Ex-Machina on Dimensional Travel

But the time between their arrival and their encounter with the enemy had been far too short.

There had been no time to prepare. They had only just made contact with the "local" Shishigou and his Servant, Mordred, and temporarily persuaded them to form a team when they were hit by an enemy ambush.

And even if they had had enough time, without Chaldea's help, they would not have been able to accurately find a suitable place to summon a Servant.

Besides, the other side clearly knew his identity. That ambush had obviously been aimed specifically at him.

It was the kind of situation where "the final boss rushed right into your face the moment you landed."

The only good news was that the enemy had not harmed any of their lives. They had merely "captured" them and thrown them into a place that seemed relatively safe.

"Hmm..."

Though she could not move, that did not stop Joan's active mind. Ever since Fujimaru Ritsuka had explained the situation with the "Singularity," she had begun searching through her memories.

His line of thought was simple.

If they could not defeat the enemy, then they had to find the anomalous source that had caused the "worldline deviation."

The ideal outcome would be to bypass those "dolls" and directly seize the most important "item."

That was Fujimaru Ritsuka's speculation based on his past experience.

"I'm sorry, but I don't know..."

After thinking for several seconds, Joan spoke helplessly under Fujimaru Ritsuka's expectant gaze.

"After all, I was captured and brought here because I was no match for them."

"And I did not even make it to the ritual site before I was intercepted along the way."

Though humiliating, Joan had to admit one thing: the enemy's strength was indeed not to be underestimated.