After a while, the warriors' distant murmurs faded into silence. Still, the vampires didn't move. They remained hidden in the shadows, choosing to wait longer as they studied the patrol pattern.
They needed to memorize the rotation schedule to avoid crossing paths with any warriors by accident. Changing their route wasn't an option; it would only extend their journey and expose them to greater risks. Besides, no matter which path they took, the borders were tightly guarded.
Their only choice was to stay the course, using this time to carefully observe and time their escape through the cracks in the patrol coverage.
