Chapter 429  Eastward Bound

Karl kept walking, so that anyone who might have been alerted of his presence wouldn't be tipped off that the woodcutter had talked to him, and consulted the team. [What do you think? It appears that the others didn't get sent here, so we're on our own for a minute. Should we head through the woods for safety, or take our chances on the road, where we know we won't get lost?] [How tough could they be? There are five of us.] Rae replied, not concerned. She had a good point. He wasn't alone,...