Link glances back, confirming for himself that what Mikumo says is true; they're going to catch up once they slows down. He gives no verbal acknowledgement, but it's clear that he's taken note, all the same.

Up ahead, meanwhile, is the next painted leyline. It's the intersection of two nature trails in the jungle, merging together into one. There's no drones there - yet - so it's only the ones behind them that they have to worry about.

As they arrive, Link just hovers above the tree line, sword at the ready, looking back at the drones. His last assertion clearly still stands; he'll fight, while Mikumo paints.