Oath

Varian and Sarah took the lead. But in fact, Sarah had slowed down to help Varian.

Enigma ran after them, carrying Sonya over her shoulder like she's a school bag.

"Wo-Woo!"

Sonya shivered like a leaf in the wind, her breath and gaze both still.

"W-We can teleport. I have a tre—"

"Don't. Teleportation leaves too many traces. Cradle's environment magnifies those traces. If we teleport, we're painting ourselves."

Varian explained.

Without this constraint, he could've teleported them instead of Robert. Now, the mad prince would try to chase them but he wouldn't be able to find their traces easily.

On the other hand, they'd be able to avoid his pursuit for a good while due to the obvious traces left on him.

"I can't beat him without a protracted battle and even that is a big if." Varian channeled his energies for recovery and said in a hushed tone.