I slowly entered the passage. The passage stretched endlessly beneath the ground, its destination unknown. The surrounding stone walls emitted faint glimmers of light, revealing rust stains that seemed to have lingered since the start of the year.
I really wanted to take my time along the way, but every time I paused, the General behind me would shove me forcefully, nearly causing me to fall to the ground.
The middle-aged man ahead kept muttering incessantly as he walked, likely complaining about us. The punishment was meant for us, after all. Why blame me?
I couldn't tell how long I had been walking. My feet ached from the march. Yet, whenever I tried to halt, General Zhang always stopped as well. Looking back, I could see General Zhang facing dire shortages himself.
