The Story of an Old Man

Days passed, one after another. I was still inside the temple at the administration's request.

But aside from me and the other elites, everyone else had already been dismissed.

So I decided to take the chance to explore the now-empty temple.

The elite hall was still somewhat lively, with the student council struggling to maintain order. It was a difficult task.

Many wanted to return home already. Honestly, it was surprising that this many had even stayed.

Of course... I didn't care. I left immediately.

The first thing that greeted me was the elite academy's garden—now completely ruined.

The once-vibrant greenery and multicolored flowers that had adorned this place were nowhere to be seen. All that remained was scorched, barren land.

No matter where I went, all I found was more and more destruction.

I got lost in my thoughts for a while.