"Didn't you need to go back to the Magic University to teach, Roxy?"
Cain asked as they walked. He remembered running into Jinas when he had first returned to the Magic University, and learning from him that Roxy was at the tavern.
He had also learned that Roxy was still a senior professor of magic at the Magic University. With a position like that, she must have plenty of classes.
"Not for now, Cain. I can stay home with you. It's a little regrettable, but if it means finding you, Eris, and the people missing from Fittoa, I'm happy even if I've given up most of my classes."
Cain saw the sadness in Roxy's blue eyes and sighed softly. Her dream had been to teach magic.
But because he had disappeared, Roxy had devoted almost all her energy to searching for him and Eris. Naturally, she could not teach classes at the same time.
"You don't have to blame yourself, Cain. Those dreams aren't as important to me as you are. Seeing you come back safe and sound is more than enough."
Holding Cain's hand, Roxy tilted her head toward him and smiled.
"Roxy..."
Cain pressed his lips together, turned, and gently pulled her into his arms.
"Oh, Cain."
Surprised, Roxy blushed faintly in his embrace. A peaceful smile gradually appeared on her face, and she nestled against the black-haired boy, savoring the moment.
Well, there was nothing else to say. Her student had completely won over his teacher. If he ever tried to disappear again, she would search to the ends of the earth and drag him back to her side.
She was only joking, of course. Roxy truly loved Cain.
She had never expected the most gifted student she had taught to fall in love with her. But