You mean dogsbodyZealark's absence would be a huge nerf to Albus' hero party, being their usual offensive magician and all.
Perhaps, keep in mind that making sure the story keeps going even when the author wants it done is the editor's roleI'm starting to see signs of a mangaka who can't seem to finish his story.
With that side existing outside of time it’s entirely possible for albus and the party traveling to the pastWith that lore drop, it seems that the end game of them addressing the time stranger's very first conflict is inevitable
You're right indeed.Perhaps, keep in mind that making sure the story keeps going even when the author wants it done is the editor's role