"You make a sound argument, but you've overlooked one issue. Given the current situation, it will take at least two to three months to build the road to the Old City Ruins. Our defensive stance doesn't mean the evil cult won't act; harassment will persist.
"Similarly, collapsing the tunnel entrance won't solve the Pigman issue, merely postpone it. Remember, there is more than one exit to the sewers. If we don't deal with them, our northern expedition will constantly have to be on guard against Pigman attacks.
"You wouldn't want Pigmen emerging from behind us and the evil cult pincering us from front and back during our march north, would you? Therefore, I must lead a team to clear out these monsters."
Grendel fell silent upon hearing this. She had been ready to act even before Geralt and the others returned, so this decision wasn't surprising.
