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The first place he reported to was the infirmary.

A student’s hand was severed, losing too much blood and in bad condition, with a brief mention of the culprit being Yukal.

Fortunately, other professors nearby quickly went to subdue Yukal upon receiving a call from the infirmary side, but it was already after 8 students were additionally injured.

Seven had significant wounds from swords, and Lebron Hujak’s eldest son, probably named Luke, had all his fingers cut off and even endured torture.

Finally, it is unclear whether Helena Clark aimed the sword at someone and broke the wall.

While dealing with them, Yukal also suffered significant injuries and was promptly escorted not to the underground prison but to the infirmary.

Iris, feeling frustrated, poured lots of sugar into coffee she usually didn’t drink a drop of for health reasons and sipped it vigorously.

After conversing normally right after the entrance ceremony and finding no apparent issues when he checked, he was relieved, never expecting such an incident.

He thought he could endure by sticking to his determination to protect someone, but he overlooked the fact that personality deteriorates over time, leading to his flawed judgment.

“Still, there are unclear aspects before directly handing it over to the disciplinary committee.”

When Yukal was called in for a conversation, he mentioned that he instigated this incident to protect a female student named Claire, not documented in the report.

However, it was still a problem. If Yukal can display such cruelty to those outside the category he deemed to protect, then knowing Yukal’s secret, one must guide him as an educator so he can walk the right path.

“They are students of Ardente Academy, so I spared them because they were part of the target I wanted to protect. I believe there wouldn’t have been major issues if they received treatment within the time frame at the academy infirmary. And I acted because I judged that those who harm fellow Ardente Academy students need a clear example.”

It was shocking to realize that lives were spared just because they were students of Ardente Academy.

One would never make such a reply under normal circumstances, yet Yukal seemed to speak as if he had done nothing wrong.

It felt like he no longer felt any guilt for harming people and committing murder.

“How many deaths have I witnessed and caused by repeating time endlessly? It’s like a sura itself.”

One should be grateful that their humanity remains intact. Considering what Yukal said, the targets he wants to protect likely encompass the entire student body of Ardente Academy.

From his perspective, it’s just a matter of priorities and degrees.

For now, he must prevent sending this case to the disciplinary committee or the Empire.

When he mentioned abolishing the disciplinary committee, Yukal seemed pleased and even opened up to this side, which made him sigh.

Having lived for a considerable time, he believed he lacked nothing in terms of knowledge, but speaking about a group whose identity he didn’t know and failed to handle properly made him think otherwise.

He couldn’t bring himself to tell Yukal that he had entered into an unbreakable treaty with that unidentified group.

It’s uncertain where they stand in the path Yukal has walked.

Considering Yukal’s warning to be cautious around them and prepare alternatives, it seems plausible that he might have committed an act threatening the academy.

Still, in a manner that did not seem self-reflective about the things he had mishandled, he yelled in frustration and added disciplinary measures.

“Since it seems you’re not reflecting on what you’ve done, I guess we can add more to the disciplinary measures. From now on, come to the principal’s office once a week for special education. That’s it, you may leave!”

“Well, it’s not all bad. If we observe Yukal once a week, we can provide him with character education.”

If psychological therapy is conducted slowly, it can be assured that his damaged personality can be restored even slightly.

Come to think of it, there was a significant increase in his physical abilities compared to when they were first seen.

When seen at the principal’s office and the academy warehouse, something seemed to be significantly suppressing the body’s abilities, but this time, it felt like they were amplifying instead.

There must be a connection between the jewel or elixir he brought from the academy warehouse and his increased strength.

Until now, apart from talent in swordsmanship, he was so weak that there was hardly any difference between his body and that of a child or an elderly person facing imminent death.

He almost destroyed himself by using some means to break through a tiny part of the external security barrier of the academy warehouse.

It’s good that Yukal is getting stronger, but it won’t mean anything if his power isn’t used in the right direction.

Promising to lead correctly, Iris tried to grab the documents again.

Until the magical lamps inside the principal’s office blinked momentarily.

Iris sighed and looked towards one side as she spoke.

“Hurry up and reveal yourself. I already know you’ve arrived.”

Slowly revealing himself in response to her words was a woman with impressive purple hair and eyes. Clinging tightly to her body suit.

“Hmm~ Our little half-baked junior mage wasn’t completely clueless after all.”

“If you were expecting me to notice so blatantly and then speak like that, it’s uncomfortable.”

Even so, Iris couldn’t help but feel slightly tense. Until the woman entered the principal’s office, she hadn’t been detected by her senses spread throughout the academy.

While her subordinates were quite capable, that woman was dangerous. It was certain that there was no one else at Ardent Academy who could face her except herself.

“So why are you here? I don’t recall allowing you to meet me anytime under the conditions we agreed upon.”

“Oh my, you’re so inflexible. Should I just leave now and have our cute Yukal come see me? You only allowed my entry for meeting Yukal, right?”

With a natural tone, she sighed deeply, unable to prevent her. Rather than Yukal, it seemed better for her to hold onto her.

“…Fine. Why did you come anyway? We’re not here just to exchange pleasantries. Please quickly state your business and leave the academy.”

In response to Iris’s slightly sharp words, Cynerea sat down on the sofa without any reaction.

“I came to praise you. Actually, if you were planning to hand Yukal over to the Empire for punishment, I was going to wipe you out and take him away.”

“What? Didn’t you promise not to harm the students?”

“If you hand Yukal over to the Empire, your promise to allow my subordinates at the academy to continue monitoring Yukal will be broken first. Do I need to keep my end then?”

Iris was speechless at the sight of Cineria. It was her own fault for not properly recognizing the flaws and hastily making a promise.

“The best outcome for me would have been getting expelled from the academy, but that didn’t happen, so I’m slightly disappointed. I tried to nurture Yukal, who was lost and hurt in his heart. I will help you get revenge as you wish later.”

“I will never hand Yukal over to you! If you’re just going to say such impure things, I’d rather you leave now.”

Cineria just smiled faintly at Iris, who was angry.

“Don’t worry. If you said so, then that’s probably how it was. After all, you managed to protect Yukal this time, right?”

Despite feeling frustrated by Cineria’s unpredictable attitude, she continued speaking.

“It’s a bit awkward now, isn’t it? The Empire is pressuring the powerful 11 noble families. As a gift this time, I’ll quietly ‘handle’ the 11 families. Of course, for free. Our little wizard seems to have little money, so I’m taking care of it. Isn’t our worth quite high?”

“Why are you doing this…”

“It’s partly to owe you and Yukal. And for personal reasons, a little?”

After finishing speaking, as Cineria got up from her seat, Iris tried urgently to stop her.

If she leaves now, there’s a high chance she’ll go see Yukal.

“I won’t go see Yukal today, so feel free to focus on your documents.”

Seemingly understanding her thoughts, Cineria left quietly after leaving her words.

Exiting the principal’s office, Iris maximized her detection magic placed on the academy, but she was simply disappointed at not detecting anything.