Several days passed, and the Academy became peaceful again.
Though the students' protest had been quite a spectacle, after one or two ringleaders were forcefully expelled by the Academy, the rest scattered like birds and beasts.
At the end of the day, whether one remained at the Academy could, under certain rules, even determine whether one survived.
Just like during the Blood Plague Rules period—if one was not an Academy Student and failed to obtain high-grade protective equipment immediately outside, infection truly meant death.
Because of that experience, when faced with the consequences of expulsion, most students knew what choice to make.
However, after this incident, the Academy tightened its management and enforced its rules more strictly.
After that, students still discussed the matter and whether Shen Yun's subsequent appeal could overturn the verdict, but it remained nothing more than discussion. There would be no more extreme actions.
Online public opinion also rapidly cooled two days after the first-instance verdict. No one knew whether the Official Department had activated the One-way Mirror System.
In any case, from the third day onward, the trending searches were replaced by topics such as the Mind Network and Decisive Battle Ascendants variety show power rankings.
"North Star Official certainly has enough resolve."
In the small courtyard of red tiles and white walls, Sigaoxin spoke as she placed Yelena's protective gear into her backpack.
"That young man named Shen Yun is said to have very high Mind Power values, ranking among the best in the Academy. To bury such talent just like that..."
Yelena, however, agreed with the verdict. "Failing to punish him would have been shortsighted. Without the people's support, it would only become harder for the authorities to implement anything in the future."
Sigaoxin looked thoughtfully at Yelena, wondering whether, if she ultimately