The young magicians were all affected by the accident and didn't want to hurry on with their journey. They had imagined it as a trip instead of actual practice. Their plan was to hire a guide who knew the way to a Hydra's nest, and then they would kill the hydra together. Even if they failed, they still had their headmaster to help them. Once the task was completed, they would go back to Isolated Cliff City with a magic scroll. In their minds, it was a simple process.