It had taken her some time to figure out the watch's riddle, but she knew it was better to move quickly and check if she was on the right track—she could always double back if necessary.
Though her plan felt impulsive and reckless, Hera had no better option to find Rafael.
Right now, it was like searching for a needle in a haystack.
All she could do was hope—and pray—that while she was out there looking, Rafael and Minerva were still safe.
'Hah…'
Hera exhaled sharply, her breath ragged as she pushed herself to run deeper into the forest.
Sweat poured down her face, stinging her eyes, and her muscles burned from the relentless exertion.
Thirty minutes of running had already taken their toll, and her lungs felt like they were about to collapse.
But despite the overwhelming fatigue, she gritted her teeth and kept going, her mind focused on one thought: 'Just a little bit more.'
