Ex-Machina on a Dimensional Journey

"I don't know."

Shishigou truly didn't know, but he didn't dwell on it too much.

At that moment, he was considering another matter—the "object they sought" Xiu Er had mentioned.

Without noticing the reactions of the Red Master and Servant, Fujimaru Ritsuka quickly composed himself and regained the calmness he had displayed at the start.

"Additional information: once our objective has been achieved, 'we' will leave of our own accord."

"Is that the intention of the 'Commander Unit' you mentioned?"

"Affirmative."

Xiu Er nodded. After all, that had been "their" plan from the very beginning.

It had also been their plan before the Singularity appeared...

That's great...

Fujimaru Ritsuka slowly let out a breath. It would be best if this could be resolved peacefully.

At the thought that this Singularity was about to be resolved, the young Master's following words carried even greater vigor.

But there were still a few things that needed to be confirmed. He hoped for a peaceful resolution, but what if their goal was not something good, or what if it required a great deal of time?

Thus, Fujimaru Ritsuka quickly chose his words and prepared to continue his inquiry.

At the same time, behind him where he could not see, Mordred suddenly frowned. After hearing Xiu Er's latest response, she vaguely sensed that something was off.

Along with that feeling, she suddenly found something strange about her surroundings as well.

While Xiu Er was not paying attention—not looking at her—she secretly furrowed her brow and carefully observed the area around them.

Whoosh—

A gentle breeze slowly swept through the area, lightly brushing over the scattered debris on the ground. Cold moonlight fell upon everyone, reflecting a chilly gleam from Xiu Er's face.

The conversation between the two added a trace of life to the quiet