This Is a Trap

"The reason we were led here was all part of a trap." Mash Kyrielight reached up and touched the crown-shaped hair clip in her hair. "But Jing Gu, do you really think you haven't stepped into a trap yourself?"

Jing Gu's heart skipped a beat, and he sensed something was wrong. "What do you mean?"

Kikuchiko said, "What we mean is that this relaxed situation was something we created as well. Are you sure you truly have a chance of defeating us, Jing Gu?"

Jing Gu's face darkened. Magical energy began pouring from his body as he prepared to fight, his gaze turning toward Karna. "Even counting that one from before, if I want to run, do you really think you can keep me here?"

Ritsuka Fujimaru said, "Jing Gu, I sincerely hope to invite you to Chaldea, to save humanity and the world alongside us."

Jing Gu's expression immediately cracked. The tension in his face eased slightly as he said, "Save humanity? Heh, you already know I'm not Enkidu. Why would you think I'd become humanity's ally?"

"I'm a weapon created by the gods, you know? Isn't it only natural that I should stand with the goddesses?"

Romani said, "The magical energy Jing Gu released is close to that of a Demon God Pillar! Though his origins are unknown, the Jing Gu before you is an enemy of humanity, an existence like Solomon!"

"Since you led us here, you probably never intended to let us leave alive, did you? Looks like we have no choice but to fight?"

The corner of Jing Gu's lips curled upward. "That's awfully harsh. Until just now, we still had the awareness of being companions, getting along so happily. And you sincerely hoped I would join Chaldea, too."

"But you're right. We truly have