I rely on myself

Chapter 326 The beginning of chaos

The images observed by the seemingly ordinary bird were transmitted intact to a workshop through some channel.

Looking at the content on the screen, Lin Yuan whispered: "What a coincidence! I just finished the arrangements for Black Prince Edmund, and he's here too?"

Of course, Lin Yuan had been paying attention to Io for a long time. After all, his reputation as a genius had long been known in this academy.

In order to learn more about mechanical magic, Lin Yuan, who had just entered the school, of course also asked her for advice since she had become a professor at that time.

And Io also recognized Lin Yuan's talent. After all, at that time, Lin Yuan just lacked knowledge in mechanical magic, not that he knew nothing.

At least in terms of attainments in classical magic, Lin Yuan is better than 99% of the people in this world. Anyone who can really beat Lin Yuan must be over 50 years old, and that's only a slight improvement.

So the situation at that time was not so much that Lin Yuan asked Ionela for advice, but rather that the two of them learned from each other's strengths.

Lin Yuan learned a lot about mechanical magic from Iona, and Iona also received advice from Lin Yuan from the perspective of classical magic, which helped him solve many difficult problems.

As a result, the relationship between the two was very good and they kept in touch for a long time. Even now, they still get together to discuss things from time to time.

Lin Yuan even hinted at his desire to recruit Yiou because he was very optimistic about her talent. But Yiou didn't give him an accurate response every time, either because she was too embarrassed to refuse or because she simply didn't understand.

But it is most likely that he will be rejected. After all, Lin Yuan was just an overseas student from the Qing Dynasty at that time. Although he had outstanding talents, he was also shocked to see him here. Compared with the Royal Academy of Mechanics, it can be said that there is a world of difference.

Seeing that the recruitment failed, Lin Yuan had thoughts like kidnapping in his mind, but when he thought about the fact that the other party had once taught him knowledge about mechanical magic, he was in a sense Lin Yuan's enlightenment teacher.

So this idea only appeared for a moment, and Lin Yuan simply threw it away. The two of them maintained a relationship where they would get together from time to time to discuss things.

Now, as Lin Yuan watched the other party, who was still ignorant and happily walking towards a date outside the campus with Akabane Raima, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

"How should I put it? Is it a disaster from heaven, or should I say karma? Neither seems to be very accurate! But I will help you when the time comes. However, I want a share of your research if it succeeds, Io."

After sighing, Lin Yuan shifted his attention to other things and no longer paid attention to it.

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On a stone balcony, a figure was overlooking the square.

This is a bar converted from an old house. The man sitting leisurely on the balcony seat on the second floor, elegantly holding a wine glass, is a nobleman whose hair, clothes and accessories are all in black.

The bar was completely booked out. Many British soldiers were standing inside the store, accompanied by a group of clever dogs, which were mechanical dogs made of inorganic materials. The bar owner, with an uneasy look on his face, kept peering in the direction of the young master.

On the right hand side of the nobleman was a general, and on the left hand side was a girl in a formal dress. The girl had no expression on her face, and she didn't even blink, but just stared into the distance.

Needless to say, this group of people are none other than the Black Prince Edmund and General Guredan, as well as their subordinates.

At this time, led by a professor, Ionela, dressed in white, entered the bar. Originally, she and Akabane Raima were indeed visiting the Automata Expo, but Ionela's friend and colleague Professor Radcliffe found her and reminded her of this meeting, so they came here.

Seeing Io coming, the Black Prince Edmund's eyes lit up, and he said in a proud tone: "You are so late, Io. You actually made me, the King of the World, wait for you. You are really a big shot."

"...King? I'm sorry I'm late, Your Highness Edmund."

"Well, after all, you are the goddess who can make me a king."

Io tilted his head in confusion and asked:

"May I ask how my Evangeline is doing?"

"Oh - you mean her?"

Edmund raised his head and glanced at the girl on his left.

The girl stood there motionless, like a statue. Her stiffness made Ionela exclaim, "Ah!"

Did something go wrong? Io thought to himself, but it wasn't. Edmund was very happy: "Excellent, even beyond my expectations!!"

"Really? In other words, the research was successful? In other words, Ivan might be able to save the world, right? He can prevent the outbreak of a world war - is that what you mean!" "The answer to both questions is 'Yes', but the one who saves the world is not Ivan, but me."

"…Your Highness? What on earth have you been talking about since just now?"

Ionela frowned in surprise - and then she discovered a decisive anomaly:

"Ivan is weird... so weird! He's like a machine..."

Then she noticed...Edmund's unmoved look.

In other words, Ivan's abnormality was not due to any accident or poor design, but rather -

"Your Highness! What have you done to Ivan!"

"Nothing, I just lifted some of the restrictions, those meaningless shackles you designed. And last night, she finally became a little more obedient. There was no need to waste that capacity to install some emotional program."

Edmund smiled and told Io what he had done. Io could not help showing a look of surprise after hearing it, but she immediately came to her senses, raised her eyebrows, and resolutely shouted: "Please give Ivan back to me! Give it back to me immediately! If you keep going like this, Ivan will be ruined!"

"Don't worry, by your definition, she's already broken."

Edmond twisted his lips in a mocking way and told the cruel truth.

"This thing doesn't remember you anymore - she only follows my orders now."

As he spoke, he hugged the girl's shoulders and licked her delicate cheek with his tongue.

The girl, who was an automaton, did not move at all, allowing Edmund to manipulate her.

Ionela couldn't bear to watch it any longer and turned her face away.

"Io, come with me too. I will love you well."

"…I don't understand what you are saying."

"I mean - I will carve my glory into your soul."

"I don't understand! Give Ivan back!"

Ionela's legs began to tremble, and she couldn't help looking around.

Whether it was the soldiers, generals, or Ivan, they all looked at Ionela with cold eyes. No one at the scene stood on Ionela's side.

"You should have realized what's going on, right, Io?"

Ionela trembled like a little white rabbit, but still squeezed out all her courage and shouted: "Give Ivan back to me! I want to punish Ivan! I want to restore her to her original state!"

"You're really disobedient. Well, well, in that case, I'll show you something interesting."

Edmund shrugged, sitting in a chair and releasing his magic.

The amount of magic power output was not large, it was just slightly condensed. However, the moment it flowed into Ivan's body, the magic power immediately deteriorated.

The air vibrated instantly, no, it should be said that it was torn apart!
Ivan gently placed his hand on his chest and opened her small lips.

The high-pitched voice suddenly resounded in all directions, and a clear song flowed from her mouth, with a sad melody, producing destructive vibrations.

Io felt a strong impact that seemed to make his brain churn. No, the building itself was not shaking. It was the fluctuation of magical power that only magicians or automatons could feel, and it spread like a tsunami.

Io opened his eyes slightly and looked outside the house.

Not long after... accompanied by a deep and loud "boom!" - at the expo, the land battleship named Daedalus suddenly floated up.

(End of this chapter)