Ahrie, Segun, Min, and Ethan leaned into the cart from different sides, hands straining against the wood as they pushed.
Huff… huff… The wheels groaned along the dirt road.
Madison strolled beside them, hands free, like she didn't have a care in the world.
They passed through the gate and followed the trail toward the southern forest.
"From what facility did you come from?" Ethan asked, breathing a little ragged.
"Madison and I are from the North Citadel—US branch," he added quickly.
"Segun too," he said, nodding at him.
"Nigeria branch," Segun said.
"I'm from the South Fortress. Korea branch," Min replied.
"I'm from the South Fortress as well," Ahrie muttered. "Japan branch."
"Is this also your first quest?" Ethan asked.
Ahrie shook his head. "Nope."
"It's my twenty-fifth quest," Min said flatly.
"So you're already accustomed to living here," Segun asked.
"Yeah, I guess." Min shrugged.
