What's going on?

You dare feign ignorance of Oberin, the greatest leader the Great Desert has ever seen?
Heh... I'll make sure you remember my name. Here, I've a task for you. 
Take what's inside this cart here and bring it to the end of that road there.
...Compensation? You dare ask for compensation to my face?!
Just do what you're told! Got it!?
And if you leave the slightest scratch on that cart, you'll never hear the end of it!!
※ Take the pearl from the cart through the path
and place it upon the shining area.
※ If the pearl is destroyed,
talk to Oberin to try again.