Chapter 1602

"I could honestly walk faster than this!" Perseus exclaimed. It was already noon when they stopped at the roadside to cook some cup noodles. Perseus, slurping his noodles, suggested, "I think we should just take the essentials and hike the rest of the way. It's probably only 60 miles away or so. If we move fast, we could make it to the village before nightfall. It'll be faster than trying to fix the road as we go." It wasn't that Perseus was overreacting—his hands had been rubbed so raw from all that chopping that they were nearly blistered. "It's not an option—we're driving in since we can't afford to leave the supplies behind," Ramona said firmly. She scanned the surroundings with caution, the dense forest occasionally emitting strange noises that sent shivers down one's spine. "Why?" Perseus asked, a hint of confusion in his voice. "There are too many unpredictable factors in Ysle Springs, so having the car with us means we can make a quick escape if something happens. It'll ta