Most of them did not come from wealthy families. They had joined the Crimson Lotus Society because they wanted powerful decks but lacked the money and resources, so they had taken the risk.
Once they were expelled from the academy, their path toward becoming Professional Duelists would most likely be cut off, and their futures would probably be shrouded in uncertainty.
"They won over the upper ranks, drew in the lower ranks, then swallowed up the middle ranks." Sera sneered from below the stage. "That woman Crimson Lotus really isn't simple."
"Which side are you planning to stand on?" Hara Shichi asked the three beside him.
According to the dean, they had earned the victims' admiration by defeating the Crimson Lotus Society, so no matter what, they should have had a vote.
And the reason he said three people was because...
Julie was also standing on the stage at that moment, beside Crimson Lotus.
Unlike the others, Julie looked extremely calm. She had long since prepared herself.
"I'll stand on the right." Yukikaze could not help speaking up. "I don't want to see Senior Julie get expelled."
"I'll stand on the right too." Nero nodded gently.
"What about you, Senior?" Hara Shichi turned to ask Sera.
"You go to the right. Don't worry about me; I have my own plans." Sera held out her little hand and pushed Hara Shichi toward the right.
Though somewhat hesitant, the students quickly split into two groups, one standing on the left and the other on the right.
There were clearly more people on the left than on the right.
That was only natural. Every student standing here today was a victim of the Crimson Lotus Society.
No matter how tolerant or generous they were...
They could not possibly remain good-natured toward those who