"I do believe she isn't in a hurry to get out."
Not only was Wen Li full of schemes and decisive, but in that moment, she even demonstrated the ultimate double standard.
Lisha's attitude had clearly been more proper, yet Wen Li had still chosen to believe Nepheli.
"I understand."
Professor Lisha was surprisingly straightforward, though. She didn't complain about the unfair treatment she'd received. She simply nodded, then let her gaze sweep over everyone else in turn.
In theory, this scrutiny was undoubtedly more intimidating than Nepheli's earlier one.
After all, Wen Li had made it clear that whoever was chosen would get the pleasure of facing both of them in a trial.
Besides, it seemed Lisha didn't have many options left.
All three members of the Dark Holy See had already been named, while Nepheli had been personally vouched for by Wen Li as an honest citizen.
In theory, if she didn't want to make a mockery of the proceedings, the only people she could point to next were those remaining on the ride.
One was Wen Li, the judge, while another was Yuan Shan, who was clearly close to her. And the last one...
As expected, Lisha's gaze finally settled on Su Gao, sitting quietly in her seat.
To be honest, she did seem suspicious. She was probably the only one who hadn't said a word since entering.
She neither drank nor chatted, and even sat by herself.
Even with things this tense, she seemed completely unconcerned.
Aside from Nepheli, everyone else on the ride had also seen her board. The circumstances had been so peculiar that she hadn't even bothered to hide it.
Then there was Fu Qian's exclusive information: although Su Gao, like classmate Liu Shuang, carried a sword, she had nothing to do with