Faced with the former Dark Eater kneeling on one knee, Qin Ran did not speak immediately. Instead, he picked up the communicator on the table and beckoned to the Frost Wolf.
The clever Frost Wolf immediately ran over, took the communicator in its mouth, and ran outside. Only when Qin Ran sensed through their contract that it had reached a sufficiently safe distance did he ask, "Lester, who among the Dark Eaters might have main course-grade food?"
"As far as I know, no one."
"Dark Eaters are essentially plunderers. Unless something unexpected happens, they usually eat whatever food they acquire right away to strengthen themselves."
The former Dark Eater shook his head.
"Is that so?"
Although Qin Ran had already suspected as much, he still felt a little disappointed when his suspicions were confirmed.
However, that did not prevent him from continuing to question the former Dark Eater.
Compared to the information he had obtained from books, what Lester could tell him was undoubtedly more specific, comprehensive, and accurate.
"The Dark Eaters have a loosely organized alliance that occasionally holds gatherings and such. Most of the time, it provides shelter for Dark Eaters. Of course, you have to pay accordingly. Without payment, don't expect even the slightest help."
"Dark Eaters rarely fight among themselves, but it does happen. Once a fight breaks out, it's almost always to the death. The Dark Eater Alliance neither helps either side nor tries to stop them."
"The Dark Eater Alliance in Teoreit was once wiped out by Ronems, the dean of E District, but it soon rose from the ashes. Since then, the Dark Eaters have become even more cautious and secretive."
Lester recounted everything he knew, including things he had not told Senior and the clerk.
"Rose from the ashes?"
"Are there many