The assistant professor's office on the 77th floor was peaceful and cozy, even though Allen only pretended to head home. On the right side, three bookshelves stood in a row, leading to the assistant professor's desk at the end. The desk was spacious enough to hold a typewriter, a pencil holder, and a thick textbook. 0

As Allen habitually cleaned the dimly lit office, a peculiar feeling washed over him. Deculein was long gone, and starlight shimmered in the distant night sky. It was strange. He felt as though he had been by Deculein's side for too long, but he knew it was only recently that he had caught Deculein's attention.0

Everyone else had left, exhausted by Deculein's tyranny and obsessive perfectionism, leaving Allen as the only one remaining. At first, catching Deculein's attention was never part of the plan.0

It felt even stranger because, during his time with Deculein, he had simply enjoyed studying magic, reading books, preparing lessons, and teaching students, living like an ordinary assistant professor. It was as if he had always wished for such a life.0

Deculein's assistant, Allen, closed his eyes and remembered Deculein's words, "You have indeed earned my trust."0

Deculein had said those words to recognize Allen's hard work. However, Deculein didn't know the truth. He didn't know that Allen was far from trustworthy, or that Allen wasn't even his real name.0

"Stay by my side," Deculein had requested. 0

Allen recalled his own response to that request.0

"Certainly, sir!" Allen had replied.0

Slowly opening his eyes, Allen gazed into the distant sky and murmured, "It has been a long time since I met someone as mysterious as you."0

At first, Allen thought Deculein deserved to die, seeing him as a mad noble, a powerless human whose life could be ended with a flick of a finger. But Deculein had changed suddenly, showing genuine sincerity. His exterior was always cold, but this made the warmth he occasionally displayed even more striking.4

This intrigued Allen, leading him to save Deculein's life unknowingly during the Berhert train terror and Veron’s attack. Allen had witnessed it all...4