"Of course, when there's something new, everyone should experience it together. I figured you'd be able to make it here soon, so I waited.""
Fingerley stood up, dusted off his pants, and once again donned a cheerful smile. "Let's go and see what kind of tricks he's playing. If there's fun to be had, none of us should miss out.""
In other words, when facing torment, it's also about walking the path together. Suffering alone versus with everyone else is an entirely different thing.
The former makes you want to smash things in anger, while the latter can make you laugh with joy.
The Curse Binder hung on a giant eagle, suspended in the air waiting for them as if pointing them in a direction. As he hovered there, people would run towards him.
And naturally, encounters with other Monsters were inevitable during their escape.