After Liam had finished saying his piece and relinquished control to Edith, she wasted no time stepping fully into the role she had proposed. Calmly and methodically, she spoke everyone through how they would approach the journey toward the center point, laying out her plan with the kind of clarity that left little room for argument. Once she was done and no one raised an objection—whether out of agreement or resignation—the group finally set off into the forest to begin the trial in earnest.
As they moved beneath the dense canopy, Edith took the lead without hesitation. She suggested a balanced and layered formation, one that prioritized awareness and reaction time rather than speed alone. She positioned herself at the very front, her posture relaxed yet alert, eyes constantly scanning the terrain ahead. This environment suited her well. Hunting had been her family's specialty for generations, and navigating forests like this was second nature to her.
