The human army only encountered silence as they advanced through the Wendy Country. There were no ambushes, no sporadic skirmishes—just an eerie stillness that weighed heavily on the soldiers. The absence of resistance made many frown. It was clear to the entire human army that the hive mind had abandoned its strategy of divide and conquer. Instead, it had gathered its full might for the final confrontation, where it intended to crush the human forces in a single decisive battle.
Vlad was acutely aware of the implications. Yet, he did not hesitate. His every step was resolute as he led the army forward, undeterred by the shadow of death looming over them. The soldiers followed, their boots marching in rhythm, the rumble of tanks providing a steady backdrop as they closed the distance to their ultimate target. After two and a half more days of marching, they finally saw it.