Under normal circumstances, the group wouldn't have bothered to investigate every strong presence they felt, but due to the mission they had and the proximity of the stranger to the ruin, they had no choice but to make contact.
After all, since the ruin gave off such bizarre readings, an order had been given from the local guild that no one should approach the area until further notice.
The four spread out in a battle formation and after covering a bit more distance, they arrived at an open space where a lone stranger stood, his figure showing he had been waiting for them for a while.
Adam quickly scanned the opponent and came up with a brief description in his head.
'Judging by the fact that he sensed us before our arrival, he either is stronger than we are or is mage, but judging by the fact that he's taking a stance for a martial art, I think we can forget the mage aspect.