Untimely Revival

The group descended from the mountain at a faster pace. Ed thought it would be fun if they would have a little competition.

"The last one in the city has to buy everyone dinner tonight!" Ed yelled and suddenly leaped from the steep mountain path and into the forest to cut through the distance.

"Unfair!" Hope and Connor yelled at the same time, also leaping from the path and into the forest.

They were using the tree branches as stepping stones while they jumped down the mountain. It would be faster to do this instead of just run in the ground, even when it consumes much more energy.

"They do realize that the guild pays for everything, right?" Minos quirked his brow up. He was about to turn to his friend when he felt a strong gush of wind blew past him.

"Minos, you'll have to buy me dinner!" Aquarius yelled as he leaped to the tree branches. "See you, loser."