"Dale Morvell?" Priscilla and Philip repeated in unison as they looked at Vale in surprise.
They were just talking about him a while ago and he warned them about this person. Now, this senior actually became a witness for the students of Rakmiths Academy!
At this time, Vale sighed as he already imagined the situation. Although he only had a guess based on the clues, he couldn't help but feel that he got it right this time.
"You know about him?" Professor Stella asked curiously after seeing their reaction.
"Yes… Vale warned us about him a while ago… He said that Dale Morvell was looking at him with hostility." Priscilla explained.
"I see… I guess this is because Vale has offended Professor Russel, huh…" Professor Stella muttered.
Vale nodded as he added. "That's what I thought too, Professor. In any case, I wonder why you trust us in the first place…"
Professor Stella smiled mockingly and answered matter-of-factly.
"There was no way you can win against that many first-year and second-year students… Although you have a decent mastery over your spell, your energy reserves aren't that great. Perhaps, even maintaining your Phantasm State for five or ten minutes is already exhausting… Dealing with so many Elemental Practitioners equipped with Elemental Talismans would be difficult even for you, Vale."
Vale didn't deny this and simply smiled at the Professor. He decided not to explain too much or it would seem like he was bragging.
However, it doesn't mean that Priscilla and Philip would remain silent…
"Ha! Professor, I think that you're mistaken… We actually defeated a bunch of sixth-year students and even one seventh-year student from Rakmiths!"
"That's right… Don't underestimate us… Vale, should we show it now?" Philip asked referring to the recording crystal.
"Sure… I think this is a good time to reveal their lies. Furthermore, I think that Professor Stella would be able to use it better." Vale replied with an agreement.
"Hmm? What are you talking about?" Professor Stella asked in confusion.
After a few moments, the female professor left the room with mixed emotions… She was mad at Dale for lying and at Professor Russel for taking this as an opportunity to deal with Vale.
She also felt a bit embarrassed after telling Vale that he was incapable of dealing with a bunch of first-year students.
If they can already deal with these sixth-year students, how much more for those freshmen in the Elemental Arts Academy? They will be destroyed!
Anyway, Professor Stella also felt proud that her students are so strong and capable of defeating some powerful students from another academy.
Perhaps, it is the right time to groom them into students that will be competing in the Twelve Academies Competition.
As she left the room, she promised the freshmen that she'll deal with the situation…
Furthermore, she would ask for plenty of compensation because of their wrongful accusation.
'However, does it mean that the one who dealt with the freshmen of the Rakmiths Academy was Dale himself? Did he get paid by Terrence or Brylle?' Professor Stella mused.
Actually, she wanted Vale's group to be the one to reveal the Recording Crystal that Philip has. However, Vale have other thoughts about this incident and decided not to show up.
"Vale! I wanted to see their reaction once they saw our recordings… Why did you let Professor Stella take all the limelight?" Priscilla asked.
Vale understood her point as he also imagined such a beautiful sight. However, he shook his head and explained.
"Did you forget that we need a device to show the content of that crystal? We obviously don't have one here that we can borrow. It means that we can't show its content and will only be used as a deterrent. If it was mysteriously destroyed in our hands, we'll be in huge trouble since we'll have no more proof of our innocence. However, if it was Professor Stella who was holding the crystal, it would be fine even if it was destroyed… The crystal will still remain as our proof of innocence... assuming that someone can sneakily destroy it in her hands."
Vale explained as if he could see the future. Well, he somehow did…
His quick nap a while ago bore fruit… Lotus' passive ability was triggered and allowed him to see an exaggerated version of the next events in his dream!
It seems to be a very powerful ability but it unfortunately doesn't work most of the time. Vale could only guess that it would only work if he was about to be greatly humiliated or incur injuries.
"You've really thought this through… You're amazing, Vale." Priscilla praised him as she felt impressed with his calculation.
Philip also nodded after realizing that Vale's explanation was right.
"Hmm… That might happen. With our level, if Professor Russel used a spell that can destroy the fragile crystal in our hands, we would have no way of protecting it."
In the end, they can only accept that they won't see their stunned expression…
***
In the meantime, Stella decided that as a fellow professor, she had to keep the old professor's dignity for the sake of the Vermont Academy's reputation. It would be embarrassing for the whole Dark Arts Faction if a professor was found out to be guilty of harassing or bullying their students.
With this in mind, she decided to call the people that are involved and met with them…
It was the three Professors of the Rakmiths Academy, all five Professors of the Vermont Academy, Dale the witness, and the five victims of the crime who were able to recognize Vale's group very clearly.
"Why is Vale's group not here yet? Are you still hiding those bullies?! We have to meet them!" The plump professor of Rakmiths Academy spoke with his high-pitched voice.
"I think they're right, Professor Stella. Although you want to protect them, I think that with all the Professors on our side being present here, they should be fine showing up in our meeting." Professor Russel said with a calm voice as if he has everything under his control.
Professor Stella took her time to answer as she pursed her lips for a moment before asking the plump professor.
"Well, we're also not seeing student Brylle and student Terrence from your Academy… so I don't think it's necessary to bring Vale's group here."
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