Dark frowned slightly. "So, as long as we wait until dawn, we'll be able to get out?"
"That's right. In fact, whether my guess is correct or not, we'll be able to leave at daybreak." Ryan Harks blinked and pointed toward the faculty dormitory behind him.
Dark rolled his eyes. "Then, Professor, what should we do next? Wait here?"
Ryan Harks said, "My suggestion is that you wait here while I go catch someone. By the way, do you know how many astrologers there are in the academy?"
"I don't." Dark replied casually, "But I think this barrier related to Astrology was most likely Professor Medea's handiwork. What do you think, Professor Harks?"
Ryan Harks took two steps forward with his cane in hand. "Excellent, your thoughts are exactly the same as mine. It seems we'll have plenty in common."
Dark asked nonchalantly, "Then, Professor, can you tell me why you came to work at the academy?"
Ryan Harks smiled. "To teach and nurture students... I'm kidding. Of course it was because the benefits are good! Look at me now—I've got hands, legs, and even hair growing back. Taking the initiative to volunteer shamelessly back then was probably the best decision I've made in over a decade."
Dark nodded solemnly. "Saint Marian Academy's faculty benefits really are quite good."
The teacher and student chatted back and forth, and the atmosphere was unusually warm.
Dark did not follow Ryan Harks's suggestion to stay there and wait for dawn.
Ryan Harks did not bring it up again, either.
The two simply walked and talked, returning to the interior of the Castle before they knew it.
Dark deliberately followed the direction indicated by the "Misdreavus" Magitech Card. But naturally, he could not explain the details to Professor Ryan Harks.
Ryan Harks claimed that