"We won't be too long. If something happens, make sure the rest of the commune gets to safety and protect Asclepius's pod as long as possible. Worst-case scenario, try to make as much noise as possible while you battle. My hearing has improved, so there's a chance I'll be able to hear it," Lucius commanded, to which Hannibal nodded his head slowly.
Lucius understood that leaving Hannibal as the sole protector of the camp was going to be risky, to say the least. However, without Ghost and Pagan coming along, the mission might take longer than needed.
And with the risk of there being other Eiknyr-like entities in this forest, Lucius didn't want to be left alone to rely on otherwise risky powers—such as the mystic mantle or kumulipo.
Not to mention that he was now restricted on the amount of Rena he could use.
