Afterward, she stopped hesitating and walked out openly.
Chapter 335: Treatment
There was really nothing to it. Yuka believed she had no connection whatsoever with them, so since that was the case...
As Yuka stepped out, all four of them clearly eyed her warily.
Might Guy, without his usual cheerful demeanor, spoke in a serious tone. "Who are you, and why are you here?"
Yuka froze slightly. How was she supposed to answer that? Was she meant to say she was just an ordinary passerby?
But at a time like this, in such desolate mountains, when she knew nothing about the situation...
Saying that would obviously have no credibility at all.
Yet she truly had no other choice, so she said helplessly, "You may not believe me, but I really was just passing through."
But at a time like this, neither Might Guy nor any of the others relaxed their guard just because Yuka appeared to pose no threat.
Instead, they became even more vigilant.
Might Guy slightly shifted into a stance ready to attack at any moment.
Then, in a voice devoid of warmth, he said, "Oh? Since you were merely passing through, may I ask where you came from?"
If Hinata had been here and happened to be in a good mood, she might have replied without hesitation, "This humble monk came from the Great Tang of the Eastern Lands and is traveling to the Western Heavens to seek Buddhist scriptures."
But Yuka found herself in a difficult position.
It seemed she had no identity she could reveal. That was rather awkward.
Seeing that Yuka had no intention of answering.
Might Guy's expression turned colder. "In that case, please give up resisting for now."
"Once our mission is complete and we have verified your identity, if there is