Alex and the others were taken aback by the sudden change beneath their feet, but Sylas' voice echoed to steady them.
"Protect your mind. The pressure you'll face will only increase from here on out. If you can't make it, I can't help you out any more than this."
Their platforms continued to accelerate until they were moving even slightly faster than Lauren and her group's.
Lauren was completely focused on the task ahead. After passing up Sylas and the others, she didn't mind the situation behind her at all. She knew that attacking in this place was impossible if Sylas couldn't even figure out how to move.
It was also clear that whatever method she was using to combine her thoughts and efforts with her group likewise took a lot of focus. So, she didn't even notice when Sylas changed his mind about overtaking them and instead took up a position right behind them, adjusting their platforms and almost using them to drift.