The village was probably destroyed during the stampede. I think I know why they specifically requested this to him is so he can face the failures that he has gone trough and learn from it
Probably because there's a ton of people there and also the golem is just right in front of their doorstep. It was already too late as well since the royal already knows
Did the others seriously ignored the movement and health skills lol those are one of the most important skills for survival what the heck hahaha even in battles