The sun was shining brightly, and the sky was clear and blue.
But to me, it was no different from hell. Compared to the vibrant world outside, I was like an old tree on the verge of withering and dying.
I could roughly guess how much time I had left.
Soon, my life would come to an end, and the path toward the Root would become nothing but a delusion.
But I still had a chance to turn things around.
A genius capable of reversing life and death... No, she should be called a living goddess. The being known as Aozaki Touko had now returned to London, and would soon be back in the classroom to teach.
When that happened, I would be saved.
Because I would offer all my property as a sacrifice.
I would pray for this being to extend my life.
--Soon, footsteps came from the distance.
The light footsteps revealed abundant vitality. It had to be a confident, sunny girl.
Before long, the footsteps stopped outside the classroom door.
"..."
I raised my head and looked at the girl by the door. She wore a white shirt and black trousers, had long orange hair, and held her textbooks against her chest.
She looked at me with displeasure, her gaze carrying an almost violent scrutiny.
"--Another patient seeking treatment?"
After scrutinizing me for a while, she furrowed her delicate brows, shook her orange hair, and walked toward the lectern. Her footsteps were as elegant as ever, as though she had not even seen this eyesore of an old man.
"Sorry for the interruption, but Miss Aozaki, I can't wait any longer. I feel my life rapidly slipping away, and the speed is increasing. I estimate that I'll die before long."
"Of course... I'll also abide by Miss