Ex-Machina on a Dimensional Journey

"Is that you!?"

She did not know Da Vinci, but Xiu Er's appearance had left a deep impression on her.

Although she was surprised that Xiu Er was in the village, Hundred-Faced Hassan did not react strongly enough to draw her weapon in self-defense because of her companion's attitude.

Even so, her reaction, like a beast with its fur standing on end, still surprised Da Vinci somewhat.

As a result, the "genius" wore a smile like she had found something "interesting."

"Oh my~ Xiu Er, it seems you hold a rather 'special' place in this Hassan's heart."

She smiled as she teased Xiu Er, who neither confirmed nor denied it.

"Hundred-Faced, why are you so...?"

Even Cursed Arm was surprised by Hundred-Faced's reaction. Of everyone in the house, aside from the ever-calm Xiu Er, only Yan Zui, who had experienced her strength firsthand, remained fairly composed.

Because she knew that Hundred-Faced had been captured by the being named Xiu Er.

Such a reaction had probably resulted from facing her directly before.

Their "Hassans" were often not particularly capable in direct combat. It was hardly surprising that they would react this way when facing such a powerful opponent.

"Cough, cough..."

Realizing that she had acted too agitatedly, Hundred-Faced Hassan quickly cleared her throat a few times and rapidly calmed herself down.

However, she could not think of how to explain herself to Cursed Arm for the moment.

Fortunately, Yan Zui stepped in at that moment to save Hundred-Faced Hassan from her awkward predicament, quickly speaking up to help the companion out.

"Don't mind it, Cursed Arm. That 'girl's' strength far exceeds anything you or I can comprehend. Hundred-Faced probably looks like this because she experienced it firsthand."

"So that's how it is."

Cursed Arm looked at the "girl" in surprise, without