Ain't an Ordinary Girl

Chapter 34

Crystal Lake in Gray Shear, Chain Mountain in Rex Ridge, Tybet Cave in Lington, and many other places were patiently visited by the party of three: Crown Prince Zyvion, Vrylle, and Rusty, who acted as both the coachman and bodyguard.

Each day, their journey took them to increasingly distant lands. What was once a short ride to nearby places now evolved into longer journeys, spanning from several hours to a full day, depending on the terrain.

The continuous tour fascinated Vrylle to the point where her sense of time was like a blur, leading to the passing of two weeks.

As for Ezra and Everett, Vrylle's concern for the two alleviated yet again.

Vrylle was worried about what was happening on their side. Her unease grew as well as two months was approaching, leaving only a few weeks until the next quest. Her gut feeling, as always, was telling her that the upcoming quest this time would be more complex, challenging, complicated, and unexpected in some way.

There may be obstacles, twists, and complexities that Vrylle will have to navigate during the said quest, making it more difficult and intricate.

That was why, if possible, Vrylle wanted to spend the free time she had with Ezra and Everett. Unfortunately, it seemed impossible to happen.

"There was really a temple built here? How utterly bizarre. And for a temple to become a tourist attraction, makes it even more peculiar."

Crown Prince Zyvion, though he barely left the comfort of his palace because of his status, does not mean he was ignorant of what was happening outside its walls. On the contrary, as a Crown Prince, he had various ways to pick up news and gossip.

Mount Islas.

There's actually a temple perched on this mountain, and what's even more astonishing is the influx of people, both locals and tourists alike. It's quite a spectacle, considering the challenging terrain that requires an hour-long trek on foot just to reach the temple.

Yet, against all odds, it has become an attraction.

What attracted and drew people to travel around Mount Islas up to the temple was the exhilarating experience of journeying through it, basking in the breathtaking view, and relishing the pure, invigorating air. Most importantly, the allure of encountering the infamous overseer of Islas Temple: its Priestess.

People who witnessed the Priestess marveled at her presence, likening her to an angel. Her mere existence alone seemed to wash away their sins, bringing solace to their emotions and clarity to their minds.

Similar claims echoed among others who were captivated by her ethereal aura.

"I expected it to be kind of crowded. However, it seemed that wasn't the case? It's kind of a good thing, though."

Vrylle played deaf to the playful sarcasm of the Crown Prince and just voiced out her opinion.

In the travel itinerary that Vrylle and the Crown Prince had prearranged, the last five places they would visit were: the Hint Cove in Pasco Shore, Islas Temple of Mount Islas, Snowy Sand in Basil Island, Guide Tunnel in A3 Avenue, and the mysterious Misty Forest in I-moh Mountain.

They selected those places to be their last five because of their uniqueness as well as their interesting locations.

Take the temple of Mount Islas, for example.

Just like any other temple throughout the Empire, each temple in every territory exudes a somber atmosphere, drawing people to seek solace within its hallowed walls, mostly for their important matters.

However, Islas Temple was different.

People who visited the temple did so despite its challenging terrain and unexpected location for various reasons. It could be merely for fun, or some unknown interest, or perhaps pure curiosity- like Vrylle and the Crown Prince.