A grand counteroffensive?
A hint of bewilderment crossed Edson's face.
When he had first awakened in that dungeon, he had entertained the same thought.
But as time passed, everything had changed.
Especially after the souls of aberrations began to be poured into his body, even his last shred of hope had vanished.
But...
Now?
Edson straightened in his seat.
His gaze turned to Qin Ran.
He sensed something familiar about him.
It was an aura only a demon hunter could possess.
By contrast, the smiling fellow made him deeply uncomfortable.
Had he not confirmed that they were on the same side, he would have liked to stab him.
"I'll join the grand counteroffensive!"
"But I need some time. I have to rescue two friends from the prison where I was held."
"Miers and Tandek."
"They shouldn't have to endure that humiliation."
Edson looked at Qin Ran as he made his promise.
At the same time, he made a request.
A perfectly reasonable request.
So Qin Ran nodded.
"All right."
"But please hurry."
"My associate can help you."
As Qin Ran spoke, the Upper Evil Spirit immediately smiled at Edson, but the old demon hunter shook his head.
"I'm used to working alone."
"Once I've rescued them, I'll come find you."
With that, the old demon hunter prepared to leave.
Qin Ran made no attempt to stop him.
The Upper Evil Spirit even offered its blessing.
"May your journey go smoothly."
Just before the carriage passed through the gateway passage, Edson slipped out and merged into the shadows nearby. Watching the carriage recede into the distance, he let out a small sigh of relief.
They had made no attempt to stop him.
That gave their words a considerable measure of credibility.
And then there was the demon hunter's aura one of