After passing the point that they expected would present the most challenge, the blue sky gained a tint of red. The expeditionary force stopped marching and got ready to camp outside, setting up tents and gathering to prepare for dinner.

“Now that I think about it…what kind of place is the Abyss?” Eun-Hyang suddenly asked after quietly eating for a while. Everyone threw her a glance before turning to Evelyn.

“…Ah…” Teresa frowned like she was conflicted. The fact that Evelyn was the Abyss Witch at one point in time was a secret even inside Seven Stars. There were some people who knew about it before, but after the Balim expedition, the majority of them learned about the matter. Thus, Teresa thought it would be a sensitive issue to openly discuss.

“Did I say something wrong?” Eun-Hyang asked. She didn’t seem to think the same as Teresa and talked like this was no big issue.

“Ho, ho. I’m so sorry, unnie. Eun-Hyang can be insensitive sometimes…” Teresa chided Eun-Hyang a bit, but didn’t put a stop to the conversation. She worded her response in a way that suggested there was no choice but for Evelyn to spill the truth since things had gotten to this point; and truthfully, Teresa was curious about this too. Just in case, she glanced at Chi-Woo since she knew he treasured...