Ex-Machina in Dimensional Travel

But the time between their arrival and encounter with the enemy was too brief.

Without any preparation time, they had just come into contact with the "local" Lion Jie and his servant Mordred and temporarily persuaded them to form a team when they were faced with an enemy surprise attack.

And even if they had enough time, they would not be able to find the right place to summon servants without Chaldea's help.

Besides, the other party obviously knew his identity, and the raid was obviously aimed at him.

It's a situation where "the final boss rushes into your face as soon as you land."

The only good news at this moment is that the other party did not harm the lives of himself and others, but only "captured" them and threw them into a place that seemed relatively safe.

"Um……"

Although she couldn't move, it didn't affect Jeanne's active brain. She started searching her memories as soon as Fujimaru Ritsuka described the situation of the "singularity".

The idea behind the latter is very simple.

Since we can't defeat the opponent, let's find the source of the anomaly that causes the "world line deviation".

The ideal outcome would be to bypass those "puppets" and go straight for the most important "item".

This was inferred by Fujimaru Ritsuka based on past experience.

"I'm sorry, I don't know..."

After thinking for several seconds, Jeanne said helplessly under the expectant gaze of Fujimaru Ritsuka.

"After all, I was defeated, so I was captured here."

"And I wasn't even able to reach the ceremony venue before I was intercepted by the other party."

Although humiliating, Joan of Arc had to admit one thing: the enemy's strength should not be underestimated.

A single puppet can gain the upper hand in a head-on battle with a servant.

"And for some reason, ever since I was captured and trapped in this inherent barrier, I haven't heard the Lord's voice since."

“It’s like… I’ve been ‘blocked.’ ”

After listening to Jeanne's explanation, Fujimaru Ritsuka's expression became more and more nervous, but fortunately, he had experienced a lot and his mentality was still good.

"Blocking..."

The boy recalled his experience when he first arrived in this world. The communication that showed no signs of recovery was most likely done by "them".

However, there is no point in thinking more.

Even if they did come up with a solution, the most important and least obvious thing for them right now was how to escape.

click!

While thinking, Fujimaru Ritsuka grabbed the chains on Jeanne again and tried to untie them.

"Don't bother wasting your energy. This chain is some kind of magic trick. It can't be untied by brute force."

Joan of Arc said helplessly. After all, she had tried, but the result was that this strange chain never loosened at all.

"Also, although I really want to get out, I'm sorry, but so far, those magicians and I haven't been able to find a way out."

"And I urge you to be careful."

As she spoke, Jeanne made an effort to move her head, directing everyone's attention to the nearby area, and only then did she notice the tiny cube floating in the air.

Just as Fujimaru Ritsuka saw the cube, a strong sense of being watched instantly came over him.

……

Chapter 66: Accident

If Joan of Arc had not described it, they probably would not have discovered the tiny cube floating in the sky until now.

"what is that?"

If you don’t understand, just ask.

So when he saw something he couldn't understand, Fujimaru Ritsuka immediately asked Jeanne, the "old man" who had been here the longest.

After all, they were in a silent barrier, so no matter how they spoke, their voices would not be heard, which made it convenient for them to "plot loudly".

Jeanne did not seem annoyed by Fujimaru Ritsuka's unhesitating questions.

After all, normally speaking, she is a relatively easy-going and gentle type of person, but she is a little stubborn about certain things.

So far, I have only been angry with "Xuer".

"Before you came, that group sent someone to guard us. She called herself 1."

"But for some reason, he suddenly left not long ago, but he left the cube behind before leaving."

As he spoke, he secretly glanced at the "block" in the sky, and then quickly glanced at the nearby Masters.

"I guess you can all feel that vague feeling of being watched, right?"

As a Servant, Jeanne's senses are naturally stronger than those of ordinary people. Therefore, she is more sensitive to the feeling of being "spoofed" than others.

This feeling appeared when No. 1 left and released the "little cube".

Therefore, Jeanne had sufficient reason to be certain that the "block" was the magic prop used by the other party to "monitor" her and others.

"...So, from the moment you entered here, you were already under their surveillance."

And that was the view from the air. On this already desolate white plain, no one could escape the range of the "surveillance camera".

"hiss--"

It would be better if Joan of Arc didn't say anything.

After she pointed out the block and made Fujimaru Ritsuka see the object.

The latter suddenly felt a creepy sense of being watched, and the small cube floating in the air made the boy feel uneasy.

Shizijie was the calmest among the three.

But at this moment, he was thinking about something with a serious expression.

"But speaking of it..."

As if she remembered something, Jeanne suddenly had an expression of "sudden enlightenment".

Her words immediately attracted the attention of the three people next to her.

"From what I know about Number One, it seems that he is somewhat different from the other numbered individuals you mentioned."

"Ok?"

"What's the difference? Please tell me."

The new information revealed by Jeanne made Lion Jie concerned.

After all, based on their experiences, the "dolls" they encountered were exactly the same in terms of strength, behavior, and even language expression, just like mass-produced machines.

And Joan of Arc suddenly said that there was a "different" individual.

It’s hard not to think of certain “possibilities”.

"Well...like behavior and speech patterns."

Joan of Arc frowned slightly. For various reasons, she still had a vivid memory of "Number One". She would never forget that person during her current time in this world. The unforgettable "disgust" made it impossible for her to forget him no matter what.

"Compared to those 'cold puppets' you all talk about, that 'Number One', both in his actions and his way of speaking, is more like a 'child'."

When she said this, her brows suddenly furrowed as she recalled the scene of her first meeting with No. 1.

"Plus that appearance, I thought she was just a child dressed strangely, but I didn't expect..."

I didn't expect to end up in this situation.

The feeling of humiliation suddenly filled the saint's heart, so much so that her originally soft and gentle face was instantly "wrinkled".

"Gu...humiliation..."

Seeing the saint suddenly fall into negative emotions, Fujimaru Ritsuka had no choice but to look at Shishi Jie awkwardly.

The latter didn't feel anything. He was sorting out the information he got from Jeanne.

It is known that "Number One" is different from other similar dolls and is an "abnormal individual" that is more human in all aspects.

Is there a possibility...?

"Mr. Lion Jie, do you think it's possible that 'Number One' is the 'Commander Machine' they're talking about?"

As if "connected" to Shishi Jie's thoughts, the idea that popped up in his mind was directly spoken out from Fujimaru Ritsuka's mouth, which made the former slightly stunned.

"Probably."

The two of them were thinking in tacit understanding, while Mashu on the side looked at the two Masters with clear thinking in a slightly dazed manner.

The girl, who had already experienced a short and fierce battle and whose spirit was tense until now, felt a slight mental fatigue, which made her mind not as clear and active as her companions.

It seems that after seeing that the young man was safe and sound, she subconsciously relaxed her mind and fell into a brief mental rest.

So much so that from just now until now, during the discussion and analysis among the few people, Mashu had already quietly stepped into the "audience seats".

The two masters naturally noticed the girl's gradually "emptying her mind" state. After all, it was hard not to notice when they were so close.

But both of them tacitly did not remind each other. After all, it was still safe now, and there was no need to keep the girl tense all the time.

"But if that's the case, then my initial hypothesis was wrong."

After all, Joan of Arc was captured by Number One. As Joan of Arc said, Number One possessed the same powerful strength as his companions.

In other words, there is no chance of success in a head-on battle with the enemy, and the only option is to "avoid the enemy's attack" and go straight to the source of the anomaly.

But they don't know where the source of the anomaly is now.

"Things are developing in the direction we least want."

After all, up to now, his team only consists of Mashu, Mr. Lion Jie and Miss Modred.

Naturally, the two Masters did not struggle at all when facing those puppets, so they can be ignored.

We need more companions, or "thugs".

Fujimaru Ritsuka has complained about the problem of "lack of manpower" in his heart more than once.

As the Ruler, Miss Jeanne is quite powerful, but unfortunately she has been locked here by the opponent and cannot move.

Modred is equally powerful, but at this moment she has also been "separated".

But speaking of it...

"Mashu, did you see Mordred before you were captured here?"

The boy remembered that when Mashu saw them off, she immediately went to support Mordred who was facing No. 13 alone.

But just now, only Mashu came here.

As a last resort, considering certain things, Fujimaru Ritsuka could only speak to make Mashu come back to her senses.

"Um...ah? Yes!"

"When I arrived, I saw that Miss Modred was already at a disadvantage. At least I rescued her in time."

Mashu immediately came to her senses and quickly explained her experience.

"But during the fight, I was caught by the enemy before I could even make a few moves. Fortunately, Miss Modred helped me escape."

"But at that time, the opponent was only focused on fighting with her and kicked me out of the battlefield."

At this point, Mashu could feel the dull pain in her abdomen.

The girl didn't finish her words, but the other two understood.

After all, what happens next is a familiar plot, as Mashu just said.

"That's not good. Mordred is also a participant in the Holy Grail War. They might just leave her there."

"Mr. Lion Jie, can you use the Command Spell..."

"I have only one piece of bad news about this."

Shizijie interrupted the young man and raised his hand to reveal the back of his hand with only a red mark left.

"I have already used it just now, but unfortunately, the Command Seal has been consumed and Mordred has not returned."

Lion Jie can sense that his Servant is still "alive" through the connection between the Master and the Servant, but the Command Spell recall is ineffective.