As the question left Valyr's mouth, the three simultaneously looked back at him with raised eyebrows, the expressions on their faces easily making their curiosity known to the young man. Nevertheless, even though they all looked back at him with curiosity, if one looked closely at them, one would see a hint of confusion hidden beneath their expressions, as well as thoughts considering the proposition Valyr had given them.
Noticing this confusion underneath their expressions, Valyr decided to clarify his intent behind the request. "Well, to be honest, this request is something that I came up with while talking with you three, so I'd understand if you decline. However, the main idea behind me taking charge of the whole defense against the upcoming monster tide is to get a better sense of my strength now that I've ascended to Rank 2."