Ex-Machina in Dimensional Travel

"Senpai, hold on to me!"

"Where did this crazy wind come from?!"

Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others were not faring any better, but Mashu reacted in time and immediately planted her shield in the ground, blocking the storm blowing at them from the front.

Then, before the bizarre wind could weaken, a golden streak of light descended from the heavens, crashing down before the four of them and forming a pillar of light that shot into the sky.

As the rapidly fading light revealed a somewhat petite black figure within, the sudden outburst of wind also quickly began to subside.

But before Fujimaru Ritsuka could make out the figure clearly, someone had already charged forward with a roar.

"So it really is you!!!"

"Saber, calm down!"

Along with Shishigou's shout, red lightning descended in an instant, smashing toward the figure emerging from the light.

First Meeting

Bang!!!

Ignoring Shishigou's shouts, Mordred transformed into red lightning and fearlessly brought her sword down upon the newcomer.

Then...

Creak, creak...

Amid a teeth-grinding sound, the red greatsword bit into the opponent's outstretched palm, but could not sink in another inch, held fast between their fingers.

Sparks from the friction danced across Xiu Er's hand, illuminating the savage expression of the red swordswoman right before her.

Creak...

"Tch!"

Mordred was not surprised when she felt her greatsword being stopped.

After all, with the experience of their first battle, she would not underestimate the strength of the enemy before her.

The good news was that the opponent had not used that absurdly hard shield. The bad news was that the opponent had not used the shield either.

That meant ordinary slashes could not break through her body's defenses.

At that moment, Mordred suddenly shuddered. Sensing danger, she immediately shifted her posture and kicked Xiu