The boy’s interpretation has been true, thus the tribesmen decide to make him a consular instead of killing him. Moreover, they have given him gold as a present for saving the life of their people. Santiago feels happy about the way things end up, he thinks about buying him own flocks and lives in the oasis with Fatima for the rest of his life. However, the alchemist advises him to do the opposite and go searching for his treasure. The old man justifies him word by telling Santiago that the omens will leave him as soon as he start ignoring him destiny and after that he will not be able to interpret anything. The boy sees that it would be better for him to go after his treasure especially that Fatima, the desert women, would prefer him to do so. Furthermore, Santiago buys a horse to helps him pass the desert accompany with the alchemist, the two men take the desert wishing that their destiny will guide them to the right way to the pyramids.
