After confirming that the crisis in the Free City had truly been resolved, Professor Sylph, who had grown somewhat pressed for time, finally took Number Two—who had been confined within the Orb of Truth—and boarded a flying dragon for the return journey.
However, not everyone traveled with her.
First of all, Victor Gaude and Ophelia Brad had to return with her.
Professor Steven Harvey, who was deeply interested in researching Number One and Number Two, would certainly accompany them.
Likewise, Sister Callian, who was extremely enthusiastic about researching soul-severing techniques, would also return with them.
Professor Jones had originally intended to stay behind and look after the students. But since Professor Lily and Professor Medea had volunteered, he was able to return without worry.
Of course, the one he trusted was Professor Medea.
And in order to maintain continuous contact between the academy and the Duke's Mansion, Eve had no choice but to embark on the return journey as well.
Thus, more than half of the original thirteen-person party returned, while the remaining six chose to stay behind.
Ever since Dark had settled down to study, Lily had started running around everywhere. If the Thunder Chicken's flight speed had not limited how quickly she could return, she might have turned the entire Free City upside down.
Moreover, every time she went out, she brought the little Gu Huo Bird, Magnemite, and DemiDevimon with her. Altogether, she looked like a child leader taking a group of children around to cause mischief everywhere.
She had not had nearly enough fun yet, so there was no way she would return.
As for Professor Medea, naturally, it was because... she had yet to find a replacement for her Black Beast!
The Black Beast was a very special type of shadow creature that could barely