Boudica and Alhazred had conflicting opinions, and now the three teams indeed faced the issue of whether to advance or retreat.
"The scholar's instincts have never missed; there must be something very dangerous ahead, but we came here to explore the Beast Lair, so leaving just like this might not be fitting.
It's best to find a way to determine what's happening and bring back valuable information."
Balistan also expressed his opinion.
"You all stay here prepared to support, as I have strong survival capabilities wearing armor and shield. I will scout ahead, and even if there's trouble, I can save myself. If the situation seems wrong, I'll retreat."
Undoubtedly, Balistan intended to take the risk himself, and considering the need to gather intelligence while avoiding danger, this was the most sensible choice.
His defense was the strongest, and he indeed had confidence in surviving an attack.
But it seemed they overlooked someone.
