Another black highway stretched out before them yet there were no pillars on either side, and no military blockades either – though there was a rhythmic thumping sound that steadily grew louder as they approached.

Finally, they saw their first group of enemies, a party of five stone soldiers marched in unison; three of them were spearmen while two were swordsmen.

These were not the only group however, as further behind them another group marched endlessly; in total there were five groups of enemies, all marching in unison as if they were perfectly disciplined soldiers.