"I was greatly astonished. Later, I asked around about Suye and learned that not only had he failed last year, he had also ranked third from the bottom in the entire class. Yet recently, his grades had suddenly improved. I even found out that he had been using my 'Teach to Learn' method to study."
"I immediately realized that he had stolen my study method! If he had only used it himself, I would not have said anything, because we were all classmates. Since I submitted my method to the Magic Council, it was meant to be shared with everyone. But not only did he steal my study method, he brazenly changed the name and claimed it as his own, hoping to obtain a Magic Source Badge. I could not tolerate it any longer!"
"Therefore, I, Carlos, son of Sebastian, request that the Teaching Affairs Office expel Suye. This pure land known as Plato Academy must not be defiled!"
Suye closed the book and held it in his right hand.
"What do you have to say about Carlos's words?" Laurence asked.
Suye shrugged and said casually, "He's lying."
"Hmph." A middle-aged Golden Mage suddenly snorted coldly.
Niedern slowly turned his head and glanced at the man—Gregory, Carlos's teacher, as well as Laurence's student.
"What's your evidence?" Laurence asked.
"His speech must have been practiced for quite some time. His attitude, expressions, and details make it seem more like a performance, and a rather clumsy one at that. If Teacher Niedern performed it, he would certainly do a better job." Suye said.
Everyone looked toward Niedern.
Niedern looked bewildered. At a time like this, how does Suye still have the mind to crack jokes? But then he thought about it. Perhaps Suye was trying to put him at ease, so he