That abrupt change in tone made Xiu Er tilt her head in confusion.
"Inquiry: Are you hungry right now?"
For some reason, Xiu Er, who was usually so efficient, actually picked up on that topic. Mashu, who had expected her to directly answer the previous question, was somewhat surprised as well.
"Mm..."
The boy rubbed his stomach.
"Come to think of it, I'm really not hungry yet."
Although he had been the one to ask, to be honest, he truly was not hungry right now.
Even though he had spent quite a bit of stamina earlier guiding the refugees, he had not gotten hungry yet.
"Could it be that glass of milk from this morning?"
The doll nodded without offering any explanation. Then, he stopped paying attention to the boy and turned his gaze toward Da Vinci.
Da Vinci was currently observing the large pit beside them with a curious expression, its cut surface smooth and flat.
Only after sensing his gaze did she turn her attention back.
"Inquiry: Have you informed them of the 'meeting content'?"
"I did~"
She answered with a smile.
"On the way here, I already explained the contents of the 'meeting' to Fujimaru-kun. Isn't that right, Fujimaru-kun? Little Mashu?"
"Mm, Da Vinci explained it to us. Senpai and I both know what we need to do today."
Mashu, suddenly called upon, immediately responded.
"..."
Xiu Er silently observed everyone present. After confirming that they were all fine and as normal as usual, she immediately decided to set off.
Besides, they had been given plenty of time. Cursed Arm had likely already arranged someone to guide them.
If the three Hassans had not stated during the meeting that they did not know the exact coordinates and only knew the route, and if Xiu Er's Sky Eye