Chapter 10: Hiking to Mount Kang

Sarah and Mr. Hansen took care of all the preparations.

Loraine only needed to bring herself.

She was living a life even better than a princess.

"Miss Loraine, everything is ready now. We can depart," Sarah informed and Loraine perked up.

"Shall we go then?" Lorraine said calmly though she was internally jumping in excitement.

'Yes! My first trip in forever! I will enjoy this life!''

Comfortably sitting in the car, Loraine watched the scenery they passed by. 

For her, it was extremely rare to relax in a comfortable car like this and simply watch what they were passing by.

She couldn't help but recall her previous hectic life.

In her previous life, even if she was in the car, she was still doing something. 

When she was studying, she was reviewing books, and when she was working, she was typing documents or calling people to set schedules.

She could only work hard like everyone else to have a better life in the future and achieve her dreams. In the end, she died without being able to do what she wanted to do in life.

But now, she could already relax and do whatever she wanted.

It was such a major change that she wondered if she would ever get used to it.s

"Miss Loraine, we're here," the driver notified humbly.

"We've finally arrived!" Loraine said excitedly.

They had been on the road for six hours. She even dozed off and only awoke a few minutes ago.

Sarah gave her sunglasses and cap. 

When going out Loraine would usually just wear the most basic disguise. 

People who don't know her won't be able to recognize her. 

Sarah, as well as her bodyguards, would dress casually. 

As a result, it would be difficult for ordinary people to see any problem. 

As for those wealthy people who knew her, she wouldn't run into them easily, especially in a place like Mount Kang.

'Those wealthy people are too busy with their parties and businesses anyway. They wouldn't come to a place like this,' Loraine was assured she could simply relax here without any worries.

After all, Mount Kang was a place known for its scenery, but few people visited it, which was why Loraine chose it. 

People with her status won't normally go to a place like Mount Kang. So, meeting someone who knew her identity would be difficult, which was a good thing.

"Miss Loraine, we've already inspected the bungalow you'll be staying in," Mr. Mo said. 

Loraine finally saw the leader of her bodyguards in person. He was quite well-built and it was noticeable even when he wore casual clothing.

"All right, let's go."

Loraine raised her eyes and looked at the mountain in front of her. 

She was certain it would take her a long time to hike up to the top. 

In any case, she was not in a hurry. 

It was a good idea to take in the scenery while going up and enjoy the fresh air.

They haven't gone into the mountain yet but Loraine could already feel the cool and sweet breeze.

"The quality of air here is really good," Sarah praised while they were going up.

"Yeah, I thought so too. 

The shades of these trees are also nice. 

They also have a lot of wildflowers on this mountain," Loraine added as she looked around. 

The cluster of different colored flowers was very lovely. 

Walking near it made her get a whiff of their natural fragrance and it was better than any perfume.

There were also a lot of sounds of birds singing here and there. 

It was unlike in the city center where there was barely any to be heard due to the loud noise everywhere and most of the trees were cut down so birds were only in cages.

No wonder Mt. Kang was loved by people who liked to be one with nature.

After three hours of walking, they finally reached the top of the mountain. 

They took breaks and dawdled along the way. That was why it took them so long for them to reach the top.

If they had simply walked quickly, they would have managed to climb to the top in 45 minutes to an hour.

But Loraine was here for leisure so she told everyone not to hurry.

Moreover, they knew she wouldn't be able to walk quickly anyway. She needed breaks in between even when they walked leisurely.

"We've finally made it!" Loraine exclaimed in glee.

This was her first hike in forever and she managed to reach the top alive.

This in itself was an achievement.

Everyone had been patient with her even if they visibly could have walked here in a few minutes.

'Hehe. I guess I gotta exercise now and then,' Loraine noted.

Especially since her bodyguards had such visibly strong bodies that they were surely bored with her baby-like steps especially when they were near the top.

Hiking the last part of the journey when they were close to the summit had been the most difficult for her during the whole hike.

Thankfully, she managed to complete it.

Her guards had even been glancing at her repeatedly as if wanting to offer to just carry her on their back to end her suffering.

They must have done their best to shut their mouth so she would not be offended.

'Please, don't worry, everyone.

I will exercise.

I will exercise,' Loraine repeatedly said in her mind.

It was a promise to herself so she would do it later. This body was much younger than her former one so it would be easier to get it in tune with some exercises.

It would help in her future travels so Loraine was willing to do that much.

Exercise isn't work so it should be alright. She won't exercise too much anyway and just do what she can manage to do.

Loraine caught her breath and looked around.

'Wow! The scenery here is really beautiful!" Loraine exclaimed and everyone agreed.

The climb here was worth it.