Belialthorn gave them time for the news to sink into the Hunters. They had overnight to make their decisions. Either to stay or return to Havenbrook.
He did the Flow that night and thought more about his situation. He didn't know how large the enemies were, or how strong. But he knew they must be efficient and this was not the first time they would be attacking people.
That meant they must have been here a long time ago. The most important thing though wa to get accurate numbers and a view of his enemies.
So the next morning, Belialthorn gathered all the Hunters to him and mounted on air that was provided by Seraphina. He stared down at them. A lot of them avoided his gaze while a lot looked back unflinching. "I told you yesterday. Some of you will have your gold sent home to your families. So which of you are going?"