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Xu Ming almost gritted his teeth as he spoke forcefully.

"What are you saying? I don't quite understand."

Merlin spread his hands out with an innocent expression.

Xu Ming was too lazy to pay attention to him anymore and simply scanned his surroundings, trying to find another entrance.

Merlin, as if reading his mind, said with a smile:

"By the way, if you're thinking of finding other entrances, or even destroying this library altogether, I advise you to abandon those unrealistic ideas~"

The space between this library and the throne on the upper level was built using my ideal paradise 'Avalon', far removed from the world.

No one or nothing can enter through any means other than the entrance. Of course, if you're confident you can break through Avalon's defenses, you can give it a try!

Seeing the extremely conflicted expression on Xu Ming's face, Merlin seemed quite pleased.

His unrestrained explanation made Xu Ming's heart sink.

It's Avalon, no wonder...

As for going to experiment, Xu Ming also gave up on this seemingly tempting but actually incredibly misleading idea.

If this space was indeed built using Avalon, then it must also possess similar abilities to Avalon, such as the ability to deflect attacks.

If you listen to his nonsense and launch an attack rashly, you might be in mortal danger.

That bastard is awful!

Xu Ming didn't enter the library for a long time, and Merlin didn't urge him either, just watching him with a smile.

Xu Ming felt like punching someone because of that mocking look in his eyes.

That bastard is clearly enjoying his current dilemma.

Xu Ming thought about it for a while, but he was still unwilling to give up, so he asked Erina to try throwing a fireball at the library bookshelf to see what would happen.

Upon hearing his command, Erina's face immediately lit up with an eager expression, as if she had been holding back for a long time and now her shackles had finally been removed.

Xu Ming was terrified, fearing that she might throw the 'elemental nuclear bomb' as a fireball.

If it really is Avalon, what if it bounces back and kills you? That would be a truly humiliating death.

So Xu Ming quickly and repeatedly gave instructions through telepathy.

"Erina, don't use any powerful spells. Just launch a small fireball! Small fireball!"

"Cut~"

Upon hearing Xu Ming's words, Erina's excitement vanished immediately.

His listless appearance made Xu Ming's eyes twitch uncontrollably.

If I hadn't given you a heads-up, you really were planning to grow mushrooms?!

Erina quickly threw a fireball, which hit a bookshelf not far from the door.

Xu Ming didn't look at Erina; instead, he kept staring intently at Merlin.

Erina attacked the bookshelf with fireballs, but Merlin didn't stop her at all. He still had a smile on his face, and his expression didn't change at all.

That hateful look seemed to say, "Smash it all you want, but I'll eat my hat if you touch it."

Seeing Merlin's nonchalant attitude, Xu Ming's heart sank.

as predicted!

The moment the fireball approached the bookshelf, golden light burst forth, and then the fireball flew back at an even faster speed than it had come, and it seemed to have become much larger and hotter!

Fortunately, Xu Ming had already given Erina some instructions beforehand.

Although she was startled, she quickly recovered and threw out several ice spikes to neutralize the fireball.

Xu Ming subconsciously looked at Merlin, only to find that this despicable guy had actually made a 'please go ahead' gesture to him.

Xu Ming suppressed the urge to rush up and beat him up, and took a deep breath.

I knew I had to go in myself.

After Xu Ming told them his thoughts.

"Amin, it's far too dangerous to go in like this."

The little piglet quickly tugged at Xu Ming's trouser leg and said with a worried expression.

'It's alright. Even if he tries to scheme against me, I'm not so easy to deal with.'

Xu Ming smiled and patted the little piglet's round head.

"Well, although I really dislike you, I have to say, barging in like this was incredibly reckless."

Erina crossed her arms and proudly raised her head as she spoke.

Asagami Fujino didn't say anything, she just nodded in agreement.

Gorgon remained silent, but his eyes darted around, seemingly searching for something.

'Wait, this guy seems to have other motives…'

Only Parker explicitly voiced his opposition.

After thinking for a while, Xu Ming decided to take the risk and gamble.

While shikigami are a great help to him, they are not everything.

Moreover, most of his equipment is defensive and life-saving, so even if he can't win, escaping won't be a problem.

Soon, Xu Ming collected all the shikigami into the Hyakki Yagyō Chō (Night Parade of One Hundred Demons).

A hint of excitement flickered in Merlin's eyes, for he finally saw Xu Ming take action.

With his phone in his left hand and the cross on his chest in his right, Xu Ming walked into the library again with a serious expression.

He gave Merlin a cold look, then walked straight toward the spiral staircase.

Strangely, Merlin seemed to have no intention of stopping him, and let Xu Ming walk past him.

Merlin was quickly left behind by Xu Ming.

Although Xu Ming had his back to Merlin at this moment, his muscles were tense and his mind was highly focused, with most of his attention on Merlin to his side and behind him.

Xu Ming knew very well that he was in his weakest state right now.

The library wasn't very large; after walking a few hundred meters, I could see that there were still a dozen or so steps to the stairs leading to the upper floor.

Just then, Merlin's slightly frivolous voice suddenly came from behind.

"Please wait, guest."

They've arrived!

Xu Ming not only ignored him, but quickened his pace and rushed towards the stairs, casting defensive spells on himself as he ran.

Seeing Xu Ming's sudden action, Merlin couldn't help but show a hint of surprise in his eyes.

Why isn't this young man playing by the rules?

He shook his head, still wearing a relaxed expression.

Just when Xu Ming was only two or three steps away from the stairs.

Whoosh!

A sudden gust of wind swept by.

The wind brought pink 'snow' to Xu Ming's front.

The snow dispersed, revealing the figure of a white-haired man dressed in a white robe.

Swish!

A cold, icy glint appeared.

A thin sword was placed directly in front of Xu Ming.

Chapter 688 Stay and have a cup of black tea

What do you want to do?

Xu Ming reacted quickly, pointing the camera at Merlin as if he were ready to fight at the slightest provocation.

Merlin did not launch an attack rashly.

With a flick of his wrist, the slender sword in his hand snapped into a large bouquet of flowers as if by magic.

Merlin handed the bouquet of flowers to Xu Ming, seemingly trying to dispel Xu Ming's hostility in this way.

Xu Ming frowned slightly.

What exactly do you want?

Merlin quickly waved his hand and said with a smile:

"Hey~ Hey~ Please don't misunderstand, guest. It's been a long time since any outsiders have visited the tower. It's so rare to see one, so I'd like to invite you to sit down, have a cup of black tea, rest a bit, and chat with me."

"..."

Xu Ming frowned.

Don't be fooled by Merlin's seemingly polite demeanor now. Judging from his earlier attitude, if you don't agree to his request, you probably won't be able to leave.

On one hand, they want to take action without any shikigami; on the other hand, they only need to talk.

Xu Ming quickly analyzed the pros and cons in his mind and decided to see what this guy was up to.

So, at Merlin's enthusiastic invitation, Xu Ming followed him to a corner of the library.

There is a round wooden table here, and several stools made from tree stumps next to it.

After Xu Ming took his seat, Merlin set aside the staff that had transformed back to its original form, then raised his hand and gently patted it.

clap clap!

A teapot and two teacups suddenly appeared on the table.

Merlin picked up the teapot and poured more than half a cup into the two cups.

As the red, transparent liquid was poured into the teacup, a rich aroma immediately wafted out.