They meticulously combed through what they considered the most probable hiding spots, places where Leon could potentially observe them without being seen. However, their search was inherently limited; the vastness of the forest made a comprehensive search impossible. They focused on areas that seemed likely shelters or vantage points but overlooked the very spot where Leon was concealed.
Leon, expertly hidden, remained perfectly still as the goblins occasionally passed perilously close to his hiding spot. He would hold his breath, blending into the background, a silent observer. Each time they moved on, relief washed over him, his confidence growing as they repeatedly failed to detect him.