Finding the map to reach the island with the help of the same scholars, Vichitram gave his brother the complete authority to rule Shantam and prepared to set sail along with one hundred men. Even after Chitram, the former king and queen, priests, councillors and a lot of commoners pleaded with Vichitram not to travel since such a pursuit which was against the laws of nature wouldn’t be fruitful; Vichitram neglected them. His brother even pointed out the fact that two kings from the past who set sail to this island never returned. However, the more people opposed his voyage, the more Vichitram rushed towards it thinking he was getting near to his dream.
After setting sail, Vichitram and his men had no trouble for a long time until they reached the Sea of Nightmares. During their time in this sea, none of them could sleep and even if they tried to take a nap feeling exhausted, they would begin to experience their worst fears coming true. Living in that hell for a fortnight, the men passed the sea and once they crossed it, none of them could control their sleep anymore.
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