As William's team decided to stay, the leaders team also decided the same. William didn't say anything, after all he already explained the risks involved in this mission.
After an entire day, and as everyone rested enough, William finally got the word from Zin.
[We are ready!]
"Let's roll out then," William knew the ongoing status of everyone from his formation. He rested and even slept for half a day straight. He knew there wouldn't be anything dangerous coming towards them before they'd attack tha academy.
The plan to move forward was simple. The first group to head towards the academy was Zin's. As they got lots of things with them, they were going to move slower.
As the news of the two teams' decision to stay spread, many also asked to join. To organise things, Zin placed the lowest limit to join to be at the early stage dark gold grade. And that alone was enough to let thousands to join.