Thomas and his group had looked for Maya's group. A day had gone by and they hadn't seen the traces of Maya's group. Everyone worried. Though, Thomas did not show it on his face. He was extremely worried. He had to think of Maya's safety and the safety of over two hundred soldiers.
Thomas had the thought to blame himself for their misfortune but he shook the thought out of his mind. If he didn't separate his battalion into different groups. Their enemy may gang up on them, giving them no chance to rest or retreat. Then, that would have been their end.
Today was the second day had been looking for Maya's group. Thomas and his group traced the path Maya's group would've taken. Thomas wanted to leave the central plain quickly. But Maya's group disappearance had disrupted the plan.