Reincarnated Swordmaster

Chapter Title: Dark Heaven Village

I examined Merlin's spirit body closely. Upon closer inspection, it wasn't like a typical cloning technique; it seemed like an advanced spell that projected his form into another dimension. I could tell he was guarding against any sudden attack from me. I stared at Merlin intently and replied.

"My name—how did you know it? I never told you."

Merlin then spoke.

[Didn't you recently visit a monk named Matteo Ricci?]

"Was he your subordinate?"

[He's the eyes and vanguard of the Western Guild in the East. Naturally, I asked him first if he'd encountered someone like you.]

"......"

[Fortunately, you had paid him a visit.]