"We can give it a shot, but we must be swift. Judging by the voices emanating from that blood-red mist earlier, Black and his team weren't the only ones here."
"Others might be chasing after those Blood Sources that flew away."
Ethan didn't object but offered a cautious reminder.
The group nodded in agreement.
They then mimicked the actions of Black and his comrades, reactivating the Magic Circle.
It radiated a mysterious blue glow, sketching intricate patterns that enveloped the corpses of Black's group.
Under the influence of the Magic Circle, these bodies underwent a peculiar transformation.
Much like seasoning is essential for cooking, the offerings to Oksd's Heart needed a certain ritualistic preparation.
Subsequently, the bodies descended into that dark abyss encircled by stones, and the luminance of the Magic Circle faded away.
"This Magic Circle seems a bit odd."