Ex-Machina in Dimensional Travel

Though brief, she had said quite a lot.

Xiu Er was not the type to enjoy talking to strangers, but this was no ordinary situation. Bedivere's circumstances were unusual enough that she was willing to say more than usual.

"How am I supposed to believe you?"

Bedivere considered it. Other than her frightening behavior, she had indeed shown no hostility from beginning to end.

So he believed her somewhat, but not completely.

After all, everything she had said was only her side of the story. There was no proof as to whether it was true or false.

"..."

Of course, even when facing someone unusual, Xiu Er's patience was limited.

Everything she had said was the truth. Since he did not believe her, she had no intention of explaining herself.

Being willing to speak more did not mean she was willing to waste words.

Xiu Er lowered her eyes slightly, and the purple Greatsword smashed a huge crater into the sand beside her.

"Reminder: trying to save your king alone is not a wise course of action."

After leaving those words behind, the blue-violet figure immediately turned and walked toward the Golden Vortex behind her.

"Please wait!"

Xiu Er's words had struck directly at Bedivere's heart. He was immensely shocked that she not only knew his identity, but also understood his current goal.

There was no room for doubt now. Whatever her reasons, he wanted to try and keep that puppet here.

Xiu Er stopped and turned slightly, her cold gaze immediately falling upon Bedivere.

"My apologies. Since I could not trust you at first, I chose to conceal certain things."

"Actually, I had merely happened to pass through this desert for another purpose..."

Bedivere began explaining the real reason he was here.

"However, while passing nearby, I happened to