The movement of monsters on such a large scale left an obvious trail. Because the monsters had swarmed out, there were no enemies along the way. Thus, they didn't need to worry about much and could simply follow the trail.
Lance led the team from the front. This was different from before; each member was an experienced and tough warrior, capable of self-protection and combat. Therefore, he didn't need to be distracted by protecting them. They only needed to keep advancing, which significantly increased their pace.
Lance didn't know what the Witch had been doing in the wilderness all these years, but the current situation didn't look promising.
Mushrooms had even begun to sprout on the paths where the fungal parasites had passed. Though they were just emerging, it was clear they would soon spread extensively.
Simply put, this area had been corrupted and polluted, rendered useless unless it was burned.
