The group whispered additional specific information at the camp outside the cave, then made a final check of their weapons and equipment before departing.
After ensuring everything was in order, they entered the cave in single file.
By rights, Levin, as the shield soldier, should have taken the lead, but because of the dark, confined, and winding environment inside the mine, this task clearly fell to Gauss and his partner, who had already scouted the cave.
Gauss, with the map in his mind showing the path, was able to accurately keep track of their direction and position even without light inside the cave.
Moreover, with Mage Armor reinforcing him and the potential enemies being Kobolds, there was no worry of being instantly killed by concentrated attacks, even if exposed.
Thus emerged a somewhat peculiar scene where Gauss, the mage, walked in front.
Medvedeva originally wanted to lead, but thinking Gauss seemed more familiar with the cave's paths, she did not insist.
