From a nearby distance behind some boulders, Rydan and the rest of the Starforge youths watched as John and his group approached them.
"They're almost here. Be ready to attack on my command," Rydan instructed the youths near him. They all nodded in unison, ready to move at a moment's notice.
Suddenly, John's group stopped several dozen yards away from the formation, causing Rydan to frown. However, he remained silent as he watched them stand there and discuss something.
"They couldn't have detected the formation, right?" one of the youths finally asked.
"Impossible. They're Meridian Forging scrubs," Rydan replied. "Let's just wait a bit more."
After waiting for a short while, Rydan's eyes narrowed as he watched Adam, Iris and Chase retreat. He was just about to spring up and attack them, as it seemed like they had somehow noticed the trap. However, John remained in place, and even moved forward, stopping Rydan from making a move.
