For Eva

And just like that, time flew by.

Two months had passed.

Takeuchi had mastered the meditation techniques of four arc magi, a feat that spoke to his relentless determination.

Alongside that, he successfully crafted the coffin-like bags once more—a skill he had perfected through trial and error.

One evening, in the comfort of his living room, Asaka brought up the quest to save Eva.

The memory of their last encounter with danger still lingered, but Takeuchi’s resolve hadn’t wavered.

Of course, he was determined to save her again.

This time, he felt more confident.

He knew the kind of enemy they’d be facing, and that gave him a sense of control.

Takeuchi decided not to invite Yuri. The two of them, he reasoned, could handle it just fine.

Asaka agreed. It would be good training for both of them, especially since they didn’t plan to stay in the academy forever.

With their resolve set, they departed.