Alchemists do not need self-cultivation

Sumire Muroto was taken aback when she saw the hand being extended towards her.

"Huh? What does that mean?"

"Oh, sorry, it's just a habit."

The boy quickly withdrew his hand and said.

"Whenever I hear someone ask me to call her 'Mom,' I instinctively reach out for money, since according to tradition, I'm given pocket money first before I call her 'Mom.'"

"...What has the future turned out like? What kind of childhood did you have?"

Sumire Muroto shook her head helplessly.

Then she asked the boy.

"After this is over, you will return to the future."

"Yes, it's time for me to return to my own time."

The boy said with a smile.

"I came here this time because I just graduated from high school and am on summer vacation. After I go back, I will start my college life... To be honest, I'm quite looking forward to college life and all that."

As he spoke, he clenched his own hand.

"I no longer need to suppress my power like before. This new body should allow me to live like a normal person."

"Isaac, are you... leaving?"

"Yes, I really have to leave. We probably won't have a chance to meet again."

"...Can you not leave?"

"Probably not."

In the capital, Cornelia hesitated before asking Isaac in a low voice.

After the disaster ended, she was temporarily transferred back to the capital.

Given Cornelia's excellent performance as governor of District 11 and her experience in leading troops into battle, she was summoned back to the capital to take on a more important position.

She was initially reluctant, since Isaac's company was in District 11, and she would basically have no chance of seeing Isaac after she was transferred to the capital.

Just as she was thinking about what reason to use to get Isaac to come to the capital to develop his career, Isaac took the initiative to find her and told her that he needed to go out and probably wouldn't be back for a long time.

"What about your company in District 11?" Cornelia asked quickly.

"I've handed the company over to someone else to manage, although I'm still the boss."

"Can't he take up a post in the capital?"

Cornelia still didn't really want Isaac to leave directly.

"With your abilities, you can still hold an important position in the United States of America. Staying in the capital would be better for your career development."

"I don't have any need for development here."

Isaac shook his head and smiled as he looked at Cornelia, who wasn't in a very good mood.

“I’ve done enough since the start of this disaster, it’s time for a long vacation.”

"Then...when will you come back?"

"We'll see. Maybe I'll be back soon, or maybe I won't be back for a long time."

Seeing Cornelia with her head down and a sad expression, Isaac reached out and patted her on the shoulder.

"It's not like we're not coming back. We'll see each other again in the future."

"……Um."

Cornelia lowered her head and softly hummed in agreement.

Then she saw a hand reach out to her face.

She looked up and saw Isaac looking at her with a gentle expression.

"Although we've only known each other for less than two years, it's been a pleasure meeting you, Cornelia."

Cornelia stared blankly at Isaac for a long while, then gave a helpless smile.

She placed her hand on Isaac's outstretched hand and shook it briefly, then suddenly leaned forward and hugged Isaac tightly.

Cornelia rested her head on Isaac's shoulder and whispered, "Me too... It's nice to meet you."

Isaac looked at Cornelia, who had suddenly hugged him, with some surprise, and could only smile and pat her on the back.

Cornelia released her grip and took two steps back, her expression returning to its usual serious demeanor.

"In that case, let's part ways here. I have a lot of things to take care of in the United States of America, so I won't keep you any longer."

"Haha, I got it."

Isaac waved goodbye to Cornelia and then left without looking back.

Cornelia stood there watching Isaac leave, until he was completely out of sight. Then she looked up at the darkening night and turned to leave alone.

Chapter 1649: The Last Gathering

"Wow, so this is what Lord Ka really looks like! I've finally met him in person!"

Sumeragi Kagura circled the boy twice, then excitedly placed her hands on her chest.

"It's even more beautiful than I imagined!"

"He really is... a handsome young man."

"I actually think he looked more imposing during his masked man days."

"You really fooled us!"

In a coffee shop, a group of people surrounded the boy, chatting amongst themselves.

This café was opened after the disaster next to Ashford by Tamaki, a former member of the Black Knights.

With the establishment of the United Nations, everyone in the world needs to unite to face the coming crisis, and there will be no more wars between people in the world. Therefore, the Black Knights were disbanded.

Cornelia has now stepped down as governor and been transferred back to the Imperial Capital. The real power in Area 11, or rather, the United States of Japan, is now...

Isaac's Colossus Industries.

In fact, whether it was during the colonial era of the Britannian Empire or the post-disaster era of the United States, only Isaac had any real influence here.

There's no way around it; over the years, the company has become deeply rooted in this land.

Most people joined the Colossus Industries that Isaac founded in this world, while the rest wanted to find something to do on their own as soon as possible.

A group of elders of the Black Knights were also gathered here, and the young man, who had previously been a member of the Black Knights, naturally came to attend the gathering as well.

"So you weren't a robot all along, Kaka. No wonder you're so intelligent."

Yu Cheng laughed heartily.

"Speaking of which, Ka, you're really... beautiful. You must have men hitting on you on the street, right?"

"Tamagi."

The boy glanced at Yu Cheng.

"You wouldn't want me to tear down your new store right after it opens, would you?"

"Hey, hey, hey, I was just kidding."

Yu Cheng quickly waved his hand, which made everyone around him burst into laughter.

"Master Ka~"

Just then, Sumeragi Kagura suddenly stepped forward, took the boy's arm, and asked with a smile.

When are we planning to hold our wedding?

"When did I agree to marry you?"

The boy reached out and pushed Sumeragi Kagura's face away a little.

"Besides, I should leave now."

"Ok?"

Everyone looked at the boy in surprise.

"Little Ka, are you leaving?"

"Ah."

The boy nodded.

"My business here is finished, and it's time for me to leave. I also have my own things to take care of."

"I see..."

Hearing that the boy was leaving, everyone seemed somewhat disappointed.

After all, they had fought together. Although the Black Knights have all gone their separate ways, they mostly stayed in Japan and could still be seen in daily life. Judging from the boy's tone, he must be going to a very far place.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the coffee shop became somewhat heavy.

"Seriously, everyone, stop making that face."

Suddenly, Sumeragi Kagura puffed out her cheeks, put her hands on her hips, and shouted at the crowd.

"Little Ka also has his own life, so don't look so sad before you leave."

The boy smiled and said.

"Well, maybe I'll come back and visit someday."

The atmosphere became lively once again.

This event serves as a reunion of the Black Knights after the disaster, and also as a farewell to their former comrade, Kawhi Leonard.

Although it was a coffee shop, everyone still opened a few bottles of wine and started drinking.

"Oh dear... actually, not everyone is here this time."

Yu Cheng, slightly tipsy, said.

"Lakshata has been recruited by a research project of the United States of America, and ZERO isn't here either. Actually, I'm quite curious about what ZERO looks like under his mask... Do you know, Kaka?"