Ex-Machina in Dimensional Travel

Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others had probably adapted to that pressure, which was why they found Xiu Er approachable.

In any case, Nito did not want to test it, even if it was true.

Seeing this, the boy could only sigh inwardly, regretting the failure of his plan to "restore Xiu Er's image."

Conversation

It had to be said that Xiu Er's departure had undoubtedly eased much of Nito's psychological burden, allowing her to speak peacefully with the others who remained.

After that, Nito spoke with Fujimaru Ritsuka about many things, most of them concerning this Singularity.

Along the way, Mashu and Da Vinci, who were in charge of guarding them, worked together to deal with quite a few wild Magic Beasts that came looking for trouble.

They were all monsters summoned by the Holy Grail, creatures that did not belong to this era.

Although they had temporarily lost Xiu Er's powerful support, Mashu and Da Vinci were no weaklings themselves. They had more than enough strength to deal with the Magic Beasts in the desert.

Bang—!

Having dealt with yet another attacking Magic Beast, Mashu put away her shield and raised a hand to wipe the sweat from her face.

"Phew—"

"Not bad. I thought you wouldn't be able to take a single step without that Xiu Er."

Watching the group labor to protect them, Nito nodded slightly. The strength Mashu and Da Vinci displayed made her see them in a new light.

After all, because of Xiu Er's presence, the two of them had never had a chance to show what they could do. That had led her to believe that this group had been carried entirely by that powerful doll.

"After all, before we met Xiu Er, we'd already repaired quite a few Singularities. You can