Leo sat on a rock, sipping bark tea (because someone—Rina—burned all the real leaves), when the System pinged like a microwave timer.
[SYSTEM: Graduation Protocol Now Available.]
Leo spit his tea.
"System, hold up! I still haven't taught Kara not to punch boulders, and Elya still makes my spoon grow legs when she's happy!"
[Host, you've completed the training phase. It's time to bless them and say goodbye.]
Leo stared into the sky.
"…I didn't even finish building the latrine."
[You have 48 hours. Please don't cry.]
He stood up slowly, wincing at his back. "Fine. But I'm giving them one final mission. Something to delay the end and make me feel useful."
[Creating Quest: Last Chaos Before Graduation – Legacy Dungeon Edition.]
That evening, Leo gathered the five disasters—er, disciples.
Aira had icicles dangling from her bangs. Rina was melting a spoon. Lira floated upside-down reading a book she wrote herself. Kara was trying to suplex a tree. Elya was sitting—so far, no spontaneous blessings.
Leo pointed to a crudely drawn map.
"We're going to a ruin north of here. Your final test. Bonding. Coordination. Minimal property destruction."
They all blinked.
Elya raised her hand. "Is it okay if the ground glows when I walk?"
"No," Leo said instantly.
The Next Day – Somewhere in 'This Feels Like a Bad Idea'
The party approached an old stone fortress shaped like a turtle. No one knew why. The turtle's mouth was the entrance.
"System, I swear if this place eats me again—"
[No promises.]
Leo turned to his girls. "Alright. Formation: Fire in front, ice on right, floaty in middle, punch girl left, divine nuke behind me."
They entered.
Immediately—
THWUMP.
A pit opened.
Leo fell.
Again.
"WHY IS IT ALWAYS ME!?"
Inside the boss chamber, a glowing crystal pulsed on a platform. Next to it, a sign read:"Only the bonds of chaos can activate this."
Perfect.
Aira stepped forward. "Let's say something cheesy."
Rina: "Ugh."
Lira: "I've prepared a short poem."
Kara: "I punch you less now."
Elya: "I'm smiling, but nothing exploded!"
Leo muttered, "That's honestly impressive."
They touched the crystal.
It lit up like a rave party on divine steroids.
[SYSTEM: Legacy Crystal Activated. Graduation Protocol Now Inevitable.]
Leo paled. "System… no take-backs?"
[Initiating Countdown: 48 Hours Until Host is Forcefully Recalled to Earth. Final Blessing Ceremony Mandatory.]
"…I'm gonna die from stress before that even happens."