Ex-Machina on a Dimensional Journey

Of course, they would only do that if necessary, and only when these people were off guard.

Xiu Er was puzzled for a few seconds, but then she saw the inscrutable smile on Da Vinci's face.

"Understood."

After thinking for a second, Xiu Er understood what Da Vinci meant.

So in the end, I still have to "reason" with them...

Thinking helplessly, she raised her right hand.

A cluster of golden energy flew from her chest and drifted into her palm.

Such a phenomenon naturally caught Hassan's attention.

Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others, however, were already used to it. After all, this sight was the precursor to Xiu Er taking out her "armament."

But weren't they still negotiating? Da Vinci, why were you telling Xiu Er to draw a weapon?!

The young man looked somewhat lost. He glanced at Da Vinci in confusion, but she merely gave him a reassuring look.

"What is that?"

If she didn't understand, she asked.

Since she sensed no hostility, Hassan couldn't help but ask upon seeing this.

The golden radiance was especially dazzling in the night. Even the refugees Hassan had settled some distance away could see the strange sight.

People began whispering among themselves. They had no idea what this "girl" intended to do.

That golden light also reminded them of a terrifying existence. Just moments ago, they had witnessed a world-shaking phenomenon filled with golden light.

"..."

Xiu Er did not answer. She merely activated her ability in silence.

This will do.

Codex Opening...

If I only need to show "sincerity," this should be enough.

Deliberately controlling the energy output in her hand, Xiu Er clenched her palm just as the energy was about to condense into form, tightly gripping the ball of light.

Then, a dazzling beam burst from between her