Emma had always lived in the shadow of a mountain—both literally and figuratively. The towering peak called "Everbright" loomed over her small village, its summit shrouded in mist. Legends whispered that anyone who reached the top would discover a rare flower that granted clarity of purpose and unshakable strength. Yet, for generations, no one dared to climb it.

Emma wasn't particularly strong or skilled, but she had something else: a spark of relentless curiosity. At 17, she decided she would climb Everbright, not for glory, but to prove to herself that she could.

When she shared her plan...