Have you considered going to Sprites' Forest? Adami's face drops for a moment.
The Secret Initiate chief there is notoriously difficult to get along with! He'll be even more cranky now due to the rumors that
you're in this world bent on destruction!
This is what we'll do! Have you seen those man-eating bugs and millipedes?
Go defeat them, then bring some specimens back.
That should help you gain the trust of the sorcerers of Ilya.
Once things are settled, board the boat. Come and find me when you get to Southern Island,
There are few things I need to talk to you about first.