Mage Tower.
At Mana Academy, Chris Truth was teaching Ruth and Lucy.
The twin girls were magical talents identified by Smoke's mission prompt, and Liszt had specifically arranged for them to study at Mana Academy. They had indeed lived up to Liszt's expectations. In a short time, they had developed an affinity for magic and stood out among the students.
Chris had taken notice of them and accepted them as formal magic apprentices.
More than once, Chris had declared, "Once they grow up, they will become my heirs, carrying on in my footsteps to explore more truths!"
At that moment, a magic apprentice hurried over. "Dean, the lord has returned and has come to Mana Academy. He asks you to go over."
"The lord has returned already?" Chris was somewhat surprised. In previous years, the Pioneer Order had not even begun at this time, yet this year it had already ended and he had returned.
But she did not hesitate. She motioned for the twins to work out the Fireball Spell on their own.
Then she hurried to Mana Academy on the first floor of the Mage Tower. The moment she descended the stairs, she saw a group of people inspecting the academy. At their head, surrounded by the others, was a handsome, tall, upright young man—the Black Horse Island Viscount, Liszt Tulip, the man who made her feel safe, warm, and stirred her heart.
Though she had sworn to devote this life to truth, ordinary human emotions still held sway over her. She could not help but be captivated and intoxicated by Liszt.
"Lord Viscount."
"Dean Chris."
A simple exchange of greetings; no more words were needed.
Liszt directly explained his purpose. "My Pioneer Order has ended. I captured three great magicians, and since they have no money to