"...It's about the Academy."

McCarthy Delin spoke, "After the war ends, we will establish an organization named the Academy, and by then we will need outstanding Elemental Shapers like you, Ethan and Lindong, to join."

"Teaching at the Academy isn't as exciting as adventuring... Mmmph mph mph."

Cynthia's ethereal voice was like a devil's whisper, but this time, McCarthy Delin no longer tolerated it. He chose to take the initiative; he picked up a piece of cheese bread and stuffed it into Cynthia's mouth in frustration, interrupting the devil's temptation.

Cynthia didn't expect McCarthy to learn to fight back, and caught off guard, her face turned red, squeezing out two tears at the corners of her eyes.

Compared to the Academy, Ethan now had only one question.

Are you two really not planning to get married?

"Of course, it's not as simple as just joining."

To show his sincerity, McCarthy Delin made ample preparations.

He prepared a manuscript that recorded his entire understanding of the magic web. His teachers were shocked by his decision; they knew nothing about Ethan and Lindong, as if they appeared out of thin air. Handing over research about the magic web to them recklessly came with great risks.

What if they were spies sent by the Evil God?

What if they had ulterior motives, coveting the power of the magic web?

This argument continued until just before dawn, with the teachers repeatedly emphasizing to him the dangers of this decision.

Meditation is the only way to enter the magic web.

This also means that their consciousness is almost in an unguarded state within the magic web. If someone malicious were to break in, it would bring catastrophic disaster to the others.

McCarthy Delin crumpled the manuscript in his hand, experiencing a final struggle within.

He was, of course, aware of the risks the teachers mentioned. No one knew better than him the kind of crisis this manuscript could bring if Ethan came with ill intentions.

Yet, it seemed that a voice from within told him he should do it, and that he was running out of time.

This might be his last chance.

During the journey to the tent, McCarthy Delin learned of the news that the two were preparing to leave.

This made McCarthy Delin realize the source of the discord.

Ethan and Lindong didn't seem to belong to any side of this war. They appeared out of nowhere, showing no sense of urgency. When they first met, they set up camp in the forest, lighting a campfire on the open ground without the slightest worry about attracting the army of beastfolk.

They were more like spectators, observing the great changes happening in this world from a third-party perspective.

"I hope you can take this with you."

McCarthy Delin made his final decision, believing this might be the most important decision of his life.

At the same time, he vaguely heard the sound of threads snapping.

"At the end of these manuscripts, there are also some of my wishes."

They need to find something from within the magic web.

But, no one knows what it looks like, nor does anyone know where it's located.

In fact, no one can even be sure it truly exists.

Everything stems from Kadela's assertions about the past and future. However, for this illusory treasure, McCarthy Delin could foresee many outstanding Elemental Shapers dedicating their lives for it in the future.

Strictly speaking, it's not really a gift, but rather a shackle.

"If something happens to me one day, I hope you can return to the Academy."

He said solemnly.

"I will."

McCarthy Delin heard the reassuring reply.

Ethan accepted his gift, and the sense of mission from nowhere seemed to finally settle.

"Someday in the future, I will return to the Academy with it."

This was Ethan's promise.

But for McCarthy Delin, the timeline of this promise seemed far too long.

He would have to wait until the magic web was destroyed, until some day a thousand years later.

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