Later, the group left the medical department with heavy hearts, dispersing in different directions.
"I'll go check with Professor Kimberly."
Charl left with Sigmund, heading towards the Machinart Physics building.
"I'll stay here."
Loki simply expressed, though he was concerned about Cherubim's condition, he couldn't leave Frey alone.
Frey let out a small sigh of relief.
Clearly, this sudden situation left Frey feeling uneasy.
With Loki by Frey's side, there shouldn't be any major issues.
As for Rozen...
"We'll go find Shouko."
Rozen said to Yaya.
"Go find Shouko? Why?"
Yaya seemed surprised.
But this was a natural consideration.
"Although I don't know what that so-called singing that caused your abnormalities was, since the automatons are the ones affected, it's natural to go ask the automaton expert."
Rozen decided this way.
"Besides, you've clearly been influenced by that singing, and we still don't know if there are any hidden dangers, so it's better to have Shouko examine you first."
Rozen thought so.
However, this seemed to deeply move Yaya.
"Rozen, you're so worried about Yaya..."
Yaya had a teary-eyed expression.
To this, Rozen had only one response.
"Don't think I won't push you away just because you pretend to be moved."
"Tsk..."
Rozen walked forward expressionlessly, leaving Yaya secretly sticking out her tongue.
And so, Rozen, accompanied by Yaya, headed to the location of Karyusai Shouko.
Currently, Karyusai Shouko resided in a mansion prepared by the military in Liverpool.
If you wanted to find Karyusai Shouko, you naturally had to leave the academy.
Although it was explicitly stated that students' automatons were not allowed to leave the academy without permission, this was not a concern for Rozen. With the use of an "Invisibility jutsu", Rozen and Yaya disappeared without a trace. Even as they walked out of the academy in front of the gatekeepers, they went unnoticed.
Thus, Rozen and Yaya successfully left the academy, entering the lively streets of the Machinart city, Liverpool.
However, when Rozen, with Yaya by his side, arrived on the main street and saw the street scene, an expression of surprise appeared on his face.
"What's going on here?"
Rozen was full of amazement.
The street scene presented before him had undergone significant changes compared to the usual Liverpool.
Specifically, it had become extremely lively.
On the main street, there were not only street performers entertaining the crowd, but also parade teams with elaborate makeup. The sound of drums echoed everywhere, and even machinart bands played splendid music.
In addition, various stalls lined both sides of the street, with iron-made automatons selling various snacks and goods in front of them. There were even giant-sized automatons on trailers, making the lively shouts of street vendors resonate like a festival.
"A festival?"
Yaya, following beside Rozen, was equally surprised but then realized.
"Could it be that the 'Automaton Expo' is about to begin?"
Automaton Expo? What's that?
"That's a machinart exhibition held only in the machinart city of Liverpool."
Perhaps sensing Rozen's confusion, Yaya explained immediately.
"If Yaya's performances are like a competition among puppeteers, then this event is a festival for automatons. Renowned craftsmen from all over Europe bring their crafted automatons for exhibition, comparing their techniques. There are even auctions and sales of automatons. Since outstanding automatons from various European countries appear every year, major business negotiations take place here. This expo is known as the machinart feast surpassing the Night Party. Technologies from various countries are showcased here, as even Shouko mentioned several times."
In other words, automatons from all over Europe gather here, and some world-class pieces are not uncommon. Is this why it's so lively?
No, this is probably just the prelude.
If this event can truly attract technologies from all over Europe and showcase various automatons, then more people will undoubtedly come here later. After all, it's on the eve of World War II, and with machinart being the military power, countries worldwide won't miss this opportunity. They will come here to observe each other's technology, understand each other's strength, and find ways to benefit and enhance their own country's military power.
Rozen could already see how many undercurrents and important figures would be present at such an expo.
"I heard that even the Crown Prince of the Great British Empire will personally attend the event. It will be several times livelier on the day of the expo."
Yaya said this, making Rozen raise an eyebrow.
"How do you know all this?"
Rozen couldn't help but feel surprised.
Unexpectedly, this made Yaya act a bit sulky.
"Because Rozen is always hiding in the room practicing all day. You only care about the Night Party and never go out with Yaya."
With Yaya saying this, Rozen was rendered speechless.
Indeed, recently Rozen either secluded himself in the room for practice or focused on matters related to the Night Party. He paid no attention to anything else. Who would have known about an Automaton Expo?
On the other hand, Yaya often went out for a stroll when Rozen was practicing. Whether chatting with Komurasaki, who sneaked into the academy, or secretly going out with Komurasaki to the streets, and recently getting along well with Sigmund, the two had frequent interactions. Yaya seemed to know more than Rozen.
Of course, leaving aside the above, concerning Yaya's visit to Hinowa, Rozen felt that there must be more to it than meets the eye.
Evidence is that one day, it seemed that there was almost a fire in the side residence, where Domon Hinowa was...
Thinking of this, Rozen glanced at the sulking Yaya and chuckled before speaking.
"On the day of the expo, let's go out together."
Rozen said these words.
"Yes!"
Yaya instantly lit up like a blooming flower, smiling brightly.
The two of them headed to Karyusai Shouko's residence.
It was a standalone building located in the center of Liverpool with a courtyard.
Cherry blossom trees were planted in the courtyard, but now, all the leaves had fallen, indicating that it wasn't the season for flower viewing.
Rozen and Yaya entered the mansion together.
As soon as they entered, the voice of Karyusai Shouko reached their ears.
"I knew you would come. Come in."
It seems that Karyusai Shouko already understood the situation.