The meanders of the river followed one after another; even if they had wanted to and the machines that pushed the main barges could go faster, the problem was controlling the row of barges, with their rudimentary engines, those that had them, and others barely equipped with a rudder. .
Along the banks of the river, you could see groups of elves running, carried by the wind. It was incredible that this race could advance across open fields at that speed. But we did not have time for much contemplation or progress, and for it to be without accidents required all our concentration, all our mana, and above all, being attentive to Captain Slug's orders.
