All was settled. They had decided that they would leave next week for the journey. The Queen was also informed about the progress.
"You both are doing it faster than I had expected." commented The Queen with a delightful & satisfied smile, "I wish you a very good luck ahead. May the glory of the country return with you."
"Thanks you Highness"
The days passed on quickly. They spent most of their time studying the map, buying the necessary tools under the Queen's sponsorship, visiting the docks to meet Captain Dark Eye & training the university boys. As the hours rolled on they became more and more restless.
Maybe didn't realise what was waiting for them in the other side of the World...