Liverpool.
It was a port city located in the northwest of England, one of the eight core cities of England, and one of the five boroughs of Merseyside Metropolitan County. It was also the capital of Merseyside, 325 kilometers northwest of London, less than three hours away by train.
It was a famous commercial center in England, and also the second largest commercial port. Its hinterland was vast, and a large amount of cotton produced in Manchester was shipped from this place to other parts of the world, making it not only the British Empire's boasted trading port, but also an academic city second only to Cambridge.
In this world, Liverpool had another name.
Even in the entire world, this was the most technologically advanced city.
Therefore, if one were to look down from above, one would be able to see an endless stream of pedestrians in the city of Liverpool. Both the shops and restaurants were bustling with activity.
Apart from shoe stores, clothing stores, and jewelry stores, there were also shops selling mechanical parts, magic items, and completed automatons. There were even simple metal puppets selling bread and snacks.
In other cities, this is a rare sight.
Right in the sky above this prosperous and developed city, a crow seemed to have flown over from the distant horizon. It used its wide wings to tear through the air as it turned around at a sharp angle, heading towards the city.
Crows were considered huge even among all birds. As they flew, they would sprinkle down dazzling fiery powder that was as bright as the sun. The powder blended into the air, making them appear even more dazzling.
Upon closer inspection, this crow actually had three legs. Even if they searched the entire world, they wouldn't be able to find such a species of crow.
The three-legged Golden Crow flew toward the smart city of Liverpool and finally landed on the street. It spread its wings and extended its three feet forward. After slowing down in the air, it flipped nimbly and landed in front of a magnificent building.
In the next second, the three-legged Golden Crow transformed into what appeared to be a cloak, and it transformed into a young man with a single flip.
The young man was wearing a gorgeous pitch-black coat. He was about fifteen or sixteen years old. His appearance had the temperament of a Japanese, but he also had the delicacy of a Western man. He looked like a mixed-race child and was exceptionally handsome.
At this moment, the young man lifted his head and looked at the magnificent building in front of him.
"Is this the rumored Imperial Academy of Mechanical Engineering?"
The youth muttered to himself.
In front of him stood a majestic lecture hall. At first glance, one might even mistake it for Buckingham Palace. The brick walls were five meters high, and there were gun holes on the stone gate. However, the gun holes did not seem to be used to defend against enemies, but to kill those who tried to escape. The evidence was that the guards' eyes were not focused on the street, but on the school grounds. Although the overall appearance was conservative and reserved, it was still full of momentum, just like the headquarters of the army.
However …
"Isn't this more like a prison than an academy?"
The young man said sarcastically.
But that was indeed the truth.
Once inside, without permission, the automaton was not allowed to leave, or the guards would have the right to execute the automaton.
Therefore, it was understandable to call it a prison.
"However, strictly speaking, it's still an academy."
The youngster curled his lips.
At the beginning of the twentieth century, when the mechanical civilization was flourishing, with the astonishing development of science and technology, humans had also established a high-level magic system.
Clever Magic Trick.
This kind of modern chanting method that changed the concept of magic. Through the combination of automatons and puppeteers with built-in magic circuits, they could cast magic that was fast, accurate, and powerful. After it was discovered, it allowed magicians to cast magic easily without the restriction of troublesome magic circles and lengthy incantations. It was also used for military purposes.
For example, in the United Kingdom where Liverpool was located, whether it was the victory in the Battle of Trafalgar or the victory in the Battle of Waterloo, the contributions of the United Kingdom's Mech Division, which they were proud of.
As a result, not only the United Kingdom, but the entire world was expanding destructive weapons. In this era where the atmosphere of a world war was extremely intense, the military of the major powers were desperately trying to find outstanding puppeteers.
Under such circumstances, cultivating new Puppeteers and educating outstanding talents would become a cause that the entire country would strive to develop. It could be said to be a historical necessity.
The academy in front of him was precisely because of this.
Walpurgis Royal Academy of Mechanical Engineering.
That was the Royal Academy located in Liverpool, the city of mechanical engineering. Although it was located in the United Kingdom, it had autonomy. It could allow outstanding talents from all over the world to study, regardless of nationality, race, or gender. In this era, it could be said that it stood at the forefront of mechanical technology and was also an advanced institution in the palace of mechanical magic.
The talents that came from this school were almost all over the world, and as long as they successfully graduated, they would at least be outstanding soldiers that could be put in an important position by the military. Countries all over the world valued the advanced educational institutions and resources of this school, and had been continuously providing students for outstanding talents to study in this school. Even though the tuition fees to study in this school were not cheap, and it was impossible for a single family to support it, unless it was a rich organization or even a country, otherwise, it would really be impossible to afford, there were still many companies and countries that did not hesitate to spend huge amounts of money to send talents to this school.
Now, the young man was also here.
And …
"You should get off me now, right?"
The young man said coldly to a certain piece of luggage in his coat.
At this time, there was a little movement in the young man's coat.
To be specific, there was a head poking out from the young man's coat.
Peeking out from the young man's coat was the head of a girl with an excessively delicate and beautiful face. She had a head of long black hair that cascaded down like a waterfall. It was enough to make one feel breathtaking.
However, at this moment, the beautiful girl wrapped herself tightly in the young man's coat and hugged the young man's body. She didn't care that her delicate body was clinging to the young man's body. Instead, her face was flushed, and she was looking at the young man with teary eyes.
"Have you arrived? Dearest ~ love ~ "
The young girl said these words in a tone that could not be sweeter.
But the young man was unusually indifferent.
"Who is your dearest?"
The young man responded just like that.
"Don't say that." The girl seemed happy and satisfied as she moved her body closer to the young man and said, "Narukami's embrace is so comfortable and warm. Ye Ye can't take it anymore."
"Is that so?" The young man closed his eyes, and then the corner of his mouth twitched and said, "Then hurry up and break it. Don't touch my body with that hand!"
The young man shouted and slammed his fist on the girl's head, causing the girl to cry out in pain. She covered her head and squatted down with tears in her eyes.
Only then did the young man sigh.
"That's enough …"
That was the young man's only thought.
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