Seeing that Ashley looked really concerned, Vera promptly pressed, "So you think Marcius can free himself?!"

Ashley shook her head. "According to the priest, his soul can't leave the Blood Inferno after his evanescence, but I'm still worried. He planned this over a thousand years ago—he definitely wouldn't let himself stay stuck forever. I'm worried there's a trump card we can't see."

Vera suddenly remembered. "The ring! Could that be it? What if it teleports Charlie straight to Mount Tason?"