Origin Power!
The thought made Qin Ran's heart tighten.
He still could not understand what Origin Power was, but there was no doubt about its strength. If not for the Steppe King's arrogance, he would likely have died long ago.
Even possessing the [Snake King's Ring] would not have changed that.
After all, [Molting] from the [Snake King's Ring] had a cooldown as well.
One week!
Within that time, the Steppe King would have been more than capable of tearing him to pieces.
Qin Ran did not doubt the Steppe King's hatred for him in the slightest.
Carefully, he placed the [Unknown Parchment] into the [Red Demon's Stomach].
Although Earl Shilin beside him likely understood Steppe script as well, Qin Ran would never ask him about it.
He could not trust the other man completely.
Even if the man had displayed an immense sense of honor.
Besides, Qin Ran had a better candidate in mind: Mary!
The girl was familiar with Steppe script.
Qin Ran had confirmed that during their journey to Lerdri.
In fact, the girl knew a little not only of Steppe script, but also the languages of several countries surrounding Warren.
Naturally, that was thanks to her mother.
Her mother, once the chief of the Crow School, had spared no effort in educating her daughter.
And it had been... successful!
Through the vision of the Fire Crow returning from the battlefield, Qin Ran clearly saw everything happening outside Thunder Fortress—
The Steppe People's camp had erupted into chaos!
Lerpi's death had not gone unnoticed. Many people had seen it.
The general who made even the Steppe People tremble lay dead outside the hide tent, his head severed from his body. Blood flowed like a stream, soaking the ground around him.
The vanished giant white wolf still left