The movement through the carved out path of sand was proving to be much faster than expected. In just an hour of walking, the group had been able to cover a substantial distance. There was even the bonus of the sun being blocked by some of the higher dunes that had been built up by the tornado.
This shade gave the soldiers a welcome rest from the constant heat. It also was the perfect chance for everyone to drink water and snack on something. This was better yet because a lot of the monsters that had been seen were either defeated already or completely injured so they could be easily beaten. The few that had been unharmed rushed away after seeing such a large force moving through the desert.
