When Vandhiyathevan woke up again, he was amazed by what he saw in and around him. The sun was rising in the eastern sky. There the sea was a sea of molten gold. Udayakumari shone in a golden silk dress. Opposite him, in the direction of the boat, stood an emerald island draped in a blue sea. To the right was another similar patch of green earth. It is not clear whether it is an island surrounded by sea on all four sides or a vast expanse of land. In the distance, between the two emerald regions, many more such islands seemed to exemplify various shades of green. Looking around from the boat, I could see the seven colours of the rainbow and its seven thousand combinations of colours. On the whole, the scene did not appear to be a real scene. It was like a painting marvel made by an immortal artist who had mastered the art of painting vowed, "Here, I will show you what heaven is like!"
Vandhiyathevan, who was mesmerized by this sight, whispered in his ear, "This is not heaven; This is Ilankai!" the words fell and awakened him.
"Yes! It is true that I doubted whether this is heaven!" said Vandhiyathevan.
"This is not heaven; But earth like heaven. Asuras in human form have been trying to turn this heaven into hell for a long time," said Poongkuzhali.
"Who do you call demons?" he asked.
"People like you who make war their profession."
"Even Ponniyin Selvar?"
"Why do you ask me about him?"
"You said you would inquire about the prince?"
"I said I would inquire about his whereabouts. Didn't you say that you would find out whether he was a human, a demon or a demigod?"
The boat was approaching the islands. Instead of the roar of the sea, the sound of the waves crashing on the shore began to be heard.
"What do you mean? Opposite is Bhoota Island, and on the right is Naga Island. Where are you going? Shall I drop you off on Naga Island? Are you going to inquire?"
"No; Let's go to Ghost Island. Even if it's a little late, it's better to find out where the prince is."
"All right, then; Remember the promise you made to me!"
The boat came to a halt on the shore of the small island. Poongkuzhali told Vandhiyathevan to look after the boat and went into the emerald island. Vandhiyathevan looked in the direction she had gone. She soon disappeared among the green trees.
Vandhiyathevan first thought about how Bodhatheevu had become a ghost island with the votes of the people. Then he wondered what kind of monster it must be that now dwells on the island. Then he wondered what could be the mystery hidden in the heart of this wonderful woman.
As Poongkuzhali said, she came back in an hour. She got into the boat and asked Vandhiyathevan to get in too. The boat proceeded towards Nagatheevu.
"Were you able to inquire and find out?" asked Vallavarayan.
"Chief Minister Anirutha Brahmarayar has come to Mathottam to see Ponniyin Selvar. The prince should have come to Mathottam yesterday. I don't know how long he will be in Mathottam. You can go there and find out," said Poongkuzhali.
"How far is Mathottam from here?"
"It's five or six miles away. All the way is a forest. Don't think it will be like Kodikarai forest. It is a forest of trees reaching up to the sky. It is dark in some places in broad daylight. There are herds of elephants and other wild beasts. You have to be careful."
"If only there was a clever girl like you to show the way in the forest...?" said Vallavaraiyan with a sigh.
"Then you are the only one! Give me the letter! I'll take it myself... No, I can't! I am talking like a madwoman. I can't. Didn't you agree with the junior stateswoman? You have to do it!"
"Yes, Poongkuzhali! I'll get it done. Even if someone else begs for it, I will not give it. Did you help so much? That's enough!"
The boat was approaching Nagdweep. Poongkuzhali's hands were hurting the paddle as usual. But I could see from her face that her mind was wandering somewhere else in a dreamland.
"Ocean Kumari!" called Vandhiyathevan, and she came into this world with a start.
"Why did you call?" she asked.
"You said you were expecting a favour from me? That's what I said now. Here the shore is approaching."
Poongkuzhali did not immediately refuse; He seemed to think. So Vandhiyathevan took courage and said more.
"What you have done for me is huge. You didn't just help me; You have helped the Chola empire. You have done a great service to the Chola emperor's tribe. My mind will not be at peace if I do not do something in return."
"Are you telling the truth about all this? Or are you deceitful like the other men in the world?"
"I swear to the king of the ocean."
"You mean I'm writing in water?"
"I swear to know Akasha Vani, Bhoodevi, Ashtathiku Balakas and Sun and Moon."
"I don't believe in your oath and oath. Will lying deceivers fear only truth and oath? The first time I saw you, I thought you were good, so I am telling you..."
"The first thought is always the best. You don't have to change it."
"After seeing Ponniyin Selvar and handing over the letter to him, after saying all that needs to be said and all that needs to be said, when he has time, ask him, 'Do you remember Ocean Kumari?' If he says, 'I remember,' say 'it was she who brought me the boat and dropped me off in Ilankai'!"
'Poongkuzhali! Are you trying to fly that high? Shall a sparrow begin to fly saying that I too will go to the place where Garuda, the king of Gagana, flies away? Isn't this good for you?' – Vandhiyathevan thought to himself. Frankly, "Did you hesitate so much to say this? I thought you were going to ask something big. I must tell the prince! Even if he doesn't ask, I'll tell you...." He said.
"Oh my God! If he doesn't listen, don't say anything!"
"That's impossible; I'll tell you."
"What do you mean?" I'll tell you what happened. 'Prince! Ponniyin Selvar! Do you remember Ocean Kumari? If you don't remember, remember it now! It was she who saved me from falling into the hands of Pazhuvertaraiyar's murderous men. It was she who pushed the boat alone and brought me to Ilankai. It was she who saved me from falling into the sea and put me in the boat. If it wasn't for Ocean Kumari's help, I wouldn't have come alive and seen you. You wouldn't have received this letter either!'
"You're right so far, don't add anything more! Don't tell me that I told you to tell him all this!"
"Achcha! Do you think I'm completely insane?"
"If the prince makes any reply, you must tell me as it is. Don't add or underestimate."
"Where shall I see you again?"
"What's the trouble in seeing me? I will be at Kodikarai, on this ghost island, or in a boat between the two."
"Shall I see if you are on Ghost Island if you come this way on your way back to town?"
"You must not come into the island on any pretext; If it comes, it will be disastrous. See if this boat is on the beach! If so, make a noise with a sign! Can you crow like the cuckoo I did yesterday?..."
"Can't you crow like a cuckoo? But I will make noise like a peacock. Listen to this!"
Vandhiyathevan covered his mouth with his hand and shouted in a voice as loud as a peacock.
Hearing that, Poongkuzhali burst out laughing.
The boat approached the shore of Naga Island. They both got out of the boat. Vandhiyathevan climbed on the shore and said goodbye. Poongkuzhali turned the boat. Vandhiyathevan looked back curiously. Won't she come too, saying, "I'll come with you"? There was still a little desire in his mind. But Poongkuzhali paid no attention to him. Her face showed that she had already gone into a dreamland.