"The logic is pretty simple, this world has be corrupted by a malevolent influence so, it should be safe assume most things are going to be hostile. If there's something lurking in the water I'd rather we draw it out to this area which is pretty spacious than having it creep up while we're in a cramped area."  He said plainly. He hoped he was dead wrong about it though, as the less fighting the better. Getting hurt and tired would wear them down and hinder them against whatever lays deeper in the ruins.

He then moved around the room a particular pile of books and debris grabbing one of the larger looking books. It was probably pointless, but it wouldn't harm to see just if there was anything of use within the pages as his hand was skimming through the pages. Sadly it was not as even the cover was crumbling in his hands and pages were utterly ruined. He had to stifle the urge to cough as the  moist, musty, and mildewy smell emanating from the book was quite strong.

The book would still have some use as he rose and moved himself to a clearer view of where the water is. "Let's see what happens next, hopefully nothing." He said as he chucked the book hard enough to cross the great distance and plunge into the murky water with a satisfying plunking sound. A slight bit of tentative nervousness ran through him as he eyeballed the water looking for a response while he held the anchor readied for combat.