The distance from the valley to the pit was about a kilometer in a straight line, but considering the trees, it was safe to assume it was about one and a half. It was not too far, and not too close. Since there was no navigation here, he had to work these things out one by one, so he drew a rough map of the land around the cave. If the imps had come to the valley, he should be able to find more traces.
The scariest thing about imps was that, with their green skin, they were practically invisible among the trees. On top of that, they used paralyzing darts and knew how to dig traps. If he wanted to fight them, he would have to find them first with the drones, the telescope, his Perception and the infrared detectors. Even if they somehow managed a surprise attack, his stab-proof suit and his motorcycle helmet should be able to stop a paralyzing dart, even if not perfectly.
And if he kept the battlefield to the area around the cave, his chances of winning would rise considerably.
