He tilted his head. It was always an interesting experience to discuss what it was that he did with people outside of his community. Before arriving in Trench, it wasn't something he would have dreamed of.

The Mages Association would have had him killed.

"In a word... yes."

It was far more complex, but he didn't want to bore the boy with unnecessary details.

"I'm the head of the Modern Magecraft department at the institution I work in. With luck, I do hope to return to teaching here. What that looks like, however, isn't something I've figured out yet."

There were plenty of capable teachers associated with the school in Gaze, after all. There were also a number of young people that didn't attend school regularly...

"I can teach more than that, too. Magecraft is equal parts history and science with extra details thrown in. The only standard classes I'd probably have trouble teaching are the arts, physical education, and the maths."

Remembering how Shouto shied away from the offer, he refrained from adding that he was willing to help young heroes with their education as it suited their schedule.