Chapter 290: An Old Story (6)
It had been over a week since Eisel and Edna wandered with the expedition team in the Karakoram Mountains.
Though it sounded grand, exploration was more like a battle with oneself. Navigating through uncooperative terrain, fighting demons, enduring uncomfortable nights in the wild, and pushing forward the next morning. It was a journey that required robust physical and mental strength to endure.
"Those kids... They don't even seem tired."
"No, they're exhausted. They're just holding on."
In that sense, it was natural for the expedition members to change their opinions of Eisel and Edna.
At first, they thought of them as immature students. However, once they realized the girls had useful skills, they began to recognize their presence.
When serious, they were earnest; in battle, they were a great help. During rest, they constantly chatted, lifted their spirits, and aided the team with various skills, making their presence significant on this expedition.
Edna mingled with various people, but Eisel did not.
Now, her wariness had lessened a lot, but... Having lived nearly a decade with the stigma of being a traitor's child, it was difficult for her to easily approach others.
So, after each night of exploration, Eisel would lie next to Edna in their makeshift tent and share her old stories only with her.
"... Edna, what do you think about my father?"