Ex-Machina in Dimensional Travel

The puppet was silent for a few seconds. He didn't mind the other party's attitude. After all, it also meant that the other party really regarded him as a companion.

Although Xiuer does not intend to build relationships with others, he will not reject this good way of getting along.

"Come to think of it, Xiuer, have you always traveled alone before?"

After explaining the work and placing the documents in the "Completion Area", Roman turned the conversation to the other party.

"…Negative. I have had experience traveling with companions before."

"Oh, is that so?"

Roman was a little surprised. Although it sounded a bit harsh to think so, but considering Xuer's behavior, he really didn't expect that the other party had a companion in the past.

"So what kind of person was your 'former' companion?"

He spoke ramblingly, which is what small talk is like, always jumping back and forth on various meaningless topics.

Of course, Xiuer doesn't like such "meaningless conversations", but when he is waiting for someone, he doesn't mind this way of talking.

"Answer, he..."

The puppet raised its head slightly, and a few short strings of data flashed through its gorgeous golden eyes.

“They are optimistic people.”

"..."

Xiuer's words were very brief, so brief that Roman didn't even notice that he had finished answering.

Only after he finished reviewing the documents in his hand did he realize it.

"Um...ah, is that all?"

"Ah."

The puppet nodded, not paying attention to the other person's somewhat embarrassed expression.

"Ahahaha, this... is it like this."

At this moment, Roman felt helpless and speechless.

But, optimistic people...

I'm afraid only a cheerful and optimistic Blade like Fujimaru Ritsuka can get along well with this doll.

Anyway, even Roman himself couldn't guarantee that he could keep his composure when in contact with Xuel.

dong dong dong-

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

"Xiul, we're here, are you in there?"

Ritsuka Fujimaru's voice came from outside the door. Obviously, while the two people were chatting in the house, the person that Shul was waiting for had arrived.

"..."

The puppet exchanged glances with Roman beside him, and as a gleam flashed in the former's eyes, the door of the room suddenly opened.

In addition to Fujimaru Ritsuka, Mashu who came with the boy, Da Vinci who had just put down his research, and the small white-haired creature Fufu were all standing outside the door at this moment.

At this point, all the people notified by Xiuer gathered together again.

……

Episode 79: Ending and Farewell

"So, Xiuer, did you call us here because you have something important to tell us?"

Everyone stood in Roman's office, turning this originally spacious room into a slightly narrow temporary meeting room.

They gathered together to form a semicircle, and Xuer stood alone opposite the crowd.

Fujimaru Ritsuka's question was the same question in the minds of everyone present.

No one understood what had happened to Xuel, who had just returned, that required him to go to such great lengths to gather them all together.

Da Vinci and Roman looked at each other, confirming that the other was in a daze.

Mashu stood beside the boy, nodding slightly in agreement.

Xiuer's eyes quickly swept over the crowd, taking in their expressions.

At this point, the taciturn puppet finally spoke:

"Notice, I'm leaving."

"Eh?!"

The one who reacted the most was Ritsuka Fujimaru.

But after the initial shock, the young man quickly calmed down.

"Is... is that so, Xiuer, you are leaving so soon."

The expression on his face was very complicated, with "reluctance" accounting for most of it.

After all, although the character, habits and even aspects of this doll are "special" that ordinary people find difficult to adapt to, he has obviously regarded this "special" doll as his own partner.

Even though it had only been less than half a month since they met.

Moreover, most of the credit for the repair of the sixth singularity goes to Shul. With his participation, the progress of this singularity repair work far exceeds any previous one carried out by the young man.

No matter from which perspective, Ritsuka Fujimaru was reluctant to see this powerful partner leave.

Of course, in contrast, Roman and Da Vinci were obviously calm.

After they heard Xuer's "farewell declaration", there was no surprise on their faces, as if they had known that the puppet was going to leave.

Of course, they do know.

Because this matter was clearly stated in the conversation before Shul joined Chaldea.

Among the conditions agreed upon by both parties at the time, the former specifically stated that he would leave Chaldea on his own after providing assistance in repairing a singularity.

Because they were strangers, Roman and Da Vinci did not refuse this condition.

Moreover, Roman and the others did not hide the "treaty" they had made with each other, but explained it to Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mashu without reservation.

However, at this moment, the fact that a powerful partner was about to leave made both of them feel reluctant, similar to Ritsuka Fujimaru, but to a different degree.

In other words, compared to the straightforward teenager, these two elders are able to hide their emotions well in their hearts.

"Yeah, we get it."

Dr. Roman took a deep breath and calmed himself down.

He looked at the somewhat lonely back of Fujimaru Ritsuka, his face full of helplessness.

Leonardo da Vinci standing aside also maintained his usual smile, but there was a hint of helplessness in his smile.

The two did not show any intention of trying to keep each other, just as they had agreed.

And what about Mashu?

Although this girl is the only one among the four people who have not yet adapted to getting along with each other, during the previous trip to the sixth singularity, her series of help solved most of the problems faced by their group.

Who would refuse such a "perfect" companion?

She really hoped that he would continue to accompany them on the rest of their journey.

But all good things must come to an end, and separation is something we have to go through.

Moreover, they had already experienced or witnessed countless "separations" in other singularities.

Now, no matter how reluctant she was, Mashu did not try to keep her.

This is the case with Fujimaru Ritsuka. He certainly understands the reason behind this, as he has experienced many similar things.

Besides, he also knew that Shuul would leave after the end of the sixth singularity.

"call--"

He took a deep breath, let out the emotions in his heart, and smiled.

That was the boy's usual smile.

"Please don't mind me. It just happened so suddenly that I didn't react."

He said this to the puppet. As for its inner thoughts, no one wanted to explore, at least Xuel didn't want to.

However, one thing that can be confirmed is that what he said is indeed the truth. After all, he is a person who has experienced six singularities. Just like what was said before, "separation" is something that Fujimaru Ritsuka experiences often.

Even if Xiuer chose to leave without saying goodbye, he would not feel too sad about it. His behavior just now was purely a sudden incident.

Of course, it’s not entirely true to say that everything is fine, but it’s just a little depressing.

Looking at everyone's reactions, Xiuer tilted his head slightly and blinked.

He naturally understood that this group of people were acting like this because he was leaving, as he had experienced similar situations before.

But the situation this time is fundamentally different from before.

"Reminder, no need to grieve, I'm not 'really gone'."

"Um...what do you mean?"

The puppet's words left Fujimaru Ritsuka, who was already feeling a little depressed, a little confused for a moment.

After thinking for no reason, I had no choice but to ask myself.

However, compared to the confused boy, Leonardo da Vinci behind him immediately thought of something.

"Could it be that you're saying...?"

She touched her smooth chin, and an answer quickly emerged in her mind.

As the genius spoke, Roman immediately understood the meaning of his words.

He didn't say anything, but just looked at Xiuer expectantly.

And Xiuer had no intention of keeping it a secret.

Seeing that the two adults quickly understood what he meant, he immediately looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka.

The puppet said nothing, but just looked at the other person silently, or rather, at the red tattoo on the other person's right hand.

That is the proof of the Master—the Command Seal.

Just as the young man was puzzled, a golden vortex suddenly appeared in the house.

Before everyone could react, a figure that looked exactly like Xiuer walked into everyone's sight.

From the moment he appeared, this "Xuer" exuded an "aura" that was highly similar to Xuer, but essentially different.

And this "breath" was extremely familiar to several people.

This "Xuer" who just appeared is a "Servant"!

"Notice, I am 'F', and I will be accompanying you from now on in place of my original self."

After saying that, the individual who called himself F came in front of the slightly stunned boy.

"Notice, although I am leaving, my clone will continue to accompany you and continue the singularity strategy."

After completing the final handover, Xiuer slowly took a few steps back.

The same golden passage appeared behind him. Obviously, that was the passage for him to leave this world.

However, when leaving, the puppet stopped in front of the "door".

"Reminder: If you want to defeat the Magic King, you must go to the Temple of Time."

"???" x4

Faced with the information suddenly revealed by the puppet, everyone present expressed surprise without exception.

The former did not pay attention to the crowd's reaction and continued his story.

"Additionally, this temple doesn't exist in normal 'time.' The only way to reach it is to seek the Seventh Holy Grail. This is information revealed by the Lion King after his defeat."

After saying that, without waiting for everyone's reaction, Xuer slowly turned around and walked towards the whirlpool.

"I have confirmed the coordinates of your target singularity - 2600 BC, Mesopotamia, the Kingdom of Uruk ruled by Gilgamesh."

"Please keep walking, I believe you will eventually reach the end of your journey."