Ex-Machina on a Dimensional Travel

"Fou~ Fou~ Only a few can actually converse with me. Mashu and Fujimaru Ritsuka can only understand what I mean."

"Fou... Fou... And being able to talk with me reminds me of someone I hate..."

"...?"

Someone she hated?

Xiu Er was curious about the "person" Fou had mentioned. The latter's behavior made it seem as though she bore a deep grudge against them.

"Fou~ Fou~ Don't mind it. You only need to know that person was the culprit behind why I'm here now."

"...Mm."

Fou clearly did not want to mention that person. Seeing this, Xiu Er had no intention of forcing her to talk.

"Fou Fou~ You only want to know why I stayed in Chaldea?"

Xiu Er nodded, then slightly shook her head.

"Affirmative, but you may also tell me about your other 'experiences' while you are at it."

Xiu Er wore a serious expression. She truly seemed prepared to listen to Fou's "story."

But Fou, sitting on her lap, let out a hesitant cry.

"Fou... My past experiences... They are not a good story..."

Perhaps recalling something, Fou's mood sank. She seemed unwilling to bring up the past.

Xiu Er did not mind. If Fou did not want to speak, then she would not speak.

"Understood. Merely answering my 'reason for staying in Chaldea' will suffice."

After saying that, Xiu Er casually waved a hand and constructed a small chair beside her bed. Then, she lifted Fou from her lap and placed him on the chair.

Having done all that, she swiftly sat back on the bed, placing her hands atop her neatly pressed thighs. Her posture was upright, and she sat so quietly that she resembled a genuine doll.

Seeing this, Fou knew there was no avoiding this "story time," so he could only helplessly