If one were to elect the person who helped Ash the most inside Shattered Lake Prison, the answer would be almost undoubtedly clear—it wasn't Harvey, not Lanna, not number 222, and definitely not Igula, but Valcas Uer.
Without Valcas, Ash would have turned into a firework during the Blood Moon Judgement long ago. It was precisely the opportunity presented by the once-in-a-century "Judgement Elf" that drew out the worst in the hearts of Kaimon City's people, allowing Ash, the infamous and highly sought-after Cult Leader, to escape his fate by sheer luck.
Valcas did not wish to save Ash by any means; even when he gifted Ash his Technique Spirits like Heart Sword, Earth Sword, and Wind Barrier upon his dying breath, it was merely to cause trouble for Selin.
