Chapter 4
Pearl
The way through the jungle became increasingly difficult. The part of the forest we were now crossing was densely overgrown and although Hunter cut through the path, it was difficult to get ahead. I was starting to look forward to a real bed and a big bathtub filled with hot water. Eating something decent wouldn't be too bad either. The jungle food, mostly consisting of fish and some roots, slowly but surely got on my nerves. Even though I was glad Hunter could provide us with something to eat at all. If I had been alone, I would have starved to death in this green hell.
Even the soldiers would surely have had their difficulties here. My dad had chosen the right man for this mission. But I wouldn't have expected anything else from him. He didn't bother with people who di
