When the sudden voice reached everyone's ears, a figure slowly walked toward them from ahead.
With her neat short hair, blue kimono, and red coat, the familiar yet unfamiliar girl appeared before Luo Zhen and Mashu.
"Are you...!?"
Mashu was immediately startled. Almost instinctively, she summoned the Round Table Shield and stood in front of Luo Zhen.
"Ryougi Shiki..."
Luo Zhen stared at her and called out her name.
It was none other than Ryougi Shiki, who had invaded Uruk last time and once posed a threat to Luo Zhen and the others.
"You really came. You were pretty fast."
Ryougi Shiki looked at Luo Zhen, a faint smile appearing on her face.
Ryougi Shiki was not holding any weapon. The ordinary knife that had left such a deep impression on everyone last time seemed to remain sheathed, and even her Mystic Eyes had not appeared. She merely watched Luo Zhen with her black pupils.
"Relax. I'm not here to fight you. I'm only here to show you the way."
Ryougi Shiki spread her hands as if to show that she had no intention of fighting. Her attitude could not be called friendly, but neither was it cold. She simply seemed completely indifferent, making her extremely difficult to read.
However, remembering how dangerous she had seemed last time, Mashu still could not let down her guard.
Luo Zhen continued to stare at Ryougi Shiki, seemingly lost in thought.
Ryougi Shiki naturally did not press him about it. She merely lowered her hands.
"Since you've come to the Underworld and passed through the Seven Gates, that means you have the qualifications to meet Ereshkigal directly." Ryougi Shiki continued, "I don't know what you intend to do here, but whether you want to talk or fight, you have to meet Ereshkigal first."