The grassland wasn't flat. It featured multiple elevations and depressions, creating many potential hiding spots, especially since the carriage followed an even lower beaten path.
Still, the many hiding spots were powerless against Liam's instincts. Now that he had jumped down and the carriage had stopped, he could even hear the specific silence those situations created.
Predators were in the area, tailing the carriage, and Liam couldn't let it stand. That wasn't only the best response to prevent the implementation of tricky strategies. Melissa was with him, so he couldn't allow that danger to exist.
Movement happened inside the carriage. Elliot wanted to improve his odds at joining the Pale Moon Sect, so he didn't hesitate to try to jump off, only for Liam to lift his arm, silently ordering him to stay behind.
The role stemming from Liam's name was in full force there, but Melissa partially ignored the order, leaving the carriage but stopping on its steps.
