Chapter 128: On the River

The bamboo raft floated over the river, carried by the current towards the Kanima Mountains. The travelers were given by the healers ample food and water for their journey downstream along with some advice on where they should disembark. Eldion did not know how to feel as they left the realm of the Orchid Queen. They did get enough rest while they were there and the healers were very helpful, however, their experience at the temple pyramid and when the Orchid Queen commanded the plants to attack him remained with Eldion.

“So, the Orchid Queen knew all along that you have the pearl,” said Casser as he held the long bamboo pole that helped him steer the raft over the flowing river. 

“That’s what Rolho said,” replied Mira. “Retta also explained that the very earth of Rokuhari is enchanted and magnified the Orchid Queen’s power. Within her realm, the Orchid Queen could sense the pearl and then had her pet lizard steal it from