-764- Become mine?

Next, Rozen and Io gradually transitioned from entanglement and arguing to an intense academic discussion.

Due to Rozen's interest in the "Infinite Chain Reaction" and Io's great desire for "Setsugetsuka," they questioned and discussed various aspects based on their respective interests.

Although Rozen didn't know the specific technical details of the "Infinite Chain Reaction," since its principles were similar to the "Crimson Wing Formation," he could provide various opinions, enlightening Io.

Io's focus on "Setsugetsuka" was due to the fact that the three sisters were Karyusai Shouko's masterpieces, indicating Io's aspiration for the top-tier crafting techniques in the world of automatons.

Rozen had already read all of Karyusai Shouko's hidden books, and the occasional thoughts he shared not only impressed Io but also made her eyes shine.

Certainly, Rozen benefited significantly from the discussion as well.

Io's descriptions and explanations of the "Infinite Chain Reaction" provided Rozen with insights, making him realize possible improvements and modifications to the "Crimson Wing Formation."

In such a scenario, a student with rich knowledge and cultivation, and a professor with extraordinary talent and qualities engaging in discussion led to increasingly intense and captivating debates, eventually turning into an academic discussion.

If there were knowledgeable individuals present to overhear their discussion and arguments, they would undoubtedly be astonished by the content. The terminology used was directly related to the highest levels of the machinart world, and the content was profound and difficult to comprehend. Without true academic authority, it would be impossible to understand, let alone participate.

If this discussion were to take place in a public setting, it would undoubtedly attract numerous authoritative professors and eager students, evolving into a genuine academic feast.

Unfortunately, the only ones present to witness this were the three automaton girls.

After just a few minutes of listening, Komurasaki was the first to succumb, Yaya felt a wave of dizziness, and even Irori gave up entirely.

"I'll make tea for both of you," Irori chuckled and began brewing tea.

"Yaya will help tidy up the room a bit."

Yaya couldn't sit still and ended up doing some chores.

"I'll just explore around."

Komurasaki, being curious, moved around, touching this and that, finding it more interesting than the dizzying academic discussion.

Only Rozen and Io remained immersed in their discussion and arguments, filling the room with their voices.

If this continued, they might not stop until it got dark.

Fortunately, someone finally intervened and stopped them.

"Rorelai? You're here too?"

With a surprised voice, everyone paused and turned towards the door.

There stood a male professor, also in a white coat like Io.

"Professor Radcliffe?"

Rozen immediately recognized him as one of the lecturers in machinart physics, belonging to the same department as Kimberly.

Io seemed to recognize him too.

"Radi? Why are you here?"

Io said with a puzzled expression, making Radcliffe somewhat helpless.

"Don't you remember we have something important today?"

Radcliffe's words made Io suddenly remember something, and she exclaimed, "I completely forgot!"

Saying that, Io quickly stood up and addressed Radcliffe, "Let's hurry over; it's not good to keep that person waiting for too long."

Hearing this, Radcliffe became even more helpless.

"It's not just 'not good'; it's really bad."

Radcliffe reminded, but Io ignored him.

"I'll go out for a moment."

Io looked at Rozen, her eyes filled with a desire that wasn't there before, and she said with a smile, "Rorelai, you better wait for me here."

"Now, I not only want Setsugetsuka but also want you."

Io declared boldly once again.

"Want Rozen...!?"

While organizing the bookshelf, Yaya, in a moment of carelessness, made a "crack" sound, tearing a book in half.

"Eh? Ehhhh...!?"

Irori also covered her mouth.

"Thi... this turned out like this?"

Komurasaki was somewhat stunned.

"...Do you even know what you're saying?"

Even Rozen's mouth twitched uncontrollably.

However, Io still wore a smiling expression.

"As long as I turn Rorelai into mine, not only will Setsugetsuka belong to me, but even your surprising intellect and insights will become mine. That way, I can definitely achieve my research. Really, why didn't I think of this earlier?"

Io decisively made this decision, talking to herself.

"Anyway, you can't leave, or else I'll make you regret it"

Io threatened in this manner.

...Certainly, it's probably going to be another one of those annoying ways to make Rozen regret, just like before.

Rozen was truly speechless.

Perhaps interpreting Rozen's silence as agreement, Io nodded satisfactorily. She then turned around, looking at Radcliffe.

"Let's go then."

Io walked towards the door.

"Until next time, Rorelai."

With a gentle greeting from Radcliffe, they left the room.

After a while, the two of them left and disappeared.

Seeing this, Rozen's eyes narrowed slightly.

Then...

"Yaya, Irori, Komurasaki."

Rozen stood up and spoke.

"Let's go. We'll follow them."

This statement made the three sisters widen their eyes simultaneously.

"Rozen~~~ Do you really want to become that Vixen's possession!?"

"I... I think that's not a good idea...!"

"I don't want to become that person's possession with Rozen either!"

Yaya, Irori, and Komurasaki each exhibited expressions of blackening, indecision, and frustration on the spot, nearly causing Rozen to kneel.

"What on earth is going on in your heads!?"

Unable to hold back, Rozen delivered punches to the heads of Yaya, Irori, and Komurasaki, causing the three girls to cry out in pain, clutching their heads, and squatting down.

"I told you to follow, so follow! Quickly!"

Rozen gave the three girls an impatient look and then, ignoring them, followed after Io.

"Wait... wait a moment!"

"Rozen-sama...!"

"Wait!"

Yaya, Irori, and Komurasaki hastily got up and followed Rozen.

Thus, the room fell silent once again.