It was already nighttime when the forces got to the entrance of the forest of Anjonu, a march from morning till night took a lot out of them.
Elsa thought it best for her forces to get some rest and recuperate themselves for the battle that awaits them when dawn comes, and had them set up tent in the open sandy like area bordering the entrance of the forest for them to rest the night in.
Elsa chose the site specifically because it was open and one could easily spot if anything was heading toward them either from the back, sideways or from the forestry in their front. Anything at all, wouldn't get past their range of sight.
She wanted them to catch their breathe, feed their bellies to the brim, and get themselves prepared to lose their lives fighting monster, such is how soldiers must live, they sacrifice their lives for the safety of those at home. An honorable yet dangerous profession.
"so? What did you tell her about me".