Noticing Barlin's shock, Kohei admitted, "It's a long journey, but that's just it—the Antarctic isn't a completely flat icy wilderness. There are hills and other steep inclines, as well as ice formations that will slow us down. Even if we travel non-stop, it will take at least eight days."

"Eight days…"

Barlin trailed off, and demanded, "But you said it's 800 miles as the crow flies. Then why don't we fly?"

Kohei replied, "There's still 600 miles to cover through the sea, and without any plac