Captain Hulk seemed somewhat surprised by Zoya's statement as well, but he quickly nodded in agreement. "I didn't expect Zoya to provide such crucial information too. Indeed, many beasts and monsters are active by day and night. In that case, things are clearer."
"For now, it seems most of us favor taking action during the day tomorrow."
"I agree. Just as Zoya reminded us and Galen analyzed, the night isn't merely disadvantageous for us—it may actually be when the Spined Boars are more active."
"Besides, their eyesight is poor. They mainly rely on their exceptionally keen sense of smell, so darkness limits them far less than it limits us."
"However, to make absolutely certain, we need to immediately confirm the exact situation beside the stream."
"The water source should be on the other side of the village. It shouldn't be too far."
"Zoya, you're a rogue skilled in stealth and reconnaissance. In a moment, I'll have to trouble you with sneaking closer and carefully observing the number of Spined Boars, their general distribution, and whether there are any definite signs of trapped villagers. Stay safe, and don't alert them."
Zoya gave a slight nod beneath her hood to show that she understood.
Hulk continued making arrangements. "Tonight, our party will find a place to camp on the edge of the village near the stream and take turns keeping watch. We'll first come up with an emergency plan. If the boar herd becomes unusually agitated at night or shows signs of charging the village, we'll act according to the plan, prioritizing the villagers' safety."
"We'll discuss the specific reconnaissance results and the details of the emergency plan once Zoya returns."
He Xi and Laila naturally had no objections to the arrangement.
Even Belt, who had originally insisted on taking action immediately,