Running, running, running.
The amount of physical exhaustion built up with this level of exertion was taxing even for Damien, let alone the girls who didn't have his physical capabilities.
They had no choice but to run, though, because the number of Messenger Birds chasing them only increased with every passing minute!
"Zara!"
Damien's shadow expanded and Zara jumped out into the world, rapidly expanding in size until she was half as tall as most of the surrounding trees.
"Hop on her back and follow! I'm going to start teleporting!"
Damien didn't have the convenience of teleporting multiple people anymore. At most, he could only take one along with him.
It was easier for the girls to use Zara as a transportation method since her shadow teleportation didn't have the same limits.
And since they didn't have to exert themselves running, they could focus on driving away the surrounding swarm!
SKREEEEE!
SKREEEEE!
