"Tell Karrakas and Akira to make sure nothing comes within thirty meters of me," Lukas said. "If something does get within that range, they should leave it. They shouldn't intercept it, but let it come."
All this was so simple. All he needed to do was make sure no beasts came within thirty meters, and at the end of the three hours, he'd automatically clear the quest.
Melody looked at him. "And if something does get through?"
"Leave it for me."
"Is this a quest?"
"Yes."
She didn't ask anything else. She jogged forward, the sand shifting under her boots as she closed the gap between herself and the front pair.
Karrakas heard her coming and glanced back, his expression souring immediately.
He slowed down just enough for her to draw level with him, his eyes already moving past her to where Lukas was walking alone thirty meters behind.
"Why did you leave him?" he asked, a frown on his face.
Melody kept pace with him. "He has a message for you two."
