Chapter 1686

It was afternoon already.

Debra and Marion parked their car outside the valley.

Looking at the sprawling terrain ahead, Debra couldn't shake the memory of trekking through it with Kale just days ago.

Revisiting this place made her shiver.

"Your injury's still fresh," Marion said. "I can go alone."

Debra shook her head. "We agreed on going together. Besides, I'm not here to fight. It will be fine."

Marion ruffled her hair. "Alright, we're in this together."

Enoch brought Erica here to lure them in. That much was clear.

Now that they were here, they'd get her out.

With night closing in, they quickly followed the route they'd mapped out and headed in.

The map from Juan came in handy. In less than 30 minutes, they reached a clearing smack in the middle of four towering mountains.

Mist hung light in the air, and the jagged peaks all around gave off a heavy, oppressive vibe.

Through the fog, figures in black cloaks and white masks stepped out.

Debra slid behind Marion, their hands locked tight, as they eyed the crowd closing in.

These guys might've been small-time business owners in the real world, but here, they moved like reapers swinging scythes.

"We're here," she said. "Tell your master to show himself."

She scanned the group, trying to figure out their angle and where they'd come from.

There had to be other entrances in this valley. They just hadn't found them.

"If you wanna see your friend, go in," one of them said, stepping forward. "If you make it out alive, that is."

It looked like he was a core member of the Illuminati. Debra squinted at him, frowning.

"The entrance is up ahead," he went on. "Your friend's inside. Find her, and our master will meet you. Strike a deal, and he'll let you go. After you, folks."

He stepped aside, and the cloaked guys behind him parted, clearing a path.

The way forward was murky, like they were being baited in on purpose.

"Something feels off," she whispered.

"Yeah. Erica's not here," Marion muttered, tightening his grip on her hand.

They exchanged a look, then bolted through the crowd, which caught those people off guard.

With the valley's layout locked in their heads, they quickly lost the tail and went out of sight.

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"Our master wants them alive. Search the whole mountain if you have to."