Goal

"Huh?"

Radlis and Balthorn looked back in confusion. 

In truth, none of the four youthful geniuses had been paying attention. Or, rather, they simply didn't have the luxury to do so. Walking up the mountain pass was difficult enough, how could they have time to waste on looking back?

But, at a certain point, it simply couldn't be ignored any longer. 

The rushing winds, the trembling grounds, the second oppressive aura that seemed to be bearing down on them from the back… They simply couldn't continue to pay attention to the path before them any longer. 

When they did finally look back and see what was happening, their eyes couldn't help but widen in shock. 

By now, Aina was already no more than ten meters behind them. But, just as quickly as they gazed back, they were level just as fast. And, even faster than that, they were surpassed.