The next morning, as the first light of dawn crept into his modest home, Ethan prepared for a journey unlike any he had ever undertaken. The address the princess had given him was in a distant kingdom, far beyond the borders of Eldridge. With determination in his heart and the memory of his parents spurring him on, he set out on foot, carrying little more than the clothes on his back and a satchel of provisions.
The journey was long and arduous. Ethan traversed dense forests, crossed rushing rivers, and climbed steep mountains. Along the way, he encountered travelers and heard tales of the kingdom he was heading to—a place of wealth and splendor, ruled by a wise and just king.
Days turned into weeks, and just as his spirit began to wane, Ethan reached the outskirts of the kingdom. The sight before him was breathtaking. Towering spires of marble and gold gleamed in the sunlight, and the bustling streets were filled with people from all walks of life.