The news that the final battle had begun spread throughout the entire Wizard Alliance in less than an hour.
Everyone knew the Alliance was about to wage war, but no one had expected it to begin so quickly.
"I have to go, Dona."
Before the War Airship, Richard and Dona embraced. When it ended, he looked at the girl standing beside Dona. She resembled Dona by eighty percent—she was Dona's daughter, the one who had tied Gawain down.
"Mosca, I'm leaving."
Though they had known each other for years, Gawain had always felt an indescribable awkwardness around Mosca.
He felt that he was not much older than this child.
"Dad, do your best."
Mosca hugged Gawain. Unlike Gawain's awkwardness, Mosca was filled with enthusiasm and admiration for him.
As a recipient of the Miracle Medal, he was a hero of the entire Wizard Civilization, and an example Mosca took pride in.
With the farewells complete, Gawain said no more. He called to Asu beside him and boarded the airship.
The War Airship gave off a faint energy hum, then soared into the sky.
In the heavens, War Airships blotted out the sky and covered the earth.
"Mom, we should go back."
Watching the airship gradually vanish into the sky, Mosca spoke softly.
"Mm."
Dona withdrew her gaze, and the worry on her face instantly turned into resolve.
War was not fought solely on the front lines; logistics were equally vital. Gawain was fighting at the front, and she could not afford to slacken in the rear.
Miracle School headquarters.
"Ellie, you're staying behind." Richard's voice was unusually resolute. "There's no room for discussion.
"Every school has its own successor. You are the successor of the Physique School. This is your teacher Physique Crown's decision!"
"Richard! The Physique School has