Ex-Machina on Dimensional Travel

Looking at the darkened sky, Fujimaru Ritsuka rubbed his stomach, unable to hide his helplessness.

"Before we knew it, we'd been talking for so long."

"Yo, everyone."

Just then, a call came from nearby, and the group turned toward the sound.

A certain Archer strolled boldly into everyone's view.

Arash stood nearby with a broad smile.

He held a longbow that was crimson from end to end. Judging by his appearance, he was clearly heading to the edge of the village to investigate the situation and had happened to pass by.

After raising a hand in greeting, Arash casually approached them.

"Good evening, everyone. What are you all discussing here at this hour?"

"Good evening, Mr. Arash. We were discussing tomorrow's arrangements."

Facing the Great Hero, Fujimaru Ritsuka told him about their earlier conversation without any reservations.

"Good evening, Sir Arash."

Bedivere also broke into a bright smile at Arash's arrival.

After all, it was this man who had guided him earlier and allowed him to come to terms with things.

"Is that so? You're leaving tomorrow?"

"More or less. And after we leave the village this time, we probably won't be coming back."

Thinking over their plans for the next day, Fujimaru Ritsuka answered.

"I see."

Arash smiled. Though he had not known the people of Chaldea for long, he had still grown fond of this ever-cheerful young man.

Yet the news of their impending departure did not affect his mood, because he believed that meetings and partings between people were unavoidable. There was no need to be sad over them.

"If that's the case, shouldn't you be getting some rest, young man?"

"It's getting late. Don't go setting off tomorrow with that sleepy look on your face."

Arash smiled and patted the boy on the shoulder.

"Yeah, I