Chapter 159 - (159) Marathon (2/2)

A younger girl was the first one who joined his group. She was probably only in her early to mid teens.

After that, three boys followed suit. All of them were about the same age. If Geth had to guess, they were first- or second-year students.

”All right, we will make introductions later.” He smiled at the nervous teens who were around him.

”Everyone, move out!”

The groups took off with enthusiasm. He could tell that even the adults were hyped by the Agility boost he'd given them.

Geth beckoned his small squad to follow him and took off through the trees. He made sure to run slow and keep his senses on each of his temporary party members.

His speed gradually increased as he noticed the rest getting used to the boost in Agility.

'Wisdom was definitely the correct choice for the secondary Attribute. These kids would have taken all day just to get used to the Agility otherwise.'

Geth chuckled at the ungraceful movements of his followers. Jack and two of the younger boys had already eaten dirt twice.

There were still close to nine hours of daylight left. As long as none of the groups strayed too far, everyone should reach the campsite with an hour to spare.

He was actually a bit worried about losing some potential citizens during this escapade. There were close to forty groups, some not quite having ten members.

'As long as I set up plenty of stops, they should be fine. It may turn the three-day trip into a five or six-day venture, though.'

Sigh

'Well, I've done all I can do to make things proceed smoothly. At least once we get past the halfway mark, the area should be completely clear of mobs.'

”How long do we have to run like this?” Jack asked while struggling to keep his balance.

”We still have another seven hours for today.”

Jack tripped over his feet and almost face-planted again. He barely managed to catch himself at the last moment.

”Seven hours?!” Jack groaned.

”Quit being such a big baby!” Sindri laughed at the young man's disposition. ”How long will the trip take, Geth? It doesn't seem that far on the map.”

”I plan on us taking breaks each evening, so five days if we're lucky. Seven at most.”

”I can't wait!” Rift leaped in excitement mid-stride.

Peter huffed, ”I... I'm going to... die! Seven days... of this?!”

”Hahaha, looks like you're getting some well-needed exe-!” Jack tried to make fun of his friend but tripped over a root.

Everyone looked back and laughed as they watched his face drag through the mud for the third time. Peter especially got a kick out of it.

”Okay, Captain America, how about you worry about yourself?” Rift called back.

Geth smiled at the young man's joke and slowed enough for Jack to catch back up.. The joking proceeded that way well into the afternoon.