"They've spotted us," Lin murmured, her hand gripping Ren's as she pulled him along. Her double enhanced speed gave her a significant advantage, and Ren's light frame wasn't much of a burden.
"The 'magic forest' is close," Ren responded, his feet moving faster than they ever had before, yet his breathing remained controlled despite the exertion. "Once there, we'll have a greater advantage to lose the flyers."
Lin nodded without slowing her pace. Her speed wasn't at maximum while pulling Ren; she also had to moderate her rhythm to avoid pushing him too hard. Even so, they moved considerably faster than any average pursuer could manage. Her crane and panther beast combination gave her extraordinary velocity.
The edge of the magic forest finally appeared, a luminescent line beginning with the Iron ring. Behind them, the sound of different horns indicated that the patrols were organizing to avoid losing them.
