Chapter 710: Observer
The figure's sudden appearance put the female sheriff on high alert. Almost instinctively, she raised her service pistol.
"Relax, I mean no harm!"
"I'm Joffini, an observer from the Elders Council."
The man immediately raised both hands high to show that he posed no threat.
He also introduced himself at a rapid clip.
"An observer from the Elders Council?"
Qin Ran narrowed his eyes and studied the man carefully.
He wore a charcoal-gray trench coat, with trousers and shoes in matching shades. His face was unremarkable; he could have been a man in his prime, in his thirties, or a young man barely into his twenties. Surprise still lingered in his eyes.
He had never seen this man before!
Qin Ran was absolutely certain.
Although the man had an ordinary face, Qin Ran trusted his own reasonably sharp memory.
As for the identity the man claimed?
Who could guarantee whether it was true or false?
So Qin Ran had no intention of lowering his guard.
He walked slowly toward the man, keeping his body between him and any possible route toward the sheriff.
This unmistakable stance immediately made the man raise his hands even higher.
"I really am an observer from the Elders Council!"
"I have proof!"
"Just take me to Utah State University. The people from Graven can confirm my identity!"
"Or we can return to Aitland City. The people on the mystery side there can vouch for me too-don't worry, I'll make sure Boskin stays safe!"
The man shouted.
Qin Ran paused.
He did not know enough about the Elders Council.
In fact, aside from the Twenty Hounds, whose name was known throughout the mystery side, the Elders Council remained shrouded in mystery, even though everyone considered its members insane.
However, an insane organization could