Jing Gu, Exposed from the Very Beginning

Anna glanced at Merlin, her expression gloomy, the very picture of an icy little girl.

Seeing that Anna did not reply, Merlin could only say to Enkidu, "Although our luck was poor this time and we failed to reach our destination, we at least ran into locals who knew the way. I never expected to encounter humans right under the Demonic Beast Goddess's nose!"

Mash Kyrielight looked at Merlin in surprise. "Senpai, could this person be..."

When they had met Merli, Ritsuka Fujimaru and Mash Kyrielight had already learned what Merlin looked like.

Just thinking about Romani being catfished into becoming a lovestruck fool by Merlin was amusing.

Ritsuka Fujimaru waved a hand. Since Artoria was here at the moment and Merlin did not seem to have noticed her yet, he looked at Anna. "Hello. I didn't expect to run into you here~"

Facing Ritsuka Fujimaru, Anna gave him a heartwarming smile. "I can help you again, Fujimaru."

Enkidu said gently, "Are you people lost? How unfortunate. But you are fortunate as well, since you have met someone you know. We are heading to Uruk next. Would you like to travel with us?"

Merlin and Anna had not shown themselves much so far, and Enkidu knew nothing about them. Besides, Merlin had started lying the moment he opened his mouth.

Merlin readily agreed with a smile. "Of course. Even if you refused us, we would keep following you. We have been walking for three whole days, and our feet are as stiff as clubs."

At that, Merlin's expression suddenly turned hesitant. He looked at Enkidu suspiciously. "But, hmm... I still do not really dare travel with unknown people."

Then Merlin looked at Ritsuka Fujimaru. "Miss, if it is convenient, could you tell me your name? For certain reasons, I cannot