Coming through the rift, Rydel's party found themselves on a hillside clearing commonly found in Reinolt.
"The battle's just beyond that grove," Eedaj stated, not wasting a moment as he had seen the drastic difference in military strength. "I'll be honest. Unless Jin and I stepped in, I'm not sure if you'll be able to hold them off beyond a few battles."
"It's that bad?" Rydel asked while bringing out Ayden.
Eedaj nodded and explained. "Most of the army is below your level or equal to you. But I'm sensing some high-level combatants mixed in with the low-level and mid-level soldiers. That's why I say that."
"And ya won't get involved?" Maynard asked, looking to Eedaj and his master.
Jin shook his head. "I'm just here for Tyres for our promised duel. Eedaj, don't interfere."
"I won't, not unless Tryes cheats you again," added the Mind God, surprising the mortals around them.
"Then you'll have my thanks."