"..."
"..."
I and John remained quiet as Professor Jas looked at us disapprovingly.
But why ?!
'I've done nothing,' I thought to myself, adopting the role of an innocent student who had refrained from causing harm.
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I maintain that I'm a model student, steering clear of unnecessary conflicts.
"Could you please explain the significance of the bracelets on your wrists?" Professor Jas Raven interlaced his fingers and inquired. "I hope you didn't mistake them for re decorative trinkets gifted by King Charles."
"If I may, Professor," I interjected, needing to clarify before my mother and sister beat up. "I wasn't involved in the altercation. John is the one responsible."
John turned his head to , his expression betraying a sense of betrayal, his usual glare returning. "You... you bastard! They instigated it!"
"Not the fight itself, though?"
"They insulted my parents! How would you react if they insulted yours?"
"I'd seek a peaceful resolution—"
"Bullshit!"
Jas pressed his temples, attempting to ward off an oncoming headache, to little avail.
"Enough," he muttered with a sigh, turning his attention to us. "Listen. Both of you are here on charges, and while you may have held esteed statuses in the Kingdom of Celesta, the rules are different here in Sancta Vedelia. How do I address the parents of the boys you've beaten? If they discover that the culprits are criminals, they'd demand imdiate expulsion, which is the usual course of action."
"Expulsion? I was rely defending my parents," John retorted.
"Indeed, and I'll consider that to placate them. I'm doing this for Alyssa and for you, John. Rember that."
John's mouth fell open in surprise. "You know my mother?"
Jas sighed, a faint smile playing on his lips. "We were classmates back in the Academy. Regardless, comport yourselves. Fortunately, your connection to Amael, whose mother is a staff mber here and a Great Noble, will work in your favor."
"I'm not connected to him," I swiftly clarified.
"I'm his brother-in-law, Professor," John countered, conveniently invoking our relationship when it suited him.
"Repeat that, and I'll have it on record to send it to Alfred."
"Go to hell."
"You may depart, and I hope not to see you here again," Jas exhaled in a mix of frustration and resignation, signaling the end of our discussion. We were led out of his office.
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"You've pretty much ruined your reputation," I stated matter-of-factly.
"I couldn't care less!" John retorted, clearly irritated.
His irritation was warranted. Back in Celesta, no one dared to provoke him as he was the heir of the Tarmias Duchy, but things had changed since coming here.
"You better start adapting quickly. Engaging in petty squabbles with those lowlifes every day won't do any good for your ntal well-being."
"Coming from you, who's in that accursed class? They've been taunting all day. Honestly, I've been quite patient so far," John grumbled with frustration.
"Tell more," I inquired curiously.
John clicked his tongue at my inquisitive expression before launching into his explanation. "It's those lackeys of Adrian Dolphis and Alvara's lapdogs."
"Be cautious around Alvara. She's a [Major Antagonist], but we'll handle her in due ti," I advised.
"I know, but if she pushes , I won't hesitate to break the plot for the sake of my own sanity."
"Whatever. Let's refocus on the matter at hand: Alia Dolphis," I shrugged nonchalantly, shifting back into a serious tone.
"I get that you want to intervene, but for what purpose?" John inquired.
"Listen, Alia still believes Nora is her friend and is being manipulated by that woman."
"So what? In the Ga, Victor saves her from Nora, right?"
"I'm not concerned about Victor or Alia. My main focus is on Nora. If she gets everything she wants from Alia, she'll gain her appearance."
"That's what triggers her Event, and Victor rescues her," John pointed out, but I shook my head, wearing a wry smile.
"What if we eliminate Nora right now?"
"What?" John's surprise was evident. "You want to kill her now? Alia's Event cos later."
"Forget Alia's Event. If we get rid of Nora now, we can avoid a lot of future complications. Ensuring Alia's safety is just a bonus. You know how dangerous Nora's abilities are." I fixed John with a serious look, hoping to convey my reasoning.
"Behemoth won't take kindly to that."
[Behemoth] was a criminal organization. Just as Ante-Eden was the chief villain organization in the First Ga, Behemoth held the sa role in the Second Ga.
"To hell with Behemoth," I snorted. "Besides, they'll be the ones in trouble. Without Nora's abilities, they'll struggle to secure the third 'Horn'."
"..." John fell into contemplative silence, mulling over my proposition.
"...she's a Commander in Behemoth, you do realize that, right? It won't be easy to take her down," John pointed out, eting my gaze.
"Enough with the defeatist attitude," I waved my hand dismissively. "We won't know until we try, and besides, she's still within reach unlike so of the other anomalies."
"Alright..."
I grinned at his response and gave his shoulder a friendly tap. "Good, then be ready. Let's rendezvous near Alia's classroom; their class should be ending soon."
"Yeah." John nodded, and we went our separate ways.
With so ti to spare, I thought about strolling out to the garden.
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