Reappearance and the Missing
Wasn't Yesterday Once More special enough...?
In that instant, Professor A Kai really wanted to ask that in return.
Unfortunately, whether it was the other person's emotionless gaze or the frank atmosphere of their conversation from beginning to end, neither encouraged him to do so.
Apocalypse, this newly ascended demigod, had truly astonishing powers of observation. Even the slightest lapse would be noticed.
"On the one hand, I'm not very confident about the success rate of the miracle. On the other..."
A Kai considered his wording.
"I'm certain the miracle itself is completely harmless, but it is rather unusual for the Institute of Curses. Its original discoverer disappeared not long afterward."
Oh?
Though Fu Qian still looked impassive, he was now somewhat more interested.
He seemed to know of one missing person from the Institute of Curses—Nepheli.
The former dean, now Second Order, a senior member of the Native Council, and a top-tier supplier of plans.
He had come straight to the Institute of Curses as soon as he returned to the Academy this time. Academic discussion was naturally the main purpose.
But beyond that, using this intriguing topic to observe a school that could likewise be described as "in decline" was also one of his goals.
As a well-connected professional, Fu Qian had never expected that his many old friends would simply forget their ties to him over time.
Among them, the Native Council, which advocated for humanity's true ascension, was one of the organizations with which he had the deepest history.
And aside from their shared past, the Rebirth Club he led was a fellow organization. Their differences in ideology had led to plenty of friction with the Council.
Under the circumstances, he would probably run into Lady Nepheli again sooner or later,