Ex-Machina on a Dimensional Journey

Although he could create whatever food and drinks he wanted himself, it just would not taste the same that way.

And when he had nothing to do, Xiu Er could indeed set aside the burden of "efficiency" and maintain a little sense of ritual.

"Searching for missions..."

He sat quietly inside the shop, checking the system missions. One hand supported his cheek while the other idly stirred the coffee in his cup with a spoon.

This shop was built along a street with heavy foot traffic. Though most people left home only after eating breakfast, some chose to head out directly and buy breakfast from these shops.

Most of them were probably office workers who wanted to sleep in.

After all, students should have breakfast prepared for them by their families.

Xiu Er watched the hurried pedestrians pass by with utter boredom.

To be honest, having once been a student himself, he could not help but marvel at how relaxed the students in this country were.

Of course, he was not truly sitting here spacing out. He was recalling what had happened last night.

That creature called Kyubey had extended an "invitation" to him.

By becoming a Magical Girl, one could gain a chance to have a wish granted and obtain great power, with the only price being protecting the city from evil invasions.

There were pros and cons, but the benefits seemed to outweigh the drawbacks.

Yet faced with such a tempting proposal, Xiu Er's answer had been "no."

Honestly, he had little interest in becoming a Magical Girl.

He was indeed curious about Magical Girls, but if he wanted power, he could simply find an existing Magical Girl and use her as material for analysis.

As for having wishes granted?

Xiu Er did not believe in windfalls from