On the journey from the first to the second layer, spanning hundreds of miles, Peter Brown felt that nearly half or more of the people had died.
Soon, Peter arrived at the entry point to the second layer.
Upon reaching this place, he observed that not too many people had made it here; unexpectedly, Peter saw Philip Williams with his group, who had not entered yet.
When Peter approached Philip Williams, he gestured, and in response, Williams and his men quickly protected Peter within their midst.
"Your Highness, you've arrived as well?"
"Why haven't you entered yet?"