Joel and Maxwell were rooting experts. Despite Liam's sudden firing of the bow, his gesture didn't go unnoticed. It took his companions by surprise, but they had still witnessed his actions.
It didn't take an expert to conclude that Liam was more than proficient with bows. His unfamiliarity with that specific magical weapon hadn't affected his swift gestures at all, and the same seemed true for his aim.
Maxwell temporarily put Liam's skills aside to dive into the shallow waters, carefully approaching the floating figure. Liam and Joel obviously followed closely behind, with the former already wielding another ethereal, dark-green arrow.
The confusing detail Liam had heard earlier turned out to be correct in quite the disturbing way. The trio reached the floating figure, which was belly-up and motionless, carrying features so unnatural that Liam struggled to see it as an animal.
