Ex-Machina in Dimensional Travel

Moreover, that emperor did not have a silver prosthetic limb like the one before them.

Everything pointed to the knight before them not telling the truth, perhaps hiding his identity for some reason.

But that was not what Da Vinci cared about most. What concerned her was why Xiu Er had chosen to bring back this unfamiliar knight who was not being honest.

After all, this knight had emerged alongside him from the Space Gate created by Xiu Er's magic.

Naturally, that meant Xiu Er had permitted it.

Bedivere had no idea what this gentle lady was thinking. He merely silently marveled at the good nature of Xiu Er's companions.

He had originally worried that the companions of this doll named Xiu Er would be just as "special" in personality as Xiu Er himself.

Now, it seemed he had worried too much.

"Hello, beautiful lady. You must be Miss Da Vinci whom Sir Xiu Er mentioned."

"Mm-hm~ It seems Xiu Er told you quite a lot."

Da Vinci glanced at Xiu Er in surprise.

Based on what she knew of him, he would hardly ever reveal too much information to a stranger. Even the little he did reveal was generally meant to achieve some purpose.

During those days in Chaldea, aside from interacting with Fujimaru Ritsuka, Xiu Er had often "sweet-talked" certain Heroic Spirits into accepting his sparring invitations.

During those days, the sounds of battle often came from Chaldea's training room.

Mashu did not join the conversation. Like a spectator, she stood alone to one side and listened to the others talk.

Because of that, unlike the others, she noticed Queen of Magic's awkwardness.

It seemed to have started when Xiu Er returned. This Pharaoh had originally intended to immediately put them through a battle known as a "test."