Controversial issues and their resolutions.

This situation is complicated by the presence of a second mini-path, which is guarded by "rags"... So, if I, for example, kill the "rags", can I pass through the Gate of the Overworld? Is that correct?

The "rags" guard the passage to an adjacent grassy area. There should also be a guard on the path from the grassy area to the enemy's area. You need to break through it, and then you will be able to penetrate the enemy's home area.