With Bruce's speed, it didn't take long for them to reach the outskirts of his own region,
but he didn't stop.
He kept going.
Sophie rested comfortably in his arms as she guided him, her voice soft and sure, directing him through the shifts in terrain, the change of districts, the subtle transitions in mana density as they neared her family's domain.
"Turn right here… go straight… a little further…"
Her fingers occasionally tapped lightly against his chest to direct him, and each touch only made him pull her tighter into his embrace.
Bruce gradually reduced his speed, just enough to avoid alarming the entire region with shockwaves. Even slowed, he still moved faster than anything mortal eyes could follow. They crossed rivers, glowing evening plains, and tall ancient structures at a speed that made the world blur into streaks of color.
Soon, they reached the borders of the Reign family region.
The air changed.
