Chapter 2009 Difficult Obstacle

Exhausted by the journey, all the group wanted was a respite. Sanctuary was just up ahead. If they could cross the bridge that was less than 40 yards away, then they could reach it, and yet standing before them was a hurdle nigh impossible to overcome. An army of one thousand stood before them, blocking the bridge. Even during their peak, not even they were confident they could charge through this army, let alone now when they were all exhausted.
The bespectacled man in the lead came up to them with a smile. "You must be Mr. Matthew Larson." He had one hand behind his back and a phone in his other. After he had compared the photo to Matthew, the man nodded. "Pleasure to meet you, Mr. Larson. I am… Ah, apologies, but a future leader like you does not need to know my name."
Matthew and his gang weren't answering. The man adjusted his glasses and said, "My employer has heard of your name, and he wishes to see you. I am here on his behalf. If you have no other business to attend to, please come with us."