Ex-Machina on a Dimensional Journey

Da Vinci covered his mouth. He had not even had the chance to contribute before the battle was over.

"What do you insolent lot want by tying me up and bringing me here?!"

Having barely regained her senses, Nito forced herself to remain calm and sternly questioned the Chaldea group, seemingly trying to retain her former dignity.

Unfortunately, in her current state, she looked less dignified than she did like a defeated dog, making it hard not to laugh.

After all, just moments ago, she had looked utterly confident. While her anger was genuine, aside from that misunderstanding, there was also a trace of embarrassed rage at having her sleeping posture seen.

Originally, she had only intended to beat Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others up first, then slowly force them to reveal their purpose.

But she had not expected this band of villains to resort to underhanded tricks!

Yes, in Nito's eyes, Xiu Er sneaking around behind her counted as an underhanded trick. Though invisibly slipping behind the back line was indeed not exactly honorable.

But what sort of person was Xiu Er? As long as a method improved efficiency, he did not care what it involved.

Of course, no one present actually laughed. There was no need to mention Xiu Er; Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others knew what they were supposed to do now.

After all, her status truly was noble, and this battle had only begun because of a misunderstanding.

If they really laughed, the situation would likely become impossible to salvage.

Fujimaru Ritsuka immediately stepped out from behind Mashu's protection and approached Nito.

"What are you doing?!"

Seeing the boy's actions, Nito, pinned to the ground, immediately panicked.

"I am a Pharaoh! Think this through carefully. If anything happens to me, the consequences will be severe!"

Xiu