Outside the pipe, there was also a damaged wire mesh.
So, the place where she stood, which was also where Merlin disappeared, was actually above a sewer?
Did Merlin jump into the sewer below?
Without a second thought, she quickly climbed down the riverbank.
Just as she did, she realized this place was likely frequented by people.
Underneath the weeds, there were footprints that had obviously been worn down intentionally.
In no time, she arrived by the side of the sewer pipe.
She saw that there was indeed soiled water at the opening of the pipe, but the interior seemed dry.
The size of the pipe was just right for her to get through.
Should she go in?
She hesitated at the entrance for a few seconds; with the help of a light, she could see that it was quite clean inside, save for a few empty snack wrappers.
It was those snack wrappers that drove her to enter.
Because it was clear that the wrappers were recently emptied and thrown down.