Jason quickly realized that the issue likely stemmed from his low rank in Water Magic. With the skill still at an early stage, his control over the water's properties was too basic to achieve the complex effects he was aiming for. The wind could cool the water but without more precise control.
Hours passed as the group continued to remain cautious. The sun dipped lower in the sky, casting long shadows as the day ended. The air was thick with tension, but they all knew the importance of conserving their strength for what lay ahead.
Scathach had begun draining the energy from the territory, slowly weakening the monsters' hold over the land. The group could sense the shift in the air, the subtle change that signaled Scathach's influence.
But they knew this also meant the monsters would be desperate. With their power waning, they would have no choice but to strike during the night, their last opportunity to reclaim control. The group needed to be ready.