The forest turned out to be not as scary as it might have seemed earlier, at least its first part. In just over three hours, the “Mglа” squad covered about twenty kilometers, moving directly through the forest. Somewhere ahead, a rise towards a mountain range was visible, and beyond it should be the capital. After spending another hour advancing and making their first ascent, the squad found themselves in a gorge, which was convenient for their further movement. A patrol appeared ahead.
They didn't notice "Mglа," but who knows how many of them are here? For some reason, Baziliu didn’t like the idea of encountering this squad. The group could still turn back and return to the road, or try to find an alternative route in the mountains, longer and probably more dangerous, but free from enemy patrols.