The Angel had vanished at some point. Darkness was truly devouring everything around them. No more water fell from the void, nor were there glowing ashes filling the sky. This time, it was the real end.
As the light of Twilight disappeared, everything within Strange Tree Academy collapsed in ways mortals could not comprehend. Only the little courtyard path they walked upon continued extending forward.
All their previous topics had come to an end, yet at this moment, She merely asked him:
"You have seen a departing god before, haven't you?"
"Yes. The first time I used the Tree Father's Time Key, I saw the Innocent Creator."
Shade pressed his lips together.
"So after the final lesson, You will depart along with this Academy, correct?"
The god did not answer the question directly, but that was nearly the same as admitting it. The two of them and the cat continued forward along the path. Castles and towers collapsed around them, covered bridges once crossed by countless people were swallowed by darkness, and gardens, lawns, greenhouses, sports fields, libraries, Astrology Platforms—everything was returning to Void.
"Foreign guest, how do you evaluate the profession of teacher?"
The god continued asking the Outlander as They walked down the path, and the Outlander answered easily:
"The kindling of civilization. I do not deny that not all teachers are great, but most of them try to ignite greater flames and pass that fire on from generation to generation."
The god smiled.
"Have you considered becoming a teacher in the future?"
That made Shade think of Doctor Schneider's original plans for his life. With revenge seeming hopeless, he had wanted to inherit the previous group leader's wish, lead everyone across the Ice Field to Saint Byron's, and become a professor there. Unfortunately, everyone in the group