As the crew settled in for the night, Kann stayed up on deck, staring out at the ocean. She couldn't shake the feeling that they were missing something, that there was some clue they had overlooked.
She was lost in thought when she heard footsteps behind her.
She turned to see Saria approaching her.
"Hey," Saria said, a small smile on her face. "You look like you could use some company."
Kann smiled back, grateful for the distraction. "Thanks," she said.
"I've just been thinking about the search. We haven't found anything, and I'm starting to feel like we're never going to find a wise man."
Saria leaned against the railing, looking out at the ocean with Kann.
"I know what you mean," she said.
"But we can't give up now. We've come too far."
"I know," Kann said.
"But I feel like we're missing something. Some clue or piece of information that could lead us to a wise man."
Saria nodded thoughtfully.
"Maybe we should talk to some of the locals again. See if they know anything we missed."
Kann's eyes lit up.
"That's a great idea," she said.
"Let's get the crew together and head back into town."
The two women woke up the crew and set off
off into town, determined to find the missing piece of the puzzle.
They went from person to person, asking questions and trying to piece together any information that could lead them to the wise man.
But once again, they came up empty-handed. As the day wore on, Kann could feel her frustration growing. They had been searching for two days now, and they still had no leads. She began to wonder if they would ever find a wise man.
"we don't want these so called self claimed geniuses"
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Charles was an elderly man, with a face etched with wrinkles and a shock of white hair that framed his face.
His eyes were a deep brown, and they sparkled with intelligence and a hint of mischief. Despite his advanced age, Charles stood tall and proud, with a regal bearing that commanded respect.
His personality was a mixture of wisdom, wit, and kindness.
He had spent his life traveling the world, seeking knowledge and understanding of the many different cultures and people that he encountered. He had a wealth of experience and knowledge, and he was always eager to share it with anyone who would listen.
Charles had a sharp mind and a quick wit, and he loved nothing more than engaging in lively debates and discussions with those around him. He had a talent for seeing through people's facades and getting to the heart of the matter, and he was always willing to offer his insights and advice.
Despite his sharp tongue and his no-nonsense attitude, Charles was also deeply compassionate and empathetic. He had a knack for sensing when someone was in need, and he was always willing to lend a helping hand...
And because of this quality of his, he could tell by looking at the faces of kann and her friends that they were in trouble....
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As they were about to give up, The old man approached them.
He wore tattered clothes and carried a staff, but Kann could see a glint of intelligence in his eyes.
"Excuse me,"
he said, his voice raspy.
"I couldn't help but overhear you talking about Someone with a good knowledge of world. I might be able to help you."
Kann was skeptical.
They had talked to dozens of people, and none of them had been able to help. But there was something about this old man that made her pause....
"Do you know such person?"
she asked, her voice guarded.
"I've been on this island for a long time,"
the old man said.
"I know everyone and everything that goes on here. I might be able to help you find what you're looking for."
"Ok, take us there"
The old man did nothing and started staring at the bundle of coins tied to the kann.
"Take it, but if you are lying then I will kill you old man"
Kann exchanged a glance with Saria, and they both nodded.
...
They followed the old man as he led them deeper into the town.
They wound their way through narrow alleyways and dimly lit streets, until they came to a small house on the outskirts of town.
"This is where a wise man lives,"
The old man said, gesturing towards the house.
Kann and her friends exchanged a look of disbelief.
They had searched the entire island, and they had missed this small house on the outskirts of town?
They thanked the old man and approached the house.
Kann knocked on the door, her heart pounding in her chest. After a moment, the door creaked open, revealing a small, A little girl came out.
"Can I help you?" she asked, her voice soft and kind...
Kann stepped forward, her confidence returning. "We've been looking for a wise men," she said.
"We've heard that there is a wise man in this house, Is there anyone else in your house? I think that's what we're looking for"
The little girl smiled.
"Looks like gradnpa fooled you too...
Me and my grandpa live in this house and the person who is watching everything behind the scenes is my grandpa, look he is there"
As soon as he says this, Charles comes out of the bushes and says...
"Chloe, You ruined my game, I wanted to know what these people came for "
'really? you just took money from us'
Kann was looking at her with an angry gaze.
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