Swoosh!
Alden left the city, sprinting through the woods at full speed.
His legs and lungs burned, his body already at its limit, but Alden didn't stop despite the pain.
His heart beat in urgency. 'Father! Mother! Please be okay!' He gritted his teeth, silently praying.
Little Rainbow and Ulfr went back to his mental world as he continued running.
He could only hope that his father and mother get to the safety shelters in time.
'It shouldn't be a problem,' The worry in Alden's heart slightly eased, and he slowed his pace, not pushing his body to the limit. 'The shelter is not far from our house.'
At this moment, Alden was truly glad he became a researcher. 'Luckily, I retired them before, so since they are not at work, they should be able to reach the shelters easily,'
Alden continued running, and when he could no longer do so, he called out to Ulfr. He sat on his back, and Ulfr carried him while he recovered.
...
The third city.
