Ex-Machina in Dimensional Travel

"Cough-cough-"

"no need."

"Eh?"

However, just when this genius was about to show off his eloquence in front of his companions, Neto, who was originally in a depressed mood, suddenly cheered up.

She stretched out her hand to stop the other person from saying anything.

"I already understand the situation. I did misunderstand you before."

After picking up the scepter that had fallen to the side, the magic queen immediately stood up, shook off the sand on her clothes, and secretly glanced at Xuel beside her, then quietly moved away from the latter.

Her movement was so small that no one noticed except Xiuer.

"You saved me from those rude people. I will remember this favor!"

Nitocris solemnly declared, slamming the scepter in her hand onto the sand beneath her feet.

Compared with the depressed girl just now, she is completely different.

"Also..."

For some reason, Neto, who had just cheered up, looked embarrassed again when he talked about this.

"Sorry, I misunderstood you..."

After saying this, Neto's face was already flushed, but the way she pretended to be calm made people feel a little lovable.

Of course, Fujimaru Ritsuka wouldn't be the type to joke with someone he just met for the first time.

"Ah...I'm glad you understand."

What else could Fujimaru Ritsuka say? Anyway, the misunderstanding was resolved and everyone was happy.

He didn't want to start a feud with the first person he met who he could talk to properly after just coming to this world, let alone the fact that the other person was a famous pharaoh.

As for the scene just now.

It's enough to just complain about this kind of thing in your heart. If you try to sabotage others at this time, it shows that you lack emotional intelligence, and it is very likely to arouse hostility from Neto, who has finally stabilized.

Nitocris was very pleased with the boy's respect.

Her eyes quickly swept over the people present and finally stopped on Xiuer.

"..."

"..."

Stared at by those eyes full of resentment, Xuer felt no ripple in his heart.

"I won't attack you again."

A slight blush crept onto Nito's brown face.

"So... could you please... remove the 'restrictions' on me?"

After all, his power was sealed by Xuer using the Sealing Master. Although Nito's aura has now returned to the level of the Pharaoh, it is just empty aura.

It's like an empty shell, strong on the outside but weak on the inside.

"..."

Shuul did not respond to Nito, but turned to look at Fujimaru Ritsuka.

Neto was angry at the other party's arrogant attitude, but she didn't say anything. After all, no matter what the process was, the fact was that she was the loser.

Moreover, although the other party made an act that was quite insulting, it did not cause any harm to him.

Moreover, it was I who was at fault first, and the other party was just acting in self-defense.

It is reasonable for Nitocris, who values ​​status and honor, not to do anything that would damage her character.

But even so, she still felt depressed when Xiuer ignored her.

"Xiul."

Fujimaru Ritsuka didn't know what to say.

Of course, he would not blame Shuul. After all, although the methods used by this puppet who was indifferent to everything were a bit violent, his behavior just now was not wrong. It was really Nito who attacked first, and then the other party took action.

The result turned out like this simply because Xuer is stronger.

Besides, they had originally planned to knock Nito down before explaining things, but Shul's move saved them the trouble.

So when calling Xuer, the boy's tone was relatively calm, and even had a hint of request.

"……learn."

The former nodded and raised his hand to pull out a golden key.

Then, regardless of Neto's resistance, he walked straight up to him, thrust the key through his arms that were blocking him, and inserted it into his chest.

Click——

"Woo..."

It's back, the magic and power are back.

woo woo woo...

Feeling that the magic power that had been dried up in his body was finally flowing, Nito, who had experienced great ups and downs in his life in a short period of time, couldn't help but shed tears of emotion at this moment.

"..."

Why are you crying again?

Shuul was confused, but didn't take it to heart. After dealing with Nito's problem, he went straight back behind Fujimaru Ritsuka, as if he wanted to leave the situation here to the young man to deal with.

……

"Um... Miss Xiuer, what did you do just now?"

Just as Fujimaru Ritsuka and the recovered Nito finally began formal negotiations, Shuul also came to Mashu and Da Vinci and waited.

Mashu also took this opportunity to whisper in Shul's ear.

"From what Miss Pharaoh said, did you manage to seal her power just now, Xiu Er?"

Leonardo da Vinci also became curious about the battle just now.

After all, simply tying up Nito would not affect the continued release of the Noble Phantasm.

Moreover, as a genius who also possesses a device to monitor magic power, Leonardo da Vinci knew that the magic power in the magic queen's body had mysteriously disappeared in an instant.

"..."

Xiuer nodded, acknowledging the guess.

"Hey~ Little Huel has quite a lot of 'weapons'. It seems like he has them in every field. It makes a genius like me look pale in comparison~"

Leonardo da Vinci complained casually. As a genius and a magician, she had considerable skills in both strategy and combat.

As a result, because of Shuul's existence, she has not played much of a role so far.

"..."

Listening to Da Vinci's complaints, Xiuer remained indifferent.

Because of the tone he used when complaining, anyone with a discerning eye could tell it was just a joke.

After all, who would hate a teammate who is a hexagonal warrior?

When he was in Chaldea, Shuul had revealed the names of his "armaments" in front of Da Vinci and others.

Of course, they probably still regarded these weapons as magic ceremonial costumes.

Anyway, it's almost the same, and Xuer is too lazy to explain.

"But wasn't Ms. Xiuer's behavior a bit too rude just now?"

"?"

Xiuer immediately looked at the person who said this.

No, ladies?

Who was trying to knock Nito down and persuade him just now?

Stared at by that scrutinizing gaze, Mashu suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

"Ah ha ha……"

The girl walked away awkwardly and ended the topic on her own initiative.

But when she was leaving, she suddenly realized.

It seemed that Xiuer showed his emotions in front of them more and more often. Although he still had the same expressionless face as before, he was completely different from the coldness when they first met.

“Have you accepted us and started considering us as your companions…?”

Thinking of this, the embarrassed expression on Mashu's face turned into a smile in an instant.

At the same time, the negotiations between Fujimaru Ritsuka and Nitocris also came to an end.

"Thank you for your help, Miss Nitocris."

The young man showed a gentle smile, and his relatively peaceful face gave people the impression of a kind and honest man.

"After all, I was at fault first. Don't worry, I'll make arrangements."

Nito turned his face to the side, as if hiding something.

Even though he was a pharaoh, he misunderstood his savior and attacked him, and they hadn't even fought before...

If other people knew about this, she would probably die of shame.

Nito glanced secretly at the blue-purple figure in the distance.

"Please don't mind, Miss Nitocris. Shuul is just..."

"It's okay, I'm not a petty person."

Nito interrupted the boy's explanation with a wave of his hand.

The memories that had just been implanted helped the Pharaoh resolve unnecessary misunderstandings, but they also included content that had caused her concern.

That is, before this, Xuel had first arrived near the Temple of the Sun.

She was worried that the "king" who sat in the temple would mind this matter. After all, these people had done her a favor.

"Come on, I'll lead you out of the desert."

After saying that, Nito turned around on the spot and headed in a certain direction with his equipment.

"Also, if you need anything, as long as it's within my capabilities, feel free to ask."

"Consider this your reward for saving me from those mountain people, and..."

Having said that, Neto glanced at Shuul again.

"As compensation for my misunderstanding of you."

"Well... since you said that, I want to drink some water now."

Ritsuka Fujimaru was not polite, after all, it was Nito who brought it up.

Besides, he had been negotiating with the other party in this hot desert for a long time and was already a little thirsty.

"Want some water? There's an oasis nearby..."

"Also, I want to eat some fruit or something."

Fujimaru Ritsuka suddenly shamelessly expressed his demands, after all, he had been in the desert for so long.

Seeing this, Nito also breathed a sigh of relief.

"And your companions?"

For example, the puppet with facial paralysis.

Because of the close contact, Neto could of course see the inhuman features on Shuul.

Moreover, he actually contained a huge amount of magic power that even surprised her!

"We are the same~ And I also want to take a shower and have a good rest."

Although he hadn't put in much effort, Leonardo pretended to be exhausted in an attempt to make his speech more persuasive.