Ex-Machina on a Dimensional Journey

"Is, is that so..."

Nito's cheeks flushed slightly, though fortunately, her complexion hid the change well.

"Ahem, let me make one thing clear: that was only to repay you for your help. But I'll accept your gratitude!"

Seeing this, Fujimaru Ritsuka finally let out a long breath.

Fortunately, Nito had not deliberately made things difficult for them because of Xiu Er.

But just as the boy relaxed, an enormous commotion suddenly erupted from within the temple, causing the surrounding ground to shake violently.

"What was that?!"

Nito was the first to react. She immediately withdrew her attention from Chaldea's group and swiftly turned to look at the temple.

Chaldea and the others did the same, all turning toward the temple from which the disturbance had come.

They were just as surprised as Nito. They knew Xiu Er was fighting inside, but they did not know the current state of the battle.

Yet without exception, none of those present had any intention of entering the temple.

Then everyone saw the temple's dome completely pierced through by a pillar of light shooting into the sky.

The Final Act

Whoosh—

Scorching winds swept through the temple, and Ramesses II was in a miserable state.

More than half his body had vanished. Even the half that remained was blackened like charcoal.

The Starry Sphinx had disappeared.

It seemed that the giant beast had perished beneath the Noble Phantasm bombardment just now.

"Ha..."

With only half his body remaining and charred black, the Pharaoh King gave a faint breath. He was actually still alive under such circumstances!

"Cough, cough, cough—"

He continuously waved his remaining right hand, trying to disperse the high-temperature air that had rushed into his mouth and made breathing difficult.

Naturally, it was futile. One only needed to look at the