The reaction was instantaneous. Everyone, including Conrad, scattered in every direction like water breaking free from a dam.
The applicants bolted toward the dense forest, weaving between trees, leaping over roots, and ducking under low-hanging branches.
Nobody was attacking, probably because they wanted to find some common ground before they did. Even so, Connie was on high alert.
Behind him, Krista and the blonde guy struggled to keep up, though Blondie was managing to keep his pace. Krista on the other hand was a few steps behind, busy muttering complaints under her breath as she pinned her tag on the side of her upper arm.
It was a spot that made it easy for her to keep track of it and was less likely to draw attention.
_She really doesn't want to stand too much huh? _
Then again, he was also the same. Connie sighed, slowing down slightly to let them catch up.
"I guess we're a team now"
The blonde guy's face lit up.