799. It Was Time to Go Back and Take a Look

"Go back to Japan with Shouko?"

Yaya was utterly stunned.

Even Luo Zhen was taken aback for a moment, then frowned.

Karyusai Shoko acted as though she had not noticed their reactions. Puffing on her pipe, she slowly began to speak.

"From the beginning, the military strongly opposed someone like me, a Doll Master, leaving the country and crossing the sea to another nation. Now an Automaton Doll rampage has occurred here, the Crown Prince of the British Empire has rebelled, and I have disobeyed the military's orders. Naturally, the military can no longer indulge me. I have no choice but to return home."

This was unavoidable, and it was also the price Karyusai Shoko had to pay.

The problem was...

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

Yaya was confused about that point.

At this, Karyusai Shoko could not help smiling wryly.

"I can't guarantee that the military won't do anything foolish. So, taking only Irori and Koko back with me would be somewhat unsafe."

Karyusai Shoko wanted to take Yaya with her for that very reason.

After all, Yaya was the type best suited to guarding important people.

Karyusai Shoko wanted to bring Yaya along as insurance when she returned home.

"Of course, Yaya belongs to you now, little brother, so I can only say that I'm borrowing her from you."

Karyusai Shoko turned toward Luo Zhen and spoke with complete composure.

"As payment, I'll help adjust Yaya's physical condition during that time. How does that sound?"

Karyusai Shoko sought Luo Zhen's opinion.

Luo Zhen immediately looked at Karyusai Shoko.

"You don't need to do that." Luo Zhen said, "I'm not afraid of Japan. You don't have to resist the military just to protect me."

That was the truth.

"I know." Karyusai Shoko replied without