Ex-Machina on a Dimensional Travel

The little white-furred creature on the girl's shoulder nodded in agreement as well. It shared Da Vinci's opinion—there was no need to worry about Xiu Er's safety.

"Ehehe..."

Fujimaru Ritsuka scratched his head. It seemed he knew he was worrying for nothing.

After all, despite what he said, the boy trusted Xiu Er completely.

So the one he was worried about was Bedivere, who had gone to the Holy City alongside Xiu Er.

Compared to the former, who had been "invincible" all the way, Bedivere had performed well too, but he likely could not contend with the Lion King alone.

After all, although he had never encountered the Lion King before, merely witnessing that "Holy Judgment" earlier had been enough to shake the boy to his core.

Xiu Er's strength was overwhelmingly superior. Compared to her, Bedivere was not merely a step behind.

"Senpai, our 'mission' should be complete now, right?"

"Yeah, it should be. We drew away a huge number of troops."

Fujimaru Ritsuka pinched his chin, somewhat hesitant himself.

Their mission this time had been the "distraction at the Holy City's main gate" arranged by Xiu Er.

Of course, Xiu Er did not need anyone's help. The purpose of this mission was to buy time for Bedivere.

Because the Silver-armed Knight wanted to fight his king—the Lion King—one-on-one.

And the knight had not concealed his reason for doing so.

He wanted to return the "thing" that should have been returned to the king, to its rightful owner.

Xiu Er naturally consented. Though defeating the Lion King was the key to repairing this Singularity,

as long as it did not affect efficiency, Xiu Er did not mind letting her companion fulfill his own goal.

"Mm..."

Mashu nodded, but the worry on her face did not fade. There was still