Roman disembarked and first released a hundred scouts.
The horses were all entrusted to the riders and scouts.
Illuminate the field of view first.
Roman had once led a surprise attack on Kant Territory, but he couldn't use the same tactic now.
The enemy was prepared.
Furthermore, there were undulating terrains along the mountain paths. Although passable for marching, they were unsuitable for arranging formations, permitting only small-scale combat.
Once entered, it would be a path to certain death.
Given the enemy's numerical superiority and the numerous hidden paths in the rugged terrain, Roman would be subject to attacks from multiple directions.
It was better to take the main road.
The terrain downstream in the wilderness was perilous; Roman took a day to cross the border of the Wilderness and led his troops to a wide avenue beside.
This road branched from Black Iron Avenue, a secondary route that led directly to Kant Territory.
