The Tomb Keeper's Palace had returned to its original location once more. Although the Creator's magic was utterly depleted and could not be restored in such a short time, she possessed an alternative power source: the mana nexus that Chou Rinsou had detected three days prior. It was under the influence of this nexus that the Tomb Keeper's Palace had been reactivated.

Of course, it was quite troublesome for the Creator to utilize that mana source. According to her, it was the cornerstone of this world and a vital reservoir maintaining its very existence. However, it had subsided due to certain events, and she required fifty years to refine it back into an active source.

This timeframe coincided exactly with the duration the Creator had allotted for humanity in this world; it seemed she had her own intentions. Lin Luo, however, paid little mind to this. He had no desire to meddle in the future development of this world. He had done enough; there was no need to exert himself excessively for this realm.

Thus, all deliberations concerning the future were handed over to Nagial and the others. Lin Luo took this opportunity to rest for a full day, supplementing some of his own mana from Evangeline in the process.

Three days later, Lin Luo's power was completely restored. The Creator and Nagial, along with the others, seemed to have settled upon a mutually agreeable general plan, though the specifics were clearly not the Creator’s concern.

The following day, the Creator specifically took Evangeline into the Tomb Keeper's Palace. A full day passed before Evangeline emerged, and no one knew what transpired between them. Even when Lin Luo inquired, Evangeline remained tight-lipped. However, Lin Luo sensed that her mood had improved significantly.

"Oh, she said you should go to the Tomb Keeper's Palace too. Bring Kinomoka with you," Evangeline mentioned.

Huh? Hearing Evangeline’s words, Lin Luo was utterly perplexed. It made sense for the Creator to want to see him—after all, he was essentially her son-in-law; a mother-in-law seeing her son-in-law was only natural. But why summon Kinomoka? The two of them had absolutely no discernible connection.

Though Lin Luo found it strange, he knew Evangeline wouldn't lie, and the Creator wouldn't do anything pointless. So, the next day, he took Kinomoka to the Tomb Keeper's Palace.

Using instantaneous movement, he arrived with Kinomoka at the Palace in less than ten minutes. The one who greeted them was a familiar face... Fate, who refused to change her name, along with several of his Isekai consorts.

Fate, still refusing to change her name, maintained her usual expressionless demeanor—neither cold nor warm, yet reserved. However, the gazes from her consorts were complex; they seemed interested in Lin Luo, yet tinged with a hint of apprehension.

"The Master awaits you inside. Please follow me," Fate stated flatly to Lin Luo before turning and walking in a specific direction without looking back.

Lin Luo had initially hoped to engage in a little 'skirt-lifting game' with her consorts, but it seemed that opportunity was lost. With a slight disappointment, he followed in Fate’s footsteps.

"Teacher, why does the Creator want to see me?" Along the way, Kinomoka could no longer contain her curiosity and asked Lin Luo. Despite her generally uninhibited nature, she felt a slight nervousness around an entity like the Creator.

"Well, you'll know when we get there," Lin Luo scratched his head, admitting honestly that he was even more curious than Kinomoka.

Soon, Fate, who refused to change her name, led them into a room. It was spacious, saturated with an abundance of magic, making one feel as if they were submerged in an ocean of mana simply by standing inside. Lin Luo glanced around and realized the room appeared to be a bathing area.

Just as he wondered why Fate had brought him to a bathroom, she quietly withdrew, closing the door behind them. Lin Luo’s surprise was total when, with a sudden splash in the massive bath, a woman of exquisite form emerged completely naked... It was the Creator herself.

Lin Luo froze, staring blankly at the Creator’s nudity.

"Wha—!" Kinomoka was startled too, instinctively covering her eyes.

"Say, couldn't you put on some clothes?" Lin Luo managed, speechless, though his eyes kept darting towards the Creator's figure... It was a primal instinct; he couldn't be blamed for the rudeness.

"What difference does it make?" The Creator smiled faintly, seemingly unconcerned. "Having lived this long, I long ago stopped caring what others see. Do you feel embarrassed? Or perhaps... aroused?" As she spoke, a challenging glint appeared in her eyes.

"..." Lin Luo was beyond words. Still, he had to admit that the Creator's physique was undeniably perfect, imbued with an almost primal allure. If he hadn't been satisfied with Mikoto last night, he truly might have felt an urge now.

"What is it you wanted to discuss with us?" Lin Luo chose to ignore the Creator’s nudity and asked.

The Creator chuckled softly, conjuring a black robe with magic and draping it simply over herself before speaking slowly. "I learned everything about you from my daughter yesterday, including that so-called God War."

"Sigh!" Lin Luo was greatly alarmed. That Evangeline told her everything? Her mouth really wasn't reliable.

"I never imagined the world could be so vast, that things unknown even to me existed," the Creator mused with feeling, then turned seriously towards Lin Luo. "Originally, I intended for my daughter to manage this world in my stead. But since she has chosen you, I won't interfere. To maximize her chances of survival during the God War, I taught her all the knowledge required to wield the Source yesterday. That is the only thing I can do for her. Now, I have another gift for you."

"A gift?"

The Creator nodded, then looked toward Kinomoka. "This gift of mine might be of little use to you, but it should be greatly beneficial to this girl... The magic of this era originated with me, and this girl embodies the magic of this era. Therefore, I will pass on to her all forms of magic, with the exception of Ancient Magic."

"Ah!" The Creator's statement shocked not only Lin Luo but also left Kinomoka momentarily stunned.

"If I were to simply teach you, accepting all my magic would take at least several years. I doubt you could afford to wait that long."

Lin Luo offered an expression of understanding.

The Creator didn't mind and smiled. "So, I plan to infuse this magic into her body through a near-inheritance process. This will take approximately seven days. How about it, will you accept this gift?"

"Of course," Lin Luo agreed without hesitation. Hearing this, Kinomoka nodded gently as well.

What followed was a seven-day inheritance process. During these seven days, Lin Luo did not leave the Tomb Keeper's Palace, waiting just outside the room... When he finally re-entered that chamber after seven days, he noticed a profound change in Kinomoka’s aura; in four words, she seemed unfathomable. While her raw strength hadn't visibly changed, he could sense an immensely powerful force concealed within the young woman.

The Creator's method of inheritance wouldn't make Kinomoka instantly strong, and she couldn't immediately utilize most of the spells. However... the Creator was a Ground-tier powerhouse, and Kinomoka had learned all her magic. Coupled with her nearly infinite mana reserves, it was easy to imagine that Kinomoka’s future held, at minimum, the rank of Ground-tier, a level she might reach very soon if her growth proved swift enough.

...

Afterward, they spent three more days in the magic world, completing necessary arrangements. Lin Luo then led everyone back to the real world. All members of the Red Wings, except for Eiin Kōun, remained in the magic world. They needed fifty years to transform that world and earn the Creator's acknowledgment.

Of course, they weren't the only ones striving for this; it was all those who desired peace.

Mahora Academy was as noisy and peaceful as ever. Although the revelation of magic had caused a slight stir, things had largely returned to their former tranquility. The only difference was the frequent sight of students brandishing wands and practicing spells within the academy grounds...

Lin Luo first sought out Negi, asking him to visit the magic world during the summer vacation.

"The magic world?"

Lin Luo nodded. "Yes. You will undergo a trial there. If you pass, you will have officially graduated and can meet the person you have long wished to see." This was his trial, Nagial's trial, and also the Creator's trial—a necessary test to become the future leader of the magic world.

"I understand, Master. I will definitely go to the magic world," Negi affirmed resolutely.

Afterward, Lin Luo submitted his 'resignation' to the Headmaster. This resignation was not just his alone; it included Sakuya, Evangeline, Mikoto, Kinomoka, Setsuna, Chou Rinsou, and Chachamaru. All of them would be departing with him to another world the following day.

Upon learning that Lin Luo and the others were leaving, the three schools’ students were filled with reluctance, as they didn't know when they might see them again. That day, classes were suspended, and everyone was enveloped in a faint sadness of parting.

Kinomoka said her farewells to the Library Exploration Society.

Setsuna bid farewell to her demon-extermination work partners.

Chou Rinsou said goodbye to her club members.

Chachamaru bade farewell to the small animals wandering the academy grounds...

In the evening, beneath the colossal World Tree, the three schools organized a farewell banquet initiated by Ayaka Yukihira. However, the attendees were not just the students of the three schools; many others came as well, such as Sakuya's fans, Lin Luo's fans, Evangeline's fans, as well as the fans of Bilibili and Silverwing.

These fan clubs had been formed during the Martial Arts Tournament, consisting of their respective supporters. Incidentally, Mikoto’s nickname here was indeed Bilibili.

Naturally, there were also many others who yearned for magic.

That night, the area under the World Tree was almost completely packed, and the banquet lasted late into the night.

Just as the banquet was nearing its end, Lin Luo stood up and spoke: "This is my last night as a teacher at Mahora Academy. I only have one thing to say... Whether you are immersed in magic or life, whether you dwell in fantasy or settle for the mundane, never forget the innocence and ideals you hold in your hearts at this moment. No matter where you are in the world, ideals... never die!"

"Hoo!"

"A toast to our ideals!"

"The adults aren't allowed to drink... but tonight is permitted!"

: End of The Magical Teacher Arc. A