Zach, Dukiel, and Julius' target destination this time was further into the forest than the swamp. It would take them at least a night to arrive. Out of the two weeks they had, at least four days would be spent traveling. Assuming things didn't go according to plan, it would be good if they planned to return ahead of time.
Eight days. That was how long they could spend in the forest not traveling to or from their destination. Considering they didn't know what to expect, it was a time that was neither short nor long.
It could be more than enough to find, hit, and exterminate a Locale. But what if it was a maze-like Locale? It would be difficult to clear something like that in only eight days.
That was why they didn't waste any time. As soon as they received their permission, Zach, Dukiel, and Julius grabbed their bags and headed out. Dukiel took the lead, Julius secured the center, and Zach guarded the rear.
