"Of course, Professor Dumbledore."
Adam was led away by Professor Dumbledore, and the curious young wizards around them immediately dispersed in disappointment.
"So... Adam really dealt with the monster in the Chamber of Secrets?"
Klon wore an expression that was three parts bewilderment, three parts doubt, and four parts enjoyment.
Well, he was still eating cornflakes.
"I'm afraid so. If Harry Potter had been lying, Adam would have said so just now."
Eugene recalled how Adam had always periodically vanished without a trace and said:
"And if it weren't true, Professor Dumbledore wouldn't have come just now either."
"Adam actually ditched us and went into the Chamber of Secrets to adventure on his own!"
Bernard looked deeply regretful.
"I'm afraid that isn't the sort of adventure story worth sharing..."
Recalling the records of those secret chambers in the pyramids, Uther narrowed his eyes before glancing around.
"Let's finish eating and head back to the dormitory to wait for Adam. It looks like they might not be able to hold back their curiosity and come ask us soon."
Adam followed Professor Dumbledore to the Headmaster's Office, where Professor McGonagall, Professor Snape, and Professor Sprout were all waiting.
Eh? Why hadn't they invited Professor Flitwick to join them?
Then Adam spotted Harry, who had his head lowered and did not dare look at him.
"Adam! Is everything Harry said true?"
The moment Professor Sprout saw Adam arrive, she hurried over, took his hand, and carefully looked him over from head to toe.
"I'm sorry, Adam. I didn't know..." I would cause you so much trouble.
Harry's voice had not been loud to begin with, and it grew softer and softer as he spoke.
At the time, he had blurted it out in his rush to prove his innocence. Only when everyone