Ex-Machina in Dimensional Travel

"Are there any precautions when using this 'medicine'?"

As he spoke, Roman picked up a bottle and observed the liquid inside.

"No, Xiuer just poured me a glass of it this morning, and I drank it directly as if it were water. Xiuer also said that there would be no side effects."

"Hey - it's only been two days, why do you seem to have such a good relationship?"

Roman said this casually, seemingly debating whether or not to drink it now.

"Have it?"

As the person involved, Fujimaru Ritsuka was also hesitant about this issue.

After all, from his personal experience, Xuel was no different from when he first arrived, except that he talked to him more.

"After all, according to what you said, they originally made the potion for you, right? Because you were so listless this morning."

"Ah ha ha……"

Fujimaru Ritsuka laughed.

After all, he knew that the reason why Xuel made this potion for him to restore his energy was probably because of some "apology" element.

After all, the reason why he didn't get a good rest was because of Xiuer's "disturbance".

It seems that the other party is serious about everything, and will even make up for such a small matter in his own way.

After looking at the boy with confusion, Roman, who was unable to observe the result, had no choice but to go back to his room to "experience it himself".

As for why not here?

His original intention was to go back to his room to rest, and even if Fujimaru Ritsuka intervened, it would not affect this plan.

"Forget it. I won't interfere too much in your affairs, young people. I'll take these potions and test them in my room later."

With that, Roman turned and walked away, holding the water bottle.

This time, the boy didn't call out to the other person. After all, he had already done what he wanted to do.

"Thank you for your concern, Fujimaru-kun."

Before leaving, Roman waved and thanked Fujimaru Ritsuka again.

"Also, thank Miss Xiuer for me."

"Yeah! Don't worry, I will. And please take care of yourself, doctor."

The boy's words reached the ears of the figure who was gradually walking away. The other party did not reply, but just shook the back of his hand.

After saying goodbye to Dr. Roman, Fujimaru Ritsuka, who was free again, turned around and looked at the vast snow scene outside the glass window of the corridor.

"Speaking of which, what is Xiuer doing now?"

For some reason, the boy who was originally idle suddenly remembered the figure who brought him countless "shocks" in a short period of time.

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"Um...Miss Xiuer, what are you doing?"

Mashu looked at the doll in front of her hesitantly.

At this time, the other party was standing in a corner, facing the corner, looking like he was facing the wall and thinking about his mistakes.

But when you get closer, you can find that Xuul is not alone, he is accompanied by a fluffy white creature.

That was Fu Fu who suddenly ran away this morning.

"Fu!"

Fu Fu huddled in the corner, trembling as if the person in front of her was going to eat her alive.

Mashu happened to pass by and came across this strange scene.

"Answer: I'm on Operation Capture Fufu."

Xuul responded without turning his head, as if he was afraid that the creature in front of him would slip away from under his nose.

"Um, could you please tell me why Ms. Shule wants to capture Fufu?"

"You're not angry because Fufu is avoiding you, are you?"

Mashu thought curiously.

But he shouldn't be angry. After all, she couldn't sense any "anger" from the other person.

Although the other party rarely expresses emotions, the "doubts" he or she occasionally expresses are enough to show that he or she is not without emotions, but is just not easy to express.

"……curious"

Xiuer said two words very concisely.

"Fu!"

For some reason, when Xiuer said "curious", Fu Fu in the corner was even more resistant.

"Do you want to hold Fufu?"

Somehow, Mashu suddenly asked this question, which surprised Shul.

"...?"

Whether it's Fujimaru Ritsuka or you, are your thoughts always so unconventional?

How did you come to this conclusion?

Although he was surprised, Shul managed his facial expression perfectly. Unlike Ritsuka Fujimaru, Mashu, who dared to observe Shul carefully, could not see any emotions from his unchanging face.

This made Mashu suffer. Being stared at by that inexplicable gaze, she always felt an inexplicable sense of panic.

Maybe she was beaten up by the other party for accepting the doll, which caused her to have "ptsd" towards the same look.

"After all, Fufu is fluffy and cute, isn't she?"

"..."

"It's normal to be liked by girls, isn't it? Haha..."

"..."

Mashu was alarmed to find that for some reason, Shul's gaze suddenly became more intense.

Uh huh?

Did I say something wrong?

Woo... I feel so stressed. Where are you, senior? I can’t handle Miss Xiuer by myself!

The girl cried out in her heart.

Fortunately, Xiuer did not put too much pressure on him. He just stared at the other person for more than ten seconds and then looked away.

He squatted down and stretched out his "claws" towards Fufu.

During this time, for some reason, Fufu did not slip away while Mashu was attracting Shul's attention. Faced with the outstretched hands, she only had a "sad" look as if she had run out of options.

This strange behavior surprised the girl who had just come to her senses.

After lifting the extremely reluctant little white beast up with both hands, Shuel turned around and faced Mashu formally.

"What's the matter?"

"Eh?"

Mashu couldn't understand why the other party suddenly asked this.

"No, no, no, actually I just happened to pass by and happened to see you, Miss Xiuer, in this corner. I came to see you out of curiosity."

"happen……?"

Xiuer glanced at the nervous girl, but he didn't detect any "lie" in her words.

Well, that's true. Chaldea is so small, and the probability of running into one while taking a walk is really high.

"..."

If you're alright, I'll leave.

Thinking of this, Shuul dragged Fufu and turned to walk towards the room arranged for him by Chaldea.

However, before he could take a few steps, he heard the girl's courageous words behind him.

"that……"

"...?"

Judging from the tone, it seems that he wants to ask something.

Seeing this, Shul stopped immediately and turned slightly to look at Mashu.

"That's right, I want to ask, where are Miss Number One and the others? I haven't seen them since you, Miss Shul, came to Chaldea."

Number one?

Xiuer raised his eyebrows slightly, seeming a little surprised.

"Inquiry, do you want to see number one?"

"That's not what I meant. I'm just curious, why didn't you bring them here, Miss Xiuer?"

After all, she still remembered that she had seen many "Xuers" with the same appearance in Xuer's "main space".

And they all, without exception, possess self-awareness.

The reason why "Number One" is mentioned is simply because Number One is the individual with the most distinct personality among those "Xul".

"..."

Xiuer thought about it.

This situation is rare. In Mashu's impression, the other party's answers are usually quick.

"Answer, because they are busy now."

"Eh?"

Are you busy?

This was an answer Mashu hadn't expected.

"..."

Xiuer looked at the other person silently, his eyes suddenly turned "blue" and several strings of data flowed through them.

The next second, the shadow under Xuer suddenly "trembled", and a "shadow" broke away from the shadow under him and quickly expanded beside him.

Before Mashu could react, Number One's figure "emerged" from the shadow.

"So what do you want from me?"

Completely different from Shuul's, a voice full of emotion reached Mashu's ears.

Number One crossed his arms across his chest, looking impatient as if he was suddenly pulled out of the middle of something.

"Exactly the same, yet not the same", this is the feeling Mashu gets when Number One and Shuul stand together.

"What's with that expression on your face? Aren't you looking for me?"

Seeing the girl's reaction, Number One's attitude became even more impatient.

"Um...Miss Number One, are you busy right now?"

"Well, I'm busy, so tell me what you want to talk to me about, I'm in a hurry."

"Well...it's okay..."

Mashu spoke slowly, because No. 1 was in a low mood, so she could only focus her eyes on Shul in order to escape mentally.

But what she saw was Xiuer's back as he just turned the corner of the corridor.

Ugh?

When did you leave?

"what?"