Author's Words: Hello, I am Korean. I translated Korean with a translator. Sometimes there can be errors. Please understand. Thank you.
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Somewhere on Earth, there exists an island called Sina.
Various races live together on Sina.
The Cats' Eye , who resemble cats.
The Fish Eye , who live in the water.
The Bug Eye , who live in underground tunnels.
The Monkey Eye , who live in the forest.
And the Purple Eye , shamans who communicate the words of Nuru, the Mother of Earth, whom all races believe in.
A total of five races lived on Sina. The races gathered around the tallest and most rugged mountain in Sina, Umodo Mole, where the Purple Eyes resided. The Cats' Eye lived on the vast grasslands, the Fish Eye lived in all the waters that flowed through Sina, the Bug Eye lived in the crevices of the canyons, and the Monkey Eye lived in the forest at the base of Umodo Mole.
The Purple Eye race had unique purple eyes, which were believed to be because Nuru and the primordial shaman Shari had purple eyes. The races believed that the purple eyes held mysterious powers. The Purple Eyes could read the future, read souls, and memories from living beings. Thus, they were an essential presence for the races. Whenever a tribe member was injured, they always had to ask the Purple Eyes to find the right herbs.
"Wouldn't it be better to turn back now, Penner?"
"I feel uneasy that the Purple Eyes haven't come down. We need to go up."
"But even if we go up, we can't get near their temple! We're not shamans!"
"Think about it. Even after seven sunsets, Minti hasn't come down. We Sina can't do without the Purple Eyes."
Penner, the governor of the Monkey Eye, was climbing Umodo Mole with a few young warriors. Living in the trees, their hands and feet had hardened calluses, making the climb easy for them.
"Other races will start to worry soon. We have to go first since we live closest. Otherwise, the king will be troubled."
Since Penner was leading, Pathas, who had spoken to him, couldn't argue further and closed his mouth. The mountain Umodo Mole alternated between forested areas and rocky areas, so it was necessary for the Monkey Eye to go. Pathas looked at the large, thick bow and quiver of arrows on Penner's shoulder, then alternated his gaze to his own bow and quiver. Penner's bow was made from the bones and teeth of the beast Akatakia, known as the ruler of the forest, and was so massive that almost no one could lift it. Feeling anew how remarkable Penner was, Pathas mustered more strength to walk alongside him.
"Just a little further and we'll reach the forest. Once we pass that, we'll see Yono (meaning 'breath,' the temple of the Purple Eyes). Hang in there a little more, guys!!"
At Penner's say, the warriors, who had shown slight signs of fatigue, pushed on with more energy and climbed the rocky mountain. As he said, it wasn't long before they reached the forest. For the Monkey Eye, who lived and hunted in the trees, the forest was practically home. Penner and the warriors quickly climbed the trees and moved through them as if flying like monkeys.
"Please... I hope nothing has happened..."
Penner muttered.