Iluna did not appear until everyone at the inn had finished breakfast. It had rained heavily yesterday, and today was indeed even colder. When Iluna jogged into the inn with a white scarf around her neck, Shade initially thought she had draped a white fox around it.
"Let's go, Shade!"
Iluna seemed especially cheerful. After all, this was the first time in history that someone had been able to voluntarily accompany Shade to an era in the past.
Although both of them would be using the key this time, only three seconds would pass in the "present." The young ladies had all come to see them off—or rather, to watch the excitement.
Since he had promised Little Mia last time that he would bring it along as long as there was no major environmental danger on the other side, Shade turned the cat into a toy and put it away as well.
He prepared to depart from Miss Danist's room. At this moment, Luvia was still talking to Emilia about things like "the risks" and "experience" of time travel:
"You don't need to crowd together. There's nothing interesting about this. Well then, see you in three seconds. May the World Tree bless me throughout Infinite Time."
With a click, he turned the key inserted into the washroom door. When he pushed it open, thick white fog drifted beyond it. Shade squeezed Iluna's hand, and after she responded excitedly, the two stepped into the fog together.
Outlander, you have entered the "Time Corridor."
A message from the Ancient God, "Father of Infinite Tree":
Winter of the Fifth Epoch, 3733rd Year. Southern Continent, Ashes River Valley.
Event: The final lesson of "Strange Tree Academy."
Duration: Forty minutes (2/3).
You have obtained additional information.
The Father of Infinite Tree watches over you.
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