismatic person with light brown eyes, dark black hair, and tan skin. He calmly asked, "Who are you, and how did you find your way here?"

"I am Julius, he is Elric, and he is Karl. We are explorers, exploring an island in the northeast direction from the Land of Ice," said Julius.

"Land of Ice, huh? I've heard stories. Is the sky really colorful there?" asked the Mukhiya.

"Sure, it is very beautiful. I have never seen such a sight in the sky. It's just like fairy tales," said Julius.

"I wish I could also see it. But whatever, which island are you trying to reach and why?" asked the Mukhiya.

"We also don't know. We have been heading in the right direction when we saw this island because we ran out of food. That's why we are trying to find something to eat, and then your soldiers caught us," said Julius.

"Sorry for your trouble. And they are not my soldiers; they are more like brothers to me. We all are a family. Let them go. You are now our guests," said the Mukhiya.

The Mukhiya offered them a variety of food, and they were all delighted by the taste of it. It was so good; they had never eaten anything like this before, so many spices and flavors. It felt like eating different dishes at once.

"If you don't mind, can I ask a question?" said Elric.

"Sure, go ahead. Say what you want to ask," said the Mukhiya.

"You said you have heard about the Land of Ice. Does that mean you know about King Ahron?" asked Elric.

"Everyone knows about him. He is a great man. He was worshipped here as a god, a teacher, or in any form you want to admire him. Many people believe that he is God's son, or some say he is God himself. Who knows what is true, but for me, he is truly a human," said the Mukhiya.

"Everyone? How does everyone know about him? We rarely find any person who knows about him, and here, everyone knows about him," said Elric.

"So, it means where you came from, no one knows about him," said the Mukhiya.

"Julius, I think we are on the right island," said Elric.

"I also think that," said Julius.

"What right island are you exploring? This island?" asked the Mukhiya.

"We also don't know. We met Master Ignis in the Land of Ice. He told us to move in the northeast direction and find a saint named Amrit," said Julius.

"Master Ignis!! You are actually talking about one of the quintet Fire Masters, Ignis? I don't believe you. It's been thousands of years since then," shockingly asked the Mukhiya.

"It's true. That's why we want to meet the saint named Amrit," said Julius.

"Saint Amrit has left this world a thousand years ago," said the Mukhiya.

"Means he died. But so why did Master Ignis tell us to find him?" said Karl.

"Can you tell us who actually Saint Amrit is and how everyone knows about him?" asked Julius.

"It was long ago when there was war in the world. A group of saints came to this island to find a place far from the fires of war. Those saints are students of Master Ignis. They started teaching everyone what they learned from their masters. Their teachings left a significant impact on our culture, and we all still follow their ideals. Saint Amrit was one of them. He told everyone about King Ahron, his stories, his disciples, and many more things which seem impossible. I myself don't believe in those tales, but after hearing from you, I think they are more than just tales," said the Mukhiya.

"But if he is not alive, then how do we proceed to our next destination?" said Karl.

"I think the elder of this village knows something about it, and to the best of my knowledge, he is the only person who can help," said the Mukhiya.

"Thank you for your help," said Elric.

Later that evening, they went to the elder's house where the Mukhiya introduced them to the elder. The elder was a very aged man with long white hair and a beard.

"The Mukhiya told me about you. So, how can I help you?" said the elder.

"Please guide us to the next destination of Lumina," said Elric.

"Lumina? You know, even the quintet don't know about each other's location, and you thought you could get a direct route here. Remember one thing, kids, there is no easy way to success. Lumina is the greatest Codex ever known to mankind," said the elder.

"We totally agree with you. But in this Lumina, there is nothing mentioned about the others. So, we just want to know any hint which can help us to find it," said Julius.

"You already have found a Lumina? Which one? Can I see it?" asked the elder.

"Yes, it's known as Solis. Here, you can look at it," said Elric.

The elder started crying and said, "I also wanted to know about these, but for many reasons, I never was able to search for Master Ignis. I knew he was not far away, but it looks like fate doesn't want me to find it. Thank you."

"It's nothing we did. You should thank Master Ignis. He already knows that Saint Amrit is dead, but he sent us to this island," said Elric.

"Now it makes sense. He has foresight. He knows all about you. He wanted us to be here. Otherwise, he himself would have told us about where we should head next," said Julius.

They all realized everything that happened or was going to happen happens for a purpose. Everything has its own meaning; it just needs to be realized or acknowledged behind the purpose.

"In the north, there is a kingdom called Veridia. It was an ancient and prosperous kingdom nestled between the majestic peaks of the Sylvarian Mountains and the shimmering waters of the Cerulean Sea. It was a land of lush green valleys, rolling hills, and dense forests teeming with wildlife. Veridia was renowned for its skilled artisans, who crafted exquisite works of art from precious metals, fine fabrics, and rare gemstones. The kingdom was ruled by a line of benevolent monarchs who were believed to be descendants of the legendary hero, King Veridian, who united the land and brought an era of peace and prosperity to its people. Veridia was admired for its dedication to the arts, its reverence for nature, and its commitment to justice and equality for all its citizens. King Veridian is a descendant of King Ahron's bloodline. There, you might find something because I heard one of the quintets went there, and just like us, there is also a village who might know about Lumina or might give you a hint where you should head next," said the elder.