Two days later, Astania's troops left Mount Tirad leaving one hundred thousand warriors to protect the auxiliary unit.
They navigated through the mountains, bypassing the enemy strongholds to speed up their advance.
To reach Atarkan without alerting the enemy, they had to go through an unexplored area that was said to be home to numerous powerful monsters.
With the help of the highly-trained scouting units, the army was able to find the least dangerous paths.
Two weeks after they left Mount Tirad, they finally arrived at the Baikan Plains, a vast expanse of ownerless land.
"Watch your steps. There are plenty of venomous snakes and insects here." Alaric reminded his troops.
All the military officers had already been briefed about the dangers on the road which included the infamous venomous creatures of the Baikan Plains.
When the soldiers heard his warning, their eyes flashed with fear.
