Chapter 240: Return
The historical images contained within 《Hoffman's Alchemy Notes》 came to an end at the twilight of that day.
Ansu and Celia had witnessed the entire council; Hoffman's speech was identical to the views he had shared with his friend, though far more infectious in its delivery.
However, the reaction of the Consul and most of the senators was plain to see; they refused to heed this "untimely" warning.
In the final scene of the projection, Hoffman stood in the center of the now-empty council chamber, the long, lonely shadow cast by the setting sun stretching across the floor.
Hoffman told Julius that he was determined to do something in his own way.
The story concluded.
The light of the magic circle pulsed once more.
Ansu finally saw his own hands again, then looked up to meet Celia's eyes, which were still deep in thought.
"We're finally back..." she said softly.