A few hours later, the Desert Ostriches could no longer move. As Asa suspected, they were fully spent. The poor animals had been carrying them for hours,
running as fast as their legs could carry them.
Unfortunately, even though they were one of the fastest means of transport an Adventurer could use, Desert Ostriches didn't possess infinite stamina.
"It's fine..." Asa petted the bald head of her mount.
The poor animal was wheezing at this point. It honestly made the blond lady feel terrible about herself.
'How could I have pushed this poor creature to such a point...'
Still, despite her heartache, the resolve to make things right kept burning within her. Asa had no time to dwell on heartbreaking thoughts.
"What should we do now?" Gu asked, staring squarely at the leader.
Liebert, on the other hand, lazily eyed the two. He was hungry and tired, so he desperately needed a break from their grueling travels.
But—
