The Ex-Machina in Dimensional Travel

After quickly recording the contents of the book, Xiu Er tossed the Magic Guidebook into a miniature Teleportation Gate opened beside her.

"Teacher, next time I'll do better..."

"Warning: excessive training will not provide any benefit."

"Additionally, you are still a child. Rushing will have no effect."

Knowing what the child meant, Xiu Er immediately spoke to stop him.

There was neither encouragement nor criticism. As usual, Xiu Er simply spoke bluntly to him in a cold tone.

She walked past Takuson and left, while he lowered his head to stare at the ground as though he had seen nothing.

A few seconds later.

Takuson secretly wiped his face with his arm, then hugged the Sacred Canon in his arms, stood up, and ran after Xiu Er.

Only after detecting that the child had followed did Xiu Er sigh inwardly.

This had only been a trial. Xiu Er had not believed Takuson could complete the task, and the calculated results showed that his chance of success was negligible. Her purpose had merely been to temper his restless mindset.

Unfortunately, it seemed the results had not been very good.

Not only had he failed to calm down, but he was still just a child. Even if he was mature for his age, his mindset could not change so quickly.

This child was far too eager to become stronger.

If this continued, it would not last.

Motivation born from hatred and revenge could sometimes be a double-edged sword.

First Battle

Half a year later—

"Huff—hah—"

Takuson panted heavily, drenched in sweat from head to toe.

He was currently training his body.

His teacher had personally tailored this training regimen for him.

Xiu Er had designed it specifically for Takuson based on human training methods she had downloaded in the previous world.

Now, Xiu Er stood to one side with her arms folded, silently watching Takuson train. The only thing coming from her mouth was an ever-increasing count, like a merciless counting machine.

"...999...1000."

"Stop."

"Ahh—"

Finally finished. I'm exhausted. It feels like every part of my body hurts.

Takuson lay on the ground, gasping for air.

After long-term training, the shape of muscles had begun to emerge on his body, and his physical strength had become far greater than it had been half a year ago.

Simply put, Takuson could now knock his past self down with a single punch.

Seeing her disciple's relaxed expression, Xiu Er's heart was anything but calm.

Were humans from other worlds really this durable? He could persist through training of this intensity, and it had not even affected his physical development in the slightest.

This child's rate of progress was also abnormal. Although she did not know what the people of this world were like, Takuson's progress surpassed that of the humans recorded in Xiu Er's database from her previous life.

Could he really be a genius?!

However, there was a saying that training muscles before a child's body had fully developed would affect height growth. This child's future height might...

Looking at her disciple, who currently only reached her chin, Xiu Er immediately deleted that thought from her mind.

After all, this was the result he had asked for.

And next, there was another new training session she needed to inform the child about.

A few minutes later...

Xiu Er brought Takuson to an open stretch of ground.

He was somewhat confused by this.

Why did Teacher bring me here today? Is there a new training program?

After being trained by Xiu Er for half a year, Takuson had grown accustomed to his teacher's personality.

Adding more training in the middle of a plan was nothing unusual.

Didn't Teacher say that excessive training had no effect? Yet she often adds extra training for me.

Takuson complained inwardly.

However, he had never held any resentment over it, because it made him stronger.

This time, Takuson did not intend to make an inquiry about why his teacher had brought him to this plain.

Although every inquiry he had made to his teacher over the past months had received the most straightforward answer, he still felt embarrassed about asking everything.

As usual, he simply waited quietly for his teacher to finish her work.

The two "tails" behind Xiu Er extended from beneath her cloak, their tips pressing vertically against the ground.

"-Codex Opening-True Codex-Virtual Combat Arena-"

An invisible ripple swept across the open ground without Takuson noticing.

In the end, it formed a transparent, invisible hemispherical barrier over the area.

After that was done, a golden Teleportation Gate appeared before Xiu Er.

Takuson recognized this gate. His teacher had shown it to him before, and he greatly admired that Magic capable of spatial transportation.

Unfortunately, Xiu Er had directly told him that Takuson could not learn this ability of hers at all.

Xiu Er did not deny that this world should have similar teleportation Magic, but One-Way Street was not Magic to begin with. Takuson, who was not a member of the Ex-Machina, could never learn it.

"Complete."

What was complete?

Had Teacher done something just now?

"Takuson."

"Ah! Yes!"

Hearing his teacher call his name, Takuson immediately straightened his back.

"Announcement: go inside."

Although he was not worried that his teacher would harm him, Takuson was curious about what would happen next.

"May I... ask what we're going to do next?"

"Answer: battle."

"...I understand."

After hearing that, Takuson tightened his grip on the Battle Axe and Sacred Canon in his hands.

Battle had been added to his training two months ago.

During these days, Xiu Er would often use a gate to catch some Monsters for him to fight alone. Sometimes, they would encounter a Dungeon instead.

Every time, she would only watch from the side, stepping in to help only when he truly could not handle it.

Although fighting Monsters alone had been difficult at first.

Takuson could now defeat some ordinary Monsters by himself.

Therefore, he walked into the Teleportation Gate without hesitation.

When Takuson emerged from the gate, he discovered that the surroundings were still the same open ground, without any changes.

The only difference was the tall Demon standing in the center...

After glancing at Takuson's receding figure as he entered, Xiu Er focused entirely on the barrier-like construct she had created before her.

Based on the abilities of the Reincarnation Space, Xiu Er had created something capable of simulating real combat projections of any enemy she had recorded.

Put simply, it was a virtual training ground without any risk of death.

It offered the most realistic experience possible.

This was equipment Xiu Er had developed specifically for Takuson's training. With the system's assistance, she had successfully designed it.

Although the calculations showed that this equipment had no issues, only the actual data obtained after formally putting it into use could truly set her mind at ease.

After completing her scan of the Virtual Combat Arena, Xiu Er was very satisfied with the results.

Now, all that remained was to wait.

Bang—

The weapon in his hand was knocked away by the Demon's massive axe and landed behind Takuson.

This is bad!

Before that powerful body, Takuson's own physique was insignificant by comparison.

How had this Demon appeared here? Had Teacher captured it specifically for me to practice against?

After merely a few exchanges, he could no longer hold his weapon steady, causing it to fly from his grasp.

I can't confront this Demon head-on!

This was the judgment Takuson made after taking several attacks directly.

And the Demon calling himself "Zera" took the opportunity to punch him to the ground.

Facing the massive axe about to crash down on him, Takuson did not give up.

Because while he was a warrior, he was also a monk capable of using Goddess Magic.

"Binding Magic!"

Golden beams of light appeared around the Demon, binding his arm and massive axe. They could only hold him for half a second.

But that was enough time for Takuson to get up and dodge.

Boom—

The massive axe smashed into the ground, creating cracks like a spiderweb.

Takuson hurriedly retreated and picked up his weapon again.

The shadow of the massive axe fell over him once more.

"You dare turn your back on your opponent? Die!"

"Zera" swung his massive axe down fiercely, his voice filled with mockery for this human child.

Little did he know, it was a weakness Takuson had deliberately exposed.

"Not necessarily."

A triumphant smile appeared on Takuson's face.

As he spoke with confidence, several spears of light suddenly burst from the ground, aimed at "Zera's" wrist gripping the axe handle.