648. Chapter 648: The Trap (Third update, seeking subscriptions)

Red River Gorge.

This was a gorge carved by a river, not too far from Bogle Town.

Several small birds skimmed low over the gorge before disappearing into a forest and landing on Isaac's shoulder.

"My little birds told me there really are traces of Death Cultist activity there. What are you going to do?"

He looked at Sulu gratefully.

The other man had actually agreed to accompany him here, giving Isaac a great deal of confidence.

"Get closer first, then wait and see..."

Sulu answered indifferently.

He had altered his appearance, taking on the image of Sean from Isaac's memories, also in order to deceive Lady Moon.

If she did not know his true identity, then this would be an excellent chance for revenge.

"How do we get close?"

Isaac asked.

"With the power of light and shadow..."

As Sulu spoke, he extended both hands.

Light and shadow gathered in his palms, forming a translucent curtain.

Then, Isaac discovered in astonishment that Sulu vanished after draping himself in that layer of "curtain."

No, rather than vanishing, he had blended into the surrounding colors like a chameleon.

"Harlock... can you detect him?"

Isaac asked Erha.

"No..." Erha wagged his tail pitifully. "Can I not go? Harlock thinks that place is very dangerous!"

"I'm not leaving, so don't even think about running away!"

Isaac glared at it viciously and dragged the dog beneath the curtain.

Soon, the two men and one dog swaggered up to the entrance of the gorge.

The Death Cultists standing guard turned a blind eye to them and allowed them to enter.

Inside the gorge was a stretch of flat ground.

At that moment, two obsidian altars had been erected there, covered in all manner of mysterious runes and eerie symbols.

"A very complex ritual... All I