When the bandits grouped up right in front of their hideout, they didn't feel like it would be a hard battle. They were facing only a few people who they could easily bring down with their numbers. Even if they couldn't match up in regards to skill, thanks to their leader and the mysterious expert, they didn't have to worry about losing.
When they saw a person approaching them from the distance, instead of feeling scared, all of them felt excited. One of them cried happily to warn everyone, "Someone is coming! Prepare for battle!" From an outsider's view, it sounded more like an invitation to a party rather than a warning.
The only ones who were not happy to see one person approaching were the leader and Thousand Blades who frowned, immediately searching in their minds for the possible scheming plot that the enemy could think of. Earlier, Thousand Blades didn't hesitate to attack when he felt someone was sneaking up on them but now he had a few doubts.
