The Priest's tale is sobering. It quickly and ruthlessly pierces and takes out all the hot air from the youthful dreamy perspective Ak'kulula has been holding on exploring the Queen's tomb. No trace of his earlier joyful excitement remains, but the solemn seriousness of one who properly has realized the deadly seriousness and dangers of reality.
Kharille wrote:
"A wonderful tale! Seems that Mother Earth holds the secrets to guide us. Agwe had little control over his men. Perhaps he relied on paying them rather than through good leadership. I wonder whether we can restore our relations with the Aziza, demonstrate our respect for the forest and rediscover the whereabouts of Queen Nirin...."
The lad looks up and nods at the Prince's comments. Here is another story of foolish men, who were totally clueless they were in over their heads, and who responded in their foolish boorish manner to what should have been respected and honored, even feared.
"Ak'kulula would like very much to seek out the tomb of the great Queen. To behold her glory in life and in death."