"Don't want to listen?"
"You have to listen!" Elias gripped Tilly's wrist tightly, forcing her to face Usuma despite her violent struggle.
Tilly couldn't bear to confront such a professor. She covered her ears tightly, screaming hysterically.
"Ah— I can't hear! I won't listen!!"
But it was futile. Usuma's words still penetrated her mind.
Usuma sighed deeply, her voice laden with profound sentiment:
"Wake up, Tilly."
"You can't continue like this. This obsession will only hurt you and those you care about."
"Admit your mistakes, and you can still make amends."
"So, my child..."
"Wake up, please."
After these final words, Usuma's form dissipated like mist in the air.
Tilly stared blankly at the spot where her professor had vanished.
"Did you hear that, Tilly?" Elias clutched her shoulders tightly, shaking her limp body.
"It's time to face reality, stop deceiving yourself!"
"Tilly! Wake up!"
