Traveling companions

The two moved at great speed, and soon crossed the walls of Uruk, flying south towards Eridu.

"Is that our destination? We can't see it at all from this side." Arcueid squinted at the city, now covered by rainforest. It was shrouded in mist, with a thick layer of fog floating in the air, as if a light rain might fall at any moment.

"Something's definitely not right. Normally, even in the rainforests of Mesopotamia, this level of fog wouldn't appear this season, and it would be difficult to penetrate it with sensory perception."

Bai Mo opened his eyes and withdrew his senses. The dense forest seemed to be covered by a cloth, and what it would look like after the cloth was lifted was completely unknown.

"Hmm, is someone over there...?"

Bai Mo looked at the firelight not far away, where two people were waving like victims. He frowned slightly; the two were Sajyou Manaka and Lady Avalon. Looking at Manaka's hopeful eyes, Bai Mo inexplicably had the urge to pretend he didn't see them and turn away.

"Our eyes just met, please don't look away. We've gotten separated from the main group, are we just going to abandon two beautiful girls in distress?"

Upon hearing Lady Avalon's words, Bai Mo and Arcueid landed there. The moment they landed, Sajyou Manaka immediately tried to hug him, but Bai Mo held her head down and asked Lady Avalon:

"I remember you were traveling with Oda Nobunaga, weren't you? Was it just the two of you?"

Before Mery could answer, Manaka, standing beside her, grasped Bai Mo's hand and laughed, "Of course, it was to wait for you here! How rude of you to leave me waiting for so long! But it's alright, waiting can really help nurture feelings."

So please savor our feelings like you would fine wine. In simpler terms, let's drink a toast together.

Manaka's voice is like honey poured from a jar, sweet yet with a sticky, pleasant quality.

Bai Mo dismissed Manaka's words as the whisper of the night wind and asked Mery, "That guy may be a bit off, but he wouldn't do something as stupid as throwing an egg against a rock. Without Ishtar, he probably wouldn't have been able to defend Uruk. Now he dares to challenge the goddess?"

"Mery, you didn't instigate this, did you?"

Upon hearing Bai Mo's words, Mery immediately gave a helpless smile and replied, "Is that so? That king really showed no mercy, he even told me his real name directly. Arthur is definitely more adorable."

But it was definitely me who told Nobunaga- chan.

Mery showed absolutely no sign of remorse; she even blinked adorably. She sat nonchalantly on the rock, cupping half her face in her hands, and explained to Bai Mo:

"But it's not without a chance. After all, that Goddess of the Jungle didn't obtain the Magnetic Field Power. Also, as a Rider with Riding skills, she's essentially doubly countered by Nobunaga- chan. Theoretically, she's not without a chance of winning."

"No power?" Bai Mo was somewhat surprised, but at the same time breathed a sigh of relief.

Compared to the Three Goddess Alliance summoned by the King of Magecraft, the great god Enlil behind them is far more dangerous. Previously, they used that stone tablet to make deals with the gods, exchanging Magnetic Field Power for their authority.

The fact that the Goddess of the Jungle did not do so means that Enlil did not obtain her authority. Although it is unknown what she is plotting, this is definitely good news.

The night was quiet. They were roughly on the outskirts of the dense forest; one more step and they would be plunged into the thick fog. The campfire burned quietly, its flames gently roasting the wild game they had just gathered. Bai Mo, while turning over the food in his hands, asked:

"There aren't many magical beasts here, is it because of this fog?"

"That's right. The dense forests in the south are always shrouded in a thick fog, and the magical beasts have mostly avoided this fog. The cities in this rainforest are essentially isolated from the world."

Sajyou Manaka sat next to Bai Mo, answering as she heated the water:

"I visited that place before when I went out to investigate alone. So please take me with you this time, otherwise you might get lost in this fog."

Manaka suddenly grabbed Bai Mo's hand, and although he pulled it away the next moment, the girl's face was still filled with a honey-like smile.

"No need. This level of mist could be blown away with a flick of a finger. Compared to this, you should go back. You're only slightly connected to the Root; be careful not to get trampled to death in the Age of Gods."

Arcueid's head rested on Bai Mo's shoulder as she stared at Sajyou Manaka in front of her. She didn't have a pleasant look towards this mentally unstable woman. If she were a reliable companion, she would naturally welcome her to travel together, but it seemed that Manaka's presence was more of a nuisance to Bai Mo.

Bai Mo shook his head and said, "It seems that the people of Eridu are likely all safe and sound; this mist should have protected them. In that case, let's not disturb it. Manaka, get some rest tonight. I'll trouble you to lead the way tomorrow."

As he spoke, Bai Mo handed her the roasted meat. In the firelight, the girl's face resembled a ripe apple. This simple gesture sent a surge of intense happiness rushing to her brain, and her heart began to race.

If it weren't for the vampire behind Bai Mo staring at her with hostile eyes, she probably would have already rushed into his arms without a second thought.

"Alright, Arcueid and I will be on watch tonight. You two go and get some rest."

"How considerate you are, Your Highness. But for me, the best place to rest is by your side. And you just returned from the Underworld and came straight to see me, didn't you? I'm so happy."

In conclusion, let's go rest together. I've prepared a double sleeping bag.

Sajyou Manaka leaned closer, and then Bai Mo grabbed her by the back of the neck, saying, "Then you two can squeeze in. Also, as a girl, you should have some self-respect and not make such invitations to people you've only met a few times."

Bai Mo ignored Manaka's protests and shoved the two of them into the tent.