Ex-Machina on a Dimensional Journey Chapter 163

"So, should I keep telling you my story, or should I take you around the other parts of Chaldea?"

Fujimaru Ritsuka smiled.

After all, his story had only reached the second Singularity so far.

"But if I'm going to keep talking, let me have some water first to wet my throat."

"...Mm."

It seemed that compared to sightseeing around Chaldea, Xiu Er was currently more curious about his past experiences repairing Singularities.

Although she could directly use the Codex of the Whispers to look into his experiences, hearing them recounted by him was more pleasant than simply consulting records, so Xiu Er did not refuse the boy's suggestion.

Besides, she was not in any urgent need of his "experiences" for anything. She could simply treat it as listening to a story.

Buzz—

A tiny golden vortex unfolded beside Xiu Er.

She immediately reached her left hand inside, took out a cup filled with plain water, and handed it to Fujimaru Ritsuka.

"Ha, thanks."

The boy accepted the cup without ceremony and drained its contents in one gulp.

His bold action also made Xiu Er realize that he had truly lowered all his guard. He had actually drunk the "liquid" she gave him without even asking about it.

"Whew—That brought me back to life. I have to say, that ability is really convenient."

Watching the "passage" rapidly disappear, Fujimaru Ritsuka sighed sincerely.

"..."

Xiu Er said nothing, merely nodding in agreement.

"Let's continue the story. By the way, where was I again?"

"Reminder: You were at the part where you encountered a black 'Joan.'"

Seeing that the boy really seemed to have forgotten, Xiu Er, who had been "recording" his words until he was interrupted, easily pointed out where the story had broken off.

"Oh, oh, I remember now. Then let's