Mareona raised her eyebrow when she heard Aldred say that.
"Friend?" Richa asked, staring at his hand. "I… I don't need friends."
"I understand that you do this for you parents," Aldred said. "They have a big debt right?"
"How did you even know that?"
"I can see it in your eyes."
"Seriously?"
"Your parents have debt too?" Ivette asked. "Are you here to make money for paying them?"
Richa nodded. "Yes, I am."
"Poor thing," Ivette said. "I participate in this treasure hunting for the same reason. I am so scared, but I have my brother accompanying me. And now, I have Aldred as well. It's thanks to him, that I can pay my debt."
"Why are you still here if you already pay it?" Richa asked.
"My parent is no more, and I want to accompany Aldred in his journey."
Richa looked down. "So you're the same as me, huh."
"You said you don't need friends," Rachel said. "You're wrong."
"How am I wrong?"
"Those you consider friends, are not your friends to begin with."