Gilles wondered how Billy would be able to tell the difference between them. As a martial artist, he had quite good senses, but he never could tell between a loyal soldier and a brainwashed one. Nevertheless, it was something necessary… And he decided to trust Billy's words.
They crossed several kilometers using the underground tunnel and even beyond the border between the states. Once Billy opened an exit, even amidst the darkness of the night, Gilles recognized the area… They were five kilometers beyond the point that marked the border. Still, the nearest town was Thirty kilometers southwest of their position.
"Why aren't there any fortress or defense points in this part of the state?" Billy asked. "Several years had passed since that truce, they should have built something in these parts by now."
