With the Elixir and the Guide, if those three couldn't take down a mere Robber Sentinel, they might as well head back to Newbie Village, staying outside had no meaning.
On the other hand, the progress of the three had already fallen far behind everyone else. If they really failed in hunting down the robbers, they would likely be left behind by others.
In the Glory Trial, there's a saying that describes the situation very well; being slow by one step means being slow every step. Only an extraordinary opportunity could make up for the delay, otherwise, everything would lag behind others.
"Let's risk it." Holding a roasted chicken, he headed toward the base of the mountain, observing his surroundings as he walked.
"Stop, what are you doing?"
Just as he got to the base of the mountain, two people suddenly stopped him. The two were dressed like mountain bandits but had fat faces and big ears, clearly the type that lacked combat abilities and loved to eat.