"Perhaps sixty percent recovered after two days of rest. Enough to travel at enhanced vampire speed, though sustained running will deplete me." The vampire's red eyes showed understanding of what Satou was planning. "You want all three of us moving at maximum possible pace."
Satou looked at both of them. "I know this is dangerous. I know we're not fully recovered. But if we wait for proper healing, we'll arrive after the battle is over. After our people are dead or enslaved and I don't want that , we will try to reach the settlement tomorrow. I can make it if i run at maximum speed ."
Marcus and Elara had woken from the commotion, the elderly couple appearing in the doorway with sleep-confused expressions.
"You're leaving?" Elara asked, immediately assessing Sylvara's condition with healer's eyes. "She's not ready for travel. That wound needs at least another day to—"
