They gathered around the floating hologram that came from Kaiden's artifact, each studying the shifting elevation lines and mana-density readings.
The hotspot was far too unique, sporting unpredictable monster movement. The monsters seemed to be moving around constantly, migrating from spot to spot.
Even so, they noted one sector where the flow of mana signatures suggested a stabilized pocket just large enough for them to strike cleanly. The group traced possible entry points, angles of retreat, and the routes monsters tended to favor when spreading out from a new migration.
Then, once in agreement, they traveled there on foot, taking their time to move quickly but conservatively enough not to affect their stamina, and also let them remain vigilant in case of an ambush.
