-797- Time to go back

"Together with Shouko back to our country?"

Yaya was completely astonished.

Even Rozen was momentarily puzzled, then furrowed his brow.

Ignoring their reactions, Karyusai Shouko continued, calmly smoking her pipe.

"Originally, the military is very reluctant to let a puppet craftsman like me leave the country and come to another. Now, with the incident of automaton going out of control here, the prince of the Great British Empire rebelling, and me defying the military's orders, they can't possibly tolerate it any longer. I must return to my country for a while."

It was an inevitable thing, and also the price Karyusai Shouko had to pay.

The question was,

"Why do I have to go back with Shouko?"

Yaya couldn't understand this.

To this, Karyusai Shouko couldn't help but smile bitterly.

"I can't guarantee that the military won't do something unwise. So, if I bring only Irori and Komurasaki back, it would be somewhat risky."

It turned out that Karyusai Shouko wanted to take Yaya along for this reason.

After all, Yaya was the most suitable type for protecting important individuals.

Karyusai Shouko wanted Yaya to come along as insurance for safety.

"Of course, Yaya is already little boy's possession, so I can only consider it as borrowing you for a while."

Turning towards Rozen, Karyusai Shouko spoke calmly.

"As a reward, I will help adjust Yaya's physical condition during this time. How does that sound?"

Karyusai Shouko sought Rozen's opinion.

Rozen looked at Karyusai Shouko.

"You don't need to do this." Rozen said, "I'm not afraid of Japan, and you don't have to resist the military for my sake."

It was a straightforward statement.

"I know." Karyusai Shouko responded unsurprisingly. "But I'm afraid that if you and Japan fall out, that's not something I want to see."

As someone caught between Rozen and her homeland, Karyusai Shouko would indeed have a hard time.

So, Karyusai Shouko chose to return to her country.

"Don't worry, Japan doesn't want to lose me, the top puppet craftsman. There are also people within the military who support me. As long as I go back, there's still room for negotiation. Yaya is just insurance."

Karyusai Shouko's expression remained calm, not treating this matter as something too important.

"Little boy, you stay at the academy. When I bring Yaya back, it will be the same for Irori and Komurasaki. After all, those are rewards I promised you."

Karyusai Shouko smiled softly, causing Irori to blush and Komurasaki to look gleeful.

Watching this version of Karyusai Shouko, Rozen couldn't help but ponder slightly.

"Rozen."

Yaya turned her gaze to Rozen, her face full of hesitation.

This was natural.

On one hand, Yaya didn't want to leave Rozen's side.

On the other hand, Yaya didn't want to watch Karyusai Shouko take risks.

Faced with a dilemma, hesitation was inevitable.

Rozen immediately relaxed his expression.

"Well, that's fine." Rozen nodded and said, "Since you can handle it, I'll let Yaya go with you."

Karyusai Shouko then smiled with satisfaction.

"Rozen."

Seeing Rozen make this decision, Yaya's face finally showed a reluctant expression.

"Go."

Rozen looked at Yaya and smiled slightly.

"Remember to come back before the end of summer vacation."

Rozen only gave such an instruction.

Yaya's eyes became somewhat teary, but she didn't say anything more, just nodded.

"Rozen-sama, please take care."

"Goodbye, Rozen."

Irori and Komurasaki both bowed to Rozen, one with a graceful bow and the other waving her hand to bid farewell.

In this way, Yaya left the academy with her creator and sisters.

Watching Yaya disappear in the swaying space, Rozen stood still, taking a long time to react.

"In the past, it was me saying goodbye to others."

Rozen sighed like this and then turned around, heading towards the direction of the dormitory.

Griffon Men's Dormitory, Rozen's room.

"Hmm?"

Upon entering the room, Rozen found a pile of documents on his bed.

On the documents, a letter lay quietly.

"A letter?"

Rozen couldn't help but be puzzled, then walked over and picked up the letter.

The next moment, Rozen saw the content of the letter.

"Hello, Rorelai."

"When you read this letter, I may already be in the Vatican."

"The reason for writing this letter is because I want to thank you no matter what."

"Thank you very much."

"If it weren't for you, I would have surely been executed."

"If it weren't for you, I would have lost Evangeline."

"When my dream was desecrated by His Highness, I was already in despair, even thinking of ending it all. It was you who saved me, allowed me to regain everything I lost, and rectify the big mistake I accidentally made."

"If 'Multi-Controller' and 'Infinite Chain Reaction' were used in war, causing a crisis in the world, I would have surely broken down, right?"

"Thanks to you, I have finally returned to the sunlight."

"So, thank you, really thank you."

"Don't worry, I will definitely return to the academy soon."

"By then, let's continue our academic discussion."

"Also, I haven't given up on acquiring 'Setsugetsuka,' so please be prepared to transfer it."

"—Ionela Iliad."

After reading this letter, Rozen couldn't help but smile.

"Her style is truly distinctive."

Smirking, Rozen raised his hand, and the letter in his hand immediately ignited, burning into ashes within the flames.

Then, Rozen picked up the pile of documents.

"What is this?"

When Rozen saw the contents recorded on the documents, even he couldn't help but be surprised.

Upon closer inspection, the pile of documents was labeled with these words:

———— 'Infinite Chain Reaction.'

Yes.

This was precisely the research Ionela Iliad was proud of — 'Infinite Chain Reaction.'

Moreover, behind these documents, there was the production manual for 'Multi-Controller.'

What countless nations and factions were pursuing was now in Rozen's room, falling into his hands.

Seeing this, Rozen smiled.

A very cheerful smile.

Next, Rozen spent several hours reading the immensely precious information in his hands.

After confirming that he had memorized everything, Rozen once again waved his hand, and the documents immediately ignited, turning into ashes along with the previous letter.

Then, Rozen surveyed the entire empty room.

"Now, there really is only me left."

In this academy, there was no longer anyone close to Rozen.

Only after two months would all these people return.

Since that's the case...

"I have no reason to stay here any longer."

Rozen extended his hand, touching the brilliant golden ring worn on his right hand.

"It's been a while since I've been back."

Rozen's tone was filled with nostalgia.

"It's time to go back."

Saying that, Rozen couldn't help but laugh.

"Zing—!"

In the room, a vortex of light suddenly appeared, forming a passage.

Rozen stepped into it, disappearing in no time, leaving the entire room in silence.