Chapter 1276: A Slip
After politely smiling and nodding to Smith's table, Beck stood straight before Qin Ran. He placed his right hand over his chest and bowed ninety degrees.
This was the most solemn etiquette among Special Operations Group members, reserved only for extremely special occasions.
And at this moment, Beck felt it was the most appropriate gesture.
"Thank you for saving my life last night."
The young man spoke solemnly, his tone utterly sincere.
No one understood the value of life better than Beck, who had only just returned from the brink of death last night. Moreover, Qin Ran had saved their entire group.
Whenever he thought of how they would likely have been completely wiped out if Qin Ran had not appeared last night, even greater gratitude surfaced on Beck's face.
Qin Ran said nothing.
He neither acknowledged it nor denied it.
He appeared focused on the food before him, as though the young man standing in front of him did not exist.
Beck had already prepared himself for this.
The Demon Hunters' personalities and way of doing things were no secret within the Special Operations Group.
Before coming to Furnace Grilled Fish, Beck had guessed what he would encounter. Yet he had still come, because he believed he needed to tell Qin Ran about certain secret matters he knew.
It was both to repay Qin Ran for saving his life and to spare more people from suffering what he had experienced last night.
As the young man recalled the harrowing events of last night, though he did not want to admit it, a voice deep inside kept telling him—
The Special Operations Group's strength alone could not safely weather this crisis. Only by relying on the Demon Hunters' power could Edshire be kept safe.
Before coming