Unfortunately, there was no way for Vi, even with the powers of a full-fledged Acranist Master, to teleport over three thousand people along with a vast quantity of supplies across a distance that normally took seven days on foot. The cost in energy would've drained her soul dry. So, the only option was to march, steadily and without pause, until, at last, the outer walls of Redwood Town loomed in the distance, seven days later.
During those long days of travel, Kaelor kept a close eye on the slaves. But despite his efforts, he felt no progress. It was as if their massive numbers only deepened the shroud of despair around them. The sheer weight of their shared gloom made it nearly impossible to draw even the smallest spark of life or hope from their eyes.
