Chapter 27
Chapter 27
Holding their breath, the travelers began to explore the strange and paradisiacal place, marveling at the fact that Nature had created a pristine garden in the bowels of the mountain. However Matsuko breathed out a barely audible phrase.
“It is incredible that this place that resembles Eden has been used to send men to kill and die, that it is only a place destined for deception, destruction and hatred.”
The unexpected phrase of his daughter once more filled with pride the heart of Taro, who had to turn his face to avoid showing his gesture close to tears, incompatible with the harsh image of the sensei that he showed at all hours.
"There are some trees over there ..." Jack said pragmatically “.... and they seem to be loaded with fruit, I see figs and apples.”
"We haven't eaten in more than a day." Lakshmi replied. “Is it be safe to try them, or will it happen as with the apples of perdition from the Biblical Garden of Eden?”