14h 42min, jun 18, 2017 y - Nearly a years worth of time spent working at the crystal shop and he helps the business grow. The merchant tells him of his personal legend, to go to Mecca. Unlike Santiago, the merchant has no plans to fulfill his legend. Having earned enough money now from the successful shop to resume his quest, Santiago eventually decides to go to Egypt thinking there is nothing to lose.
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